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2012 Porsche Cayman R

Ross Rapoport — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:53:27 +0000

2012 Porsche Cayman R

The 2012 Porsche Cayman R was one of the most-anticipated cars to ever come through the Roadfly office. The car’s stats are simply stunning: 0-60mph in 4.7 sec. 330hp @ 7500rpm, 2855 lb. Even the door handles have been replaced with nylon tabs to reduce weight.

The [...]

2012 Audi A7

Ross Rapoport — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:05:31 +0000

2012 Audi A7

The 2012 Audi A7 may very well be the best-looking car Audi has ever built. And it’s close to being the best Audi built, period.

There isn’t a weak spot in its design. In person it’s sexy from any angle, and the interior is one of Audi’s best [...]

2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport Review

Ross Rapoport — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:03:36 +0000

The Tesla Roadster needs no introduction to enthusiasts—it is simply known as “the electric supercar.”

The car’s performance (0-60mph) and price tag ($158,000) are familiar supercar territory, but the fact that it costs around $4 to ‘fill up’ puts it all alone for the moment.

Right now, there’s nothing in its segment [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

2011 Ford Mustang GT Road Test & Review

bryan — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:48:20 +0000

Mustang enthusiasts rejoice: the iconic 5.0 is back and better than ever. New for 2011 (and for the first time since 1995), Ford has brought back both the 5.0 engine, giving its muscle car rivals such as the Camaro and Challenger a good reason to run for their money. Our [...]

2010 Nissan Murano Road Test & Review

bryan — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:57:31 +0000

Hosts Jessi Lang and Steve Hammes road-tested and reviewed the dependable and economical 2010 Nissan Murano, one of the originators of the modern crossover vehicle, the benchmark for all subsequent competitors.

Most of the major facelifts on the Murano came with last year’s model, which had garnered a whole new redesign, [...]

2010 Jaguar XF Car Review Video

bryan — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:21:49 +0000

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The intriguing 2010 Jaguar XF, with its sleek, distinguished lines, robust engine, and highly customizable options, sets it apart from other luxury competitors.

Our host Jessi Lang road-tested the XF-Premium, which comes with a 5-Liter V8 engine with 385 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. [...]

2011 Mazda2 Road Test and Review

bryan — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:12:56 +0000

Introduction

Boasting a lot of bang for your buck, the Mazda2 is a quick and peppy ride with amazing gas mileage and an extremely agreeable pricetag, all-in-all exemplifying the old Mazda maxim, “Zoom zoom.”

Exterior Styling

Taking design cues from its sporty cousin, the Mazda3, the Mazda2 retains much of the signature hatchback [...]

2010 Nissan NISMO 370Z

Jessi Lang — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:46:15 +0000

2010 Nissan 370Z NISMO

If you haven’t driven the 2010 Nissan NISMO 370Z, you’re doing yourself a disservice. A high-performance version of the 370Z Coupe, the NISMO has an engine that screams excitement and an exterior that begs to be looked at.

If you’re an automatic-only driver, you’ll be [...]

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 [...]

2009 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

Charlie Romero — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:47:47 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma has been – like most Toyotas – a steady, reliable vehicle that has built a cult following over the years. But, given all the attention showered on Toyota’s full-size Tundra pickup, and the loudmouthed, showy nature of that segment in general, the Tacoma has labored quietly, at [...]

2009 Nissan 370Z Test Drive Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:27:41 +0000

Join us as we test the 2009 Nissan 370Z on the roads of Red Rock Canyon and at Spring Mountain Motorsport Park. The design of the 370Z is a throwback to its smaller 240Z roots and its sibling, the GT-R, coming in 4 inches shorter than the outgoing 350Z [...]

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 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed: Raising the Performance Bar

Brian Armstead — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:32:12 +0000

The names from the stable created by Bentley founder Walter Owen Bentley are legendary: MkVI, R-Type & T-Type, Continental S1&S2, Mulsanne, and Arnage. Fine coach-built chariots for those desiring speed, luxury and exclusivity. Since 1919, and through several changes in ownership, Bentley Motors has prevailed.

The latest [...]

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 [...]

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 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 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 Nissan Titan PRO-4X

Ross Rapoport — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:39:30 +0000

In 2004, the brand-new Nissan Titan was the biggest, brawniest full-size truck from Japan. A 305-horsepower V8 and freight-train styling raised the game, and alerted Detroit to an attack on one of the last segments the American Big Three still dominated. It didn’t offer as much variety as [...]

2007 Lexus GS450h Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:50:30 +0000

The 2007 Lexus GS450h represents a new era in the hybrid car category: a hybrid with a luxury sport sedan’s performance. However, it’s going to cost you: the price of the Lexus GS450h starts at $54,900 but if you add features like the touch-screen navigation system [...]

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited – A Wolf in Billy Goat’s Clothing

Ross Rapoport — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:40:04 +0000

Starting this article is tough. There is no way to properly set my reader up for the surprise I experienced lately without sounding contrived or hucksterish. This experience came behind the wheel of Subaru’s Outback wagon, specifically the 243-hp 2.5 XT variant with the 2.5-liter turbocharged ‘boxer’ four [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS: An Exciting Alternative

Charlie Romero — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:01:23 +0000

Mitsubishi has fired a warning shot across the bow of more conservative rivals with the newly redesigned 2008 Lancer compact. The new Lancer, which closely resembles the wild “Concept X” that bowed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, has a high beltline, a sculpted shark’s nose, and a high, [...]

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 Volkswagen Eos Convertible: Jack Of All Trades

Charlie Romero — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:47:46 +0000

In a sea of silly automotive names, Volkswagen’s new Eos stands out. The car is named for the Greek goddess of the dawn, in contrast to the muddy mess of number-centric nomenclature that plagues the industry today. And unlike some names (Pontiac LeMans, anyone?), the Eos’ handle is [...]

2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan: The Best One Yet

Ross Rapoport — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:03:56 +0000

Roadfly tests a lot of cars, and we are inclined to look for the good in all of them. However, in some cases we don’t have to look very hard. One of these cases presented itself this past week in the form of the 2007 Civic Si sedan.

Let [...]

2007 Infiniti FX45 Crossover: The Perfect Fit

Alan Riley — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:18:55 +0000

“Sports Activity Vehicle”. “Crossover Utility Vehicle”. “Sport Touring Vehicle”. These are common euphemisms for sport utility vehicles which have been designed and marketed to show off their on-road prowess more than any off-road capabilities.

Infiniti’s FX line helped to define this segment when it debuted in 2003. [...]

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 [...]

The 2007 BMW 650i: The Second Coming

Ross Rapoport — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:55:30 +0000

Excluding the M6 with its 500-hp V10, the V8-powered 650i is BMW’s top-of-the-line coupe. The 6-series returned in 2003, after being absent from the US market since 1989, and BMW enthusiasts couldn’t be happier. It has a 4.8-liter V8, making 360 horsepower and 360 lb.-ft. of torque, and [...]

2007 Toyota Highlander Limited: A Toyota To The Core

Ross Rapoport — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:56:49 +0000

The 2007 Toyota Highlander is a Toyota through and through. It’s capable, roomy, and inoffensive. Like all vehicles from the world’s largest carmaker, it has few weaknesses, and proudly carries its vanilla personality like a war medal.

The story with the Highlander is value. Toyota doesn’t make the [...]

2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean Edition: An “Imprezive” SUV

Ross Rapoport — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:00:48 +0000

Subaru’s Forester has always been an appropriately restrained example of a compact SUV. It’s a little unorthodox compared to the competition – the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V ride higher and are more truck-like – but its quirkiness pays big dividends in practical areas.

First off, the Forester is based [...]

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 Mercedes-Benz CL 550: Two Door Supremacy

Brian Armstead — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:55:21 +0000

When Mercedes-Benz decided to redesign their CL-Class of cars, I took a long breath and wondered out loud. “How can they improve a perfect design?” came the echoes from deep within. The last CL I’d driven was the CL 65 AMG, with its hand built twin-turbo, 6.0 liter [...]

The 2007 Ford Edge: Let The Sunshine In

Ross Rapoport — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:16:14 +0000

For any fan of American cars, the 2007 Ford Edge is a vitally important vehicle. It’s Ford’s first foray into the arena of futuristic ‘crossover’ utility vehicles – tall unit-body cars that offer the practicality of a traditional truck-based SUV, but perform more like cars and get car-like fuel [...]

2007 Toyota Tundra Full Review: Too Much of a Good Thing

Charlie Romero — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:12:12 +0000

The 2007 Toyota Tundra is one of those vehicles that provoke the same reaction no matter how many times you drive them. In the Roadfly office, that reaction was either a shaking head or a silly grin.

Why, you ask? Well…this is just an incredible vehicle. There’s no [...]

The 2007 Volvo XC90: A Safe, Smart Choice

Charlie Romero — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:19:52 +0000

The Volvo XC90 is a special kind of sport utility vehicle. It’s not really for everyone; so if you’re after a boring, assimilating crossover utility, you better look somewhere else.

For starters, the XC90 is a looker as far as SUVs go. There’s a lot of Volvo sedan heritage [...]

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. [...]

2007 Chrysler Pacifica: An Evolved Pioneer

Charlie Romero — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:57:03 +0000

When it was introduced in 2003, the Chrysler Pacifica was a groundbreaking vehicle. It drew on minivan and SUV heritage, and was one of the first crossover utility vehicles to hit the market.

Three years into its run (although it seems like much longer), the Pacifica faces a much larger [...]

2007 Lincoln Navigator L: Alternative Excess

Ross Rapoport — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:32:22 +0000

When the 2007 Lincoln Navigator L trawled into Roadfly’s parking lot, this correspondent was struck at how audacious Lincoln was to produce such a vehicle. This shock was not due to its size or environmental footprint–both of which are, well, uniquely American–but to its appearance. This was truly [...]