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2012 Top Ten Best Green Cars

Charlie Romero — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:49:26 +0000

Yesterday Roadfly announced the Best Green Cars for 2012.

#10 – 2012 Hyundai Accent #9 – 2012 Subaru Impreza #8 – 2012 Chevrolet Sonic #7 – 2012 Mazda3 SkyActiv #6 – 2012 Chrysler 300 #5 – 2012 Audi A6 #4 – 2012 BMW 328i Sedan #3 – 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas #2 – 2012 Toyota Prius c #1 – [...]

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan SV Convenience

Charlie Romero — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:01:39 +0000

Nissan has always been know for making practical and reliable cars that , though they might not always look it, are immensely fun to drive as well. Over the past few years, Nissan has launched some exciting cars such as the GT-R, 370Z and even the Leaf, but their focus [...]

2011 Nissan Quest LE

Charlie Romero — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:53:32 +0000

If you know Nissan, you’ll know they have a reputation of building cars as clean as their engines – engines that have won prestigious “engine of the year” awards in their categories. Apart from sensible family sedans, enterprise saloons and hot sports cars, Nissan also have a rather great minivan [...]

2011 Jaguar XK Convertible

Charlie Romero — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:49:06 +0000

With the most up-to-date XK product release, Jaguar faces some stiff competition from other European brands and will have to see off high high quality competitors from both Mercedes Benz and BMW if it’s to make a real impression. It’s tuned cousin the XK-R has already won the sports activities [...]

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 First Test Drive

Brian Armstead — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:52:36 +0000

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8

Okay, take my favorite ultra luxury Sports Tourer, the Bentley Continental GT, strip out the rock solid W12 motor, and insert a lower powered V8.

Recipe for disaster? – Negative.

Cheapens the brand? – No way.

Perhaps this is the classic, textbook case of “less equals more,” as [...]

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 [...]

RoadflyTV #4 Car Review Channel on YouTube

Charlie Romero — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:11:13 +0000

Roadfly.com’s YouTube car review channel is the 4th most watched car review channel on YouTube. #1 Edmunds, #2, Motor Trend, #3 Cars.com, #4 Roadfly.com, #5 Car and Driver. Sweet!!!

Roadfly YouTube Top 5 August 2011

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 [...]

Roadfly Photos on Picasa and Flickr

Charlie Romero — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:17:20 +0000

Roadfly stores our car photos in a number of different places. We choose to store them on Google’s Picasa, Flickr and on the Roadfly.com Facebook page.

Picasa Albums: https://picasaweb.google.com/RoadflyPhotos

Flickr Albums: http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadfly/sets/

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 BMW 535i Road Test

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:40:50 +0000

For 2011, BMW completely redesigned the 5 Series. The 2004 – 2010 5 series was successful but wasn’t able to maintain the momentum of the previous generation 5 Series mostly due to its styling and the 2011 5 Series changes all that! The new car is styled similarly to the [...]

2011 Audi A4 Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:26:02 +0000

The stylish and slick Audi A4 returns for 2011 with an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission that raises fuel economy to a remarkable 22 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway.

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Its engine is a 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that musters 211 horsepower and [...]

2011 BMW M3 Test Drive & Review

Ross Rapoport — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:05:29 +0000

The BMW M3 is one of the finest driver’s cars ever made, and I was finally lucky enough to spend a week with one.

The heart of the M3 is an exquisite 4.0L V8, making 414hp at a wild 8300rpm. Peak torque is 295 lb-ft, but that entire figure is available [...]

2011 Infiniti M56 Road Test

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:37:42 +0000

Sleek and curvaceous, the 2011 Infiniti M56 is an exciting and luxurious ride. Infiniti has lengthened this year’s models dimensions, increasing the length, height and width overall. Its new powerful engine and flowing redesign are all intact from the 2010 model as well. RoadflyTV and host Ross Rapoport took a [...]

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 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 [...]

2012 Porsche Cayman R

Ross Rapoport — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:59:28 +0000

2012 Porsche Cayman R Porsche unveiled the raw and racy Cayman R at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. It’s a lighter (by over 120lb) and more powerful (by 10hp, at 330hp) than the already-potent Cayman S. That gives the Cayman R a lip-smacking curb weight of 2855lb (6-speed MT), and [...]

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 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:47:32 +0000

Roadfly’s Ross Rapoport finally had some time in the new 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec. The R-Spec features a strong 3.8 liter V6 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and offers the added bonus of Brembo brakes, Torsen limited slip and a long list of other features.

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Charlie Romero — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:58:56 +0000

VW introduced the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle at the New York Auto Show. This is the sportiest and most fuel efficient Beetle ever offered. The 2012 VW Beetle will offer three engines a 2.5L gasoline five cylinder, a 2.0L TDI clean diesel and a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine. Transmission choices [...]

2012 BMW 1 Series ActiveE Electric Car Overview by Roxie Roadfly

Charlie Romero — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:40:59 +0000

Roxie Roadfly brings a fun and humorous side to her overview of the new 2012 BMW 1 Series ActiveE Electric Car.

BMW first introduced the Concept ActiveE at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Later this month BMW will unveil the BMW 1 Series ActiveE at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and [...]

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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Watch the 2011 Audi A8 Car Review Video on our YouTube Channel.

While looking more [...]

2010 Suzuki SX4 Sportback

bryan — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:38:25 +0000

Practically unrecognizable from its progenitor (the standard Suzuki SX4) and all new for 2010, the SX4 Sportback is a sleek, sporty hatchback that’s designed to offer more fun and energy to an otherwise economical driving experience. Roadfly TV and host Jessi Lang took a look at the Sportback, and here [...]

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 Nissan Juke Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:21:46 +0000

If you want don’t want to drive a gas-guzzling mammoth and still crave a vehicle with a sporty look/feel despite having to trade in your beloved sport compact for a crossover SUV, the 2011 Nissan Juke may be the perfect choice. Recently released, Nissan has found themselves with quite the [...]

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 [...]

2011 Nissan LEAF Electric Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:42:28 +0000

RoadflyTV recently spent some time in the history-making 2011 Nissan LEAF electric car. Needless to say, we were very impressed. Join host Ross Rapoport as he reviews the first mass-produced, 100% electric passenger vehicle.

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With such a highly-anticipated vehicle, it’s hard to know where to [...]

2011 Jaguar XJL Supersport Review

Laura Burkholder — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:41:28 +0000

Join host Ross Rapoport as he reviews the 2011 Jaguar XJL Supersport, the L referring to the long wheelbase version and the “supersport” classification warranted by its impressive performance. True to its heritage, the XJL lives up to Jaguar’s old sales slogan of “Grace, Space, Pace”.

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2011 Honda CR-Z Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:02:48 +0000

If you’re a future hybrid owner who doesn’t want to just go with the flow by purchasing a Prius, you may want to consider the Honda CR-Z. Join host Jessi Lang as she reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid. Besides the distinct styling and environmentally-friendly aspects, the CR-Z throws in [...]

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 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Road Test and Review

bryan — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:51:47 +0000

Hosts Jessi Lang and Steve Hammes checked out the all-new 2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG, the ridiculously powerful sports sedan whose class, the CLS, is being marketed by Benz as a “four door coupe”. Although this seems like a contradiction, once you see the 63 AMG for the first [...]

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Video Review

bryan — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:59:59 +0000

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For 2010, Nissan has taken over one-hundred pounds off the body and added more power behind the engine of their 370Z Roadster. This agile coupe had host Jessi Lang grinning as she took to the backroads and highways to test out this super-fast and [...]

Road Test and Review – 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S

bryan — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:59:57 +0000

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Porsche has a long and legendary history when it comes to sports cars, but new for 2010 is their first addition to the growing luxury sports sedan market: the Porsche Panamera. Our host, Jessi Lang, spent a week road testing and reviewing the Panamera [...]

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. [...]

Video Review: The 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:57:57 +0000

Host Jessi Lang loved the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder with its retro-style manual soft top, six-speed manual, and standard limited slip differential. After watching her video review, few will be able to disagree with her.

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For 2011, the ’11 Spyder boasts the title of lightest [...]

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 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: 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:23:25 +0000

Hyundai started off auto show season debuts with the redesigned Elantra at the 2010 LA Auto Show. In addition to great fuel economy and affordable price tag, the compact 2011 Elantra boasts the ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design with four-door coupe styling, i.e. the same style you may recognize from the Tucson [...]

LA Auto Show: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:55:31 +0000

Porsche debuted their all-new 2011 911 Porsche Carrera GTS at the 2010 LA Auto Show. The Carrera GTS will be available available in both coupe and convertible, going on sale in the US in early 2011.

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The new 911 Porsche Carrera GTS dishes out 23 [...]

LA Auto Show: 2012 Infiniti M35h

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:23:20 +0000

We hope you had a chance to make it out to the 2010 LA Auto Show, but if not, we still have a few more newsworthy videos coming your way. Infiniti claims their M Hybrid will “challenge you to re-think everything you know about performance luxury hybrids” and after seeing [...]

LA Auto Show: 2012 Porsche Cayman R

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:52:09 +0000

Porsche used the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show as the venue to unveil the new 2012 Porsche Cayman R. President and CEO, Matthias Muller, was on hand to make the introduction.

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The new 2012 Cayman R is now the lightest and most powerful model of [...]

LA Auto Show: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:36:13 +0000

At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced a new option to the well-known Camaro. New for 2011 will be the offering of a Camaro SS Convertible. If you’re worried about the Camaro feeling different than the coupe, Chevrolet made sure that the same spirited feel was [...]

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 [...]

LA Auto Show: Jaguar C-X75 Concept

Charlie Romero — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:33:12 +0000

Jaguar celebrated their 75th anniversary in style at the 2010 LA Auto Show with the debut of the C-X75 Concept Car. For the first time outside of Europe, the C-X75 was presented to the media. Designer Ian Callum also co-hosted the debut and gave us the key [...]

LA Auto Show: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:16:11 +0000

Mercedes-AMG GmbH CEO Ola Kallenius revealed the second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG at the 2010 LA Auto Show and man, did the power outputs get even better for 2012. Trust me, you’ll want to watch the video just to hear the engine roar.

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The all-new [...]

LA Auto Show: Subaru Impreza Concept

Charlie Romero — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:54:23 +0000

What will AWD look like in the future? As one of the leaders in the field, Subaru unveiled their vision for the evolution of all-wheel drive design with their Impreza Concept. We were on hand for the Impreza Concept announcement at the 2010 LA Auto Show and captured the debut [...]

LA Auto Show: Nissan Ellure Concept Video

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:40:10 +0000

Meet the Nissan Ellure Concept car from the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nissan’s Chief Creative Officer was on hand to introduce the Ellure. The Ellure not only has the “green” qualities as a hybrid, but it also has styling that will bring back buyers who may have left the [...]