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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:22:12 +0000

Roadfly tested the completely updated and redesigned sporty 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL that completes with the likes of the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Mazda3. When reviewing a car like the Jetta, one of the things we look for in the road test is how well the Jetta compares to [...]

2011 Audi A8 Road Test & Review

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:18:05 +0000

Join RoadflyTV host Ross Rapoport as he reviews the beautiful all-new 2011 Audi A8 sedan. The A8 goes up against the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class and holds its own.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet Review & Road Test

bryan — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:10:27 +0000

For 2011, Mercedes has retooled their E-Class to increase acceleration, steering dynamics, and comfortability in order to give their stellar convertible a more fun, playful feel than its predecessors. Roadfly TV and host Jessi Lang recently spent some time with the E550 trim, having a blast with its super-quick V8 [...]

Video Review: 2010 Lincoln MKZ

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:43:41 +0000

Join RoadflyTV fan-favorite Jessi Lang as she details the key changes and offerings from the ’10 Lincoln MKZ, the often overlooked upscale version of the Ford Fusion. Needless to say, she was pleasantly surprised with the recent MKZ changes that yielded a more elegant vehicle with smoother handling.

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:19:20 +0000

Join host Jessi Lang as she reviews the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS. Most of you are probably scratching your head going, “Suzuki, what? What is this Kizashi?” and luckily, Jessi is here to help. The Kizashi straddles the line between the compact and mid-sized segments and comes out [...]

2010 BMW 750Li Review & Road Test Video

Charlie Romero — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:46:19 +0000

Join host Jessi Lang and correspondent Steve Hammes as they review the 2010 BMW 750Li. True to this flagship vehicle, BMW makes sure the ’10 7 Series long wheelbase version keeps the ultimate driving machine heritage.

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The 750Li is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 [...]

Video Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:34:56 +0000

“No that is not a Volkswagen Passat CC!” might be a common exclamation if you purchase the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550. The CLS 550, in the last leg of its first generation, debuted as a 2006 model year, and VW was the first to successful mimic its design style. [...]

2010 Ford Taurus SEL Video Review

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:05:04 +0000

In today’s day and age, every buyer wants the best option for the cheapest price and the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL falls right into that category. The modernized and bold (by American manufacturer standards) Taurus mixes luxury options into the family sedan. The Taurus SEL offers many customizations [...]

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:09:33 +0000

The Ford Fusion Hybrid seems to be straddling the line of mid-size sedan and hybrid vehicle with ease. Join Jessi Lang as she reviews the ’10 Fusion Hybrid.

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The Ford Fusion Hybrid is powered by a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor. [...]

2010 Mazda3 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:23:01 +0000

The 2010 Mazda3 may have virtually the same dimensions as its predecessor but the styling has changed quite a bit with exterior lines that are sharper and bolder. The front face, primarily the grille, has also been tweaked for better aerodynamics and reduction of wind noise. For a [...]

VIDEO: 2010 Nissan Sedan Lineup Overview

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:49:57 +0000

Join host Jessi Lang as she gives you a quick tour over the 2010 Nissan line-up of sedans: the Maxima, Altima, Versa, and Sentra. All of the vehicles have updated wheel finishes and revised exterior stylizing.

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Dubbed “the 4-door sports car”, [...]

2010 Subaru Legacy GT Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:56:08 +0000

Often overlooked, Subaru has trucked along in a market saturated with Hondas, Toyotas, Mazdas, BMWs… well, the list could go on. Subaru, maker of the Outback and the WRX, has been quietly building its loyal customer base with other vehicles from its product line, like the 2010 Subaru Legacy [...]

Video: 2011 Hyundai Equus at NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:21:06 +0000

At the 2010 New York International Auto Show, Hyundai showed off the 2011 Equus, the luxury sedan they hope will become their flagship. “[The] Equus takes Hyundai’s formula for intelligent luxury to a new level,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “We’ve applied the lessons in [...]

Video of the 2011 Kia Optima at NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:08:23 +0000

At the 2010 New York International Auto show, Kia unveiled their all-new Optima. The big news with the 2011 Kia Optima is the offering of the hybrid powertrain, the brand’s first of its kind. With the hybrid option paired to the latest technology features and luxury amenities, the [...]

2009 Mazda6 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:00:36 +0000

The all-new Mazda6 is a breath of fresh air in a market that is saturated with the standard Camrys, Accords, and Altimas. The 2009 Mazda6 combines sexy styling, creature comforts, and performance into a package you wouldn’t expect from your typical sedan. The Mazda6 is much larger than its [...]

Exotic Motoring: The Maybach 57 S – Status Exemplified

Brian Armstead — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:23:59 +0000

When the call came from Maybach parent company Mercedes-Benz that my several year long wait to drive a Maybach would come to an end, my mind swirled with thoughts. After all, the Maybach brand launched in 2003 with great fanfare, and was the car the rich and famous wanted [...]

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:05:25 +0000

If you’re in the market for a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry but can’t stomach the cost, you should consider the 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited. Included in the base price of the Sonata Limited edition are most of the goodies like dual zone climate control, heated seats, keyless entry, [...]

2008 Lexus GS 460 Powers into the Luxury Sport Segment

Alan Riley — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:52:12 +0000

In the 18 years since the Lexus brand was introduced in the U.S., it has shown that luxury, performance, and reliability are not mutually exclusive. Although the top-of-the-line LS model is no slouch when it comes to performance, for the enthusiast, there is no substitute for the GS. For [...]

2009 Nissan Maxima Pictures

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:47:35 +0000

The Maxima is back! Enjoy the pictures of the all new 2009 Nissan Maxima in the photo gallery.

In its seventh generation, Nissan has continued to build upon the qualities that have made the Maxima a hit while also improving the exterior design, the interior cockpit, and the performance. Nissan’s [...]

2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8: The Cat’s Meow

Ross Rapoport — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:28:04 +0000

Jaguar’s XJ line is the epitome of tradition. The basic shape, with its classic long hood and deck, hasn’t changed much in the last few decades. The four circular headlights, the double-kidney grille, and the leaping cat are as recognizable as any set of automotive features on the [...]

2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Video

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:44:27 +0000

Essentially a long wheelbase, supercharged, more upscale XJ8, the XJ Super V8 first debuted in Europe in 2003, boasting the new X350 body style. The Jaguar XJ Super V8 represents one of the fastest and most expensive members of the XJ family with its supercharged 4.2L V8 engine (mated [...]

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Video

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:16:13 +0000

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is being heralded as the vehicle that can help save the Big Three from their current slump, and well, after getting some seat time in the new Malibu, we’d be inclined to agree.

The 2008 Malibu is wrapped in a neatly styled package with a [...]

2007 Dodge Charger Police Package: The Bad Boys Get an Even Badder Toy

Charlie Romero — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:52:17 +0000

Change is afoot on the highways of the United States, and drivers across the country may soon have to adapt the connection between their eyes and their right feet to a new silhouette.

The Dodge Charger is mounting a challenge to Ford’s Crown Victoria for the title of supreme police cruiser, [...]

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:35:37 +0000

Though the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid is only available in the eight states that have accepted the California Emissions standards, the Altima Hybrid is desirable to those who just want to save money on ever-rising gas prices. If getting 43 city/36 highway isn’t enough of a bargain, the $2,350 [...]

2008 Cadillac CTS Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:19:34 +0000

The redesigned 2008 Cadillac CTS is an impressive addition to the entry-level luxury market. Craftsmanship and class are the key elements in the ’08 CTS. The interior (the instrument panel, center console, and door trim), is wrapped in hand-cut and hand-sewn materials. On the exterior, the belt-line [...]

2008 Honda Accord: Better Than Ever

Brian Armstead — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:03:57 +0000

The first Honda Accord debuted in 1976 as a hatchback known for being fun to drive and reliable. The first Accord sedan bowed in 1979, and Honda has never looked back. The name Accord was derived from Honda’s effort to achieve “accord” between people, society and the automobile [...]

2007 Lexus LS460L: Lap of Luxury

Charlie Romero — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:23:15 +0000

Much has been made of Lexus’ redesigned flagship sedan, especially the long-wheelbase version, the LS460L. Lexus’ decision to make a long-wheelbase model is a shot across the bow of the German trinity of luxury manufacturers, with Jaguar thrown in there for good measure. No longer content to be [...]

2009 Jaguar XF Preview

Ross Rapoport — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:58:02 +0000

Jaguar has introduced its much-anticipated XF, the all-new replacement for its mid-lineup S-Type sedan. The production version is more subdued than the concept car shown at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, especially the front fascia and headlights, which are more mainstream and less Aston Martin-like.

The concept’s visual effect has been [...]

2007 Audi A6 Video

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:00:34 +0000

This third generation Audi A6 is still following in its family’s footsteps of success. Minor styling changes occured in the 2007 A6, but Audi knew what parts of the design heritage to keep (which turned out to be quite a bit). The A6 comes with a V6 that [...]

2007 Audi A6 Big Shoes to Fill

Charlie Romero — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:31:17 +0000

The second-generation A6 put Audi on the map, heralding the company’s arrival at the cutting edge of design. From 1997 to 2004, the A6 helped Audi establish a presence rivaling that of BMW and Mercedes in the driveways of affluent Americans, and yet another metallic-grey German midsize sedan was [...]

BMW Alpina B7 Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:48:35 +0000

Charlie Romero recently had the opportunity to test drive the 2007 BMW Alpina B7 at Pocono Raceway. The 4.4L supercharged V8 handled like a sports car, despite its large size. Priced around $120,000, the B7 may not be affordable for everyone, but with the sexy Alpina styling, 500hp, [...]

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Video

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:52:32 +0000

If you want to show off your success every day on your drive to work, trips to the grocery store, and class reunions, you’ll be smart to look at the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class when buying your next vehicle. Choose the C300 luxury model or C350 sport model. Starting [...]

2007 Volvo S80 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:29:51 +0000

Check out the car review video of the 2007 Volvo S80. The brand that has been known for safety seems to have also stepped it up in the luxury and style department. We’ll have our full review and pictures up soon. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised [...]

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: A Step In The Right Direction

Brian Armstead — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:01:17 +0000

To view the all-new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is to view the future of the brand. We all know by now that the vaunted German brand has not been so vaunted over the years. Complex and unreliable electronics have taken some of the luster off of the three-pointed [...]

Getting Your Money’s Worth: The 2007 Infiniti M45

Ross Rapoport — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:10:20 +0000

Being an automotive journalist, one runs of the risk of becoming a jaded car guy. Cars that look good on paper are often a disappointment on the pavement, and most cars bear the telltale signs of cost-cutting in ways that are most distressing to the enthusiast.

However, the M45 is [...]

Mercedes-Benz S550… Private Jet? Luxury Yacht? The Luxury Sedan!

Charlie Romero — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:45:01 +0000

In the life of every journalist, there are highlights. They may come in the form of a big scoop, or interviewing an overachiever in the field one reports on. For an automotive journalist, the ability to get up-close-and-personal – and downright intimate – with your field’s overachievers is [...]

2007 Lincoln MKZ: Almost Perfect…

Ross Rapoport — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:32:11 +0000

For some of us here at Roadfly, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ was one of the most anticipated vehicles of the year. We’ve reviewed a good number of Fords lately, and have raved especially loudly about the new corporate 3.5-liter V6 found in the Blue Oval’s crossover utility vehicles. [...]

The 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan: A Fresh Start

Ross Rapoport — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:31:05 +0000

Toyota has historically been one of the few manufacturers bold enough to offer a true subcompact car in the United States. Companies from Japan and Germany turned their noses up at the idea of bringing a true small car to market here, adhering to the conventional wisdom that Americans [...]

2007 Toyota Prius: The Future

Charlie Romero — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:27:41 +0000

The Toyota Prius is the future. This may sound like an odd statement regarding a car that’s been on the worldwide market since the year 2000, but spend a little time with this hybrid machine and you’ll understand why.

The Prius was redesigned for 2004, and became a mid-size car [...]

The Infiniti M35x: A Great Choice

Alan Riley — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:52:58 +0000

Infiniti’s M sedan has always been a bit overshadowed by its smaller/less expensive/better-selling stable mate, the G35. However, the M family offers the same stellar bargain and sporty dynamics as its sibling. When we had the chance to cruise around in the V-6 powered M35x we found that, [...]

2007 Acura TL Type-S Preview

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Acura has just released a hotted-up version of the already-hot TL, dubbed the Type-S (surprise). A vision in metallic blue, decked out in black chrome and subtle bodywork, the 2007 Type-S is a looker, indeed. Interior accents done up in carbon fiber and shale leather carry over the aesthetic theme [...]

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Running on Inspiration? Or Just Fumes?

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Billboards in every major metropolitan area are currently being erected, trumpeting Toyota’s technological triumph. And at what better time could it come? A 40mpg family sedan surely sounds sweet to today’s commuters, as current energy costs creep into the stratosphere. Considered from another angle, though, “hybrid-izing” the Camry appears pointless; [...]

Buick Lucerne CXL: A Reason to Cheer for the U.S.A!

Brian Armstead — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Back when Exxon gasoline was sold as Esso, they had a marketing slogan that sticks with me to this day – “Put a Tiger in Your Tank!” Perhaps General Motors was also thinking of this slogan when they signed superstar golfer Tiger Woods to be the spokesperson for GM’s Buick [...]

2006 Chevrolet Impala SS

Brian Armstead — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:25:54 +0000

When one thinks back to the “muscle car” era, it’s hard not to include the Super Sport (SS) models from Chevrolet in those thoughts. Since 1961, Camaros, Chevelles, Novas, El Caminos and other models, including the Impala, have worn this coveted badge.

Back in the 60s, having a SS model meant [...]

2006/2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC: Improving Upon Perfection

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The product portfolio at Mercedes-Benz has proliferated rapidly in the last few years. New models from the C-Class Coupe to the savage SLR have kept the brand abreast of the niche-market trend. Still, there is no other model that so inherently defines Mercedes than the E-Class. Buttering the Benz [...]

2006 Lexus IS 350: Pacing Perfection

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

This was supposed to be the BMW-beater. Lexus aimed the IS development target squarely at the 3-series, and made no bones about it. The cognoscenti met this contention with skepticism–seemingly every carmaker has claimed to have conquered the kingpin Bimmer at one time or another, and yet the 3-series remains [...]

Acura RL: Accurately Assessing a High-Tech Wonder

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Acura RL, flagship of Honda’s flagship line, suffers a lame-duck reputation among the automotive cognoscenti. Up against flashier rivals with more-potent powertrains and more-prestigious pedigrees, the premier Acura must by now be afflicted by a severe inferiority complex. The hierarchy having already been set, the RL lost the [...]

2007 Bentley Continental GTC Preview

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Upper-crust, Anglophile auto-lovers were initially introduced to the ragtop version of Bentley’s immensely popular Continental GT (the GTC-clever, no?) at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Even from the pictures, it was easy to fall in love. However, now that the New York Show has come and gone, we’ve had our [...]

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero: Quirky for Quirky’s Sake-And Why Not?

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Saab has been something of a whipping-boy in the automotive press; paired up with BMWs and Audis and other sporty Euro-makes in comparison tests that the brand’s basically predestined to lose. After all, Saab never really was about all-out European-style driving sublimity-even if the brand’s current owner doesn’t really get [...]

2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8: What if Rolls Royce Made a Musclecar?

max — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Three hundred and forty horses would seem to be enough in a two-ton sedan. So would 18″ rims, a taut suspension, and grippy leather seats. In fact, you’d figure the standard Chrysler 300C would prove more than enough car for pretty much anyone-and the shelves of awards and accolades DCX’s [...]