Archive for October, 2019
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
by Don Sikora II
Note: The following story was excerpted from the April 2019 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.
Dodge performance history has largely been shaped by muscular V8s and smoking rear tires, but don’t forget the handful of turbocharged four-cylinder front-drivers. Memorable machines like the Omni GLH and Neon SRT-4 remain enthusiast favorites, but we’d like to look at a more recent Dodge “hot hatch,” the Caliber SRT4.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Just how many ponies does a pony car need? Well, certainly not 760 ….
That will undoubtedly raise the eyebrows of my fellow enthusiasts, to whom “too much power” is a phrase bordering on blasphemy. But honestly, it’s really hard to make use of that much power on the street … at least, for very long.
5 of the Worst Selling Cars of 2019
2019 Buick Regal TourX
It’s tough selling sedans today. American consumers have turned from the traditional sedan with surprising quickness and resolution. And while it’s possible we’ve seen a leveling off in the sales growth of crossovers, it’s almost certain that once-dominant sedan will remain a niche segment for years to come, if not permanently.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line in Urano Gray
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line w/4Motion
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles driven: 296
Fuel used: 13.6 gallons
First Spin: 2020 Lincoln Corsair
2020 Lincoln Corsair Reserve in Burgundy Velvet (a $695 option)
The past three model years have been especially momentous ones for Lincoln’s SUV lineup. For 2018, the full-size Navigator underwent a dramatic (and successful) redesign. For 2019, the two-row midsize MKX got a thorough revamp and a name change to become the Nautilus. For 2020, Lincoln has just issued a one-two punch in the form of an all-new Aviator three-row midsize SUV and Corsair compact SUV, which take the place of the MKT and MKC in Lincoln’s model roster. That’s essentially a complete product-line changeover, and it also represents a marketing-strategy shift, as Lincoln has dropped its alphabetic (and not particularly well-received) “MK” naming convention. The Corsair is the last piece of this puzzle, and it’s arriving at Lincoln dealers now.
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line in Symphony Air Silver
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 641
Fuel used: 22.7 gallons
What is this an ad for? See below:
In terms of classic print ads, and really life in general, I’m going to have to call autumn my favorite time of year. Sure, spring brings with it vitality and new growth, and if you were illustrating car ads, spring-themed ads might have worked well for sportier rides.
2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty Limited in Silver Spruce
2019 Ford F-250 Limited 4X4 Crew Cab
Class: Large Pickup Truck
Miles driven: 218
Fuel used: 15.6 gallons
These Canada-only General Motors franchises lasted only a few short years.
For American car guys, Canada can seem like a very foreign place. Not only do our neighbors up north refer to American cheese as processed cheese, or more charitably as “mild cheddar,” they have a history of buying and selling cars that many of us Yankees have never heard of.
Test Drive: 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE
2020 Toyota Corolla XSE in Celestite Gray Metallic
2020 Toyota Corolla XSE
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 920
Fuel used: 25.2 gallons
