2009 Volvo XC60
| The Good: – Interesting styling – Premium cabin quality – Loaded with safety features |
The Bad: – No low-range gearing – Average rear legroom – Above-average fuel economy |
| The Good: – Interesting styling – Premium cabin quality – Loaded with safety features |
The Bad: – No low-range gearing – Average rear legroom – Above-average fuel economy |
| The Good: – Ferocious engine – Razor-sharp handling – Multitude of technology |
The Bad: – Harsh ride – Useless rear seats – Eats as much fuel as a truck |
The Ford Shelby GT500 returns in the new-and-improved Mustang shell, with more power and refinement to boot. It comes in coupe and convertible forms.
| The Good: – Fast as hell – Adjustable suspension – Now cheaper than dirt |
The Bad: – Handling could be better – Limited luggage space – Outdated interior design |
| The Good: – Spacious interior – Good ride quality – Excellent fuel economy |
The Bad: – Not very fast – Average handling – Controls feel too soft |
| The Good: – Sleek exterior design – Superb handling – Nice cabin trim |
The Bad: – Aging auto gearbox – Not the best of engines – Average rear legroom |
In a bit of a surprise, I got a call from BMW’s people yesterday morning saying they have Mini Clubman S lying around, and whether I wanted it. I have nothing better to do nowadays so I said “sure, why not.” And now it stands under my apartment, thanks to BMW’s awesome home-delivery service for press cars. It goes back to their stable after five days.
Motor accessories superstore Yellow Hat is saving up to three million gallons of fresh water every year by recycling its car wash usage. The company treats and reuses about 70 per cent of car wash water.
Japan-based tuner Ings has revealed the latest addition to their line-up of body kits for popular compact cars, now including the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
While we get no official love from Maserati’s GCC reps in terms of test cars, we can report that the facelifted 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is now on sale at dealerships in Dubai and the UAE, as newspaper ads for the car appear on a regular basis. The current range includes the standard Quattroporte as well as the Quattroporte S, while a new Quattroporte Sport GT S will debut at the upcoming 2009 Detroit Auto Show and soon join the GCC line-up next year.