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Buick Regal test drive.
The new Regal is a really nice looking car. Better “in the flesh” than in many pictures I have seen of it. The hatchback is kind of concealed. The design could look like one of these fastback sedans with a tiny trunk opening, but it is not. I have read quite a few criticisms about… Continue reading Buick Regal test drive.
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VW E Golf test drive
The E-Golf is a fine looking car. Since the Golf is quite handsome in general. But that’s about it…. The shape is now super familiar. And there is almost nothing to distinguish the rather futuristic E-Golf from any other Golf. Except the wheels and a few details. The car I was driving was also white.… Continue reading VW E Golf test drive
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VW Golf Test Drive
After a GTI, I was curious to see how the “regular” Golf was. Sure, the GTI is a great car, and very fast. But the base Golf is almost $6000 less…. The Golf is available in limited choices in the US. Only one engine. And just 2 models that aren’t that different. The one I… Continue reading VW Golf Test Drive
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2018 Toyota Camry test drive.
The people at Autoblog got the drive the new Camry.HERE is what they thought of it. Basically, they loved it. But that is usually the case with every new generation.Every time there is a new Camry, we hear/read how much better it is. How “this time” they got it right.How they “finally” made it a “much better driver” etc…In… Continue reading 2018 Toyota Camry test drive.
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VW Jetta 1.4 SE test drive
Nothing new outside. It’s the same old Jetta. The current generation is entering its 7th year (!!!) for 2017. And, no one has seen any prototype of a replacement driving around. Which means it’ll be with us for at least another year, or two. Needless to say, that design, which looked quite boring even 7… Continue reading VW Jetta 1.4 SE test drive
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Chevrolet Cruze test drive
The all new Cruze is a really nice looking car in the flesh. I was a little underwhelmed when I first sat in one at the Auto show. I thought it was just OK. But this top of the line Premier model I had for a week was much nicer. And much more upscale looking.… Continue reading Chevrolet Cruze test drive
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VW Beetle Dune Convertible Test Drive
I have driven a few versions of the current Beetle before. So this is a pretty familiar car to me. But this Dune model is all new. Available as a coupe or convertible. It is actually so new, that VW was not able to quote me a price on the car I was test driving… Continue reading VW Beetle Dune Convertible Test Drive
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Chevrolet Camaro test drive.
Let me start by saying that yellow is really not a color I would ever get on a car. (The one pictured here is actually called “Bright Yellow”…) Besides the color, I was still able to appreciate the design. The new Camaro does look great in person. A perfect blend of retro cues and a… Continue reading Chevrolet Camaro test drive.
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Chevrolet Suburban Test Drive
The current Suburban isn’t new. It came out back in February 2014. There are plenty around and they sold over 50 000 of them last year alone. And that’s without counting its GMC and Cadillac clones. So, I was wondering about a few things… -Is it as good as the more expensive GMC Yukon Denali… Continue reading Chevrolet Suburban Test Drive
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VW Passat Test Drive. Part three.
As I said before, I think the Passat is actually quite handsome in real life. It does have an upscale feel and look. I know most people on this blog love to hate it. But I realize this is for a different audience. Maybe a more conservative one. This is basically for people who would… Continue reading VW Passat Test Drive. Part three.
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Chevrolet Volt test drive. Part one.
I got the Volt yesterday. For a week. It had an EV range of 45 miles when delivered to me. (Not the full 53 I was hoping for…) Still, plenty for a few day-drives. I was curious about the gas mileage when the car is not in EV mode. So I used the “hold” mode,… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt test drive. Part one.
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Chevrolet Spark Test Drive
I did drive the previous Spark before. I think about 3 years ago. And I did like it. At the time, my test car was a manual, which added to the fun. This time, I got the all new version with an Automatic CVT. As far as the new design is concern, I am not… Continue reading Chevrolet Spark Test Drive
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Chevrolet Trax test drive
The little Trax is pretty familiar by now. I remember back when GM didn’t want to sell it in the US. (For a while it was sold in Europe and Canada. While the US was only getting the Buick Encore version) But with a bunch of newcomers like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3, GM… Continue reading Chevrolet Trax test drive
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VW Passat 1.8 Test Drive.
I must say, the current Passat does look good. Yes, not as modern as the “all new for 2015” Euro model. But it does look like a classy ride. It is conservative looking, in a good way. Unlike the Camry, which is looking almost weird these days. It seems like a design that will still… Continue reading VW Passat 1.8 Test Drive.
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Nissan Rogue SV AWD test drive.
Yes, I know. I’ve already written about the new Rogue. Not that long ago. But Nissan sent me another one for a week, so … Why not? At least it is a different version. Not a top of the line model like the 1st one I had. And it had the 3 row seat option.… Continue reading Nissan Rogue SV AWD test drive.
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Cadillac ATS V6 test Drive
I have to say, I thought the ATS was really boring when it fist came out. Nothing new. And the grille was especially uninteresting. After living with one for a week, I have some different thoughts. Yes, it does look quite conservative in general. (And that grille is still quite boring ) But there are… Continue reading Cadillac ATS V6 test Drive
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Nissan Rogue Test Drive
The all new Rogue’s design is quite an improvement over the previous generation. It does look a bit like a small version of the new Pathfinder. But better, I think. It is a more modern and stronger design than its big brother, which ends up looking a bit soft. Same thing inside, where it has… Continue reading Nissan Rogue Test Drive
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Ford Fusion test Drive
I had the chance to finally drive the Ford Fusion a few days ago. Different versions of it actually. In person, it is as good looking as in pictures. This is easily one of the best looking sedan around, at any price. The fact that it is affordable is even better. It does prove that… Continue reading Ford Fusion test Drive
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Chevrolet Impala 2.5 Liter Test Drive
The new Impala is a great looking car in person. For some reason, many pictures do not reflect how good looking this car is in real life. It is quite large, and isn’t trying to look any smaller. The 19-inch wheels on my test car looked great (Part of a $1140 Premium audio & Sport… Continue reading Chevrolet Impala 2.5 Liter Test Drive
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Nissan Pathfinder test drive.
The new Pathfinder looks OK. But it has lost all of its personality. Which is a good thing as far as the way it drives. But as far as the design, it now looks like any other large crossovers out there. Except for the big and cheap looking “wannabe truck “ chrome grille. Which is… Continue reading Nissan Pathfinder test drive.