2012 Acura TSX – An SUV Alternative For Entry Level Customers

January 30, 2012 by  
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2012 Acura TSX – An SUV Alternative For Entry Level Customers

ADVANTAGES Excellent materials quality and build; impressive number of technology and standard equipments; sporty handling with V6 wagon and sedan; voluptuous cabin. DISADVANTAGES Slightly underpowered four-cylinder engine; button happy center console; unimpressive braking performance. Introduction 2012 Acura TSX is a sport wagon and sedan, which provides satisfying combination of efficiency, performance and style. It boasts great handling and muscular appearance, complemented by enhanced safety features, comfort and convenience. It is not that compelling as other rivals, but is nevertheless a smart choice for entry level luxury wagon or sedan. For 2012 model year, it gains Special Edition Package featuring sporty styling touches, while the TSX Sport Wagon offers additional cargo space courtesy or small tire repair kit. All trim levels of... [Read more of this review]

2012 Lexus LS 460 Review

January 23, 2012 by  
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2012 Lexus LS 460 Review

ADVANTAGES Limousine-like options for back seat; serene ride; smart electronics features; impeccable construction; muscular, smooth V8 engine. DISADVANTAGES Grabby brakes with subpar stopping power; lacks driver engagement. Introduction 2012 Lexus LS 460 boasts available comfort and features till currently were only associated with ultra expensive marks like Rolls Royce. Features like power reclining rear seat complete with ottoman and massager and built in beverage cooler make it a top pick in its segment. By allowing both headlamps to turn, its Dual swivel AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) offers superior illumination around curves. When turning speed exceeds 19 miles per hour, both headlights will swivel for brightening road’s curve. At lower speeds, the single headlamp rotates up to 10 degrees while right turns and 20 degrees when... [Read more of this review]

2012 Dodge Charger Review

January 20, 2012 by  
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2012 Dodge Charger Review

PROS Easy to use 8.4 inch touchscreen interface; composed ride and capable handling; offered all-wheel drive system; plethora of performance features. CONS Belligerent personality may not suit everyone; tight backseat headroom. Introduction 2012 Dodge Charger is a boldly designed large four-door saloon car that can be factory equipped from wild to mild to suit virtually all shoppers’ desires or needs. There aren’t plenty of full size family oriented sedans such as Charger. It is the rear wheel drive muscle car with V8 engine. The Charger was given a facelift in the year 2010 with more aggressive exterior styling, base V6 engine and redesigned interior. For 2012, the Charger receives two trim levels; midlevel SXT and performance oriented SRT8 plus 8-speed automatic transmission. Imposing and inviting at same time, its design is unmistakable... [Read more of this review]

All-new Porsche Boxster Unveiled

January 13, 2012 by  
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All-new Porsche Boxster Unveiled

Here are the first official images of 3rd generation Porsche Boxster, ahead of its first public airing at Geneva Auto Show in the month of March. The company says that it will be marketed in the month of April in United Kingdom, featuring lightweight aluminium body and spacious 911-type cabin. It will offers two updated versions of the company’s horizontally opposed classic six-cylinder engine with slight power gains, impressive reductions in fuel consumption and direct injection.  The Boxster will be available for the price of ÂŁ37,589, while the S for ÂŁ45,384. The most dramatic change surrounds its styling and gets cab forward stance. Its heavily sculpted flanks come with larger wheel houses and longer doors for accommodating wheels up to 20 inches, while the rear end is reminiscent of classic 911 ducktail. The Porsche Boxster known... [Read more of this review]

Consumers’ Favorites: Best Luxury Roadsters

January 9, 2012 by  
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Consumers’ Favorites: Best Luxury Roadsters

A roadster is a two-seater open car with emphasis on sporty handling and without side weather protection or fixed roof. Stringently speaking the roadster with wind-up windows is a cabriolet, but as true roasters are no longer made the distinction is now irrelevant. While roadsters usually have soft-tops; retractable hardtops are becoming more familiar, which while they are not conventional roadsters, manufacturing companies are changing the definition to fit contemporary cars. The term “speedster” is closely related, and shares near indistinguishable terminology. However, it is normally reserved for cars that rely on very minimalist use of windscreen. Choosing a luxury roadster as your everyday commuter is very personal and often times very rewarding experience. Albeit they have their impracticalities and drawbacks no can deny... [Read more of this review]

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Tuned by Senner

January 6, 2012 by  
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Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Tuned by Senner

The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG indeed it becoming the favorite of tuner as its reputation as ultimate sports car, you will think that there is nothing you can enhance. Yet, plenty of tuning firms showed interest in creating their own version of power car, and Senner is one of the most recent one, which showed fascination on this model. Senner is a German tuning firm, which has added stainless steel exhaust system and air filter kit on SLS AMG. Motivation for the SLS comes from a powerful 6.2 liter V8 engine, which is good for churning out additional 35PS of power and 40 newton meters of torque from standard 571PS of power and 650 newton meters of torque. On the exterior, the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG gets carbon side mirror covers and stainless steel outer trim that measures wrapped by tailored Corniche Vegas wheels, measuring 255/30R20 at front and... [Read more of this review]