All Entries in the "New Cars" Category
The All New 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0
Scion’s “United by Individuality” ad campaign along with all the custom accessories available for the 2009 tC can be a bit daunting to a buyer. Scion customers may even feel intimidated by the peer pressure to “pimp their ride.” Scion has sought to remedy the problem with the latest iteration of the tC, the release [...]
The All New 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec
One of the few bright spots in what has been a bleak, anxious period for the auto industry has been Hyundai. Last year, the Korean automaker made a clean break from its econocar roots with the Genesis, an honest-to-goodness luxury sedan that took home North American Car of the Year honors. More recently, it let [...]
The All New 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150
Lest you thought seven trim levels were too few for the F-150, here’s another for the portfolio: The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150. As the 14th collaboration between Ford and Harley-Davidson, the 2010 H-D F-150 signifies not only the first customization of the newly-revamped F-150, but a move away from the Super Duty range (for 2009, [...]
2010 Lincoln MKZ
Certainly one of the most dramatic transformations this year, Ford’s Fusion went from rental car fleet darling to a genuine class leader by offering an impressive level of engineering and refinement at a decent price. For 2010, Lincoln, not wanting to miss out, gets a refreshed version of its Fusion variant, the MKZ. Our enthusiasm [...]
2010 Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac launched its all-new CTS-V for 2009, based on its recently-redesigned CTS sedan. Power comes from GM’s new 6.2-liter supercharged LSA motor. A rating of 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque should satisfy Cadillac’s most demanding customers, giving the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 some serious competition. “The CTS-V represents the full extension of [...]
2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon
Following the successful launch of its redesigned CTS sedan, Cadillac launched a Wagon variant of the luxury car in 2009. Created as an alternative to larger utility vehicles, the CTS Sport Wagon promises the same stylish good looks and competent handling as its sedan counterpart, but with the added utility and cargo space of a [...]
The All New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2010
The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport replaces the Corvette’s previous Z51 package and brings a greater degree of handling performance, with wider wheels and tires; revised shock, stabilizer bar and spring specifications; and specific gearing. The equipment enables cornering capability of 1.0 g, as well as a 0.2-second improvement in 0-60 acceleration vs. standard LS3-powered models. [...]
Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition
Bird Rock. Shepherd’s Knoll. The Lone Cypress™[2]. Renowned throughout the world, Pebble Beach’s 17-Mile-Drive® features spectacular natural beauty. This breathtaking vista is also the inspiration for beauty made by man—the 2009 SC Pebble Beach® Edition. The elite resort lends its name to a Lexus special edition so exclusive only 300 drivers will experience it. This [...]
See the all new Veritas RS III
It’s no secret that our German friends are no slouches in the engineering department, but carmakers Vermot AG have surpassed themselves with the mighty Veritas RS III. A modern version of the first German F1 car from way back in 1951, it’s a back-to-basics approach to supercars. Eschewing space age gadgetry like traction control and [...]
New Car: 2010 Lexus RX 350 and 450h
With a suspension that can churn a washboard road into butter and enough soundproofing to stifle a passing garbage truck, the Lexus RX has become a popular cocoon for the cosseted class. The RX 450h, left, is the first Lexus hybrid that delivers truly exceptional fuel economy. The E.P.A. estimates that the all-wheel-drive version gets [...]
2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
Bottom Line: For those who need to tow more than 6,100 pounds, this truck isn’t for you. Pros: Fuel economy Delivers torque like a diesel Sedanlike interior Cons: 6,100 pounds maximum towing Only one cab style Only one cargo box length For full-size pickup trucks, these are tumultuous times. The segment peaked at more than [...]
The Fast and the Frugal
Sports cars need not be expensive (or impractical) — here are 10 for less than $35,000. Tradition says pure sports cars are equipped with “nothing that doesn’t make them go faster.” Long ago, that meant roll-up side windows and a heater were extravagances. Today, however, they are both sports car norms, along with power-folding convertible [...]
2009 Lexus IS-F
The Lexus IS-F formula is pretty simple: stuff the big 5-liter V-8 from the mammoth LS 600h L into the midsize IS sedan. The suspension and brakes are also upgraded, but the IS-F is defined by that engine. The exhaust is cover-your-ears loud, and full-throttle upshifts are executed with all the subtlety of an M80 [...]
2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged
While the XF Supercharged is unlikely to contend seriously with its competitors at the track, it is arguably the most well-rounded luxury performance sedan. The XF looks more Japanese than Jaguar at first glance, with bold, modern lines and myriad details. On the road, Jaguar’s midsize sedan is fast, graceful and quiet. The interior glamour [...]
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
The greatest achievement of the new CTS-V is its transformation from an exhilarating brute into a legitimate, polished luxury sedan. Aside from big wheels and a chrome grille with enough chain link to wrap a penitentiary, you’d never guess this Cadillac was Ferrari-fast, a 556-horsepower Motown missile that reaches 60 m.p.h. from a stop in [...]
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Porsche has been experimenting with automatics since the days of the 356 models. The new PDK (its full name is Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or double clutch gearbox) uses two wet clutches to shift its seven forward gears with minimal interruption in the flow of power to the wheels. The new technology adds 66 pounds to the [...]
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