The Mazda 3 has been at the top of its class for years, offering better looks, better features, and great value when compared to its competitors. The 2010 model is no exception. Pricing for the 2010 model has been release, with the base level increasing in price by only a few hundred bucks [...]
BMW has delayed the rollout of the electric powered Mini, cleverly dubbed the “Mini E”, to qualifying US lessees because of “too many applicants”. Of the 450 vehicles available for this exclusive test lease, Mini USA has received over 1800 applicants. Is it just me, or does this figure not seem very overwhelming? [...]
When does a step backward actually equal a step forward? Some inside sources, compliments of Road & Track, have given us a sneak peek at the new Mazda RX-7. The usual progression of automotive names and numbers would dictate that the new Mazda would be the RX-9, but in a move specifically designed [...]
For those not aware, CAFE rules regulate the fuel efficiency of production vehicles sold in the US. CAFE stands for “Corporate Average Fuel Economy”, and though the term has been in the news a bunch in the last six months, CAFE rules have been in place since the mid ’70s. CAFE has been [...]
Ford has officially made the Taurus SHO an official offering for 2010, and the initial look is very promising! The styling is bold, sporty, and sharp. It’s just the latest in a string of great new cars from Ford, and I say that coming as someone who has happily trashed Ford’s past offerings [...]
Many states strive to out-do one another in “green-ness” by proposing ridiculous laws in the name of the environment. Many of these do nothing to help the environment, including this latest proposal in Oregon:
At the request of Governor Theodore Kulongoski, the Oregon Speaker of the House has introduced legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the [...]
In a surprising turn of events, the city of Seattle as well as state politicians have all signed off on a tunnel project to replace the ailing viaduct through downtown Seattle. This is surprising for one reason: it was also the right thing to do. For perhaps the second time in 20 [...]
750 HP
710 lb/ft torque
0-60, 2.7 seconds
Price: 1,460,000 Euros ($1,889,824)
Available in the US? Keep dreaming!
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As reported today in The Seattle Times, Washington State is moving one step closer towards allowing “pay as you go” insurance programs, something which is already allowed in Oregon. At first glance, this sounds like a win-win for consumers. Don’t drive much? Pay as you go, and pay far less for car [...]
Rally is alive and well in the Northwest, and it makes sense that it would be. Our abundance of mountainous dirt roads and damp terrain lend itself well to ripping through the forest at 90+ MPH, spraying rocks and gravel along the way. But for the big name manufacturer teams, rally is an [...]