2009 Infiniti FX50 Sport Test Drive

On The Cutting Edge of Performance and Luxury

The all-new 2009 Infiniti FX50 stands at the top of the performance luxury sport utility segment. I can say that because after my first drive, I was so impressed with the added power, handling, the luxurious appointments, high-tech gear, and the multitude of safety systems that also includes more sensors than you can shake a stick at. My only disappointment was that there is no power liftgate available. No big deal but it could come in handy when you are carrying cargo to the rear with both arms.

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2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive

2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan: Bringing Back Pontiac Excitement!

With the all-new 2008 G8 GT, Pontiac is once again offering real high-performance thrills for the whole family. Unlike the two-door GTO coupe that lasted only two model years, the all-new G8 GT offers a thrilling ride with more comfort and safety for the whole family at a very reasonable price.

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2009 Ford Fusion SEL Sport Edition Test Drive

Ford adds a new sporty looking package for the new, 2009 Ford Fusion by offering more standard features and the new Blue Suede Appearance Package available on front-wheel-drive SE and SEL models.

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Rolls Royce Launches The All New 2009 Phantom Coupe

  

  

2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Launch September 30, 2009-St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, California

 

Rolls Royce Motor Cars chose San Francisco, California, and the magnificent St. Regis Hotel, to launch their all-new 2009 Phantom Coupe. Based on the all-new 2008 Phantom Drophead Coupe Convertible, the all-new Phantom Coupe is even more rigid and exciting to drive than the convertible model because of the fixed roof.

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2009 LINCOLN MKS Test Drive

  

ALL NEW 2009 LINCOLN MKS – ‘THE NEW LINCOLN FLAGSHIP’

Finally, Lincoln has come to market with a world-class, mid-luxury sedan that is competitive in all the right categories. This is the first Lincoln in a very long time that hits all the right notes, but is it enough music to sway luxury buyers away from Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi? Only time will tell but it is a very good start from a brand known for luxury.

Lincoln designers and engineers knew that they had to produce a car that would have eye-catching appeal and an interior with high levels of comfort, luxury with the latest high-tech features and conveniences. On these two categories, Lincoln has come through. Unfortunately, power and performance are still lacking against the competition but that should be taken care of in next year’s model, which I will talk about later in this review.

 

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45TH ANNIVERSARY 2009 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE Test Drive

Ford celebrates Mustang’s 45th Anniversary in 2009 by designing a new silver 45th anniversary commemorative badge placing it on each front fender, just before the door… America’s favorite tanning machine, the fun-to-drive Ford Mustang convertible has led the segment in sales for the past several years.

Ford has stayed true to the muscle car heritage with the GT model by continuing to give consumers the biggest bang for their buck in a sporty two-door package. That pony car package is a long, aggressive hood with a short deck, short front/rear overhangs, and packing a powerful V8 engine.

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2009 VOLKSWAGON TIGUAN SEL 4MOTION Test Drive

  

ALL NEW 2009 VOLKSWAGON TIGUAN SEL 4MOTION – ‘THE FIRST COMPACT SUV FROM VW’

Sales of small, compact sport utility and crossover vehicles continues to grow, while sales of full-size and mid-size models continue to fall. With VW’s experience engineering and building the superb mid-size Touareg sport utility, the time seemed right for VW to introduce the all-new 2009 Tiguan compact sport utility vehicle.

The Tiguan has been under development for several years and was not put together hurriedly to grab a piece of the expanding new segment, but the competition will be tough from the likes of the BMW X3, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue.

 

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2009 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED AWD V6 Test Drive

  

2009 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED AWD V6 Test Drive – ‘ESCAPE TO BETTER MPG’

While sales of full-size, low mpg sport utilities have been taking a dive, sales of smaller, compact sport utility vehicles has risen and seems to be the vehicle of choice for a growing number of active singles, couples and families. The new 2009 Ford Escape is leading the way in all categories and continues to be the sales leader.

 

A new powertrain lineup, with a more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.5 liter I-4 engine and a new six-speed automatic transmission, leads the list of enhancements for the 2009 Ford Escape. Besides the new fuel-efficiency combination, refined aerodynamics and new low-rolling-resistance tires also enhance fuel economy while contributing to a quieter, more refined cabin environment. In 2009 the Escape also introduces an ‘Easy Fuel’ capless refueling system that keeps any dangerous emissions from leaving the fuel tank, new multi-color ambient lighting and standard cruise-control.

With the new I-4 engine and the front-wheel-drive six-speed, you can expect EPA specs of 20mpg/city and 28mpg/highway. Depending on how carefully you drive the Escape, you can reach figures even higher.

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