Featured Pre-Owned Vehicles News & Reviews  2010 Audi S5 Road Test Review Just to look at it is breathtaking. To drive the new 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet at speed will suck that last gasp of air out of you so quickly that you'll be left clinging to the steering wheel panting heavily, heart racing, eyes pinned open with pupils dilated and skin bristling with excitement. Yes, not only does it look better, but the S5 Cabriolet is a much more rewarding road car than the outgoing S4 Cabriolet. The S4 was heavy up front thanks to its wonderfully sonorous 354hp V8, sweet to the ears yet a comparatively lethargic feeling engine to the high-revving supercharged direct-injection 333hp V6 now offered in this car, complete with a guttural exhaust blat all its own that is as audibly intoxicating as the V8... Read more |
 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 CRD Road Test Review It was only a matter of time before the relationship between Chrysler and Fiat met with repercussions from the domestic brand's many partners. First it was news that Nissan would be axing a deal to replace its Titan with a Ram-based alternative and likewise Chrysler would no longer sell its Versa-based Trazo C1.8 into South America. Now it's been made official that Daimler, previous Chrysler owner (DaimlerChrysler), will be selling its own version of the much-lauded Sprinter commercial van in North America, which finalizes Dodge's reign as purveyor of the best commercial van in North America (Freightliner version aside) and worse, appears to bluntly end a half century of full-size passenger and cargo van offerings from the Auburn Hills' based domestic automaker... Read more |
 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Buyer's Guide NEW FOR 2010: - New dual variable valve timing for improved horsepower and fuel economy - Improved suspension tuning and power steering - Exterior colours: Army Green added; Voodoo Blue discontinued For 2010, the Toyota FJ Cruiser's V6 engine adds dual variable valve timing, raising horsepower from 239 to 259, but with an improvement in fuel economy. Suspension tuning and power steering are also tweaked for better performance. Designed for the North American market, the FJ Cruiser uses a full frame modified from the Tacoma pickup truck, and a 4.0-litre V6 engine with six-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed automatic. The full-time four-wheel drive includes stability control, Active Traction Control, rear differential lock, two-speed transfer case, and fuel tank and transfer case protector plates. The FJ Cruiser comes in a single trim line and includes 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input, water-repellent fabric seats, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, power locks, power windows, three-spoke tilt steering wheel, rubber floor with all-weather floor mats, front tow hook, foldable exterior mirrors, flip-up rear hatch glass, splash guards, variable intermittent wipers, and rear washer/wiper. The available Off-Road Package includes 16-alloy wheels with mud-and-snow raised white-letter tires, front and rear Bilstein shock absorbers, passenger folding armrest, rear privacy glass, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera, multi-information display, keyless entry, exterior mirror image lamps and spare tire cover. The Adventure Package builds on the Off-Road Package and adds six-CD stereo with wheel-mounted audio controls and rear subwoofer, 115-volt power outlet, running boards, leather-wrapped steering wheel, colour-keyed interior door trim and cargo area mat, but deletes the Bilstein shock absorbers and 16-inch wheels. Read more |
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