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Blog2017 Nissan GT-R: The State of Things
I believe I’ve reached an age where I’m properly able to glance back to the past with nostalgia and optimistically look to the future. The present, however, is a different situation… The present is always about change and human nature doesn’t take too kindly to change. That’s how the average …
BlogThe Drive-in, Still a Great Family Activity
Why confine ourselves in a dark and excessively loud movie theatre when we can bring the kids to the drive-in? This classic North-American family outing may not be as glorious as it once was, but it’s definitely not ready to become part of history. While the first drive-in saw the …
BlogThe 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Serves up Extras at the Premier Level
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze offers up exceptional pricing that starts at $15,995 for its base L trim. It may not include air conditioning, but it comes standard with a rearview camera, 10 airbags, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as well as OnStar with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It …
BlogA New Car for $10,000? Why Not?
You need a car to bring you from point A to point B, and your most important purchase criterion is the smallest possible monthly payment. Engine power is of little importance, just like comfort and convenience features. Four tires and a steering wheel, with a new-car warranty for peace of …
BlogThe 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Design: Having Clear Objectives
Every time we see a new car for the first time, we tend to concentrate on the technical details: performance, new technologies, fuel consumption… However, design is a major element that often gets overlooked. That’s a shame, because the vehicle’s appearance is the first thing you see, and that first …
BlogA More Radical Acura NSX Type-R Planned?
As a true showpiece of the brand’s engineering capabilities, the new Acura NSX is a very technically advanced car with hybrid technology comprised of a twin-turbo V6 and three electric motors. Its performance is exceptional, but the connection between car and driver is more cerebral than visceral, which I saw …
BlogDiesel Kias? Close, But No Cigar
During the press launch of the 2017 Kia Sportage, I had the opportunity to talk with some of the company's spokespeople about future products. Seems like we were about to get diesel-powered Kias in North America! A few short months ago, Kia had a very nice surprise coming for us.
BlogWhy So Many Car Shows?
Some people are still wondering why there are so many car shows around the world; wouldn’t it be sufficient to hold three or four events to show people what is available? There are a number of reasons, but these are the three main ones: 1. Each market is different Have …
BlogThe Relevance Of Concept Cars
In almost every major auto show across the globe, automotive manufacturers unveil concept vehicles, and their existence is actually very useful. In most cases, the company wants to present a new design philosophy to the public and to the automotive press. It can also measure consumer reaction to these concepts.
BlogThe Journalist’s Day at the Car Show
Journalists have all the luck. Whereas members of the public have to line up to buy tickets to go in, then wait again to get close to a particular car, with little hope of even getting to sit in it, auto journalists are invited to attend the day before the …
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