Noise, Vibration & Harshness: It Ain’t Broken, It’s FixedIt’s exhausting to hear the chattering classes blame our lack of a coherent and forward-thinking energy policy (or just about any other policy) on a broad systemic dysfunction. It’s exhausting to hear the chattering classes blame our lack of a coherent and forward-thinking energy policy (or just [...]
Filed under: Sedan, Government/Legal, Chevrolet, Police/Emergency General Motors has a reason to preen over the results of the Michigan State Police vehicle evaluations. The Chevrolet Caprice PPV managed to eclipse its competition in top speed and braking tests. The Caprice PPV managed to scoot down from 60 miles per hour in just 125.8 feet, which [...]
Short Drive: 2012 Buick Regal GSThe makings of a grand Gran Sport, at least on the track. It didn’t take long for armchair quarterbacks to start whining after the 2012 Buick Regal GS was officially unveiled. Sure, it looks like a carbon copy of the European Opel Insignia OPC — but wait? Where’s the all-wheel-drive? [...]
Driven: 2011 Dodge Charger R/TFinally living up to its potential. Bad day in the design dome I still remember going into the design dome at the Chrysler tech center in Auburn Hills to see the upcoming 2006 Dodge Charger. The recently introduced Chrysler 300 was a sensation; the Dodge Magnum was a ballsy station wagon. [...]
July 2011 Auto SalesIt’s a mid-summer malaise for most. The stagnant economy and continuing supply difficulties for some key Japanese players made July a torpid month for new-car sales. Deliveries were up by only 1% versus 2010, compared to 7% in June. Stubbornly high unemployment may have kept individuals out of dealerships, and general economic [...]
