Articles by James Flammang

2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Review: Full Size Luxury
A comprehensive review of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid any auto enthusiast will enjoy...Many of those in the market for a full-size luxury sedan have just as much interest in preserving the environment and getting the best mileage possible from the vehicle one drives as any buyer shopping for a compact or midsize hybrid model.
Published 21Dec2009, viewed 345 times

2010 Acura ZDX: First Drive Impression
Some of know exactly what we want when it comes to buying our next new car, and some of us can't decide, with all the choices available. Do we need a truck but really want a sports car, or do we prefer an SUV but believe a sedan to be more practical? Acura offers a new choice where you can have it all, or almost all. Enter the completely new 2010 Acura ZDX.
Published 14Nov2009, viewed 332 times

2009 Hyundai Genesis Review: Making the Big Dogs Nervous
North American Car of the Year Winner for 2009, Hyundai's Genesis flagship sedan has taken the automotive press and consumers by storm. With style resembling a Lexus here, a Mercedes-Benz there, and a BMW, too, Hyundai's new model was nothing like that brand had ever developed before—and it came with two major firsts: rear-wheel drive and a V8 powertrain.
Published 26Oct2009, viewed 330 times

2009 Subaru Forester Road Review - More Room, Lower Price
A comprehensive review of the 2009 Subaru Forester any automotive enthusiat will enjoy. The 2009 Subaru Forester defies classification. While its chassis is car-based, it's more than a wagon, more capable than a crossover—thanks to its standard all-wheel-drive—and more efficient than the typically spacious sport-utility vehicle.
Published 22Oct2009, viewed 445 times

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Luxury Sedan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedans have a history that dates back for more 50 years. Beginning with the 1947 model, the E-Class now enters its ninth generation with a refreshed exterior and more advanced technology and safety features than ever before.
Published 18Oct2009, viewed 851 times

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser: Rugged and Retro
A comprehensive review on the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser all off-road enthusiasts will enjoy. Apart from Hummers and some Jeeps, few vehicles look as ruggedly ready for way-off-the-road action as an FJ Cruiser. Since the FJ Cruiser went on sale as a 2007 model, little has changed. Rollover-sensing curtain-type airbags went into 2009 models, along with active front headrests, and a rearview backup camera became optional.
Published 15Oct2009, viewed 310 times

2010 Toyota Prius: New Generation Hybrid
Though hybrid-powertrain vehicles make up only a small percentage of total U.S. sales, Toyota occupies the top spot, led by the well-known Prius. People who know little about hybrids have heard plenty about the Prius, which debuted as a 2000 model and was redesigned to larger dimensions for 2004. Now for 2010, Toyota recently launched a much-improved Prius.
Published 20Sep2009, viewed 484 times

2009 BMW 335i Coupe: Twin Turbo Performance
BMW enthusiasts will enjoy this comprehensive review on the BMW 335i coupe. It's no coincidence that BMW 3 Series coupes are at the head of their class -- not only for the stylish bodylines, sporty yet controlled ride, impeccable fit and finish and laudable safety performance, but largely for their responsive, driver-pleasing power thanks to a masterfully engineered 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six.
Published 19Sep2009, viewed 2445 times

2009 Jeep Patriot: Versatility and Value, in Classic Jeep Form
Off-Road Enthusiasts will enjoy this comprehensive review on the 2009 Jeep Patriot. A smaller version of the Jeep Liberty, the Patriot is a right-sized performer both on and off-road. 2009 Jeep Patriot 4x4s earn best-in-class EPA estimated 28 mpg in highway driving in manual transmission mode when equipped with Jeep's Freedom Drive 4WD setup.
Published 17Sep2009, viewed 392 times

2010 Honda Insight - Priced to Prevail
Automakers keep a close eye on one another, and the art of one-upmanship is critical to market success. Since Honda discontinued production of their first-generation Insight after 2006, Toyota's Prius has held hybrid sales honors in the compact-to-midsize category.
Published 02Sep2009, viewed 616 times

2009 Chrysler 300 Review - Making a "Bold" Statement
On the road, there's only one word for Chrysler's 300: huge. Chrysler accurately touts its "noble proportions." A seriously large car, Chrysler's 300 contains immense backseat space—virtually limousine-level for legroom.
Published 13Aug2009, viewed 391 times

2009 Jeep Compass Test Drive
While not a "Trail-Rated" Jeep, the 2009 Jeep Compass is a capable on- or off-road crossover SUV. It's built on a passenger-car chassis, and has a 4WD-Lock button for use on slightly rougher terrain. The Compass appeals to those who like to enjoy that happy place between an SUV and a car, and the wide open outdoors and the urban jungle.
Published 28Aug2009, viewed 351 times

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