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April 10, 2009
NYIAS: the Counter Balance
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Wandering around on the floor of the New York International Auto Show, I came across this curious truck thingy hiding in the back of the lower level at the Javitts Center. It was tall, yellow, and crudely put together. So of course, I had to know more about it. And so, here is the background on this, um, unique vehicle called the Counter Balance. Continue reading after the jump.
April 9, 2009
Formul D Round 1 Starts Tomorrow
By Ryan Porter
IN-N-OUT Editor
The start of Formula D is less than a day away. Do you have your tickets yet! I’ll see you there!
NYIAS: the Fisker Karma
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
While this isn’t a new debut here at the New York International Auto Show, I thought it was worth taking a look at the models they are currently offering. Fisker claims that these cars will run 100 MPG, and they already have more than 1,000 orders, with a starting price of around $89,000. They may not achieve 100MPG, but they do look very good in person, with a uniquely styled interior and exquisite paint. More pics after the jump.
NYIAS: Ford SVT Raptor
By Mike Musto
RideLust.com
Are you sick of that Subaru Outback sitting in your driveway? Are you tired of driving that old minivan that you said you’d never buy? Are you dreaming of going to those far away lands that you only see in TV ads? Yes? Well then, Ford has the vehicle for you. Say hi to the SVT Raptor, the trophy truck for the masses. Continue reading after the jump.
NYIAS: 2010 Volvo XC60 City Safety
By Mike Musto
RideLust.com
Volvo… it’s the antithesis of the MR. ANGRY philosophy. Safe, reliable and understated, Volvo drivers do not view the world through rose colored glasses, they view it through it a nice set of spectacles that were purchased from a reputable optometrist in Greenwich, CT.
Fact of the matter is though there are A LOT of Volvo’s running around out there and today I think I found out one reason why. Here at the New York Auto Show Volvo was showing off a new safety feature called “City Safety” – a feature designed to keep you from crashing in the event that your eyes get diverted from what’s in front of you. The system works by applying the brakes at speeds between 2 and 19mph. It will in fact bring the vehicle to a complete stop if it senses you screwed the pooch and are going to rear end someone.
NYIAS: The 2010 Subaru Outback
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Making the world debut at the New York International Auto Show is the 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon. It has been reported that Subaru is one of the brands that is actually gaining market share within North America, and Subaru has taken great pains to point out the the North American market is their most important one. This makes the Outback one of the most critical introductions Subaru has ever undertaken, so let’s take a look. Continue reading after the jump.
NYIAS: Spyker C8 Aileron
By Mike Musto
RideLust.com
Spyker Cars, the boutique car company from Holland, produces some of the coolest vehicles on the road today. From the first look at a Spyker you realize that you are in the presence of something special. These are not cars that are made for the masses, but automobiles that are constructed for the connoisseur. Continue reading after the jump.
Changes To Your Guestbook
By Ryan Porter
IN-N-OUT Editor
For a long time there have been about 5 pages involved in managing your guestbook so we’ve decided to go ahead and simplify this. From now on you will manage your guestbook from the ride page. If you someone left a rude comment all you have to do is click the delete button.
Let us know what you think.
NYIAS: Kia Forte and Forte Koup
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Kia had one of the most offbeat releases at the New York International Auto Show. It started with the introduction of the designer of the new Soul, as well as the designer of the Forte, with a skit that put them both in these odd shaped egg chairs, so that their minds could be read. Everyone thought it was cute, but that doesn’t discount the fact that Kia has been on a roll lately. And the Forte Koup is another example of this. Continue reading after the jump!
NYIAS: Fun with the Fiesta
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Mike and I just got back from driving the Fiesta around a bit. Nicely finished little car, surprisingly roomy, and fun to drive. We managed to get one with a manual tranny–slick gearbox with nicely spaced gears for city driving. It’s a hellava bang for the buck when you consider it starts at $12k. More pics after the jump!
