While doing video car reviews is certainly fun, it's not as easy as you may think. SearchChicago - Autos Editor Jill Ciminillo found that out the hard way. Check out some behind-the-scenes bloopers that didn't make it through the final cut of the original videos.
In this video, we take a look at Mini's biggest new offering. The Mini Cooper Clubman is all new for the 2008 model year, and it adds length, cargo volume and a rear access door yet retains the excellent fuel economy of the regular Cooper. Base price for the Clubman is $20,600.
Last week, General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt during their GMNext centennial celebration. The Volt is an electric powered vehicle that can travel up to 40 miles on a single charge. This video features an interview with Frank Weber, global vehicle line director.
In this video, SearchChicago - Autos takes a look at the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The full-size, rear-wheel-drive halo car has a base price of $33,000. Base engine in the Genesis is a 3.8-liter V-6 that delivers 290 horsepower. To upgrade to the 4.6-liter V-8 engine, you’ll tack on $5K to the price tag.
In this video, SearchChicago - Autos takes a sneak peak at the 2009 Audi A4, which shows up in dealers this month as complete redesign. With a base price of $32,700, the A4 will come with an all-new 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Upgrading to the 3.2-liter FSI V-6 engine will bring a base price of $40,000.
For 2009 Pontiac launches a new Vibe, that has plenty of cool styling and standard features thrown in for a base price of $15,895 with the 1.8-liter four cylinder engine. The Vibe lineup also offers AWD and GT models, and a complete decked out GT will cost just under $22K.
Built on a RWD platform, the all-new 2008 Pontiac G8 is available with
a 256-horsepower V-6 engine in the base G8 and an up-level
361-horsepower V-8 engine in the GT model. Starting price for the G8 is
$27,595. The G8 GT starts at $29,995.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the
Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the
newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take the 2008 Land Rover LR3 onto an off-road course next to the racetrack.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the
Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the
newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2008 BMW 128i.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the
Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the
newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2009 Jaguar XF.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. This year, we got a special treat from Bentley: A Continental GT Speed.
Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. This year, we got a special treat from Lamborghini Chicago: A Gallardo Superleggera.
It's been awhile since I've been excited about a Saturn. The Aura, however, is a true shining star. Chock full of standard features and lux touches, the midsize Aura is a must-test vehicle. And with its affordable price, it might just end up as a must-buy. DriveLive with Auto Reporter Jill Ciminillo in her video review.
The FJ Cruiser is a quirky and distinctive entry into the Toyota lineup. While this toy truck look-alike is capable in off-road situations, huge blind spots make it a less-than-perfect city driver. Overall, however, it's fun to drive and fairly easy on the bank account.
At first glance you may not recognize what's right in front of you. It could easily be just another Corvette. But the hood scoop and quad exhaust mark it as one of the elite: A Z06 model. That means an addtional 35 horsepower and 0-60-mph times of 3.7 seconds. With that much power, inexperienced drivers beware: It's incredibly easy to lose control. But for those in the know, the Z06 is a ton of fun. Especially on a racetrack.
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