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Buick Encore GX Test Drive
The all-new Buick Encore GX looks very nice in person, inside and out. Since it was designed a few years ago, it still has (at least to me) a bit of an Opel look to it (The previous Encore was sold in Europe as the Opel Mokka) The proportions are very nice, and it… Continue reading Buick Encore GX Test Drive
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Buick Encore GX: let’s drive to the desert!
I took the new Buck Encore GX for a road trip to the desert. Even though my test car is a FWD model, it had no problem tackling a few rough roads. And it was big enough inside to sleep in during the camping trip. I will post my review and many photos soon.… Continue reading Buick Encore GX: let’s drive to the desert!
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Buick Encore GX test drive coming up.
I just got a Buick Encore GX Essence-FWD for the week. I will be taking a small camping trip with it in a couple of days. So far I have only driven around town. All I can say is that it is very quiet. And does have quite a smooth ride. It is a… Continue reading Buick Encore GX test drive coming up.
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Chevrolet Trailblazer test drive.
The new Trailblazer has a very nice and pleasant design. Which gives it a friendly personality. I have actually seen a few people noticing it while I was driving it. And it seems to be one of the fastest-selling cars these days, so I would say most people really like the design. Same thing… Continue reading Chevrolet Trailblazer test drive.
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Chevrolet Trailblazer: test drive coming up
I am driving the new Chevrolet Trailblazer for a week. I will be writing a full review in a few days. But so far, this is actually very, very nice. The model I have is a loaded version, with AWD, 9-speed auto and the larger 1.3 Liter engine. I will be happy to answer… Continue reading Chevrolet Trailblazer: test drive coming up
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Cadillac XT6 Test Drive
The Cadillac XT6 is one of these cars (crossover/SUVs etc…) that does look much better in real life. I was really disappointed with the photos I had seen when it came out. And I have seen very few on the road to actually realize it is quite good looking in the flesh. It is not… Continue reading Cadillac XT6 Test Drive
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GMC Sierra Crew Cab Diesel test drive.
While the GMC Sierra is basically the same truck as the Chevrolet Silverado, GM did make an effort by giving the GMC different body panels. At around 240 inches long, it is basically huge. Longer than a Chevrolet Suburban or Cadillac Escalade. Which means that parking it almost anywhere is quite a chore. At least… Continue reading GMC Sierra Crew Cab Diesel test drive.
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GMC Sierra test drive coming up…
I have been driving this brand new GMC Sierra pick up for a few days. So far it is, of course, very similar to the Chevrolet Silverado I had a while ago. Especially inside. But this one comes with the new 3.0 Liter Duramax Diesel. Which is quite a different experience. Basically, I think this… Continue reading GMC Sierra test drive coming up…
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Chevrolet Equinox Test Drive
The current generation of the Chevrolet Equinox came out almost 3 years ago. It is a very popular model for Chevrolet, with over 330 000 of them sold in 2018. So these are basically everywhere, and the design is by now very familiar. And after 3 years, it still looks really nice. Same thing inside.… Continue reading Chevrolet Equinox Test Drive
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Chevrolet Silverado test drive.
The new Silverado is a very nice looking truck in person. I even like the rather weird wavy character line on the front fenders. And the front end doesn’t resemble a “wall of chrome” like on some other trucks. But overall, the look is still pretty generic for a full size pick up truck.… Continue reading Chevrolet Silverado test drive.
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Honda Pilot Test Drive
The current generation Honda Pilot is already over 4 years old, and its classic/conservative design is aging pretty well. Small changes done last year did improve things as well. This is mostly targeted to families, while the very similar (but smaller) Passport seems more intended to outdoor single types. So there is nothing aggressive looking… Continue reading Honda Pilot Test Drive
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Honda Pilot test drive coming up…
I will be driving a Honda Pilot Touring for the next few days. Feel free to ask anything you would like to know about it. So far, it’s OK. But nothing like the Buick Enclave and a few others…
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Mercedes C-Class test drive
I was in Europe a few weeks ago, and had to rent a car for a few days. I didn’t request a Mercedes, just the typical “Golf equivalent”. But, as it often happens, I was bumped up to a better car. In this case, a Mercedes C-Class sedan. And I though I would write about… Continue reading Mercedes C-Class test drive
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Acura RDX A-Spec AWD test drive. And camping.
I did drive an Acura RDX last year. And Acura was kind enough to lend me another one. This time, with the sporty A-Spec package. The RDX, in my opinion, is one of the nicest looking SUVs around. It does look quite sporty and upscale. But I have to say, the A-Spec color combo is… Continue reading Acura RDX A-Spec AWD test drive. And camping.
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Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line test drive.
The Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is quite a nice looking car. The N-Line sportier version adds larger and great looking 18-inch wheels. No chrome around the windows. But mostly, a multi-link rear independent rear suspension. And a 201HP 1.6 Liter Turbo. The design reminds me of the VW Golf. But I think it actually looks a bit… Continue reading Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line test drive.
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Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line test drive coming up.
Literally just got this. So I have not been driving it yet. (Except to park it) This is a “base” N-Line version. With a 6 speed manual but zero options. It still comes with leather heated seats, 6 speaker stereo. No extra safety stuff like emergency braking, no sunroof etc… For a total of $23… Continue reading Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line test drive coming up.
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Chevrolet Malibu RS video.
I thought it might be fun to go drive the Chevrolet Malibu RS in Malibu. I mean why not. I usually go there quite a bit anyway. And how often can I actually take a picture of a “Malibu in Malibu” It shows the car of course. But also the beautiful drive through Malibu Canyon to… Continue reading Chevrolet Malibu RS video.
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Chevrolet Malibu RS test drive
The current generation Malibu is now about 4 years old already. And it still is a very good looking sedan. A huge improvement over the previous generation… The “sporty” RS package ads great looking 18-inch wheels. A rather well integrated rear spoiler. And a blacked out grille. The whole thing looks quite nice and rather… Continue reading Chevrolet Malibu RS test drive
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Honda Civic Coupe test drive.
After almost 4 years, the current Civic is still one of the best looking compact cars around. And it is really good to see that Honda has not abandoned the 2 door coupe version. For 2019, Honda has redesigned the front and rear bumpers, mostly. Things are cleaner and simpler than before, which is good. My loaded… Continue reading Honda Civic Coupe test drive.
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Honda Civic Coupe Drive video.
Here is a short video I made of the Honda Civic Coupe I was driving for a week. This is shot from Paramount ranch to Neptune’s Net on PCH. (2 of my favorite places…) I will post my review soon.