Category: New Model Introductions

Chevrolet gives up the TrailBlazer for a thoroughly modern package, the 2009 Traverse.

Dodge's Challenger takes on the Mustang this spring.

Chevrolet gives up the TrailBlazer for a thoroughly modern package, the 2009 Traverse.

Times have certainly changed since the Hummer brand’s relaunch a few years back with the H2. Back then, 9/11 was fresh in Americans’ memory, and the H2’s military-inspired shape stirred up patriotic feelings among many. Heck, the fact that it slurped fuel with alarming thirst was probably a “badge of honor” among many Hummer owners. You took down our Twin Towers? Watch us take your oil!
Fast forward to 2008, and it’s a very different world indeed. The war that (at least in some small way) helped fuel Hummer’s initial popularity has reached an all-time low in terms of public support. Buzzwords like “foreign oil dependence” and “carbon emissions” are at the top of America’s collective mind. The values that Hummer stood for just a few years back are now far out of step with today’s national mood. Indeed, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs in general have declined significantly in favor of more efficient [...]

The Ford Edge Premium Mid-Size Crossover SUV adds a new Sport model for the 2009 model year. Normally, we would criticize the Sport because its features include only upsized wheels, a body kit and some interior tweaks. It does not include an uplevel engine… just its standard 3.5L V6 which is no slouch, but we’re lusting for the 3.7L V6 (Lincoln only, we understand) or the 3.5L Twin Turbo EcoBoost V6. Anything to give the Edge truly sporting credentials.



Still, the Sport model does add a dimension that Edge has lacked. If I were selecting an Edge, this would be the model I would choose. Probably with 20s rather than DUBs.
The Ford Press Release [...]

BMW X6 promises to be among the most controversial of new vehicles introduced this year.

BMW X6 promises to be among the most controversial of new vehicles introduced this year.

Toyota unveiled the latest entry to its lineup of family vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, the 2009 Venza. Calling it a "crossover sedan," Toyota hopes to launch a new segment with this vehicle that has luxury sedan features and performance combined with the utility of an SUV. Toyota claims that the Venza has the comfort of a Camry, the functionality of a 4Runner, and the luxury of an Avalon.

Honda unveiled their much anticipated Pilot prototype at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit. Conveying the design features of the production 2009 Pilot, set to make its debut this spring, this 2nd generation Pilot is tougher, smarter, larger, roomier, stronger, bolder, cleaner and safer than its predecessor.

Audi TTS introduced at 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Read the review because torque is delivered almost loss-free to the road.