Monthly Archives: January 2012

Rolling in the Deep

At an autoshow in Texas last week, Jeep pulled the covers off a new “concept” of the successful JEEP Grand Cherokee. The concept distinguishes itself from a regular Grand Cherokee by being…  well, er…  black.  BLACK.  (better?) Oddly, they didn’t name it, and instead are holding a contest to see what names people can come...

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Those kooky Germans

Sometimes a good car company creates for itself a successful niche. Subaru for instance, raised its Legecy wagon, threw on some tough looking bodily cladding and told everyone it would be a great soft- roader. And it worked, the Outback became an instant hit, and other automakers have rushed into production their versions – the...

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Car Porn

As I have said before, I try not to run “spy” shots of cars, but there are always exceptions. Regular readers know the Vehiclist gets a chub over a good wagon, and what follows surely qualifies. It is the soon to be released ( in Europe anyway…) AUDI RS6 Avant, caught winter testing by the...

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Luxury of choice

I really like Volkswagen’s Toureg. To me it oozes class in an understated manner that few other cars can emulate. It comes with engine choices of a six, a hybrid or a diesel, and in my estimation, the diesel has always been the one to have. Now, its flashier cousin, the PORSCHE Cayenne is finally...

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Lincoln log?

Amid a blaze of glory ( sorry – couldn’t resist. Yes, this thing caught fire during the unveiling) at the Detroit Auto Show, LINCOLN showed off the new MKZ Concept. And I for one, like it. The lines look lean and athletic, purposeful and solid. The front, um, er, it is ok. My partner hates...

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