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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: One last spin in the original off-road SUV

Published March 22, 2010 by Zane Merva

In a short few months Chrysler is set to bring a totally new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee to market. With the 2010 model still on the lot and on sale, we wanted to give the current iteration one last spin before it made its way into the history books this summer. In a world of crossovers the Grand Cherokee is the original SUV; and yes it’s got a HEMI.

2010 Volkswagen GTI: The perfect mashup of price and performance

Published March 17, 2010 by Zane Merva

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Every year over a dozen new car models are released in the US. Very rarely does one stimulate the the mind, body, and wallet all at the same time. All too often it’s a choice between performance, fit/finish, and economy. Almost never do you get more than one of these at the same time. Never do you get all three, let alone in a base model. Well, that was until this year, when Volkswagen introduced the heavily redesigned 2010 GTI. Prepare to be impressed.

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

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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.

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?

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.

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.

Behind the wheel of ultimate luxury- The entire Rolls-Royce lineup

Published June 22, 2009 by Zane Merva

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If you were given the chance to drive a car that cost almost a 1/2-million dollars what would you do? How about four of them? We did – the entire Rolls Royce line up, including the Phantom, Coupe, and Drophead Coupe. It’s an experience many will only dream about and we’ll never forget.