2011 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Tiptronic Cabriolet (854)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Tiptronic Cabriolet (Convertible). Audi is the first car maker to combine Turbo charging with a Fuel Injection system – thus the TFSI designation. Well, the A5 made my week an enjoyable one. Nothing ostentatious, but simply quiet elegance. You slip...
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2011 Kia Optima EX (853)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Korean made Kia Optima EX, and with only minor differences the computer has done a great job of cloning our car market. And although they do all look similar, there are subtle differences that give some a more pleasing look. This Kia has...
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2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback (852)

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This week we’re looking at the 2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback. Right off the get go, I have to say whoever was responsible for the sun visors that don’t extend should be shot, or at the very least run out of town. Ok, so that is one...

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4X4 (333)

Overview: This week we're looking at the Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4X4. This is essentially an Explorer with a pickup bed rather than its SUV cousin with the cargo area inside. Size wise I see it a lot like the Ford F150 Super Crew. This Sport Trac however, has a shorter...
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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4-door sedan (851)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4-door sedan. Remember when Studebaker was on the scene and people complained that you couldn’t tell whether it was coming or going because the front looked just like the rear end. I remember it mostly because my grandmother, born in Sicily...
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2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS (850)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan. How can you NOT be impressed with Korean cars. This is the Japan of 30 years ago. In fact some Japanese cars are built there. Cost of labor in Japan has skyrocketed so it makes good business sense. I...
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2011 Mazda RX-8 (849)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Mazda RX-8 sports car. The RX-8 is a fun coupe that revs smoothly thanks to the unique Rotary engine, and the ride is sports car impressive. Handling is agile and the steering is communicative – meaning you can sense the road through...

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2011 Frontier 4X4 Pro4X King Cab (847)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2011 Nissan Frontier 4X4 Pro4X Small Pickup truck with a King Cab (secret code for no room for the Queen). Other than the unimpressive fuel economy it is a very nice truck to drive. It is very comfortable and although it only...

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