The Jeep Lower Forty is, in essence, a Wrangler that is taken to an extreme as an off-roading vehicle. And we couldn’t be happier. Wranglers of recent years have lost some of their off-road mystique, particularly with the introduction of the four-door Unlimited models. But the Lower Forty brings by the model back to its mud-churning glory. And it has a huge V8 engine. Continue Reading
Subaru is known primarily for two things: their symmetrical all-wheel drive system and their use of flat Boxer engines. And now hybrids? It’s not surprising that Subaru should thrwo their hats into the hybrid market, as that’s what pretty much every car company is doing nowadays, but it is nice to see that Subaru will not sacrifice any of their heritage in order to bring extra electricity to their unique vehicles. Continue Reading
Excitement is a hard thing to come by in the showroom of a Toyota dealership. In fact, due largely to the company’s market domination, the word “Camry” has taken on the connotation of “boring” in the minds of many auto enthusiasts. Safe, yes, but boring nonetheless. Back in 2007, Toyota debuted a concept car called the FT-HS, which was to be a two-door hybrid sports coupe that could make people excited about the brand again. The hybrid plans seem to be a ways off, but the new FT-86 Concept draws heavy styling cues from the FT-HS and will be hitting showrooms in 2011. Continue Reading