We cover areas other car reviewers don’t. As we age; ride, noise, illumination, effort, fit and distracting annoyances are meaningful considerations when we purchase. We expect all pedals, steering and other meaningful controls to be thoughtfully placed and easy to use with accurately responding output related to the drivers input. So we expect all […]
Volkswagen’s XL1 Ultra High-Mileage Hybrid Concept
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From folks who brought you the V-1 comes a high mileage XL-1. Longer, yet lower than BMW’s Mini, Volkswagens new product will only sell in Europe. Expect different automakers to sell automobiles like this in North America within four years. This light 1800 pound car seats two up front with two doors and two diesel […]
Infiniti Q30 Concept
March 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
An Australian native who is now vice president of Infiniti Americas, Michael Bartsch, stated while in California recently; ” 50% of the industry profits come from 12% of the market and that 12% of the market is the premium segment.” This may be why Nissan-Renault’s own Infiniti brand. To sell more premium segment buyers “seductive” […]
Volvo Designed Concepts
March 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the anticipation of a four-cylinder engine under the hood Volvo isn’t breaking in any new driveline or suspension technologies yet it has released three concept cars over the last year. The concepts exercise is clearly demonstrating leading Scandinavian design. The three concepts have very similar looks and lighting up front and in the rear […]
2014 Honda FCEV Concept
March 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Honda’s FCEV would be an electric powered 4-door passenger car using a fuel cell instead of a battery. Honda’s Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle is an exercise in packaging and design. With General Motors help, Honda packaged the fuel cells with the electric motor driveline up front like a front-wheel-drive Civic is today. Honda’s new one third […]