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DRIVERS LOG.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
WONG: I've said it before, but this is not your normal Dodge Caliber. If it were, especially one equipped with the CVT, I wouldn't have wasted my time. Thrust from the boosted four-cylinder is healthy, and torque steer is well controlled for a front-driver.
When pushed hard, it does plow into corners, but the wide rubber helps put the power down and keep things controlled.
But steering feel is just too heavy. Blame the tires and/or a steering system that doesn't dial in enough assist, but it is a pain around parking lots and the like.
Brake performance is strong, and the suspension keeps body motions tidy while being plenty forgiving when motoring around on normal roads.
The styling alterations made to the SRT4 are clean and give it a nice, hunkered-down look. The only thing I would change inside is to put the boost gauge on the A-pillar instead of down low to the left of the main cluster.
WILSON: Jonathan having been so conscientious in his evaluation, I am allowed to just be opinionated, right? This car is ugly, but at least it steers like a truck, ...
- DRIVERS LOG.(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 26, 2008 700+ words
RAYNAL: This weekend had each kid doing a different sporting activity, seemingly at the same time, so there was a lot of hauling of people and equipment going on. I couldn't have asked for a better car in which to do that. The Outlook's ride is good, the power is decent, the transmission is smooth
- Drivers Log.(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek November 27, 2006 700+ words
2007 Acura TL Type-S Date in fleet: Oct. 31-Nov. 14 As-tested price: $38,795 Drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6; fwd, five-speed automatic Output: 286 hp @ 6200 rpm, 256 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm Curb weight: 3674 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 22/22 mpg WILSON: The Acura TL Type-S is the hot-rodded version of the luxury
- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek July 9, 2007 700+ words
FLORADAY: My initial impressions were pretty good. The car seems a bit larger than some of the competition, and that might be a bonus to some shoppers. This GTS is the top-of-the-line (short of the forthcoming Evolution) model, carrying with it a corresponding price. I suppose $22,000 isn't
- DRIVERS LOG.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek October 29, 2007 700+ words
WONG: The Trak Pak is Roush's attempt at a Mustang that's a capable track warrior but also can be used every day. With adjustable shocks and camber plates, owners can dial in stiff setups at the track; everything can get softened up for drives home without discomfort. The huge, supercharged V8
- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/Service Evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek October 17, 2005 700+ words
HART: Few other cars I've driven give you the kind of rush you get from stepping down hard on the Viper's throttle. The thrust is impressive as is the rush of sound, from the exhaust and the wind. Steering is quick, and if there are any imperfections in the road they are immediately relayed to you
- DRIVERS LOG.(NEWS)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek August 25, 2008 700+ words
HART: I was surprised at how much I liked this little Land Rover. It has a clean design inside and out, and the driving experience was quite nice. The seats are comfortable, and even with most of the roof taken up by glass, the A/C kept the cabin really cool. The straight-six is strong, with enough
- Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek November 26, 2007 700+ words
WONG: Infiniti did a great job redoing its G coupe. Besides sporting a good-looking wrapper with a wider, more hunkered-down stance, the new 3.7-liter V6 features a healthy horsepower boost (37 more in manual models and 55 more in automatics) over the previous 3.5-liter, better fuel economy,
- DRIVERS LOG.(news)(Product/service evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek September 15, 2008 700+ words
GRITZINGER: After leaving one Lincoln (an MKX) at the airport, it was a pleasure to return from a two-week family trip to find the MKS in the AutoWeek parking spotuntil I tried to put suitcases in the trunk. This may be Lincoln's new flagship, but it ain't no Town Car. From my perspective,