Archive for July, 2009

Ferrari 458 Italia – The F430′s Successor is Finally Here

Ferrari 458 Italia – The F430′s Successor is Finally Here

It seems like only yesterday that Ferrari stopped producing the 360 Modena (one of my favorite all-time cars) to replace it with the more capable (but less attractive) F430. In fact 2005 was the last year for the 360, which means the F430′s life cycle is almost over, according to Ferrari’s standards. There’s been a [...]

Kelly Blue Book Looks At Cash for Clunkers

Kelly Blue Book Looks At Cash for Clunkers

“Cash for Clunkers”. Use that phrase in front of a car hobbyist, and you’re almost sure to ignite a hell of a conversation. This whole deal, run by the government, just recently started here in America, but follows closely on the heals of similar programs that have sprung up in Europe. The fear for guys [...]

2010 Kia Soul Plus Review

2010 Kia Soul Plus Review

Last month we reviewed the 2010 Kia Soul Sport, which we found to be a step in the right direction if they want to compete with the Scion xB, Nissan Cube, and Honda Fit. It wasn’t great, but worth a look. This week, Kia dropped off another 2010 Soul – this time of the “+” [...]

Fewer Drunk Drivers, But 16.3% Of Night Drivers Stoned

Fewer Drunk Drivers, But 16.3% Of Night Drivers Stoned

Looks like it’s one of those good news bad news things from NHTSA. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (the people that keep track of accidents and crash test cars) have just released a new study showing that there are fewer drunks on the roads these days (yay!) but strangely enough, over 16 percent of [...]

Scion Exposed 2009

Scion Exposed 2009

Throughout the history of the automobile, certain models have accumulated a fair number of devoted followers who go above and beyond to show their pride and loyalty in the form of metal and plastics. From the timeless Ford Motel T of yesteryear to all the Camaros and Mustangs of the 1960s and 70s, and even [...]

Inden Design Makes a Ferrari F430 Spider

Inden Design Makes a Ferrari F430 Spider

What you see here is a Ferrari F430 Spider that has been modified by an outfit called Inden Design. It’s got all sorts of bells and whistles, and, if you listen to Inden, is better, faster, more well appointed and handles better than the original. Sure, I guess they could be right. I’ve got no [...]

Six Automakers Reportedly Kill Plans For Diesels

Six Automakers Reportedly Kill Plans For Diesels

GAH! Tell me the reason why companies like Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have decided to NOT work on announced diesel engines? Yes, yes, I know cash is tight and the future for car sales don’t look all that hot, but still. No, I’m not saying the future is diesel, but if [...]

2010 Kia Forte Review

2010 Kia Forte Review

Kia’s motto, “The Power to Surprise” has been all fluff up until recently. With the Kia Soul released this year and now the Forte, I’m looking forward to whatever else this car maker has up their Korean sleeves. The just-released Kia Forte replaced the yawn-inducing Spectra as their compact sedan, and stands up to some [...]