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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2009 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE Test Drive

2009 Ford Mustang GT Coupe – “America’s Favorite Pony Car”

The Ford Mustang coupe continues as America’s favorite Pony car and celebrates 45-years in production. The latest GT performance coupe is fun and thrilling to drive, comes well equipped and is priced right at just $27,020.00. It is the ‘biggest bang for the buck’.

 

The Mustang GT is sporty and spry from any angle: a menacing shark-like nose with trapezoidal jeweled headlamps behind clear lens imparts an attitude not seen since the ’67 model, the signature aluminum power-dome hood and short rear deck, dual exhaust tips, swept-back A-pillars, side C-scoops, flared fenders, lower rocker panels, while short overhangs and 18X8in. wheels, anchor the design to the ground and give it visual motion. The rear spoiler helps increase downforce at high speeds.

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2008 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT VR6 4MOTION Test Drive

With its new ‘candy white’ custom paint, VW’s ultimate sedan is looking more sleek and stylish than ever. The Passat VR6 4Motion is the most accessible German-made near-luxury sedan on the market. It features segment-leading room, comfort, sophisticated technology, and yes, great performance on the pavement.

 

The styling is clean and smooth with a deep, black aero kit running from front to rear that lowers the appearance and stance of the car. Up front is the VW signature chrome grille with three black intakes at the flanks with integrated fog lamps. The lamp clusters are cut into the top of the fascia and feature adaptive Bi-Xenon head lamps with projector beam turning lamps and Daytime Running Lamps. The silhouette shows the swept-back windshield pillars, aero-styled remote/heated side mirrors, pull-out door handles, a wide chrome strip running around the greenhouse, thick B-pillar, and a ‘sling-shot’ rear side glass treatment. The roof quickly falls to the top of the short trunk lid with a lip spoiler at the edge. The rear fascia features wrap-around lamps clusters, a chrome strip that starts behind the front fenders, and two, round exhaust tips.

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2008 SATURN ASTRA XR Test Drive

With gasoline prices headed for the stratosphere, many consumers are looking for compact vehicles that bring higher mpg and more function for their day-to-day driving needs. The all-new 2008 Saturn Astra brings all of that plus a decidedly European flavor to Saturn showrooms across the country. It is packed with a wide range of standard equipment and safety features, and delivers sporty performance with very good fuel economy.

 

The Astra is offered in three-door and five-door models, each underpinned by a taut, European-bred suspension that delivers a sharp, responsive driving experience. Power comes from a 1.8 liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine that is both energetic and economical, delivering 140hp and 24mpg/city and 30mpg/highway. Astra’s combination of style, performance, low price, safety technology and fuel efficiency are sure to make it a hit when it comes to Saturn showrooms in the late summer.

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2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Test Drive

With the new 2009 ZR1 Corvette with 620hp waiting in the wings for its launch later this summer, the mighty 505hp Z06 Corvette will end its short three year reign as the fastest Corvette ever with a scorching time of 3.7sec. to 60mph from a standstill, in first gear, and a top speed of 198mph. No one can deny that the Z06 is one of the world’s fastest production 2-seat sports cars, and is in very rare company.

What many critics and consumers were turned off about the 07’ Z06, and all ’07 C6 Corvettes, wasn’t about the sexy styling or performance numbers, it was the interior.

 

 

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2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Test Drive

The all-new 2008 Chevy Malibu is a pleasure to drive as GM has again produced another great car to compete against the best in the mid-size segment.

 

The all-new Malibu is a fine example of GM putting its energies into building quality products that consumers will want to own and drive for their everyday needs. The all-new 2008 Malibu rewrites Chevrolet’s mid-size car strategy by offering a stylish, uncompromising package that stacks up again the most popular competitors. The Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the global face of Chevrolet.

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2008 AUDI R8 Test Drive

ALL NEW 2008 AUDI R8
‘STREET RACER PAR EXCELANCE’

Audi has incorporated the name and genes of its five-time Le Mans winner, the
R8 prototype race car, into a spectacular, limited production, two seat sports car that is equally at home on the street and the track. It is a fascinating driving machine and the sporty pinnacle of the Audi brand. The mid-mounted 420hp V8 FSI engine, Quattro permanent all-wheel drive, four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension with a sport mode for more aggressive driving, giant 15in. front/14in. slotted vented disc brakes, and Audi’s light and stiff aluminum Space Frame body form the basis for a truly outstanding driving experience.

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MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 AMG Test Drive

After successfully launching the all-new CL550 personal luxury coupe in 2007, Mercedes-Benz follows that gem up in 2008 with a more powerful and luxurious CL63 AMG limited-edition model. What’s new from AMG lies under the hood, inside the cabin and its unique design.

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