Road Test: 2003 Bentley Arnage R

“Why?” If you have to ask, this is not the car for you. “Why” became a very common question for us as we spent time with the 2003 Bentley Arnage R. People would approach us at the gas station, the grocery store, the restaurant, the marina, the McDonald’s drive through, you get the idea…

“That sure [...]

Road Test: 2003 Saab 9-5

VIENNA, VA - Saab. The name alone tends to create an odd reaction with many people, even those who consider themselves to be die-hard car enthusiasts. Phrases like “quirky and strange” or “upscale yet off-beat” are just a few of the comments that folks use when trying to describe a Saab to others. Often accompanying [...]

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: Minor Updates, Building On A Sure Thing

VIENNA, VA - The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe doesn’t break any new ground, but why should it? It’s already darn near perfect. We recently got our hands on a 2003 Tahoe LT 4×4, and after driving it for nearly a month, we have to take our hats off to Chevrolet - they build one heckuva SUV [...]

2003 Los Angeles Auto Show: Porsche Cayenne Unveiled

LOS ANGELES, CA - Unless you were one of the dozen lucky “big-named” journalists to be invited by Porsche to attend the official Cayenne driving session in Spain earlier this year, you haven’t had a chance to view the eagerly anticipated Porsche Cayenne, firsthand.

Well, all of that changed on January 3, 2003 at 12:35pm PST, [...]

2003 Jaguar S-Type Review: Stunning, Sporty, and Superb

Put those claws away, Tiger - the redesigned 2003 Jaguar S-Type addresses many of the concerns and problems of previous models, and may now be one of the finest mid-range luxury vehicles in the jungle. Don’t let the buck-toothed grille fool you - this cat is ready to roll, and it purrs like none other.

The [...]

Blast from the Past: Ford’s GT Supercar

What has 500 horsepower, 500 foot-lbs of torque, an aluminum frame and brakes big enough to stop something four times its size? GT40, baby; the one, the only, the GT40.

Sporting a supercharged, 5.4L V8 placed midship and wrapped in an unstressed composite body, the all-new GT40 bears a striking resemblence to its older brother, [...]