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2009 Nissan Xterra OR V6 4X4 (736)

06-12-2008Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="2091,2092,2093,2094,2095,2096"] Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 SUV. I reviewed the first North American import Model year 2000 and it was Motor Trends SUV of the year. I wasn’t surprised then and I continue to rank it in my top 3 SUVs that I...

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4-Wheel Drive (735)

03-12-2008Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Hybrid – what a great idea. But is all of this too little – too late? One can’t help but wonder why manufacturers didn’t see what the general public seems to have felt all along. Main street people were hoodwinked...

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4 SUV (734)

26-11-2008Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="2099,2100,2101,2102"] Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4 SUV. Obviously these large vehicles are not dead yet in spite of the fact that gas promises to go back up to the world price. Temporarily it is below $2.00 at this writing, but the conditions would...

2009 Honda CR-V 5-Door 4-Wheel Drive EX-L Navi (733)

17-11-2008Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Honda CR-V 5-Door 4-Wheel Drive EX-L Navi. If you have driven one in years past as I did in 2001 it will amaze you how much it has grown and matured since that 2002 year model. The ’02 model was boxy and cheap looking...

2009 Honda Fit (732)

05-11-2008Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Honda Fit redesigned for this model year and is powered by a new 117-horsepower 1.5-liter that is more powerful than the previous version and achieves better fuel economy, rated at 28/35 mpg city/hwy for either the base trim or the Sport with either...

2008 Nissan Versa SL HB (730)

22-10-2008Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="2105,2106,2107,2108"] Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB (hatchback). Small but it even works for taller drivers with good head and leg room, but the non-telescoping wheel may require a less than perfect reach. Overall I grew to like this car. The size is good...

2009 Infiniti EX35 AWD Journey (729)

15-10-2008Autolove No comments

Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2009 Infiniti EX 35 AWD Journey. I have tested most cars manufactured around the world, and I’ve even tested them in much of Europe. Now I have to tell you I’m worried about the future of the auto industry in America. And the...

2009 Honda Pilot (728)

08-10-2008Autolove No comments

General Info: Parts - US/Canadian 70%. Assembly - Lincoln, Alabama USA Class: - SUV Cars: - Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Element, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, S2000. "An Automotive Love Affair" By Joseph Mavilia 2009 Honda Pilot Overview: This week we're looking at the 2009 Honda Pilot which I haven't tested for 5 model years....

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo Sedan (727)

01-10-2008Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo Sedan. As gas prices go through the roof small cars come out of the woodwork. I will test the XFE model that is a high mileage version and will comment on that if it is significantly different from this...

2009 Pontiac Vibe (726)

24-09-2008Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="1673,1674,1675,1676"] Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2009 Pontiac Vibe Small SUV / wagon. It sets on a Toyota Corolla chassis just like its twin sister Toyota Matrix. These cars, as is true of so many on the road today, are aerodynamically designed to improve fuel economy and unlike cars...