Test Drives, Trends & Events

2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
March Spring Preview

The all-new 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible (C) was the talk of the auto industry in early March as the media spent a day behind the wheel of several first generation G37 Cs. Launched at the 2008 Los Angeles International Auto Show last November, the G37 Convertible that will hit the market in late June will be the most technologically advanced G37 to date.

So, what better place to launch the G37 Convertible than in beautiful Southern California, where the temperatures hover in the 70’s and it’s always a perfect day to drop the top of a convertible?More...

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
NADAguides.com 'Car of the Month' for May

Selecting a “Car of the Month” can sometimes be a tricky task. With hundreds of cars on the market, from SUVs to sedans, trucks to minivans, the selection process can sometimes be challenging and this month was no exception. We usually work to target new cars that consumers know little about and try to make our review process simple by providing a quick synopsis of our likes and dislikes for the chosen car.

The featured car for May came with some question marks. During the selection process, somebody on the team threw out the name Corvette. It was immediately overshadowed by the growingly popular and all-new Chevy Camaro. We did some research and, of course, every media outlet has some sort of story that features the new Camaro. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe quickly became the right vehicle to spotlight for May.  

The Corvette name is as American as Mom’s apple pie and with a 55-year history, it is without question, one of the best-selling high performance sports cars of our time. With three models for 2009, the standard Corvette competes primarily with the...

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...

A four-door Jeep Wrangler? What's next, A hybrid Escalade? ...oh, right.

I am reading over the window sticker of the Jeep Wrangler that is waiting for me outside. Next generation Dana 44 Heavy duty rear axle, check! Four-wheel disc brakes, check! Shift on the fly 4WD system, check! Transfer case skid plate shield, check! Four-doors… wait, what? That’s right, the 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara is an off-road icon that now comes with an extra set of doors. More...