January 2007

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Spy Shot

Porsche has a great philosophy, and it’s done them well over the years.  If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.  Since Porsche starting making cars, they’ve stayed true to this, and the end result is that their cars continue to get better and better.  What you see here is the first shot of the 2009 [...]

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Automotive Acronyms Explained

I have a bad habit of using car-speak or techno-jargon here at Houston Cars. When I’m talking about a DOHC engine or the new HSD by Toyota, you may have idea what in the world I’m talking about. In light of that, I’m starting a series of posts that will help shed some light on [...]

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2008 Porsche Cayenne Review – Autobytel

Autobytel reviews the 2008 Porsche Cayenne and writes – ‘Performance is what Porsche has built its reputation upon, and performance is what the Cayenne delivers both on and off the road. Other selling points include front seat comfort, the optional PDCC system, and an available panoramic sunroof. The Cayenne can also tow a good sized [...]

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Recall Notice: Chevy recalling 98,000 Cobalts

So much for the Cobalt being light years ahead of the Cavalier. Chevrolet is recalling over 98,000 Cobalts ( 2005-2006 coupe models ). Why? Well, you might die if you’re in a side collision. Granted, the affected models are those that were built without side curtain airbags. It seems the General’s favorite small car doesn’t [...]

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Why does the Ford Freestlye exist?

The Freestlye is getting an update for 2008, and supposedly better than ever.  My question is why?  Why on earth does the Free style exist?  It’s not that it’s a bad vehicle.  Boring, yes.  Bad, no.  It’s just that there doesn’t seem to be any room in the Ford lineup for such a vehicle.  The Edge has [...]

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Nissan announces 2007 Altima Hybrid Pricing

Nissan just announced the official 2007 Altima Hybrid pricing – well the base pricing, at least.  You can get yourself an Altima Hybrid for as little as $24,400.  That is, if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the eight states that will ever see this fantastic vehicle.  Here’s a rundown of the lucky 8 [...]

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review – Inside Line

Inside Line reviews the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and comments on the added heft - ‘While added weight can hurt anyone, it actually gives the new Lancer a substantial, almost Teutonic sense of over-the-road confidence. The steering requires more effort than before, but it’s not heavy and doesn’t make the car feel cumbersome. This weightiness similarly describes the [...]

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2007 Honda CR-V Review – Autobytel

Autobytel reviews the 2007 Honda CR-V and comments on the exterior styling - ‘Few people will love it, many will like it and more than a few will hate the new styling of the CR-V. Granted, designing a car to appeal the diverse demographic that buys the CR-V is a black-belt Sudoku challenge. Most staffers at Autobytel [...]

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