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Review: 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S line
By Kevin Gordon
I have a confession. I stereotype drivers. More specifically, I stereotype drivers of luxury cars. Sadly, my innate judgement doesn’t just stop at brand, it extends to model. Every time I see a BMW 328i coupe, I assume that the driver decided that they liked the image of the car, but little about the way it actually drives. I probably give Audi drivers the harshest judgement of all. There are some exceptions to this; if you drive an early Audi S4 Avant, I instantly want to be your friend despite any moral shortcomings you may have.
Ford Expands Manual Transmission Availability On Ford Focus
By Carl Malek
Following in the wake of Chevrolet’s recent announcement of a manual transmission option throughout most of the 2012 Cruze model lineup, Car and Driver magazine reports that Ford is also planning to expand availability of a shift-it-yourself 5 speed manual transmission to Ford Focus Titanium models. This announcement should please enthusiasts that wish to row through the gears themselves when the road get twisty.
Review: 2012 Hyundai Accent SE 6MT
By Kevin Gordon
There is a wonderful trend happening in the automotive world. Small cars no longer need to be automatically considered economy cars. The team at Autosavant has now had a chance to sample most of the cars in this class and if you read them you’ll notice they are some of the most positive words we put to pixels around here. The Hyundai Accent would like to add its name to that list. The recently redesigned Accent wears a family familiar face and carries an impressive options list. Read on for our full impression and to see if the Accent has graduated from the economy class. Continue Reading
BMW M Diesels? Yes, It’s True
By Chris Haak
Once upon a time, BMW’s storied Motorsports division stood for high-revving, power-dense inline-six engines paired to manual transmissions and installed in nothing but reasonably light rear wheel drive cars. It’s safe to say that M has jumped the shark from that original mission years ago. Now there are two-ton, self-shifting, forced-induction (with the exception of the 1 Series M), and sometimes even all wheel drive trucks. But that’s OK, because they are also all gasoline-fueled.
Review: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
By Chris Haak
As one of the first journalists to drive the Buick Regal on US soil back in 2010, I was impressed by the car’s taut handling, above-average interior, and attention to detail. In particular, I was most smitten by the Regal Turbo, which adds a sizable dollop of horsepower and a much-improved power delivery over the base 2.4 liter four.
For 2012, the Regal lineup grows by two, with a performance variant, the GS, taking the top spot with its 270 horsepower 2.0 liter turbo four, and the new eAssist, which we’re here to talk about today, assuming the model’s fuel-economy leadership crown.
The Afternoon Commute – A New Video Blog from Autosavant
Every day we at Autosavant read an enormous amount of news about what is going on in the automotive world. Sadly, most of us do not have is the capacity to write about all of that news on a daily basis (our day jobs seem to get in the way). As a result, our Technical Director Kevin Gordon has started video blogging about the day’s happenings in a new segment named The Afternoon Commute. After the break is a bit more information, a link to today’s Afternoon Commute, along with a spoof trailer to the series. Continue Reading
Review: 2012 Toyota Prius V
By Roger Boylan
All hail Prius V! Actually, that’s “V,” the letter, not the Roman numeral. The various trimlines of the Toyota Prius were once designated in dynastic fashion—Prius I, Prius II, etc.–but the new V designates “versatility,” or “versatile.” Certainly not “Vroom.” Of course, the Prius was never intended to be a driver’s car.Toyota’s market demographic is the no-nonsense general public with a penchant for frugality and right thinking and no interest in cars except as A to B appliances. With over 2 million Prii sold since 2001,that seems to be a good business model.
Review: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
By Chris Haak
Cadillac calls itself the “New Standard of the World” these days. I suppose the implication is that the old standard of the world, when Cadillac made The. Best. Car. In. The. World. is of another era, and expectations are different today. For what GM and some buyers see as a “luxury” brand, it’s curious that Cadillac doesn’t even sell what many would consider a true luxury car. Though Cadillac is without a luxury flagship for the foreseeable future, at least we get a performance flagship. One that can stand toe-to-toe with the best of what the rest of the world offers. That’s the CTS-V.
Porsche Unveils Stylish And Efficent 2013 Boxster
By Carl Malek
After months of speculation and numerous teases, Porsche has finally taken the curtain off of its latest redesigned offering, the 2013 Porsche Boxster Roadster. This car promises to be the most efficient and performance-oriented Boxster iteration the company has ever built. The 2013 Porsche Boxster will not be formally unveiled until the Geneva Motor Show in March but the company was kind enough to share some initial details about its newest droptop ahead of its official unveiling.
Chevrolet Reveals 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
By Chris Haak
I love the Corvette. There’s just something awesome about the classic shape, front engine/rear drive layout, V8 power, and an awesome soundtrack that gives me goosebumps when I drive one. The car is getting old, though – not to the point that it is approaching 13 model years like the C4 did, but competitors have offered better interiors, more refinement, and in a few cases, better performance.
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Review: 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S line
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Ford Expands Manual Transmission Availability On Ford Focus
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Review: 2012 Hyundai Accent SE 6MT
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BMW M Diesels? Yes, It’s True
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Review: 2012 Buick Regal eAssist
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The Afternoon Commute – A New Video Blog from Autosavant
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Review: 2012 Toyota Prius V
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Review: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
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Porsche Unveils Stylish And Efficent 2013 Boxster
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Chevrolet Reveals 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
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