Category: Car Reviews (Page 26 of 43)

2011 Lincoln MKS Review

November 3, 2010 / Staff

Bullz-Eye.com reviews the 2011 Lincoln MKS! Read on to see what they had to see about this luxury ride.

We had the opportunity to drive the new 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost and, with this car, first impressions went a long way. The MKS luxury sedan is the flagship vehicle for Lincoln so our expectations were high to say the least. The addition of the powerful and efficient Ecoboost engine offers a significant upgrade as Lincoln strives to reclaim its place at the top of the luxury car market. After driving the vehicle for a week, we can say with confidence that the MKS met our expectations and we expect Lincoln to make progress with its planned renaissance.

Exterior
The MKS we tested was Tuxedo Black Metallic with 20″ cast aluminum polished wheels with tires measuring at 245/45R20 that, together with the chrome accents, really set this car off. The front fascia and HID headlamps joined the lower forward looking stance to give the impression that the Lincoln MKS was ready to go at the press of a button. The MKS is a large sedan but has an athletic and clean look that should satisfy those looking for the finer things that are available in the luxury car segment.

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Gettin’ schooled on the Chevrolet Volt

November 2, 2010 / Staff

A General Motor Co employee shows the plug from a newly installed electric vehicle charging station for the Chevrolet Volt outside GM's world headquarters in Detroit, Michigan October 12, 2010. General Motors Co and two Michigan utilities on Tuesday pledged to install more than 5,300 charging stations in Michigan as part of an effort to speed the adoption of plug-in hybrids like the upcoming Chevy Volt. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

There is a lot of confusion out there on how the new Chevrolet Volt works. Count us in as those who are still trying to figure out the high price tag when compared to other hybrids. Oops! I forgot that the Volt isn’t a hybrid but rather an electric car that uses a gas engine to create electricity. Our friends at Insideline.com break it down for those of us who need a lesson or two on the Volt!

Imagine a straight line across a piece of paper. All the cars that have ever been made exist somewhere on that line, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.

At the left endpoint, let’s write “Gas” to represent vehicles powered by gasoline. Go ahead and add diesel, E85 or any other combustible fuel along with gasoline if you must. Point is, our left endpoint is not associated with batteries or electric motors.

That’s because “Electricity” is the label we’ll apply to the right endpoint of our line. This represents the pure electric vehicles — EVs for short. These have an electric motor, a battery pack and a place to sit. You plug them in and charge them up. When the battery runs out of juice, you’re walking.

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Car review of the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible

October 19, 2010 / Staff

The staff over at Bullz-Eye.com reviewed the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible! Read on to see what they had to say about this impressive ride.

There are so many ways to describe the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Sport 6MT, and we heard all sorts of compliments as we were test-driving the vehicle. One common reaction involves the open mouth with the jaw dropping. Others just say “WOW.” We were just as impressed as the casual observers, so if you’re considering a luxury vehicle, we strongly recommend that you put the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Sport 6MT on your list!
Exterior

The 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Sport 6MT we tested was Vibrant Red, which really made the car look sleek and classy. The 3-piece power retractable hardtop was easy to use, as you just press one button and it takes all of 30 seconds to lift or drop the top. Watching it in action is reminiscent of a Transformer ready to change up for the next adventure. The 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with P225/45R19 front and P245/40R 19 rear tires were in a league of their own as they gave the G37 both an elegant and muscular look that was right on the mark and what you would expect from Infiniti.

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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept

October 2, 2010 / Staff

There are times when you’ve seen so many incredible super cars you just have to wonder “can it get any better’? Well, Lamborghini has an answer to that question and it’s a big “Yes!”. Check out the newly leaked pics from our friends at MotorCrave.com of the Concept Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, which means Sixth Element . I have to say the design level of this piece of art is a GrandSlam!

After yesterday’s leak, we figured Lamborghini would have no choice but to unveil its new concept today, and indeed it has. After dropping the sixth and final teaser, which we won’t waste any more time on, Lamborghini released photos and information on the concept.

The Sesto Elemento, which means Sixth Element, uses a carbon fiber monocoque tub and carbon fiber all over–front end frame, body panels, suspension parts, rims–pretty much everywhere you look. As such, it cuts hundreds of pounds over other Lamborghinis and comes in at a featherweight 2,202 lbs. (or 999 kg if you want to be catchy). The 570-hp 5.2-liter V10 engine has no problem pushing that light, skeletal body to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds on up to around 218 mph.

The car’s distinctive exterior is made with a fashion-out-of-function ethic, and the interior is stripped down to the most basic of basics–essentially an empty carbon tub with controls and padding in key places. Drop down below to see some more pictures and read the full story from Lamborghini’s press release.

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Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

September 27, 2010 / Staff

If you like Ferraris you’re going to love the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta!

From Inside Line:

As if owning a convertible Ferrari wasn’t exclusive enough, here is the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta. Built to celebrate Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary, this convertible 599 is the most exclusive road going Ferrari ever. Ferrari is building — and has already sold — 80 examples of this front-engined, V12- powered roadster. The SA stands for Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina.

Despite Ferrari’s bent towards the high-tech, this doesn’t have some swinging, flip-top roof a-la the Superamerica. Instead, there’s just a cloth soft top to be used in rare, emergency weather situations.

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