New Nickel Zinc Battery Technology On the Way
Jan 15, 2009
New battery technology on the way By Rex Roy Surprisingly, it's been nearly two decades since the last major advance in battery technology. For non-geeky battery types, this would have been the commercialization of the Lithium Ion cell. This battery type remains the industry's standard for pure electric vehicles becaus ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review - A Serious Hybrid From Detroit
Jan 9, 2009
By Rex Roy The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the perfect vehicle from Detroit to put before somebody ⦠anybody ⦠who doesn't think Detroit builds fuel-efficient, high-quality cars that people want. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one great car. The hybrid shares the new styling of the non-hybrid 2010 Fusion that ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2009
BOOKS FOR THE CAR LOVER By Steve PurdyTheAutoChannel.comDetroit Bureau Motor City Dream Garages By Rex Roy Forward by Don Sherman Motorbooks International It has been said that a manâs home is his castle. For many car guys it may be more accurate to say that a manâs garage is his castle. Rex Roy has explored ... Continue reading
SEMA craziness begins with Dodge Ram R/T
Sep 10, 2008
By Rex Roy Hot on the heals of the retail introduction of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, the Dodge boys are showing off a SEMA-ized version of an Ram R/T. The finished truck will break cover at the SEMA convention that runs November 4-7 in Las Vegas. For those not familiar with the largest aftermarket tradeshow in the world, ... Continue reading
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel Review
Mar 27, 2008
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel More economy and more power make green sense. By: Rex Roy "Don't judge a book by its cover." You know this adage, and sometimes it even means somethingâ¦like learning the tattooed girl from Starbucks is a Rhodes Scholar. The old saying applies to the 2008 Jeep Grand Cheroke ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 Review
Aug 2, 2007
Pat The Bunny: The 2007 Rabbit 2.5 By Rex Roy Photos by Rex Roy and the manufacturer There's a children's book generations old called "Pat The Bunny." It's a tactile wonder between the hard covers. Just like the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. This is a fine car to drive. It has the spirit and quality of the higher-performance ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Review - Seduce Me
Jul 29, 2007
<p>By Rex Roy</p> <p>Diving into a right-left-right downhill combination at Barber Motorsports Park just outside of Birmingham, Alabama, lots of things snap into focus. First, the 14-inch front rotors on the 2008 G37 Sport really burn off speed in a hurry. Second, the entire package is well balanced and just plain easy ... Continue reading
2007 Ford F-350 Vs. Ford F-450 Review - Evolution brings new monsters to the road.
Jul 29, 2007
We drive two new Ford Super Duty pickupsâF-450 & F-350. Another âShort Shiftâ* Review By Rex Roy Freelance Automotive Journalist For Hire Photos by the author and Ford Motor Company What monsters. In our âMine is bigger than yoursâ-obsessed culture, Fordâs new Super Duty pickups reign supr ... Continue reading
Feb 20, 2007
The 2007 Chevy Aveo -- Enjoy Christmas cheer at every gas stop. By: Rex Roy Photo: The Author That jingling you hear isn't sleigh bellsâit's actually the change left in your pocket after filling the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo's 11.9-gallon fuel tank. This is but one of the joys of driving Chevy's small-but-tall people ha ... Continue reading
Feb 20, 2007
Ahoy mates, a new Mariner is ready to cast off. Subhead: Mercury refreshes its entry-level SUV for 2008. Byline: By Rex Roy Photos: Courtesy of the manufacturer Copy: Little SUVs are big business. Some of the best-selling vehicles in the land are compact SUVs with names like CR-V, RAV4, and Equinox. These nameplates ro ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Accent Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 4, 2007
2007 Hyundai Accent Dollar Store Queen or Something Better? By Rex Roy Photos: The Author Chevette. Omni. Metro. Le Car. Colt. ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Review
Jan 4, 2007
Bad Truck in the Bad Lands 2007 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 By Rex Roy Photos by: The author As far as the eye can see, there's nothing friendly about South Dakota's Bad Lands. The size of an ocean, it stretches across the horizon. There is only rock that God Himself sculpted into canyoned mazes with lots of ways in, bu ... Continue reading
2007 Roush Stage 3 Ford F-150 Review
Jan 4, 2007
Track Star By: Rex Roy Photos: The Author What we have before us is the latest creation from the Jack Roush racing and industrial empire. His personal and corporate relations with Ford have promulgated numerous offspring, including the recently released Stage 3 Mustang. This relationship is so close that these Roush pr ... Continue reading
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