December 2008

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review

There are many times when the domestic automakers disappoint me, often tragically.  Ford’s promise of a world-class hybrid sedan was a recipe for disaster.   Except that it didn’t quite turn out that way.  The Fusion Hybrid can stand proudly next to an Altima Hybrid, and a Camry Hybrid.  In fact, it can stand up a [...]

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Chrysler taking a month off

Production cuts aren’t strange in this new automotive world.  They’re the norm, really.  But for a large automaker to take an entire month off from building any cars – that’s stunning.  All Chrysler employees at all Chrysler factories ( that, of course, includes Dodge and Jeep as well ) will head home Friday Dec 19, [...]

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2009 SSC Ultimate Aero – 1287 HP

Last year’s Ultimate Aero is so passe.  Only 1183 HP – what a joke.  For 2009, SSC made some upgrades to the Ultimate Aero – the new power output is an almost unbelievable 1287 HP.  That’s one thousand, two hundred and eighty seven horsepower.  Or about 286 HP more than a Bugatti Veyron.  Yea, that’s [...]

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2009 Acura TL Review – TTAC

TTAC reviews the 2009 Acura TL and writes – ‘Acura slipped the TSX’ new electric steering system into its stealth flagship. Turn-in is precise and predictable at urban speeds, but road feel is reduced. At higher speeds, the weighting applied feels artificial and unintuitive. This is not your father’s Buick. But it could be yours.  [...]

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So Long, Ford Taurus X – We won’t miss you

As of February 2009, Ford will retire the rebadged and failed Taurus X.  The vehicle that started life as a bland and poorly designed Freestyle, and later went through a mid-life crisis / name change to the Taurus X will be no more.  Some vehicles I’m sad to see go, as they were once great [...]

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Audi R8 V10 5.2 liter FSI Quattro

Say that three times fast.  Can’t?  Don’t worry, neither can I.  But I’d wager to say who cares?  The 2010 Audio R8 V10 FSI is one of the most bad-ass vehicles to come out of Germany – and that says a whole lot right there.  The vanilla Audi R8 is one of my favorite cars [...]

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GM Prices Silverado Hybrid & Sierra Hybrid

The soon-to-be released 2009 Silverado Hybrid and Sierra Hybrid finally have a price tag to go with the improved fuel economy.  The 2009 Sierra Hybrid will have a base price of a cool $39,365.  If you want the decked out 3HB version with leather, Bose, and rear sonar, be prepared to pony up a stunning [...]

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