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The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan gives the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 models. Honda has not announced what size engines they will use with the new Civic Si, but possibilities includes the current 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre i-VTEC powertrains. The Civic’s family of engines with [...]
The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 is a balanced re-engineering of the Mustang GT focused on offering dedicated Mustang customers a track-ready package that could be driven home after the race. It is powered by a version of the advanced, dual overhead camshaft 5-litre V8 found in the Mustang GT. Tuned by the Mustang team, this [...]
For the first time, the coveted M badge has been granted to the BMW 1 Series for the all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupe. It combines the raw capabilities of a race car with the agility of the compact BMW Coupe. The heart of the 1 Series M is a twin turbo-charged 3.0-litre inline-6 engine [...]
Even though tangible mechanical improvements have transformed the Blazer and Jimmy over the years, a few basic components are still present. The engine is still the 4.3-liter 190 hp V6, coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox for the two-door model, or a 4-speed automatic in the 4-door. Wishful thinkers can always pretend that the two-door [...]
Let me confess right off the bat my aversion to “brutes,” I prefer the virtues of “finesse” and nimbleness in automobile matters. But I must also admit that I’ve come to love these two moribund sisters. Visually speaking, the Firehawk brings a smile to my face, while the Camaro – in her red outfit and [...]
Cadillac missed out on the initial luxury sport-utility boom because of its late entry into the field. This time around, the division made sure not to make the same mistake twice by announcing the arrival of the Escalade EXT, the “Caddy” version of the Chevrolet model, way ahead of its launch, scheduled for later in [...]
SPLIT PERSONALITY At first, it looked as if the Maxima was going to be eclipsed by the new Altima with its powerful V6 engine, dynamic silhouette, equally spacious cabin, and, most importantly, lower sticker price. Still, even without staging a head-to-head showdown between the pair, I’m convinced that you can easily feel the difference. Despite [...]
CAUGHT IN BETWEEN When a company is drifting toward the brink of financial disaster, it’s very difficult for it to change its entire model line. Some models must be modernized where needed, while others must remain competitive to keep their popularity. The Pathfinder was once Nissan’s most popular model, before losing ground to its more [...]
But the cost of driving what essentially amounts to a 2-seater includes more than just its purchase price, high as it is already. You see, the Insight isn’t exactly well adapted to harsh winters, and its small size doesn’t inspire confidence in a landscape overcrowded with 4x4s and similar motorized mastodons. “I feel extremely vulnerable [...]
I had a lot of good things to say about the Mazda3 sedan last year, but a lot can – and usually does – happen in the automotive world in the span of 12 months. Suffice it to say, this week’s Mazda3 Sport is already looking and feeling a little aged. Now in the third [...]
