Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
For each new model year, truck manufacturers are one-upping each other, and 2011 was no exception, with Ford’s F-150 receiving a much-needed boost in the engine department. With that in mind, and me being in the market for a new pickup, I drove the “Big 3″ – Ford, GMC and RAM, and came up with a conclusive winner, which I ended up bring home to park in my own driveway. Continue Reading to see how things shaped up.
Continue reading ‘Comparison Test: 2011 GMC Sierra vs Ford F-150′
Two years ago, when I was starting up Road Reality, I reviewed a 2010 Ford F-150. It was a Lariat model with then-optional 5.4-liter V8. In that review, I said I was impressed. Since I was in the market for a full-size pickup truck and with a complete overhaul of the F-150′s engine options, a test drive of the new truck was in order. I also reviewed the 2011 GMC Sierra and test drove a 2011 RAM 1500, so the inevitable comparisons began in earnest – which you’ll find in an upcoming article. It may be a spoiler, but I brought the Ford F-150 home for good, trading in my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Continue reading for a full-on review of Ford’s latest F-150.
Continue reading ‘Review: 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Lariat’
We may be nearing the end of the model year, but there’s still time to pick up a 2011 model-year vehicle. With that in mind, I recently got my hands on a 2011 GMC Sierra, and with very few changes expected for the 2012 model year, it’s safe to say that my mostly positive experience will be carried into next year as well. With that in mind, read on for my review of GM’s “Professional Grade” half-ton pickup.
Continue reading ‘Review: 2011 GMC Sierra SLE’
A while back, I posted an article about the new 2011 Ford Edge, which is the first Ford to feature their new generation of SYNC, dubbed MyFord Touch. The system uses a pair of LCDs flanking the speedometer and an 8″ touch screen, as well as touch-sensitive buttons on the center console, to bring all your infotainment needs together. Well, AllThingD’s Walt Mossberg, who happens to be a friend of mine, got his hands on a 2011 Edge to review MyFord Touch. Overall, it looks like he likes the new system and that it works well, but it has a steeper-than-average learning curve which may confuse some drivers. Head on over to AllThingsD.com to check it out.
by John Suit
Source: AllThingsD.com
Over the past few generations of Nissan’s sedans, the Altima and Maxima, a lot of people have started to wonder why both continue to be built. Whereas the Maxima used to be a bigger sedan than the Altima, it had actually become smaller. Then a redesign of the Maxima in 2004 made it bigger again, but it lost some of the sporty demeanor it has been known for. In 2009, Nissan redesigned the Maxima again, this time trying to get back to its 4-Door Sports Car (4DSC) roots. Smaller than its predecessor, but wearing much more sculpted sheetmetal, how does the new Maxima drive? Read on for my impression.
Continue reading ‘Review: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV w/Premium and Tech Packages’
Now in its second year of production, the aptly named Ford Flex fits two voids in Ford’s lineup – it’s both a minivan and crossover. The former term is a dirty word in the automotive marketplace these days, unlike the latter, which usually includes all-wheel drive vehicles, sized like SUVs but closer to the ground. While it may not be as tall as full-size SUVs, it surely provides the same amount of room, if not more. So how does the Flex drive and execute its duties? Read on to find out.
Continue reading ‘Review: 2010 Ford Flex SE’
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