One reader wants to know how much it will cost to add a third row to the Dodge Journey, and Ask.cars.com lays out the trim levels. Then PickupTrucks.com, reports that the Ford F-150 has fallen behind the Toyota Camry in Cars.com’s American-Made Index. Finally, MotherProof.com reviews the 2009 Porsche Cayenne, which our mom reviewer deems [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Today’s News From the Cars.com Family
June 30th, 2009
Head Over and Check Out StreetFire’s New Homepage!
June 30th, 2009
Last week, we launched StreetFire’s new homepage for registered users—you had to be logged in to see it—but now, we’ve taken the plunge and pushed it out for everyone. At the very top of the page, you’ll still see a widget highlighting nine videos Nads and I have picked, but everything under that has changed. [...]
Turbo Diesel Pickup Running 10s
June 30th, 2009
Recently, most of the news about diesel engines has revolved around the fact that today’s diesel motors are not the slow, dirty powerplants of yesteryear. And while this 740HP pickup definitely isn’t slow, it sure as hell is dirty. Now, I know it’s not really fair to compare a drag-tuned truck to something like Mercedes’ [...]
Cars.com Reviews the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
June 30th, 2009
Do you like fun? Do you enjoy enjoying things? If so, Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder has the car for you. The Mazda MX-5 Miata pretty much gives Wiesenfelder a reason to get out of bed in the morning, and he makes no bones about the fact that it’s one of his favorites. Check out his [...]
Vaughn Gittin Jr and His Superbad Falken Drift 2010 Mustang GT
June 30th, 2009
I first met Vaughn Gittin Jr. in a non-descript Maryland strip mall parking lot on a Wednesday night in September of 2001. He was hanging out at the kickoff party for the old Super Street Tour. He was introduced to me as a “drifter” but I was nonplussed. Keep in mind, at this point I [...]
Wooden Hummer Replica Inspired by the Happy Jack H2 Commercial on eBay
June 30th, 2009
This goofy contraption inspired by the Happy Jack H2 Commercialis was built on 1991 S10 pickup chassis. I’d actually never seen the H2 ad that inspired this thing until now. Not a huge fan of the H2, but I’d say the ad makes good use of one of my favorite Who songs. See more pics [...]
Stunning 1955 Chevy Nomad
June 30th, 2009
Chevy Nomads are one of the few cars that will be eternally cool. Maybe that’s why Robert “Nick” Nichols wanted one and was willing to wait for it—for 50 years to be exact! Acting on a promise from his wife he was finally able to score a cherry 1955 two-door wagon and put all those [...]
Top Secret Carbon Front Spoiler For Z34 370Z
June 30th, 2009
Top Secret is preparing to release their first new product for the Z34 370Z! Produced in carbon fiber, this high end front spoiler is all function! The spoiler utilizes integrated brake ducts, similar in execution to their R35 GT-R front diffuser. The shape is reworked to allow increased downforce while retaining the street ability of [...]
Art Gerrick Lakes Modified Headed to Auction
June 30th, 2009
A few weeks ago, I wrote up a preview of the upcoming RM Icons of Speed and Style auction for the Hemmings e-Weekly Newsletter, but ever since, I’ve been enthralled by the cars that will be offered at the auction. In particular, if there’s one car there I would sell a kidney or other body [...]
Ernie Manansala’s Dream SC400
June 30th, 2009
Many of us dream (with me pleading guilty on all counts) of one day owning a Bentley, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Pagani, Lamborghini, or Bugatti. But, if you think realistically, a whole many of us, will never own a real luxury car or a real exotic, supercar or hypercar. All that exquisite luxury, with a seemingly [...]