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Loaner Review: 2016 Chrysler 200S AWD
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“I’ll borrow the Viper for a few days!” The puppy-dog lips and eyes I had just thrown on had no chance of changing the inevitable response, but at least it took a slightly different form: “you’re the third person to ask that today.” I laughed and mumbled something to the effect of the joke having run its course,…
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Volkswagen Golf GTE: Your Electrified GTI
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJjby2_toLU[/youtube] Ready to sample some currently forbidden fruit? Today it arrives in the form of the Volkswagen Golf GTE. No, that’s not a typo. This is a GTI… plug-in hybrid, and it’s been available in Europe since 2014. Pay attention to this car though, fans of the VW brand, as this could be the path…
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Ramblin' On with… the 2016 Jaguar F-Type R Convertible
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjNmiyiCVq4[/youtube] So we’re trying out something different here with this one… The weather wasn’t cooperating during our time with the Jaguar F-Type R AWD Convertible. Rather then let that stop us from shooting something with the car, I did a quick intro then stuck a camera in the car, and wen out for a drive.…
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Quick Spin: Porsche Cayenne S HybridThe Most Confusing Hybrid on Earth
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I turned the key to the right and shockingly, nothing seemed to happen. This was the first of several odd moments I had while driving the 2016 Cayenne S Hybrid. On a day full of seeing the latest and greatest and driving some of the hot new hybrids on the street, the one that I…
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2016 Prius: Toyota's Flawed Crown Jewel
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As I approached the grumpy face and flat ass of the new Prius, I had no idea what to expect. Toyota PR had gone over the how they wanted to make the Prius an engaging car to drive with revised suspension, design language from the GT86 and a power mode. Did Toyota learn that you…
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Quick Spin: Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6
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It is interesting how in a span of a lifetime people change, or don’t change. Four years ago I went to Poland where I met up with my childhood friend. As a child, my friend Paul has always had interest in outdoor and expedition type activities. While he’s not full-on car geek like me, he…
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Quick Spin: 2015 BMW M235i Convertible
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I try to write a review of every car I drive, but this is not always possible. In 2015 for many, mostly personal, reasons I missed a few. Here are my abbreviated impressions of the BMW M235i. I’ve owned seven BMWs. They are had the following traits in common: rear wheel drive, in-line six cylinder…
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Quick Spin: 2015 Mazda3
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I try to write a review of every car I drive, but this is not always possible. In 2015 I missed a few, so here are my abbreviated impressions of these cars. Something funny has been happening lately. Every time someone asks me for a basic vehicle recommendation, I find myself suggesting a Mazda of…
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Quick Spin: 2015 Acura ILX
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I try to write a review of every car I drive, but this is not always possible. In 2015 for many, mostly personal, reasons I missed a few. One of those was the modern interpretation of the classic Integra, the Acura ILX. It’s quiet and it rides well. The interior is very nice and super comfortable, with all the…
