Honda Ridgeline In The Garage

Posted on April 28, 2005 at 9:47 pm by Jeff

Here’s a nice overview of the Honda Ridgeline from Autoblog.com. Personally, I really like the look of this truck - it figures, as my wife thinks it’s one of the ugliest things she’s ever seen. (she also can’t understand my love for the Infiniti FX). The newest Honda offering is geared towards “Soccer Dads” (if there is such a thing). It’s rugged, manly, powerful, but most of all, it’s a Honda. In the past I never really thought much of owning a Honda, but a few years ago we decided to lease a Honda Pilot. Aside from a few small personal “annoyances” the Honda Pilot has been an awesome vehicle for our family. If I was going to buy a new truck - I would give the Honda Ridgeline a serious chance…here’s what one expert thinks:

It wasn’t a big surprise that the new Honda Ridgeline that pulled up for a week in the Autoblog Garage was silver. It seems every Honda is silver. So why not their first ever truck. Color aside, the Ridgeline looks no different in person than it does in press materials or TV. The edges and shapes are so extreme they seem almost cartoonish in real life. It feels like you’re driving a concept vehicle and not something that is being mass-produced. To me that is actually a very appealing sensation.

My first impressions after a few drives around town are very mixed. There are some things I love about the Ridgeline and quite a few that are extremely negative. One plus is the ride, handling and power. They’re all great. The Ridgeline feels like a truck in the right ways. It is big but drives like a dream. Steering is crisp, power comes quickly and bumps barely jostle you. Add a quiet and really spacious cabin and people will think this is the perfect truck.

…excerpt from: www.autoblog.com

2005 GTO review

Posted on April 28, 2005 at 9:37 pm by Jeff

After the love-hate comments about the GTO train derailment yesterday, we thought it would be good to highlight the recent AutoWeek review of the 2005 GTO. 400 horsepower, 400lb-ft, under $33,000. As the article reads, is a recipe for fun. The ?05 Goat was taken on some laps at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance and even spent some time drifting. Don’t hate.

…excerpt from: www.autoblog.com

Infiniti Ads

Posted on April 27, 2005 at 4:19 pm by Jeff

I’ve fallen in love with Infiniti - their cars, the brand, even their ads. I currently drive an Infiniti I30, and would love to get my hands on an Infiniti FX35 or FX45. Here’s a great look into the technology behind the new Infiniti M ads:

Our man Tom Biro takes an in-depth look at the CGI behind the new Infiniti M ads that have been hitting TV. If folks were unaware at how good Infiniti has gotten at building good cars these days, these commercials at least show off the nice looks of the new M line. For more on the technology behind the new ads go to AdJab now.

…excerpt from: www.autoblog.com