May
06

Lexus GX460

Lexus GX 460

by Mary Chapman It’s not easy pulling off equal parts gentility and ruggedness, yet the Lexus GX460 Premium does that nicely. Think rippling sinews swathed in bespoke finery, or Kate Middleton meets Tarzan. Whatever, this ride was built to handle it all. For one thing, it’s overarchingly pretty well mannered, when you need him to be.…
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Apr
15

2012 Nissan Altima

Altima-Lamp

 by Frank S. Washington  DETROIT – The Nissan Altima has turned into a rock solid reliable sedan. Over the years the car has grown a bit and Nissan added a coupe. Even though it is in its fourth generation and in the sixth year of it current design, Nissan’s bread& butter car remains the best…
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Mar
25

2012 Mini Coupe

Mini Coupe Rotate

by Frank S. Washington CHICAGO – I drove a Mini John Cooper Works Coupe here to attend the auto show and I was really impressed with the little car. The Mini Coupe is the first two-seat Mini in the market. It is also the fastest accelerating Mini ever and it has the highest top speed.…
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Jan
15

Mazda2 – Workhorse

Mazda2 Front

 by Frank S. Washington –  DETROIT – Man, the last time I test drove the Mazda2 was when it first went on sale in this market. The launch program was in Montreal. I liked the Mazda2 then and I like it now.   The front design of the Mazda2 actually looks like a smile. The Mazda2…
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