2009 Infiniti FX – Preview

I am in gorgeous San Diego, CA courtesy of Infiniti to test drive the 2009 Infiniti FX. The actual drive doesn’t occur until tomorrow but I was able to get my hands on the press kit early and wanted to share the photos with you before I share my driving impressions. What’s New: – The original FX was code-named the “Bionic Cheetah” and was designed for the sports car enthusiast who had more responsibility (re: kids and stuff) in his/her life. It promised the driving experience of an Infiniti G35 along with the cargo capacity of an SUV and it largely delivered on that promise. The only this is; sports car handling in a SUV = ROUGH RIDE. [...]

Top 10 Researched Vehicles – 1st Quarter 2008

Nashville, TN – Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Rabbit took over the top spot from the Toyota Yaris after a 12-month run. The Volvo C30 and the Mazda Mazda3 made their debut in the 9th and 10th spot respectively. [...]

2008 BMW X6 – Preview

I am sitting in my hotel room as I write this. The sound of a hair dryer in the bathroom is my only reminder of the events of yesterday. It all happened so fast; I looked up, made eye contact and the impact on both parties was instant. We came together, wrestled a bit and then BAM, full entry with no warning. Then it was all over….(photo courtesy of Autospies.com) [...]

Chevrolet Volt – More than a Concept

I just returned from one of the most fascinating trips of my career to date – an in-depth briefing on the upcoming Chevrolet Volt by the team responsible for the vehicle. It was an interesting two days not only for the information and insight provided by the E-Flex team but also for the fact that the event occurred in the first place. [...]

Aftermarket Audio Systems

The world of after-market car audio is teaming with choices that rival, and in some cases surpass, the best sound systems offered by the automotive manufacturers. Looking for more music options but not interested in paying a monthly subscription? Check out the emerging world of HD Radio. HD expands the number of stations a single radio network has by piggybacking four or five different new stations onto a single signal. Think of it as hair extensions for radio. [...]