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Locked out of cloud 9 – How one day in a Dodge Viper went so wrong yet turned out so right

Published March 9, 2010 by Zane Merva

The plan for the day was simple. My brother Josh and I would take the extraordinary opportunity of being loaned a Dodge Viper and turn it into an epic driving day trip. We would leave our small office in central New Hampshire on an early September morning and barnstorm north towards the White Mountains. During our mission we’d hit two key attractions well known to the northeast motorist; the Kancamagus Highway and the Mt. Washington auto road.

Volkswagen’s Black Beauty: The 2010 GTI

Published December 21, 2009 by John Pardoe

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VW has spiced up their line-up in recent years, from the introduction of the EOS a few years ago to the sexy and sleek looking CC last year. For 2010 the GTI gets a face lift and some interior refinement. That would make any critic happy. The front fascias’ devilish grin gives you a hint of what’s to come. While this black beauty is not the most powerful of the hot hatches on the market, it is definitely the most refined.

Trapster app alerts drivers to speed traps, red light cameras

Published December 8, 2009 by Eric Moretti

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Trapster app alerts drivers to speed traps, red light cameras

It’s inevitable. You’re driving along all of a sudden the familiar outline of a Crown Vic is sitting at the side of the road. All of a sudden the hyper-sensitivity to anything you could possibly be doing wrong kicks in and your brain starts listing off every minor traffic violation you’ve committed in the last fifty miles. If you happen to be going slightly faster than speed limit because you weren’t being judicious enough in monitoring your speed, or you were trying to pass or maybe you just had the Motorhead up too loud you might panic and pump the brakes, slowing down to below the speed limit “just to be safe.”

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – the best executed hybrid yet?

Published October 26, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Hybrids have seemingly been on the cusp of mainstream fame for years now as the US consumer searches for ways to reduce fuel consumption. But, could it be that the car of the future is actually already on sale today?

Road Test Gallery: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Published October 26, 2009 by Zane Merva

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We’re behind the wheel of the newest hybrid sedan to hit the market, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Here’s our Road Test Photo Gallery.

Hyundai Genesis Sedan V8: Power, Luxury & Style

Published October 12, 2009 by Silvio Calabi

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At less than $40,000, this Genesis could almost pass as the body double for a certain German sedan that costs twice as much.

Hybrids begin to go mainstream with the 2010 Honda Insight

Published September 29, 2009 by Silvio Calabi

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Hybrids begin to go mainstream with the 2010 Honda Insight

Not all hybrids are created equal even now, though, as a $110,000 Lexus LS600hL makes abundantly clear. It takes longer to appreciate the same point in a $22,000 Insight, but it’s there. For 2010 Honda has engineered away the dynamic flaws of early hybrids while keeping their miserly fuel consumption.

First Drive: 2010 GMC Terrain

Published September 18, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Think of it as the bold alternative to the Chevy Equinox- We’re behind the wheel of the new (and surprisingly great) 2010 GMC Terrain.

Quick Road Test: 2010 Kia Forte 2.4L SX

Published August 28, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Hot on the heels of the well received Soul, Kia is reinvigorating it’s small car offerings by introducing the Forte. We take the new economical four-door for a spin.

Road Test: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP

Published August 25, 2009 by Zane Merva

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It’s the car that proves General Motors is making a huge mistake closing the Pontiac brand. We’re behind the wheel of the turbocharged 260-horsepower Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP.