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new cars
BMW X1: One Tiny Bimmer Soft-Roader
Take a peek at the BMW X1, the newest and littlest soft-roading crossover Bimmer to leak out of Munich. More »
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spy photos
Future Buick Enclave Spied In CBS News Spot?
While watching a CBS News segment on the future of GM, we noticed something lurking in one of the design studio shots. Could this be the next-gen Buick Enclave or are our eyes deceiving us?
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nice price or crack pipe
1989 LaForza for $5,300!
In the late 1980s luxury SUVs were the stars of the car wars. In celebration of that era, Nice Price or Crack Pipe says may LaForza be with you. More »
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By GraverobberComment by Syrax: There's a little car that Fiat sells over here since 83 (and yes Americans, soon you will be able to... 10 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
Stillborn Smart "ForMore" SUV Concept Found In Shed
Ever wondered what the SmartUV would have looked like? Well here it is. Luckily, Smart chose to stick with making crappy small cars instead of crappy slightly bigger ones. More » -
dragons
Have You Ever Wondered Where SUVs Come From?
If you were one of the 12 people who watched "Southland Tales" then you know what's coming: a pair of SUVs. Literally. And yes, it's NSFW. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ellomdian: The movie was fantastic. You just have to watch it 2-3 times. 5 Responses | Other threads
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ad watch
Yes We Can... Sell A Chevy-Badged Daewoo In France!
The General is having a tough enough time selling trucks in North America, but France? Fortunately for GM, the new American administration had a great campaign slogan, ideally suited to moving iron off the lot! More » -
presidential limo
Presidential Gatling Gun-Equipped Suburban Badder Than New Cadillac Limo
Barack Obama's getting a Cadillac-styled new Presidential Limo tomorrow. While nice, we're more interested in the Gatling gun-equipped Suburban that follows Cadillac One. Here's video of the bullet-spraying Chevy in action. More »
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accidents
F-150 Saves Gas Station From Out-Of-Control Jeep
An F-150 saved an Atlanta area gas station and convenience store from an almost certain fiery death at the hands of a diabetes-afflicted Jeep driver on New Year's Day. Yowza. Video below.
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By Ray WertComment by so I goes to the landlady...: The reason the F-150 was stopped is because the driver was trying to remember which side the gas filler is... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse Now
An Ode To Pickup Trucks In A Post-SUV World
Despite lower gas prices in November, demand for SUVs has faded while sales of pickup trucks have rebounded strongly. Somehow, the spike in gas prices didn’t make pickup trucks uncool. Why? Utility. -
project car hell
PCH, Ceauşescu Versus Krushchev Edition: Three ARO 244s or One GAZ 69-M?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Last time, the '72 Stutz Blackhawk blackjacked the Buickborghini and stuffed it in the trunk, for disposal in a hole in the desert later on (the way so many Blackhawk owners in Vegas solved their problems back in the day), according to the 71% of you who voted that way in the Choose Your Eternity poll. Today we're going to go with a couple of choices that allow me to use not-often-seen-in-PCH flags in the poll: Romania versus the Soviet Union!
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Comment by Graverobber: Okay, the Gaz is a fully functioning movie prop car, and not only is the other ad down, but the... 5 Responses | Other threads
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I Like Rick-Rolling
GMC Yukon Hybrids Carry Thanksgiving Day Floats In Rick-Rolled Macy's Parade
While we're not sure if the Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends float from yesterday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was one of the five floats being hauled by a GMC Yukon Hybrid, but we kind of hope it was. If only so that we could know an automaker was somehow involved in bringing us this first ever road-going rick-roll. But oh, that Rick Astley. That guy and his internets...what a bunch of pranksters! [Gizmodo, Star-Telegram]
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By Ray WertComment by smalleyxb122: You have to admire Astley's willingness to embrace having become a punch line. Much respect. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by damnelantra™: 3,ooolb curb weight cars: 1 6,ooolb curb weight cars: 8,455,123 18 Responses | Other threads
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over the back fence
GM Files Patents For Tribeca-Based Saab 9-6X, Tale Of The Saaburu Maybe Not Complete
The Saab forums are alight with chatter about recently filed GM patents showing off images of a Saabified Subaru Tribeca which resembles a four door version of a design mock up unofficially photographed way back in 2005. The interesting part is the supposed Saab 9-6X swipes much of its architecture and styling from the Subaru Tribeca, even though GM split with the Japanese automaker shortly after the original spy photos. These filings are dated as of November 4, 2008, so it's not like they've been floating around in the ether for 3 years. It's also possible the web is in the process of getting snookered by some photoshopper who thinks he's a funny guy. If real it would be a replacement for the 9-7X which is about to be killed off with a plant closure. Of course, in our opinion Saab needs a replacement SUV like a Prius needs drag slicks. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: Um...okay. I see nothing to make fun of here. The Tribeca is a great little crossover. If GM can leverage... 12 Responses | Other threads
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2009 volkswagen tiguan
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan S, Part One
As legend has it, Abraham Lincoln walked three miles through the snow to return a book because it was the honorable thing to do. That's nothing. I drove 164 miles through Texas in a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan S to return a book because I've got a bad history of losing my best friend's books. I once loaned one to someone who took it to Spain and then loaned it to someone else who took it to San Francisco. I systematically destroyed another one with notes, dog-earing and misuse. Another one just disappeared altogether. I was on the verge of forever losing borrowing privileges from my few remaining friends. What else could I do? I headed towards Austin. More » -
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KNIGHT XV: World's Biggest Fully-Armored Bio-Fuel-Powered SUV Gets Early Unveil Thanks To Battery Problem
At 7’4” tall, 18’1” long and 8’2” wide, the KNIGHT XV is one big honkin’ bio-fuel powered SUV. Did we mention it was armored too? Thanks to a 6.8 liter V10 that runs on something nebulously called “Biofuel” it claims to be green, but we estimate its mileage to be in the low single digits. That’s a lot of liquid corn. Unfortunately, Conquest Vehicles’ bouncers appear to be equally big, burly and prone to man-handling our Editor-in-chief, so we decided to reveal it early. Ray’s full account follows the jump. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Rust-MyEnemy: I.... don't know.... Something about the Black, the chrome, the size.... the perceived butchness... It's all a bit, er, 8 Responses | Other threads
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down on the street
1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. You know, after 379 vehicles in this series, we've had just one Jeep, and that was a 2-wheel-drive mail-carrier's DJ5? Oh, sure, we saw this 1945 GPW 'Jeep', but that was built by Ford! Meanwhile, we've had five IHC Scouts. What's the deal here- is Alameda's Navy-town heritage enforcing some unspoken anti-Army bias that results in old Jeeps getting vandalized? I got no idea, folks, but I knew I had to go out and find the oldest street-parked Jeepwithin easy walking distance of my housein town!
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Comment by flyingstitch can't comment from work anymore: I think Kathy Bates was driving one of these to and from her backwoods hideaway in "Misery," which was on... 9 Responses | Other threads
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saturn vue 2 mode hybrid
2009 Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid: First Drive
The 2009 Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid wasn’t designed for us. If we wanted a hybrid, we wouldn’t want it in the form of a small crossover SUV. But since we don’t actually want a hybrid, it’s probably a good thing that GM designed the Vue 2 Mode for people that do want one and want it to perform like a regular V6-equipped crossover while achieving 65% better fuel economy in town, a 30% improvement on the highway and not sacrificing any utility, space or luxury in the process. More » -
Race To The White House
Study Shows McCain Winning Over Hummer Moms, Obama Cleaning Up With Hatchback-Owning Gay Art Students
A survey of more than 11,000 car owners and likely voters by Kelley Blue Book shows that Senator John McCain does better than Senator Barack Obama among owners of domestic brands and full-size SUVs, while Senator Obama does better with owners of import brands, hybrids and hatchbacks. Though this doesn't come as a shock to anyone with a brain, it does seem to explain why McCain is getting hosed in the polls lately. His base is shrinking. The financiapocalpyse combined with higher gas prices has meant people moving away from big trucks and towards Corollas and Camrys and Civics (oh my!). The choice of Mustang Grande-driving, big truck-loving Sarah Palin has associated McCain with the largesse of the Bush years. Obama is the change represented by former truck owners who just bought a crossover. The full report from KBB below the jump. More »
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Comment by TampaRon: Right. The gun-toting hay haulers prefer McCain, while the educated city dwelling professionals like Obama...well there's a shocker. 13 Responses | Other threads
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Flood Car
How To Avoid A Flood-Damaged Car
Given the flooding in the upper Midwest earlier in the year, and the fact that many folks likely chose not to escape recent hurricanes by car, chances are better than ever that you're going to encounter a salvaged flood car on the used vehicle market. Sellers are generally required to disclose flood damage, but unscrupulous retailers have been known to ignore such rules. To help, vehicle mega-retailer Carmax has put together a list of things to look for when checking out a used car that point to possible previous flood damage. Our advice: If it's still wet, walk away. Full list and release below. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by layabout returns: Do people really need advice on this subject? HPI checks would show if the car ever had an insurance claim... 4 Responses | Other threads
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down on the street
1965 Chevrolet Suburban
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. The island has several old Suburbans still racking up the miles; we've seen this '63 GMC Carryall and today we'll be looking at an equally weathered '65 Chevy. This truck parks about a half-block from the '65 Thunderbird and just around the corner from the '87 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, with at least a dozen Alameda DOTS cars living within a couple blocks.
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Comment by marcus56: I grew up riding in the back of one of these, and it sucked. It was my dad's work truck... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Top Ten Used SUVs
Ten Best Used Bargain SUVs...And One That Isn't
Since owners are fleeing their SUVs like rats from a sinking ship, it seems like a great time to put together a list of the top used SUV bargains. Luckily, Popular Mechanics has put together just such a list. After all, some people out there actually need a purposeful wagon to take them off-road or help them haul a trailer and family. As such, there isn't a single crossover on the list, but you can be assured that these rugged trucks will get the job done without forcing you to work a second job. We've even found an example of each for sale on Ebay, to give you an idea of what's really on the market. Oh, and we've also included one very Jalopnik-approved used SUV that may or may not be a bargain. Check out the list below. More » -
down on the street
1965 International Harvester Travelall D-1000, With Bonus Proto-SUV Poll
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Once again, Alameda has managed to provide a cool International Harvester for our enjoyment, and this time it's a great big '65 Travelall D-1000. Around here, we don't sneer at modern leather-trimmed SUVs because they're faux-macho minivan substitutes- no, we sneer at them because they're making us soft! Here's an example of an off-road-ready machine made by a manufacturer of farm equipment, with an interior appointed in luxurious steel.
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Comment by LTDScott's work is getting in the way of Jaloptime: Definitely have to vote for the Travelall, if only because Sondra Locke drove one in "Every Which Way But Loose,"... 3 Responses | Other threads
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2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid
2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid, Part Three
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saturn vue hybrid
2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid, Part One
"That's a hybrid but you can't drive it on all-electric power?" No, you can't. And I got pretty good at explaining why not by the time the sixth person asked. The least enjoyable part of spending a week with the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid was telling inquisitive folks how it worked. And how it didn't work. GM bills the Vue as a hybrid, which it is; however, thanks to marketing and hype, most folks assume a hybrid vehicle can be powered by straight electric, straight gas, or a combination of the two. And the Saturn Vue hybrid isn't that kind of hybrid. More » -
Truck And SUV Sales
GM Seeing Uptick In Truck, SUV Sales According To Lutz
Bloomberg today reports that GM product czar Bob Lutz, referencing a handful of GM dealerships, is saying that the decline in pickup sales may be "bottoming out." Lutz apparently commented that dealers are seeing "some resurgence in demand for full-size SUVs and pickups," though he declined to mention specific figures — or the specific dealers reporting the demand. So, what's behind the new SUV boomlet? More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by beercheck - Commentin' Dirty: It's not just that gas is below $4/gallon: It's that gas prices aren't, in fact, spiralling uncontrollably upward, which is... 5 Responses | Other threads
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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 May Get Towing Package
Based on spy photos the Detroit News appears to have received from a reader, Jeep's hot-rod mid-size SUV may soon be able to pull your boat. According to their report, the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has been spotted with the dual center-mounted exhaust outlets moved to one-per-side, and the test mule was seen pulling a trailer. Jeep hasn't revealed any power numbers for the next Jeep SRT8, but we have to believe they should at least match the current Grand Cherokee SRT8's 425 HP and 420 lb-ft of torque. Last time we looked that was plenty of pulling power for most suburban enthusiasts. [Detroit News] -
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Gentlemen, Start Your Tabs: Wert On CNBC This Afternoon Talking SUV Taxes
Yet another round of the official car pundit drinking game today at 2:20 pm (EST) as our very own Wert wrestles with the topic of taxing them big-ass sport utility vehicles on CNBC. While it may not be as much fun as what Siler is wrestling with, we get to watch the destruction live. Do you think taxing SUVs is the way to go? Is it blasphemy? Start the debate below.
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2010 chevy equinox
2010 Chevy Equinox Shows Off New Curvy Sheetmetal
After the pseudo strip-tease surrounding the 2010 Chevy Equinox, we finally get a real look at its newly revised face and we've gotta say, GM must have rediscovered the French curve recently. The Theta platform crossover gets a surprisingly swoopy C-pillar and a very Malibu-like grille, but those headlights offer a more softened approach to the face of Chevrolet. Aside from the new nose and glass, the Equinox is also sporting some rather aggressive, albeit tasteful, fender flares reminiscent of the Mercedes ML. Our spies at KGP have worked up a report on the fresh-faced suvvie which we've seen fit to include below.
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2008 chevy tahoe hybrid
2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Part One
Go North — and take that big-ass SUV with you. That was the mandate from the wife, so that's what I did. Sure, it was partly to visit friends near Lewiston, four hours north of Detroit, but it was also partly to get the 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid out of our driveway. Greenwashing badges be damned, it was a little embarrassing to have a brand-new full-size SUV in front of my modest home in Southeast Michigan; I know neighbors who have been laid off, and neighbors who have changed their driving habits to afford gas. Against that backdrop, the Tahoe felt ostentatious and a little improper, regardless of whether or not it was a fleet loaner. More » -
2009 mitsubishi pajero sport
New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV Coming To Moscow
Mitsubishi will introduce its latest Pajero Sport SUV next month at the annual Moscow International Auto Salon. The new Mitsu bruiser, known on the South side of the Americas as the Mitsubishi Montero, will feature 2- or 3-row seating along with water-repellent seats and a waterproof luggage compartment floor. They're features Mitsubishi claims to be "ideal for leisure use." We suppose that depends upon your idea of leisure. Two diesels along with a gas V6 will power the Pajero Sport, which, coupled with its Russian introduction, should tell you it's not coming here. Full release and a shot from the rear after the jump. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by 5cents: Old Pajeros, 80 to the 90s, were as legendary as Land Cruisers in the desert I lived in. Rugged, truck... more » | Other threads
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ten things to do with your suv
Ten Things To Do With An SUV That Don't Involve Driving
With gas prices continuing their climb, owners are fearfully turning to alternative uses for their devalued SUVs. Whether you have a Suburban, an Excursion or a Sequoia, alternative uses from that sport utility vehicle now that you can't afford to actually drive it are sounding pretty good right now. Here's ten alternative uses for your gas guzzler that won't require you to fill it up first. More » -
industry news
Used Truck Dealers Reporting Pickup Prices Plunging 25% Over Past Three Months
Not surprisingly, the implosion of the new pickup/SUV market now means that your '06 Silverado doubles in value every time you fill the tank. Large retail groups such as CarMax are reporting wholesale prices for big pickups have plunged 25% in the last three months alone. With trade-in values making up a significant factor in many new car transactions, dealers are finding themselves squeezed by more truck owners "upside-down" in their loans. With dealers unable to finance new purchases, they've resorted to desperate tactics — like leaving truck owners sitting their with their manhood replacements hanging out, unable to trade it in. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by knyghtryda: Come to think of it, shouldn't this give a boost to the part of the economy that needs it, mainly... more » | Other threads
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question of the day
Is The Body-on-Frame SUV Dead?
With news that Ford is delaying the 2009 F-150 release and GM might not invest in a new full-size truck/SUV platform for a while, it's worth asking if body-on-frame design will continue to be a fixture in the days of $4+ gas. Certainly, there's a need for big, tough trucks. But is that the largest market need? More »
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Comment by Naturally Exasperated: Now with even more chrome.: @Mad_Science: What about the original Range Rover? Its just about the only 4WD I could bear to live with. more » | Other threads
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industry news
This Is Our Country, This Is Our Truck...And It Will Be For Quite Some Time
General Motors is planning to extend the current product cycle on its full-size trucks and SUVs, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. New designs had been expected to come in time for the 2012 model year. However GM spokesperson Tom Wilkinson told the Journal that GM was "looking at the whole product portfolio" in an effort to bring more fuel-efficient vehicles to the U.S. market. While the change in product planning should free up much-needed R&D funds, there's little doubt the lukewarm launch of the latest Toyota Tundra and the gas prices-induced slow-motion 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Ford F-150 launch train-wrecks influenced top brass at the Ren Cen. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Andrew Stoy: @ViergangFuchs: The phrase I used was "slow-motion launch train-wrecks." Ford and Dodge have products that are going to come out... more » | Other threads
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i feel gassy
The SUV Is Dead. Long Live The SUV.
If the interviewees in a recent Detroit News article are any indication, old SUV buyers are switching to — SUVs. Wait, what? Yep, rather than adapting to rises in fuel prices by changing their thinking, consumers are just doing what consumers naturally do — demanding more. Except in this case, "more" means less fuel consumption. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by geffel12: @Duke_Bushido: They really reuly do not. more » | Other threads
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2009 vw tiguan
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, Reviewed
While we haven't had the pleasure of piloting a 2009 VW Tiguan quite yet, our good friends at Popular Mechanics have thrown the mini-ute around a bit and pronounced it more Golf than Touareg — a good thing. Powered only by the 2.0-liter turbo mill making 200 HP and 207 lb-ft of twist, the Tiguan ends up being one of the most powerful soft-roaders in the neighborhood. It may not be our bag, but it's true. Plus, if you're a buyer electing to be honest about your vehicular needs and choose a FWD Tiguan, you can get a proper manual transaxle; drivers requiring 4Motion are saddled with only a slushbox. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by bmwloco: Before you start mouthing off, drive one. I have. S, SE and SEL. It's a big GTI. It handles like... more » | Other threads
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2009 infiniti fx50
2009 Infiniti FX50 Gets Reviewed, Shaken But Not Stirred By Popular Mechanics
Infiniti brought their brand new FX45-replacing bag to the Geneva Motor Show in the form of an all new FX, the 2009 Infiniti FX50. While we didn't get a chance to check out the new 390-hp and 369 lb.-ft. o' torque being put out by that new big n' shiny V8 as well as what's purportedly a much less brittle ride, the Mechanics who are always quite Popular did. So what did they think? Well, they dug the new interior, and the ride and handling were apparently much smoother than the last FX-branded SUV from the brand all about the Möbius strip. Want to know more? How about checking out their 007-like double entendre-laden adventure via the link below. More »
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Comment by ihateauditions: @DannyBN: Those buttons are exactly the same in my new G35X. From the driver seat, it's actually an easy to use... more » | Other threads
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