March 2009

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• 1965 Pontiac GTO

  
  

  03.31.09 | 2 Comments | Muscle Cars, Pontiac

  The Pontiac GTO is arguably the world's first muscle car.  Initially offered as an options package for the Pontiac LeMans costing only $296, the 1964 GTO was powered by a 389 cubic inch engine that produced 325 horsepower.  The following year, 1965, was when the GTO really caught its stride and cemented its place in muscle car history. Continue Reading...
  
  

• 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

  
  

  03.30.09 | No Comments | Mitsubishi

  The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS suffered from a lack of purpose.  When compared to other compact cars, the suspension was too stiff to provide a nice ride and the fuel economy was uncompetitive at best.  When compared to sport compact cars, the GTS lacked sufficient power.  The new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS seeks to rectify these problems and set the car firmly in the sport compact market, but does it succeed? Continue Reading...
  
  

• 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible

  
  

  03.29.09 | No Comments | Mini

  Mini has built a solid reputation for producing fun vehicles, and that reputation is paying off.  Despite a lagging auto market, drivers are still looking for fun, and Mini saw an astounding 29 percent sales increase in 2008 while many other automakers struggled.  The 2009 Mini Cooper and Cooper S Convertible adds some top-down delight to the Mini line. Continue Reading...
  
  

• Nissan GT-R SpecV

  
  

  03.28.09 | No Comments | Nissan, Sports Cars

  Awhile back, we looked at the Nissan GT-R, a no-holds-barred speed machine that has since gone on to claim numerous Car Of The Year Awards.  Nissan wasn't content to sit on their laurels, though, and have now introduced a new version of the GT-R, the SpecV.  So how do you improve on an engineering pinnacle like the GT-R?  You make it lighter, faster, and more nimble. Continue Reading...
  
  

• 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible

  
  

  03.27.09 | No Comments | Infiniti

  The Infiniti G37 coupe has been around for a few years now (the previous generation was the G35), and it has become known for its elegant styling an sporty performance.  And that performance is no surprise considering that the G37 shares the same platform as the new Nissan 370Z roadster.  One thing has been missing, though:  a convertible option.  Well, Infiniti has rectified that problem, and a new 2009 G37 Convertible will be hitting dealer showrooms early this summer. Continue Reading...
  
  

• 2010 Volkswagen GTI

  
  

  03.26.09 | No Comments | Volkswagen

  A month ago, we took a look at a new Ford Focus RS that was meant to be a serious contender to the hot hatchback crown.  Well, the Volkswagen GTI has long been the king of this segment, and a new generation for the 2010 model further cements that reputation.  Lesser hatchbacks tremble, the GTI is coming. Continue Reading...
  
  

• 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS

  
  

  03.25.09 | 2 Comments | Chevrolet, Muscle Cars

  While the state of the high-performance Z/28 Camaro is still up in the air, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is hitting the streets.  The new Camaro is currently available in a number of trim levels:  the LS is the base model with a V6 engine; the LT is essentially an LS with a few extra options; and the SS, which has a massive 6.2-liter V8 engine borrowed from the Corvette.  The SS model, being the most powerful, is the one that will be focused on here. Continue Reading...
  
  

• 2009 BMW Z4

  
  

  03.24.09 | 1 Comment | BMW, Sports Cars

  2009 marks the newest generation of BMW's Z series roadster.  This year's Z4 is a first in many aspects for the German automaker.  First, there are no longer separate convertible and coupe models, as every Z4 is now a hard top convertible.  Second, there are a lot more luxuries than in previous generations.  Third, the Z4 has now elevated itself into the luxury sports car, proudly standing beside other such vehicles as the Porsche Boxster. Continue Reading...
  
  

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