Volvo C70 is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, available in one trim only, the T5. Upon introduction, the C70 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 218-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. (more…)
Jaguar XKR – Anybody with a pulse will feel it quicken when gazing upon the 2007 Jaguar XKR. From the fender vents to the hood louvers to its tight proportions, its sleek lines promise performance. Looks have never been Jaguar’s shortcoming, but previous XK’s delivered an underwhelming driving experience that failed to deliver on the styling’s promise. (more…)
Pontiac Torrent GXPÂ - One of the latest trends in the SUV marketplace is the addition of actual sport to the utility portion of the sport-ute equation. (more…)
Pontiac Solstice GXP – Pontiac wasted no time making early adopters who bought a Solstice over sticker feel like they got ripped off. The new Pontiac Solstice GXP is the car they should’ve pined for, the car they should’ve waited for, the car they should’ve paid over sticker for. (more…)
Pontiac G5 – : “Hey there – nice Cobalt!” “Thanks, but it’s a Pontiac G5.” “G what?”
“G5. It’s part of Pontiac’s new naming convention, y’know, G5, G6, and soon the G8.” (more…)
Pontiac G8 - Designed for Action. No known antidote. Street cred. Starstruck. Performance. Passion. Those are the keywords and phrases Pontiac’s marketing machine uses to describe its lineup. Problem is, this amounts to a promise largely unfulfilled. (more…)
Ford Expedition – Big, comforting and kinda funky, the 2007 Ford Expedition is like your old friend Moose. You know Moose. He’s the guy your wife thinks is rude but still loves to have over when the kids are in bed, there’s beer to drink and pork rinds to eat. Funny thing is that Ford’s new Expedition is just like Moose – but with a hair piece. Redesigned and significantly upgraded for 2007, the Expedition by itself won’t save the Ford Motor Company, but it’s vitally important to protecting Ford’s turf in the full-size SUV market. Chevrolet’s recently redesigned Tahoe and Suburban have boosted GM’s chances of making a comeback. We wondered: Are the Expedition’s improvements enough to do the same for Ford?
So says John Mellencamp in his classic “Authority Song.†Just take a look around – plastic surgery, exercise, age-defying creams and pills – it’s all meant to fend off the Grim Reaper by keeping us young and pounding soil from an upright position as long as possible. (more…)
Lexus GS 450h – Two vivid memories came to mind while driving the 2007 Lexus GS 450h – a day trip through New Hampshire with a stop along the river in Woodstock, and crawling through the slot canyons outside Escalante, Utah. (more…)
Toyota Highlander is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 13 trims, ranging from the 4X2 to the Limited V6 4X4. Upon introduction, the 4X2 is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 155-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.
