Modern electric cars are neat alternatives for people who want to be environmentally responsible and don't mind keeping fairly close to home, but they do have one significant drawback: they're either … more
It's only a concept car, but every time I think about the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept, the only thought is, "It's the only sports car I'd ever need." And I'm serious. … more
Today, the official pricing and options for the 2012 Lexus LFA were announced. This vehicle is one of the most difficult cars to truly wrap your head around. At $375,000, it's more than any of the base … more
If you are shopping for a new car, and want something fast, comfortable, well-equipped, handles well and is priced around $40,000, go test-drive a BMW 135i. Starting at $36,000, … more
Blending performance and practicality is something all automakers are trying to do nowadays. The term "Sport-tuned suspension" is in ads for minivans and Evos alike, … more
I first heard about this book on the Adam Carolla Carcast. I was a really big fan of the GT40 race car from playing Gran Turismo 3 on the Playstation due to the car's aggressive styling, impressive … more
So, you like cars, but don't have enough money to buy something from Italy or some Swedish super-car that has 254 letters in it's name. What do you do? Well there's lots of cars available … more
Right now we are seeing a renaissance of sports cars. Every company is making something fast, sleek, agile and beautiful (or trying to). So if you're in the market for a sports car, you've basically wandered … more
First, I think Toyota have done absolutely the right thing in recalling vehicles and ceasing sales - this underlines their commitment to safety and desire to maintain their reputation. Clearly, it's an … more
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aznaphrodite reviewed Toyota Prius.
January 25, 2010
I had the opportunity to drive a rental Toyota Pious, er, I mean Prius in Los Angeles over Christmas weekend as part of my Holiday Inn package. After all the hoopla over this particular hybrid, … more
I got my 07 Fit in college and it has been nothing but fantastic memories. My roommates and I drove from Chicago to LA, 2000 miles, with 5 of us and all of our gear for a week in LA and a week … more
Buying a new car can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know much about cars or the process. It’s a big investment and you have to do your homework before making a decision. Two years … more
I'll admit, the HHR is a decent looking car. I was not embarrassed at all to end up in one on a recent trip to the car rental counter. The rental fleet special was the base LS … more
I recently had the displeasure of renting a 2009 Chevy Impala. This was a rental fleet standard 1LT trim level with the anemic 211hp 3.5L V6. This car weighs over 3500 lbs mind … more
Elaborating on my gushing about CarMax, the Toyota Yaris is really a great car and deserves its own review. Obviously, it's no Porsche 911 but it's a leader in its own bracket. … more
I know squat about cars. When people ask what kind of car I drive, I struggle to recall exactly what it is that I'm driving and the year it was made. I've trained myself to give a rote response, … more
Up front, I need to acknowledge that I have almost no interest in automobile racing competition. However, I did enjoy seeing the 1966 film starring James Garner, Grand Prix, and reading James MacGregor's … more
Granted that there's plenty of car owners who drive this car, I feel as this reviewer has a duty to explain himself from a student/commuter/pleasure driving perspective. Background: … more
I don't know anything about cars, which is shameful considering my Dad and brother have built them from scratch, but I know what I think I need from one: good gas mileage, reliability and the ability … more
(This review is for the 2005 Honda S2000, but the majority of it applies to the 2004 and later models, which were not revised much over the years. Whenever possible, I will mention if a certain issue … more
I used to drive a 2-door sedan, and when I was pregnant 5 years ago, hubby bought a Honda Jazz for me as it is more convenient to put a car seat for the baby. The car has a very … more
Honda cars are excellent. I have several family members who own their cars and the mere fact they've lasted through so much abuse earns Honda an excellent rating. My cousin, for example, has had a Civic … more
I have a red 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 and have had it for a little over 3 years. Favorite things about it: Great gas mileage. City mileage is better than average, anywhere … more
I have had an Audi A4 1.8 T Sport Limited Edition for over a year now and I love my car! I have been a Honda man most of my car buying life...my family has Honda/Acura and so when I stepped out of line … more