pow

Different strokes for different folks... the SS Supercharged (and SRT-4) will be popular among the big horsepower crowd, but ultimately, its electric power steering, ropy gearbox, and twist-beam rear suspension will let down most others.

Wow, that's excellent photography.

Perhaps I should do one for our beater... a 1988 Volvo 240 GL with a breathtaking 114 horsepower engine!

It's not bad... I love how sharply creased the fenders are. It looks surprisingly clean and fresh for such a dated car, just like the 9-7X...

... a CNG-powered Cobalt 2-door. I'd love single-occupant HOV access and the convenience of not paying parking meters, without the inconvenience of the Civic GX's "POOR" head protection and "MARGINAL" torso. And Priii are out, totally.

I've been on xcelerator and many others, but they all feel the same... sort of. I enjoy the thrill of a rollercoaster, but some are extreme to the point it's... pointless. It's almost like it was designed to beat a record and torture your body for the sake of it, not because it's enjoyable. I can't remember how many times a day at the theme park has been ruined by a g-force induced headache.

Speaking of the Tribeca, I saw a dark blue one today, and it looked stunning!

I don't see room for it, especially since Suzuki has their own new Vitara now.

Like her or not, she draws attention, and that's exactly what Buick needs. Of course, Tiger did, too, but he's not even close.

It really depends on the quality of rubber and where it's used. Personally, I prefer rock-solid rubber molding over flexible, molded, painted plastic stuff, because it seems more, well, substantial. It's hard to explain...

Maybe not Chevy, but GM is making an effort with Saturn. They had awesome ads during the MTV VMA's, including the newly redesigned VUE, the SKY, and also the AURA concept.

Or a really, really, really long-term review.

Blame South Bay BMW. They use white, BMW-badged xB's as their "courtesy shuttle," complete with "SOUTH BAY BMW" windshield banners and license plate frames. I get many looks riding in it.

Right... ;)

Grand Carnival Limiteds will be Sedona EX's in the US.

So I guess the '06 9-3 uses another tranny? Will the Fusion/Milan/Zephyr/Montego/500 continue to use the ZF tranny?

"Nice Jetta" to a Passat.

Mazda has had so long now to tweak the perfect British roadster recipe that the Solstice has to rely on styling and value to win. I've said this on old C&G, but conceptually, the MX-5 and Solstice are too different animals. One is a light, agile, wind-in-your-hair roadster, while the other is a poor man's version of a high performance sports car (Z4, SLK, etc). Both are very appealing.

It could be worse... but, still, I don't think it has enough substance. At $40K, people want the best... good character won't cut it. Who'd buy one over an E-class, A6, or 5-series?

Nice... I love the Alfa Romeo-ness of it all.

I'm calling PETA.

Kinda dated... the C5 Anniversary Edition wheels are similar, but better looking, IMO.

Don't forget the Mazda5, too...

Nice find... funny how a European magazine road tests it before US mags do. Edit: Nevermind... Edit #2: Werd... the Solstice looks good, but I wonder how much of the story was made up.

Last three fill-ups... $3.07/gallon, $3.09/gallon, and $2.95/gallon