By: Andrew Krok, Web2Carz Staff Writer
We were somewhere around Fremont on the edge of Indiana when the rain began to take hold. I remember saying something like, “Are we sure these wipers don’t go any faster?” Suddenly, there was a terrible roar all around us, and the sky was full of what looked like rain. And a lot of it, at that. Here we were, no more than three hours into our hastily-planned, yet much-anticipated road trip, and God was already trying to piss us off. Read more
Tires, they are arguably one of the most important parts of any vehicle. You could have 1,000 horsepower and brakes the size of satellites, but without the proper tire to transfer all of that to the ground, it all means absolutely nil. So, how do you choose the right tire? There are hundreds of tires out there, so choosing one can be a daunting task. There are tires engineered for low rolling resistance and better gas mileage. But let’s be honest here, BFGoodrich didn’t fly me all the way to New Orleans to drive around in a Prius and see how many MPG’s I could get. Read more
Infiniti M56 (2012)
What’s not to like? An engine so smooth and powerful that you swear it’s a 12 cylinder, steering feedback that’s sharper than a barber’s razor and a design that is elegant, subtle and modern. These and more, are some of my favorite things of the Infiniti M56 luxury sport sedan.. Read more
Nissan Juke SL FWD M/T (2012)
In this day and age, automakers are becoming very conservative, trading fun for MPGs. Nissan is fighting that movement with cars that are different, interesting looking, and most importantly… fun!…
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Ford Fiesta 5- Door Hatch SES (2012)
By: Osvaldo Sanchez, motoringstyle.com contributor
After a long absence, Ford has brought the Fiesta back to our shores, but don’t think for a minute that it’s anything like what we remember from their 1st attempt. The new Fiesta is chock-full of must-have standard features that are options on cars costing several thousand dollars more…
Lexus CT200h (2012)
Ever notice that some hybrid vehicles seem to look downright odd, while others simply look dull? Well, the 2012 Lexus CT200h looks remarkably right. At first glance, I was surprised with the compact yet efficient size of the CT200h. Instantly, a good eye notices its stylish front fascia, as well as the modern- looking rear C pillar and cargo hatch…
Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (2012)
After two generations of the SLK, the just introduced 2012 model is by far, the best ever. Previous generations didn’t seem to have quite the panache or feel as engaging to drive as the all-new for 2012 SLK… Read more
Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro Auto Tiptronic Sedan (2012)
The all new A7 is Audi’s answer to the Four-Door Coupé, joining the brilliantly executed designs from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Aston-Martin. Hello BMW, were are you?… Read more
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible (2011)
Not every car looks equally good when the roof is chopped off and turned into a convertible. For example, the Jaguar XJ loses its elegant, swooping roof line, and more recently, a similar fate has happened to Nissan, with its Murano Cross-Cabriolet…
