2012 Toyota Yaris SE
Filed under: Budget, Performance, Hatchback, Toyota, New Car Reviews
Plenty Improved But Facing Stiffer Competition Than Ever
Toyota lost much of its credibility with enthusiasts after killing off what few performance cars it offered years ago, and yet the average car buyer still seems drawn to most anything wearing one of its badges. Even so, there has [...]
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline is black, white and red all over
April 5, 2012 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Coupe, Dodge, Design/Style
Dodge has used the New York Auto Show to show off its new Challenger Rallye Redline, which was announced at The Spring Festival, a small-scale event held in Southern California for Mopar LX fans and owners. Besides being seen by those select few, this is the coupe’s [...]
2012 BMW 335i [w/video]
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, BMW, New Car Reviews, Luxury
For The Enthusiast Who Isn’t Ready To Embrace The Future
The 328i is better than the 335i.
We are not the only ones claiming that the entry-level BMW 3 Series, fitted with a clamorous lightweight turbocharged four-cylinder engine, is more agile and tossable than its turbocharged six-cylinder sibling – [...]
Porsche recalling 2012 911 Carrera S over possible fuel leak
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Recalls, Safety, Porsche, Luxury
Porsche is recalling 1,232 examples of its new 911 Carrera S over potential fuel leaks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing, routing of a coolant line could interfere with the fuel line, causing the latter to to become disconnected. Naturally, a loose fuel line is [...]
2012 Aston Martin Virage
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Aston Martin, New Car Reviews, Luxury
We Bond With Gaydon’s Gorgeous Tweener
“You need to get in touch with Steven Ewing right away,” said the instant message. It was from Autoblog editor-in-chief John Neff, and since fleet manager Ewing was online, I pinged him. “Hey, are you available to grab an Aston Martin [...]
2012 Infiniti G37 IPL
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Japan, Infiniti, New Car Reviews, Luxury
More Consonants, More Raw
There’s an almost infinite amount to love about the Infiniti G37 line. In sedan or coupe form, X or S guise, the vehicles deliver that difficult-to-attain blend of rear-wheel-biased performance, content and refinement with a manageable price tag. With the excellent VQ37 3.7-liter [...]
Buick recalls 2012 Regal over lighting concern
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Buick, GM
General Motors is recalling 2012 model year Buick Regal sedans for, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108: lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” Specifically (and in layman’s terms), it means that the Regal’s [...]
2012 Fiat 500L is one homely Cinquecento [w/video]
March 10, 2012 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Videos, Crossover, Design/Style, Diesel, Fiat
The Fiat 500 wins hearts and wallets by trading in large measure on its unassailable cuteness and compact dimensions. But that’s not enough for Sergio Marchionne and Company, who are looking to broaden the range’s appeal with this new 500L. Certainly, it’s bigger by nearly [...]
2012 Toyota Prius V
Filed under: Hybrid, Minivan/Van, Hatchback, Toyota, New Car Reviews
Life In The Commuter Lane
Form follows function, so it’s easy to find one element of a vehicle that explains everything you need to know about it.
Look at the widened haunches of a 911 and you know there’s serious hardware in the Porsche’s rump. Check the elongated bed [...]
2012 Fiat 500 America is a patriot from afar
March 9, 2012 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Budget, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Design/Style, Fiat
Behold, the stars and stripes of the Fiat 500 America. As you may recall, this patriotic little hatchback isn’t headed to our shores anytime soon. Fiat has decided to offer up the America F-Yeah edition 500 to European customers only, which seems like an odd [...]
