2009 Toyota Venza Car Review Video

We recently tested Toyota’s Venza, a car that looks suspiciously like a CUV. However, don’t go into the Toyota dealership asking to see the Venza SUV or minivan, because the salesmen, if he knows his stuff, will immediately correct you with something along the lines of, “looks are deceiving, [...]

2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Car Review Video

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC is a key player in the emerging 4-door coupe segment. You may have seen one of these CCs on the road and done a double-take, thinking, “I THOUGHT that was a VW Passat, but something looks a bit different”. Well, you weren’t seeing [...]

2009 BMW Z4 Car Review Video

Join our host Charlie Romero as he puts the new 2009 BMW Z4 through the paces in the Los Padres Mountains. The ’09 Z4 is in its third generation, coming out with a hard top instead of the previous versions soft top which is just one of the changes [...]

2009 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Review Video

The current generation Toyota Tacoma was first introduced in 2005. Since then Toyota has continued to refine the Tacoma with incremental improvements each year.

Key features of our 2009 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab test truck included the dependable 4.0L V6 which delivers 236 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 266 pound-feet of torque at [...]

2009 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

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 Murano Car Review Video

Join our guest host Nathan Johnson as he gives you a quick review of the 2009 Nissan Murano. The ’09 Murano crossover has been redesigned, both inside and out. On the outside, there is a sportier and sleeker look while the interior has become a luxurious cabin, self-dubbed [...]

2009 Nissan Cube Video

We recently had a chance to test one of the latest small crossovers to hit the American auto market, the 2009 Nissan Cube.  While the Cube has been an iconic vehicle in Japan for almost a decade, this is the first time it has landed stateside.  The Cube  features styling [...]

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Video

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

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

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, [...]

2009 Acura TSX Car Review Video

Take a quick spin with us as we test the 2009 Acura TSX. The ’09 TSX does not feel like your typical entry-level luxury car but has an aura more like its sophisticated sibling, the TL sedan. For the feel and look of a much more expensive car, [...]

2009 Mazda6 Car Review Video

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 [...]