Source: http://blogs.automobilemag.com/not-in-the-usa-2012-jaguar-xf-3-0l-diesel-s-12181.html
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Not in the USA: 2012 Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel S
I have distinct memories of our Four Seasons 2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged, from the good, to the bad, to the ugly. The leader in the good camp was no doubt the class leading steering and chassis. The XF had a magnificent (and rare) balance of body control, ride quality, and driver involvement. The steering was [...]
Exploring Romeand#8230;in a 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
Marco R. della Cava went to the Vatican to cover the election of the new Pope, but he managed to leave with
2011 Toyota Venza V-6 AWD
On a rational level, the Toyota Venza is a solid choice for a five-seat crossover.
On a rational level, the Toyota Venza is a solid choice for a five-seat crossover. It has lots of interior room and is reasonably stylish. The only downside, then, is that the driving experience is utterly forgettable. The throttle and transmission are programmed to be incredibly soft and lethargic, which makes the Venza feel slow and hesitant. As is the case with cars like the Toyota Camry, the Venza seems designed for the type of person who simply wants reliable and comfortable transportation from one place to another. That's fine, but someone who actually enjoys driving cars will find the Venza terrifically dull.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Toyota Venza V-6 AWD - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2011 Toyota Venza V-6 AWD - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/editors_notebook/1206_2011_toyota_venza_v6_awd/index.html
First Look: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
A badly needed update.
With less than a month until this year's Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi has announced that it will use the show to introduce the next-generation Outlander. The new midsize crossover is designed to be more fuel-efficient and offer more technology than the current Mitsubishi Outlander.
Photo Gallery: First Look: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander - Automobile Magazine
Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/geneva/2012/1202_mitsubishi_outlander_first_look/index.html
Auto Loan Company
Auto loan companies don't always have the best reputations for great customer service and generous terms, but they do have a reputation of being very customer friendly.
Source: http://www.christianet.com/autoloans/autoloancompanies.htm
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
First Look: 2013 Acura ILX
A new small Acura, but this time on America’s terms.
For luxury automakers, it seems the next big thing is -- ironically -- small cars. Premium brands are quickly warming up to the idea of well-equipped C-segment models in order to snag young, first-time luxury buyers; empty nesters on a downsizing spree; or some combination of the two. Acura’s no exception to this trend, and hopes to play in the growing segment with the new 2013 ILX sedan, which debuts this week at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.
Photo Gallery: First Look: 2013 Acura ILX - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: First Look: 2013 Acura ILX - Automobile Magazine
Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/chicago/2012/1202_2013_acura_ilx/index.html
2014 Toyota Highlander to debut at New York auto show
The 2014 Toyota Highlander will make its debut at the New York auto show.
Hamilton: Rosberg deserved my podium
Hamilton challenged the Red Bulls early in the race, with Rosberg running in fourth, but fuel and tyre concerns meant he had to slow down.
That allowed Rosberg to close in and the German requested he be allowed through into third.
The team refused and told him to hold position, allowing Hamilton to score his first podium since joining Mercedes.
“If I’m honest I feel Nico should be standing here,” said Hamilton on the podium. “He had better pace through the race.
“We were racing very hard to keep up with Red Bull. We were close but on the knife-edge and I used too much fuel.
“It’s very difficult to make the tyres last too, particularly for me today. I wasn’t able to make them last as long as I wanted, and was fuel saving from an early point in the race, which lost me a lot of time.
“I don’t know what the situation was with Nico, but I can do a better job looking after tyres.”
Hamilton also said he would speak to Rosberg and could pay him back in future.
“He is a great team-mate,” added Hamilton. “I will speak to the team, or apologise. I said to him he did a fantastic job.
“Nico deserved to be where I am. With the position in the championship the team thought it was logical to stay in position, but Nico drove a smarter and more controlled race than me today.
“Would I let him past in the future? I probably would.”
Would slow-starting McLaren consider using 2012 car for F1 Malaysian Grand Prix?
As McLaren searches for answers to its dreadful start in the Australian Grand Prix, it has not ruled out going back to last year's car if the new one can't be improved.
Source: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130321/F1/130329957?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=
Midsize Madness - Day Two
Eight enter, four advance.
Welcome to Automobile Magazine's Midsize Madness, our comparison test of the kind of car you see on American roads every day, the midsize sedan.
Photo Gallery: Midsize Madness - Day Two - Automobile Magazine
Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1303_midsize_madness_day_two/index.html
Dodge teases 2014 Durango SUV before New York auto show: We think two-tone is coming back. We may be wrong.
The 2014 Dodge Durango is coming to the New York auto show next week.
2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring - An Almost-Perfect Vacation
It seems that the sky-blue Mazda won't be catching a break anytime soon.
After making the 600-mile drive east to New York, our Mazda CX-5 immediately picked up and headed up to Cape Cod for a little rest and relaxation. Well, senior editor Joe Lorio and his family did; it seems that the sky-blue Mazda won't be catching a break anytime soon.
Photo Gallery: 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring - Four Seasons Update - July 2012 - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring - Four Seasons Update - July 2012 - Automobile Magazine
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque - Visiting New York
It can make it anywhere.
We recently sent our Range Rover Evoque to the New York City area, where it spent time with senior editor Joe Lorio. Rather than muddle around in the suburban snarl, Lorio drove the Evoque some 250 miles north on a family trip to the Adirondack Mountains. Here are his thoughts:
Photo Gallery: 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque - Four Seasons Update - February Update - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque - Four Seasons Update - February Update - Automobile Magazine
Busch wins as Logano, Hamlin clash
Former Joe Gibbs Racing team-mates Hamlin and Logano, the latter now at Penske, had become embroiled in a fierce row after a tangle at Bristol a week ago.
They then ended up head to head for victory at Fontana, beginning the final lap side by side, only to clash at Turn 3.
Logano slid into the outside wall while Hamlin made heavy head-on contact with the inside barrier. Hamlin got out of his car unaided but was clearly in discomfort and was taken from the scene by ambulance for further checks.
There was further drama to come post-race, as Logano was accosted in the pitlane by an enraged Tony Stewart, who he blocked at the final restart.
Busch and Logano had dominated most of the race, working their way back to the front whatever strategies others employed.
They appeared vulnerable at the last restart with 10 laps to go as most cars behind had just pitted for fresh tyres.
Hamlin was the fastest of that group, charging to the front to begin his fateful battle with Logano.
Busch swept around both as they banged doors, and his Gibbs Toyota was clearly ahead even before they spun.
Dale Earnhardt Jr recovered from a slow mid-race pitstop to finish second for Hendrick, claiming the points lead as Jimmie Johnson and an overheating Brad Keselowski could only manage 12th and 23rd respectively.
Kurt Busch fought for the lead several times and ended up third in his Furniture Row entry. He was one of several drivers who needed repairs early on after sliding into the wall on oil from Timmy Hill’s wilting Ford.
Roush Fenway duo Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle completed the top five, the latter despite starting at the back due to an engine change.
Logano’s mangled car slid across the line in sixth, just ahead of early leader Matt Kenseth.
Results – 200 laps:Pos Driver Team/Car Time/Gap
1. Kyle Busch Gibbs Toyota 2h57m19.000s
2. Dale Earnhardt Jr Hendrick Chevrolet + 1.261s
3. Kurt Busch Furniture Row Chevrolet + 2.475s
4. Carl Edwards Roush Fenway Ford + 2.600s
5. Greg Biffle Roush Fenway Ford + 2.759s
6. Joey Logano Penske Ford + 2.810s
7. Matt Kenseth Gibbs Toyota + 3.481s
8. Paul Menard Childress Chevrolet + 4.113s
9. Kasey Kahne Hendrick Chevrolet + 4.265s
10. Ryan Newman Stewart-Haas Chevrolet + 4.505s
11. Jeff Gordon Hendrick Chevrolet + 4.941s
12. Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Chevrolet + 5.274s
13. Kevin Harvick Childress Chevrolet + 5.819s
14. Aric Almirola Petty Ford + 5.912s
15. Casey Mears Germain Ford + 6.187s
16. AJ Allmendinger Phoenix Chevrolet + 6.579s
17. Jeff Burton Childress Chevrolet + 7.158s
18. Martin Truex Jr Waltrip Toyota + 8.314s
19. Jamie McMurray Earnhardt Ganassi Chevrolet + 8.995s
20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr Roush Fenway Ford + 9.440s
21. Dave Blaney Baldwin Chevrolet + 14.476s
22. Tony Stewart Stewart-Haas Chevrolet + 24.608s
23. Brad Keselowski Penske Ford + 27.944s
24. David Ragan Front Row Ford + 43.650s
25. Denny Hamlin Gibbs Toyota + 1 lap*
26. Danica Patrick Stewart-Haas Chevrolet + 1 lap
27. JJ Yeley Baldwin Chevrolet + 1 lap
28. Bobby Labonte JTG Daugherty Toyota + 1 lap
29. David Gililland Front Row Ford + 2 laps
30. Landon Cassill Circle Sport Chevrolet + 6 laps
31. David Stremme Swan Toyota + 7 laps
32. Joe Nemechek NEMCO Toyota + 7 laps
33. David Reutimann BK Toyota + 8 laps*
34. Travis Kvapil BK Toyota + 12 laps
35. Clint Bowyer Waltrip Toyota + 16 laps*
36. Marcos Ambrose Petty Ford + 18 laps
37. Mark Martin Waltrip Toyota + 21 laps
38. Juan Pablo Montoya Earnhardt Ganassi Chevrolet + 31 laps* Not running at finish
Retirements:
Timmy Hill FAS Lane Ford 108 laps
Josh Wise Front Row Ford 103 laps
Scott Riggs Xxxtreme Ford 66 laps
Michael McDowell Parsons Ford 60 laps
Mike Bliss Humphrey Smith Toyota 44 laps
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/busch-wins-as-logano-hamlin-clash
Dodge warns Challenger owners: Autoweek TV
Also in this episode: An entry-level Corvette in our midst; Nürburgring is for sale.
Monday, March 25, 2013
NBC Sports Network announces broadcast schedule for Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix
NBC Sports Network continues its live coverage of Formula One this weekend with the Malaysian Grand Prix airing at 3:30 a.m.
Source: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130320/F1/130329993?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=
Pininfarina could produce Sergio concept: Design house would make street-legal modifications
Pininfarina may produce a few examples of the Sergio concept we saw at the Geneva motor show for a few well-heeled buyers with about $3.9 million in liquid assets.
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