Monday, March 8th, 2010
Mazda3 s Sport 5-Door – Four Seasons Update – February 2010
After taking delivery of our Four Seasons GTI, the Mazda 3 faces increased pressure to impress us.
With the arrival of a long-term Volkswagen GTI at 120 East Liberty Street, the Mazda 3 faces increased pressure to impress us. The GTI is our 2010 Automobile of the Year and comparisons between the two compact hatches are inevitable.inline_mediumwraptextright2009 Mazda3 Sport Five-Door27057194/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1003_2010_mazda3_s_sport_5_door_february_update1003_02_z+2009_mazda3_sport+side_view_in_snow.jpgTrue
Photo Gallery: 2010 Mazda3 S Sport 5 Door – Mazda Sport Hatchback Long Term Review – Automobile Magazine
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
First Drive: 2011 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder
The R8 has made a very successful transformation from coupe to convertible.
I’ve spent a lot of time behind the wheel of a V-8 Audi R8 coupe, so getting into the all-new, 2011 Audi R8 V-10 Spyder roadster created a flood of both familiar and totally new impressions. Gone is the iconic “side blade” that could be had in contrasting color or carbon fiber on the coupe; in its place is a new composite-plastic fender. But the cabin is just as gorgeous as ever, and the mix of colors and materials that are available to line the cabin are rich and enticing. Our first test car was done up in the official launch color, Teak Brown, which beautifully complemented sumptuous tan leather seats with coordinating brown stitching. The instrument panel and dash were covered in black leather with tan stitching that matched the seats. The overall effect was mesmerizing not just to me and my codriver but also to dozens of onlookers in Nice, France, where we arrived this morning to be among the very first group of journalists to drive the ragtop R8 along the beaches and on the thrilling mountain roads above the French Riviera.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder – Audi Luxury Sport Convertible Review – Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder – Audi Luxury Sport Convertible Review – Automobile Magazine
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
2010 Audi Q5 3.2 – Four Seasons Update – February 2010
What can we say? We love driving our Audi Q5.
Months in fleet: four
Miles to date: 12,370inline_mediumwraptextright28290352/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1003_2010_audi_q5_february_update1003_05_z+2010_audi_q5_3_2+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue
Photo Gallery: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 – Audi Luxury Crossover SUV Long Term Review – Automobile Magazine
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