Test Drives, Trends & Events

The 2009 Mazda MX-5… Home of the Happiest Grill on Earth.

I stand 75.6 inches tall. I get physically ill at the thought of the middle row in coach. I am always more than tall enough for any carnival ride. However I was excited at the prospect of getting behind the wheel of the 2009 Mazda MX-5. I have never driven a Miata but I have heard that they are representative of pure motoring joy. Keys in hand and chiropractor on speed dial I sat down in the MX-5 and moved the seat all the way back and all the way down… which wasn’t very much of a move - this could be a long week. More...

The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 GT provides thrills at an even more thrilling price.

How much would you be willing to pay for a turbocharged sports car-car with a limited-slip differential, 6-speed manual transmission and an auxiliary audio input and satellite radio…and still nets you an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined? $35,000? $40,000? More? Let me save you some money and introduce you to the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 GT. Now that you two have met, let me also introduce you to the total MSRP price of $25,080. I think you two are going to be great friends… More...

The 2009 Saturn Aura XR is at the office, can you feel the excitement? No? Neither can I.

The 2009 Saturn Aura XR is a simple sedan that offers best in-class fuel economy, European-inspired styling and a refined interior with Euro-tuned driving character. I am reading this from the fact sheet I was handed when I got the keys to the Red Jewel Tintcoat painted Saturn Aura. I drove this car for about a week, until I realized that this little fact sheet lied to me… More...