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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Road Test

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:23:45 +0000

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic has been completely redesigned for 2011. The engine powering this new Cayenne is a 4.8-liter aluminum V8 which features VarioCam Plus, dry-sump lubrication and direct fuel injection. The engine produces 400 hp at 6500 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm, [...]

2011 Subaru Forester Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:42:57 +0000

The 2011 Subaru Forester, as reviewed by our host Emme Hall, retains much of 2010′s model’s simplistic looks and drivetrain, save a few key differences.

For 2011, the Forester has an upgraded engine that boosts key areas in horsepower, torque, and gas mileage. The new engine is a 2.5 liter 4-banger [...]

2011 VW Touareg VR6 Sport Road Test

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:18:08 +0000

Host Ross Rapoport spent a week in the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Sport, a brand new redesigned premium SUV that is as fun to drive as it is comfortable and elegant.

Sharing some design cues with the far-more expensive Porsche Cayenne, the Touareg has flowing lines and a pronounced back-end, [...]

2011 Kia Sorento Road Test & Review

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:30 +0000

Completely overhauled and redesigned for 2011, the all-new Kia Sorento boasts a fresh look and some cool new features. Host Emme Hall spent a week in the SUV and was thoroughly impressed. Previously based on a truck’s frame, the 2011 has been turned into a more reliable unibody frame, [...]

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Road Test & Review

bryan — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:35:22 +0000

For 2011, Chrysler has completely redesigned the Jeep Grand Cherokee from the ground up, bringing it to its 4th generation. Its chassis has been given a remarkable facelift, with many structural improvements to improve sturdiness, vibration, and road noise, making one of the staples of the SUV industry an even [...]

2010 Infiniti EX35 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:17:25 +0000

Join host Jessi Lang as she reviews the 2010 Infiniti EX35 Journey AWD. Though not your rough and tumble SUV, the AWD EX35 will be more than enough of a sport utility vehicle for the driver seeking stability/confidence in bad road conditions paired to luxury, style, and sport performance. Watch [...]

LA Auto Show: Range Rover Evoque

Charlie Romero — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:21:33 +0000

At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Range Rover premiered their most environmentally-aware offering. The AWD Range Rover Evoque is Range Rover’s intro to the growing small SUV/crossover segment. The Evoque will be offered as a 5-door and a coupe, a pairing of a compact, downsized Range Rover paired with a [...]

Video Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:37:01 +0000

Move over X3, you have a new competitor in the small compact SUV world. Join RoadflyTV as host Jessi Lang and correspondent Steve Hammes review the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350. While Mercedes first focused on going bigger with the ML and GL SUV lines, they decided to take [...]

Video: 2010 BMW X6 M Road Test & Review

Charlie Romero — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:10:02 +0000

The BMW X5 M has been a personal favorite of mine since I had the chance to take a lap around Pocono Raceway with it and needless to say, I was excited to see what correspondent Steve Hammes had to say about the 2010 X6 M. After a short [...]

VIDEO: 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:49:04 +0000

Let’s be honest, if you’re considering the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, you’re probably not looking at it for just its environmental aspects. You’re probably factoring in the BMW emblem, the performance, the luxury, and then maybe, just a tad, the “going green” facet. The 2010 X6 ActiveHybrid should be [...]

Video: 2010 Nissan Cube Review

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:07:16 +0000

Join guest host Elizabeth Kreft as she reviews the 2010 Nissan Cube. While the Cube’s design may not appeal to all, it obviously is doing something right as it enters its second year stateside. In Elizabeth’s video review, you’ll hear about it all, from the ripple theme design [...]

2010 Range Rover Sport Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:09:21 +0000

Before the New York Auto Show frenzy ensued, we had the opportunity to put the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport through the paces of winter weather. The ’10 Range Rover Sport comes with slight exterior changes and interior upgrades.

Click here to view the embedded video.

On the exterior, the [...]

NYIAS Video: 2011 Kia Sportage

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:39:30 +0000

“Adding world-class design and cutting-edge technologies to an already successful value-packed CUV equation, the all-new Sportage offers Kia the opportunity to attract an entirely new and more sophisticated customer,” said Michael Sprague, vice president marketing, KMA, at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. “The 2011 Sportage retains the functionality [...]

VIDEO: VW Touareg Hybrid at the 2010 New York Auto Show

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:17:47 +0000

Volkswagen brought their second generation Touareg (with a twist) to the 2010 New York Auto Show. The 2011 Touareg features a hybrid powertrain, showcasing the brand’s first-ever hybrid. The Touareg offers three available engines to suit a variety of different drivers: A V6 FSI gasoline engine, a V6 [...]

Video: 2011 Porsche Cayenne at the New York Auto Show

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:23:19 +0000

At this years New York Auto Show, Porsche debuted the new 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid and improved Cayenne Turbos.

The all-new Cayenne S Hybrid features a highly sophisticated parallel full hybrid drive system. With a combined power output of 380 horsepower from the supercharged V6 combustion engine and an [...]

New York Auto Show Video Debut: the 2011 Infiniti QX56

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:06:34 +0000

Infiniti debuted their second-generation QX56 during press days at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The QX56 boasts a new 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine with Infiniti’s VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGTM) technologies. Also new is a standard 7-speed automatic transmission with [...]

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:16:18 +0000

With the growing hybrid trend in the automotive industry, it was only a matter of time before Cadillac got into the game with its large, gas guzzling, luxury SUV, the well-known Escalade. The 2009 Escalade looks like the regular model, but the hybrid badges and messaging are plastered all over [...]

2009 Subaru Forester Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:14:54 +0000

We recently tested the re-designed 2009 Subaru Forester. The ’09 Forester boasts a new look, from the front to the back and also gained a few inches of ground clearance for those who like to explore off of the beaten path. Despite the new higher ground clearance, the [...]

2009 Land Rover LR2 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:41:51 +0000

Join us as we test the 2009 Land Rover LR2. Sibling to the LR3 and the Range Rover, the LR2 can be described as the baby of the family, both in price and size.

The LR2 uses the same engine that is found in Volvo’s XC90 and S80, [...]

2008 Chrysler Aspen Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:30:05 +0000

The 2008 Chrysler Aspen is a welcomed option in a market that is currently being overrun by crossovers and mid-sized SUVs. The Aspen is a full-sized SUV that gives the extra space needed when carting around the family, towing your boat, or trying to get all of the supplies [...]

2008 Nissan Patrol Video

Brian Armstead — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:22:22 +0000

During our recent trip to Cascais, Portugal for “Nissan 360” (see related story-Around the World in Two Days!), we had the opportunity to drive scores of Nissan products from their worldwide portfolio. We were not familiar with many of the nameplates or body styles, but one stood out, even [...]

2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:28:46 +0000

We recently took the 2009 BMW X6 xDrive50i for a test drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains while visiting BMW’s Spartanburg manufacturing plant. Our Publisher, Charlie Romero, was quite impressed with this new segment, saying that the X6 could be the best-handling SUV from BMW. He even went [...]

2009 BMW X6 First Drive Photos

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:46:20 +0000

We’ve been covering the X6 since it was just a concept but we recently traveled to the BMW Spartanburg, SC plant to get seat time in the all-new 2009 X6.

For those who aren’t familiar with the 2009 X6, the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is the latest offering from BMW, a [...]

Nissan 360: Around the World in Two Days!

Brian Armstead — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:25:55 +0000

Roadfly.com was recently invited to Lisbon, Portugal for “Nissan 360.” This was the second “360” for Nissan, the first having been held in San Francisco, California four years ago. For those who don’t know, Nissan, when paired with parent company Renault, is the third largest automaker in the world. [...]

2009 Subaru Forester Pictures from Catalina Island

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:58:11 +0000

Browse the photos from our recent trip to Santa Catalina Island off the southern California coast where we test drove the new 2009 Subaru Forester. Subaru had exciting off-road and on-road routes to showcase all of the 2009 Forester’s capabilities. There are three available models: the standard Forester, [...]

2007 Land Rover LR3 Video

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:59:27 +0000

As the replacement for the Land Rover Discovery in 2005, the LR3 debuted with its predecessor’s off-road abilities but with more amenities that make the daily drive a bit more enjoyable. In our 2007 LR3 tester, the three sunroofs, built-in fridge in the center armrest, independent audio controls/headphone jacks [...]

2009 Nissan Murano: “Murano-ness” Exemplified

Brian Armstead — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:45:41 +0000

Driving the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano, I had a flashback to winter, 2002, when a blizzard struck the Washington, D.C. area. My niece, who suffers from Sickle Cell Anemia, was having a crisis, and had to be quickly transported to Children’s Hospital in Washington. The only problem [...]

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Video

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:49:57 +0000

Mercedes-Benz just added a new member to the GL-Class for 2008, the full-size GL550. The GL550, joining the GL450 and the diesel-powered GL320 CDI, is designed to represent the best the GL line can offer; nearly all previous options are now standard equipment on the new GL550. On [...]

2008 Toyota Highlander LTD Video

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:05:30 +0000

The Toyota Highlander has been upgraded for 2008 model year, growing taller, wider and longer by offering 95.4 cubic feet of total cargo capacity, an increase from the predecessor’s 81.6 cubic feet. The Highlander has really packed on the pounds with the added cargo space and some of the [...]

2008 Subaru Tribeca: Toeing the Line

Charlie Romero — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:24:43 +0000

For 2008, Subaru has significantly re-vamped its full-size Tribeca crossover SUV. The original Tribeca, released in 2005, was puzzlingly called the “B9 Tribeca” and featured what looked like an upside-down Alfa Romeo grille. For those of us with a sympathetic eye toward daring design, the car was fine [...]

2008 Subaru Tribeca Video

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:36:48 +0000

In its third year of production, the 2008 Subaru Tribeca has come a long way from the original 2006 B9 Tribeca. With styling changes equivalent to allowing Ty Pennington to makeover your home, the 2008 Tribeca (noticeably missing the B9 moniker) has responded to the public’s initial and unkind [...]

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:00:09 +0000

The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is quite the versatile full-size SUV with a luxurious interior, a redesigned/modernized exterior, three rows of seating, and full-time 4WD. The interior of the 2008 Land Cruiser has features that luxury vehicles have made necessities, like the cooler in the center console and a [...]

2008 Mazda CX-9 First Drive Video

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:27:56 +0000

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 offers luxury and practicality (seating for 7) at an affordable price in the full-size SUV market. Surprisingly, since its introduction in 2007, the most popular model of the CX-9 has been the most expensive option, the $40,000 Grand Touring model. For 40 large, you [...]

2008 Toyota Sequoia First Drive

Alan Riley — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:18:26 +0000

Size matters. Texans like their trucks and SUVs big, they like them powerful, and they like them tough. But, make no mistake; they also want luxury, comfort, and functionality.

A Texas family demands a lot from a full-size SUV, whether taking the kids and their friends to Friday night football, hauling [...]

Infiniti Around View Monitor Demonstration in an Infiniti EX35

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:48:57 +0000

The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35 crossover also comes with some all-new technology. Infiniti’s Around View Monitor parking assist system uses four cameras, located in the front, rear, and on the side view mirrors, to help the driver successfully parallel park. With one touch of the CAMERA button on [...]

2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 Off-Road Video

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:49:22 +0000

You may remember the VW Touareg 2 from a little movie called The Bourne Ultimatum, but reality check: we aren’t bad-ass drivers like those in The Bourne Ultimatum. The ordinary driver is mostly likely using the Touareg 2 to haul families around or to off-road with friends, not [...]

Pictures of the all new 2008 Infiniti EX35

Charlie Romero — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:21:55 +0000

With it’s coupe inspired styling the all new 2008 Infiniti EX creates an all new SUV segment. Born is the all-wheel-drive, four door, SUV Coupe. It’s smaller, sportier, more luxurious, and… stylish!

Enjoy some of the newest photos of the Infiniti EX. We have “around view” monitor, scratch shield, and self [...]

Video: BMW X6 Concept

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:47:26 +0000

Roadfly.com is bringing you a photo montage video with commentary of the BMW X6 Concept which was just unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The aggressive look of the X6 represents a new segment in the BMW family: the Sports Activity Coupe. The X6 Concept is the [...]

BMW X6 Concept

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:44:30 +0000

If you have a hard time choosing between a fun, sporty car or the more practical SUV/SAV, then BMW’s Concept X6 is the perfect new vehicle for you. Debuting this week at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Concept X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupe, a perfect [...]

BMW X6 Concept ActiveHybrid

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:42:32 +0000

The BMW X6 ActiveHybrid proves that you can have your cake and eat it too. From the creators of the Sports Activity Vehicle, the Concept X6 ActiveHybrid (a Sports Activity Coupe) puts the “Ultimate Driving Machine” into friendlier environmental and economical terms. BMW boasts that their hybrid’s fuel [...]

2007 Acura MDX: SUV Nirvana

Charlie Romero — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:45:39 +0000

Acura calls its new MDX “the driver’s SUV.” While most marketing slogans are just hype and fluff, there’s actually something to this one. Honda, and its luxury brand Acura by extension, has always been driven by engineering and performance. It’s no different in this case.

While it’s tempting [...]

2008 Nissan Rogue Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:35:08 +0000

Welcome the 2008 Nissan Rogue to the compact SUV market. Starting under $20,000, the Rogue looks like it will prove to be stiff competition for others in this class. However, don’t worry about breaking the bank because the Rogue will most likely max out at $25,000-26,000 (though pricing has [...]

2007 Mazda CX-9 Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:33:34 +0000

Mazda’s 2007 CX-9 crossover SUV mixes sport utility with modern styling and comfort. With COMFORTABLE seating for seven (unlike some crossover SUVs that say seven, but really only fit five comfortably), ample cargo room, smart card key, and logical placement of controls, the CX-9 is the perfect vehicle for [...]

2007 Audi Q7: Believe The Hype

Charlie Romero — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:41:34 +0000

Audi bills its Q7 as “The SUV from the creator of Quattro,” referring to their patented (and legendary) all-wheel-drive system. The more we thought about this slogan, the more it makes sense. This car is less about being an SUV than it is about being an Audi. [...]

2007 Mazda CX-9: Bigfoot Goes Zoom-Zoom

Charlie Romero — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:38:28 +0000

The Mazda CX-9 is an automotive oxymoron. It’s a 200-inch-long, three-ton SUV from the same company that produced famous lightweights like the Miata, RX-7, RX-8, and assorted hot hatches. What does Mazda – the company with the infamous “Zoom Zoom” slogan – think it’s accomplishing by producing such [...]

2007 Audi Q7 Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:09:39 +0000

The 2007 Audi Q7 falls into the luxury SUV category that includes the Porsche Cayenne and VW Touraeg. However, you can tell it is an Audi through and through by the trademark grille, heavy-lidded headlights, and tapered tail lights. You can get a Q7 like our tester for [...]

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander: Less Outlandlish, More Of Everything Else

Charlie Romero — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:55:57 +0000

Every once in a while, you encounter a car that blows all your expectations out of the water. The new Mitsubishi Outlander is one of those cars. We try hard at Roadfly to find the good in any car, but with the Outlander it wasn’t hard. Given [...]

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:53:33 +0000

We’ve posted the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Car Review Video on our Video Sharing site. This little crossover brings some surprises to that table that other competitors haven’t considered, like the drop-down tailgate for easy lifting into the cargo area. For more car review videos, see Roadfly Video Sharing. [...]

The 2007 Dodge Nitro: A Flash From The Past

Charlie Romero — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:21:06 +0000

We’re not sure what to call the Dodge Nitro, but it’s the kind of quirky, no-frills vehicle that we’re glad someone had the guts to build. It shares underpinnings and engines with Jeep’s mid-size Liberty SUV, but comes in a more street-friendly flavor.

It’s unmistakably a Dodge, with the big [...]

The 2007 Kia Sorento: Rooting For The Underdog

Ross Rapoport — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:19:56 +0000

Any observer of the automotive industry has to be astonished at the strides made by Korean automakers like Kia. They have more positive momentum than any other automakers, and continue to be great buys for consumers driven principally by value considerations. However, times are changing, and the [...]