Zoom…Zoom…Zoom. I have often felt that the people behind that famous phrase were geniuses. After all, it perfectly sums up Mazda's emphasis on sporty fun, which the company seems to build into every vehicle that they make. This is particularly true of their 2006 Mazda RX8. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan To call this car sporty is a bit like saying; “Mr. McCartney has had a little success with one or two of his songs”. The RX8 truly has to be one of the best looking sports models (...)
For nearly 65 years the Jeep brand has created sport-utility vehicles that have combined the fresh with the familiar, bringing together what is new in Jeep design and engineering with what is well-known about legendary Jeep capability. Taking that proud tradition to another level in the 2006 model year is the first-ever Jeep Commander. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan The Jeep brand has been around for over 60 years now and has successfully produced some vehicles that can truly (...)
The vehicle that marked the return of the great American car in 2004 now has the distinguished title of the most-awarded new car in automotive history. Consumers have embraced the Chrysler 300's striking proportions, classic American design and advanced technologies, helping spur the Chrysler brand to record-breaking sales numbers for 2004. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan With its somewhat aggressive styling, more toys than you could fit under a Christmas tree and a Hemi power (...)
The Dodge Caliber is a car that is just full of surprises. In fact, I got a pretty big one as soon at I arrived home in my test vehicle First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan You see, I like to play a little game which I call “guess the press car sticker price”. Basically, I drive maybe an hour or so home in my test vehicle, guess at the price, then open the little package from the manufacturers to reveal the answer. Ok, so it’s not exactly Jeopardy or the Price is Right, but it (...)
The latest member of the Crossfire family, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6… a new level of Crossfire with an infusion of race inspired, street legal American performance in both coupe and roadster forms. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan When Chrysler first introduced the Crossfire, it received mixed reactions from the world’s auto journalists, some loved it, and some loathed it. Many went on and on about how visually pleasing the vehicle was, but how it lacked the performance (...)
"I had a big smile on my face when I picked up the MX-5 GT as it brought back many happy memories for me. You see, I once owned one of the original Mazda Miata's and I absolutely loved it. Ok, Ok, I'll be honest, it was in fact my wife's summer car, to which I would steal the keys whenever she wasn't looking as it was so much fun to drive." 2006 Mazda MX-5 GT review By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan To give you a little idea how much fun these cars are, let me tell you a true story. Before we (ok, (...)
Combining sport utility with sports sedan handling and performance, RDX features an innovative 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)), and is designed to redefine the entry premium SUV segment. This near-production prototype provides an advance preview of the all-new RDX that will go on sale this summer. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan Have you ever noticed that the Acura logo looks somewhat similar to that (...)
As the overall top performing commercial van, the 2006 Dodge Sprinter continues to lead its segment in performance, versatility and safety. Whether it be in cargo van, passenger van or chassis cab form, the 2006 Dodge Sprinter offers tremendous versatility and value, including the segment's best fuel performance of 25 miles per gallon (mpg). First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan Of course, I get all the glamorous vehicles to review. What’s that, a dump truck to road test? Give it (...)
'Back to the roots' doesn't mean small and light, but it does mean four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive powertrains, so say goodbye to the VR6 engine, and forget about 4Motion.(Both likely will reappear in a followup to the R32 Golf, but that car won't wear a GTI badge and will have more of a comfort-oriented chassis tune than the GTI.) First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan I once owned one of the original VW GTI’s made in the 70’s; it was a great vehicle and absolutely heaps (...)
Ford's king of the road joins another motoring giant to give performance enthusiasts a new definition of custom cool - the 2007 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Super Crew. This limited-edition vehicle draws inspiration from more than a century of tradition at Ford and Harley-Davidson to give customers an F-150 with more attitude than any other truck on the road. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan One is nothing short of an American Icon. It’s a product which comes from a company (...)
Boasting a unique 2.3-liter direct-injection turbo-charged four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a high-tech Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive system, it's got all the performance and passion of a specialist rally replica, but with the refinement of a luxury sedan. There's no need to buy earplugs and hire a chiropractor every time you go for a drive. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan Don’t believe all that you hear, the life of an auto (...)
RX 330, the number-one selling luxury SUV, receives improved performance and additional luxury details for model year 2007. The new RX 350, available as both front-wheel (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) models, adopts a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine that improves both performance and fuel efficiency. The 2007 models also receive advanced luxury and convenience options and additional refinements for enhanced drivability. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan The RX line-up from Lexus has (...)
The 425-hp Dodge Charger SRT8 is a rockin' muscle car. It would be easy to dismiss it as yet another twin to the Chrysler 300C SRT8 and the Dodge Magnum SRT8, but the Charger establishes itself as the sportiest of its brethren with the firmest suspension calibration of the bunch and look-at-me spoilers and scoops. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan Dodge appears to be aiming its Charger SRT8 squarely at the 40+ males, guys like me, who still like to believe that they have a little (...)
The all-new 2007 Lexus ES 350 made its public debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. The all-new, fully redesigned ES marks the fourth Lexus sedan to benefit from the L-finesse design language. Going on sale in late April, the fifth-generation ES improves upon every level of comfort, safety, performance and craftsmanship in the elegant five-passenger sedan. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan This is the fifth generation of the company’s popular ES (Elegant Sedan) entry level (...)
Introducing the world's first luxury hybrid performance sedan: the GS 450h. With its rear-wheel drive, uncompromised luxury and incredible power, this future Lexus is certain to please. It features a new hybrid powertrain that merges a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a high-output electric-drive motor. Together they provide a combined force of more than 300 horsepower, not to mention smooth, continuous acceleration. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan To be perfectly honest with you, (...)
Arriving in Mazda's US and Canadian dealerships this spring, the Mazda CX-7 is the first of three important all-new Mazda vehicles designed and engineered specifically for the North American market. First impressions By Kevin “Crash” Corrigan The whole Crossover vehicle idea has become a real recipe for success, and we have seen quite a few manufacturers enter this segment of the market this year alone. Each seems to have differing ideas on what exactly the makeup of a Crossover vehicle (...)
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