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The 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 May Be “Hazzard-ous” To Your Health

July 12, 2013July 12, 2013James Hamel 1

Our regression into childhood fantasy started the moment we laid eyes on our test 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in all of its resplendent, eye-searing, orange-colored glory. The hue is known as Header Orange Clear, and while it isn’t ordinarily what we would prefer in an exterior color choice, it just so happened to suit this Dodge perfectly. Why, you may ask? [...]

Fiat 500L Adds Portals Without Losing Its Sexy Italian Flair

July 10, 2013July 10, 2013Casey Williams 2

While the styling seems to mimic the Mini Countryman, the 500L is obviously from the Fiat family, given its big round headlamps, stubby nose, and rounded taillamps. Designers make a big deal about the car’s nearly 360-degree visibility, made possible by wide expanses of glass. Most trim levels exhibit a clean Italian aesthetic, but the Trekking model was given the mini-SUV treatment for American sensibilities. [...]

2013 Chevrolet Spark: Cheap Or Inexpensive?

July 3, 2013July 3, 2013Casey Williams 6

We tend to use the words cheap and inexpensive interchangeably. “Cheap” sounds shady, like a pimp might be involved, while “inexpensive” simply indicates a low price. The Chevy Spark proves that inexpensive does not have to mean cheap. [...]

Marriage Equality & The Supreme Court Rulings: The Good, The Bad, And The TBD

June 28, 2013June 28, 2013Richard Read

It would be hard to overstate the importance of everything that happened in Washington this week. Much of it was good. [...]

2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI Solves The Riddle

June 25, 2013June 24, 2013Casey Williams

At your local VW dealer, you can get a Passat with a 170 horsepower, 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine or a 280 horsepower, 3.6-liter VR6, but that’s so common. The real auto enthusiasts and tree-clingers among us will opt for the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Clean Diesel that grunts out 140 horsepower and 236 ft-lbs of torque. And why not choose the six-speed manual transmission to achieve 31/43 mpg city/hwy.? As loony as it sounds, a TDI with a manual transmission is a pretty sporty ride. My partner is rarely one to fight for driving rights on long trips, but he refused to hand over the helm. Diesel driving is intoxicating [...]

2013 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: Sexy, Fast, And A Bit Over The Top

June 21, 2013June 21, 2013James Hamel 1

There are no doubts to be had about the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and its awesome capabilities, which rival those of most any supercar. So, if you’re a muscle Mary when it comes to car performance, we assure you that a CTS-V will cater to your every sinewy whim and desire. The biggest surprise about all its power is that the CTS-V puts it down on the pavement with grace and elegance instead of like some testosterone fueled, steroid enhanced meathead. [...]

2013 Nissan 370Z Roadster Touring: Roadster With a Z

June 12, 2013June 13, 2013Jeff Stork

It’s hard for me to believe that it’s been over 40 years since the first Z car landed on these shores — October of 1969, to be precise. In other words, Nissan had a “Z” before Liza did. [...]

2014 Chevrolet Silverado: First Drive

June 5, 2013June 5, 2013Casey Williams

There is no better place to greet a new pickup than Texas Hill Country. It’s beautiful and rugged — a place where pickups aren’t just fashion accessories. A recent stint in San Antonio put us behind the wheel of the re-designed 2014 Chevy Silverado. [...]

2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier Keeps You Chill, Even In The Summer Heat

May 28, 2013May 28, 2013Casey Williams

It seems like only yesterday we were complaining about the cold weather, and now most of us are wishing for a little more of it. While ski season is months away, Chrysler’s cool 300 Glacier edition keeps you chill. [...]

2013 Volvo T6 R: A Rebel Swede

May 23, 2013May 23, 2013Casey Williams

When I first saw the Volvo S60 T6 R in Rebel Blue, I thought I was either going to fall in love with the color or shield my eyes — maybe both. My partner bounced from the former to the latter very quickly, but me? I like a polarizing hue and hoped the rest of the car was just as rebellious. [...]