Posts Tagged ‘consumer test drives’

Tata Aria heading for Europe. US next?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

On top of the tiny Nano, Tata will try to sell the larger Aria minivan in Europe. Where it would be available with a 2.2 Liter diesel with about 140hp.

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New front for the old Santa Fe clone

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Chinese Eagle from JAC is a copy of the previous generation Hyundai Santa Fe. Later this year, it will be getting some revisions, including this new front end

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New front for the old Santa Fe clone

VW Saveiro

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

This little VW pick up for the Brazilian market reminds me of the pick up version of the Rabbit they used to offer in the US years ago. And I think it is still a good idea

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VW Saveiro

Toyota Dealers Extend Hours to Fix Faulty Pedals

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

ToyotaÂ’s dealers, who have started to repair defective gas pedals in millions of U.S. vehicles, are extending hours, making house calls and offering other services

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Toyota Dealers Extend Hours to Fix Faulty Pedals

Recalls Issued for Toy Gun Sets, Pasta Products

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

About 9,600 toy gun sets made in China and sold at Dollar General stores have been recalled because the orange tips on the end of

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Recalls Issued for Toy Gun Sets, Pasta Products

"Stop driving Toyotas" says Secretary Ray LaHood

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

In a sudden fit of irresponsibility, Department of Transportation Secretary Ray laHood now says publicly that owners of recalled Toyotas should “stop driving their cars”. Pretty crazy if you ask me. Just tell people to go get the cars fixed ASAP but don’t start a panic.

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"Stop driving Toyotas" says Secretary Ray LaHood

More pictures of the all new 2011 Kia Sportage

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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Banned "GoDaddy" commercial

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Apparently, this second CoDaddy commercial, featuring sexy race car driver Danica Patrick, was banned and won’t be airing during the superbowl… Watch here what you’ll be missing. Censorship is alive and well in our “free” country….

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Banned "GoDaddy" commercial

2010 Mazda CX-7 test drive

Monday, February 1st, 2010

-HOW IT LOOKS: Even with the small design changes it received for 2010, the Mazda CX-7 is one of the best looking SUVs around. It still looks very sporty and modern. For once, a design with a strong personality

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2010 Mazda CX-7 test drive

Chinese Huatai B11

Monday, February 1st, 2010

I guess this is the production version of that “fake Bentley” looking concept we saw a while ago. Looks like about 12 designers worked on it without ever talking to each other.

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Chinese Huatai B11