Jul 2, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Honda Fit Sport Timing is everything. Like the original Civic back in the 1970s, in a time of high gasoline prices Honda's new 2007 Fit subcompact hatchback offers great fuel economy, snappy fun-to-drive performance, and a very reasonable price. It should fit the needs of a wi ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Pontiac Solstice Pontiac's mission in the General Motors family is to make performance-oriented cars, and what could be better a better way to draw attention than a sports car? Especially a small, nimble, and affordable sports car that emphasizes handling and finesse over brut ... Continue reading
2006 Pontiac Solstice - A Personal View
Jun 24, 2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice: A Personal Look (c) Carey Russ 2006 The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Solstice's number one competitor, and comparison is inevitable. The first time I drove the Solstice was at a GM presentation last Fall, only a short time after I'd spent two weeks with new Miatas - one a manual with sport options, th ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Honda Civic Si The letters ``Si'' have magic meaning to Honda enthusiasts, as they denote the hottest and sportiest Civic model. When the first Civic Si debuted as a hatchback in 1986 with a 91-horsepower, 1.5-liter engine, it was one of the quickest and best-handling small ca ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Lexus IS350 Lexus has fully understood the concept of luxury as applied to an automobile since its inception. But ``sport'' has seemingly been just out of its grasp. To be sure, there have been very sporty Lexuses, especially in the form of the GS sedans, but they have always ... Continue reading
May 27, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Toyota Yaris 3-Door Liftback Three dollars for a gallon of gasoline may be shocking to Americans, but it would be happy nostalgia for Europeans, where fuel can be twice as much, or more. So what kind of cars are popular in Europe? Small, economical, but roomy ones. Cars like t ... Continue reading
May 19, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Think ``Toyota,'' and what comes to mind? Probably not style. For the most part, the styling of Toyota's cars and trucks has been either conservative to the point of blandness or just plain strange. But Toyota's new FJ Cruiser will sell on style, as well as i ... Continue reading
May 11, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Toyota Camry LE The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in this country for the past four years, and for eight of the past nine years. It's been in the top few for even longer. I see numerous examples from the previous three generations, models going back to 1992, on a ... Continue reading
May 5, 2006
By Carey Russ (c) 2006 Kia is not exactly the first name to spring to mind when thinking about cars, particularly cars of the ever-popular mid-size family sedan variety. The Korean-based manufacturer would like to change that, with its new 2006.5 Optima, which was recently introduced to the automotive press in Californ ... Continue reading
May 5, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mini Cooper S Four years after its debut, driving a Mini Cooper is still just about the most fun to be had on four wheels. That may be the reason the Mini has succeeded where others have failed. The concept of a premium small car, one that is neither equipped in a bare-bones f ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
Apr 26, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 The first question most of my neighbors asked during the week that I had the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 was ``What is it?'' Which is perfectly understandable. There really is nothing quite like it. <p> Mercedes-Benz calls the new R-Class a ``Grand Sports ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Review
Apr 23, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Nissan is not resting on its laurels. The latest version of the its 350Z was a star debutant for the 2003 model year, and of all generations, the closest to the original 240Z in purposeful design and performance for the dollar value. But three years is ... Continue reading
2006 BMW M3 Convertible Review
Apr 16, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 BMW M3 Convertible Is the BMW M3 convertible a kinder, gentler M car? Yes it is, but only relative to the serious, take-no-prisoners M3 coupe. The convertible is still an extremely capable sports car, with first-class chassis dynamics and engine performance. If its drop-top, a ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln was only selling expensive luxury cars, to an older, established clientele. New, younger buyers were needed. And so the Zephyr, a smaller, less-expensive but still luxurious Lincoln was born. In 1936. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr featured aerodynamic styling ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar Super V8 In a world where automobiles are increasingly alike, no matter where their origin, there will always be a Jaguar. And Jaguars will always be undeniably British. One look at the styling, both exterior and interior, and there is no doubt as to any Jaguar's origin ... Continue reading
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