Archive for Category: "Reviews"
2012 GMC Acadia Denali Review
Crossovers have slowly become one of the biggest selling segments in the US and because of this, they now come in all shapes, sizes, colors, abilities and prices. One of the bigger, pricier entries into this group is the GMC Acadia Denali. GM has designed the Acadia Denali to be all things to all people, but how does it [...]
2012 Hyundai Azera Review
Rarely seen in the media spotlight is a selection of cars that cater to a very select demographic. These sedans go about their business in a very quiet manner and do so without complaint or concern. Because they were created for a small section of the buying public, the competition between the segment’s offerings has [...]
2012 Infiniti G25 Review
Buyers looking for a small luxury sports sedan are usually only left with two choices; the BMW 3-Series or the wrong choice. Nissan decided it want to change this perception and was going to build a rival. Enveloped under the Infiniti label, the G series of sedans, coupes and convertibles has done an admirable job of giving [...]
2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 Review
Around the globe, Mercedes-Benz has a total of 16 vehicles available and that number doesn’t include Maybach or Smart. With so many sedans, coupes, SUVs, vans and supercars to choose from, it seems that there would be more than just one vehicle whose existence could be questioned. Why the CL, CLS , R and G-class offerings must be [...]
2012 Range Rover Sport Review
Ask yourself this question. Twenty years ago, if you were to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that weighed 5,500 lbs, carried the ability to traverse over mud, fallen trees and small rivers, and then proceeded to travel up to 130 mph on the freeway, would you be scared? Unless you’re a member of the Knievel [...]
2012 Volvo C30 Review
When most people think of Volvo, the image that permeates their brain involves beige wagons for geography teachers. They make ugly wagons that are safe, bland and anything but exciting. If Volvos are made for going slow, then why do they have multiple touring-car championship wins? The answer is that Volvo can make a fast [...]
2012 Lexus LX570 Review
In the 1980s, something rather strange happened inside Toyota. The Japanese automaker’s most capable vehicle grew two extra doors and thus, began to venture off down a path not yet traveled. Along the way towards its present location in time, the Land Cruiser got bigger, more expensive and more luxurious. These traits were adopted so [...]
2012 Infiniti QX56 Review
A full size SUV can, for the most part, be one of two things: clumsy or more clumsy. The market for big haulers is just as large as their outward size but dynamically, there has yet to be a true stand out. In the past, these trucks with interiors have handled and behaved just as such; so much [...]
The $20k Conundrum: Impreza vs 500c vs Golf TDI
Recently we have reviewed the all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza, and the 2012 Fiat 500c. Both cars are designed for very different purposes and very different customers, but they both possess sticker prices within $500 of each other. With a recent used car purchase of a 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI by this AutoTalk staffer for around [...]
2012 Subaru Impreza Review
During the economic meltdown and following automotive sales collapse of 2009, every major car company with cars for sale in the US saw losses. Even the mighty Toyota was hit hard, but one auto company stood high atop the pile and actually increased sales. The quirky Japanese automaker, Subaru. Thanks to its unique blend of price, function and safety, Subaru had a record year in the midst of an [...]
