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2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Aug 27th
Chevrolet’s Corvette is practically a marque of its own; this sports car’s long history makes it as much of a household name as that of its parent company. Even when people say that the entire General Motors lineup is completely devoid of desirable product, this comment is frequently followed by, “except for the Corvette.” The latest ‘Vette is an American sports car done right.
The Corvette Grand Sport, new for 2010, aims to garner even more respect for the venerable ‘Vette. With suspension modifications and styling tweaks, the Corvette Grand Sport borrows some of the better performance attributes of the high-dollar models and blends them into a unique midrange package. More >
2010 Nissan Z® Roadster
Aug 21st
It’s frequently the case that the things that make a car special have nothing to do with its ability to go fast, corner hard and look like a million bucks. There’s something else at play, some undefinable X-factor that takes a car to the next level, so to speak. It’s an automobile’s ability to create an emotional connection that helps it to become more than just a conglomeration of metal, glass and plastic pieces. Yes, it is possible for a machine to have charisma, and the best vehicles have it.
Of course, it doesn’t hurt if that emotional connection comes wrapped in a package that can go fast, corner hard and looks like a million bucks. Nissan’s new Z® Roadster stands out as an example of a car that combines both of these assets into a single package. The 370Z has been with us for a couple of years, and given that car’s sexy lines and general lust for performance it’s no surprise that it’s gone topless. Combining the 370Z’s retro-futuristic looks and fun-to-drive road manners with a bit of extra sun is practically a no-brainer. More >
2004 Mazda RX-8
May 5th
Some cars have an undefined, undefinable X-factor, and some don’t. Take the Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX-7, for instance. Both sports cars are image leaders and new on the scene, and stand out on the road. Horsepower and performance are equivalent. When we drove the 350Z, most onlookers agreed that it was cool and wanted to sit in it for a quick ride. By contrast, the RX-7 made Subaru, pickup truck and Ford Escort owners shout, “I want this,” before the key was even turned. We can’t say for sure what defines the X-factor, but the Mazda RX-7 has it. More >