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2010 Subaru Outback – First Drive

Joseph LaMuraglia
When you think of Subaru, all-wheel-drive wagons probably come to mind. Your mental image most likely includes a kayak or canoe strapped to the top or a road-film-encrusted wagon making its way through snowy paths in the middle of winter. That imagery has been cultivated in your psyche by Subaru’s marketing department as well as Subie owners around the country. Subaru’s are popular with active people who actually take them on adventures and who most likely live in an area where inclement weather is considered a challenge or a blessing rather than a curse [...]

2010 Buick LaCrosse – First Drive

Joseph LaMuraglia
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is the next generation of the entry-level luxury sedan from Buick and will be a pivotal vehicle to establish Buick as one of the core brands in the ‘New GM’. When its predecessor arrived launched in 2005, Buick held no punches and claimed it was a Lexus fighter. It was considerably quieter and arguably more stylish than any Buick at the time but the general consensus was that Buick fell short of its mark in taking on Lexus. Enter the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. [...]

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Joseph LaMuraglia
Since its launch earlier this year, I’ve been listening to my colleagues gush over the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The accolades range from amazing mileage figures to the seamless operation of the hybrid system. I’ve even read that it is actually fun-to-drive. Having experienced the new Toyota Prius, I am beginning to believe that hybrid technology is finally ready for a broader consumer base. The price premium has come down a bit, and the technology is beginning to deliver excellent fuel economy and better driving dynamics. Can Ford actually deliver on both? [...]

2009 MINI Cooper Convertible – A Weekend Drive

Joseph LaMuraglia
July 2nd, 2009 – Believe it or not, one of the most challenging part of my job is making sure that I get into the cars and trucks that our readers want to hear about. It isn’t just getting into the right product but making sure that I am here to actually DRIVE them. So when my assistant Donny informed me that I had a 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible over this holiday weekend AND I was scheduled to be here to drive it, I was overjoyed. [...]

2009 Chevrolet Traverse – Chat Update

Joseph LaMuraglia
If you are a regular reader of this site, you’ve noticed a new contributor has made his presence known. Donny Nordlicht, recently featured in our HEADLIGHTS section, has been helping keep my life in order and as a result, the site on track. He’s also been writing reviews for the us and brings a more youthful point of view to our content. It doesn’t happen very often but Donny and I both spent time in a 2009 Chevy Traverse and decided to share our opinions of it in a very “new media” way – via a chat conversation. [...]

2009 Tesla Roadster – Quick Trick

Donny
I was surprised most by the Tesla Roadster by the noises I heard when I would step on the accelerator. Generally, when I started the car there was this…giggling noise. Highway cruising brought about a whee, and acceleration created a whoosh noise. Very strange noises for a hundred thousand dollar roadster to be making, indeed…hold on, that wasn’t the Tesla, that was me! [...]

2010 Lincoln MKT and MKZ – First Drives

Joseph LaMuraglia
Thursday, June 25, 2009 – I’ll be driving the new 2010 Lincoln MKZ sedan as well as the all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT Crossover today and will be using Twitter to update the site with my driving impressions. The action should start around 9 AM EST. You can check in here during the day to read all the tweets below or you can follow me on Twitter HERE and read as I post. [...]