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Review 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: The real deal, but I'll take the sedan

As the 2009 North American Car of the Year, the Hyundai Genesis may be the most unheralded car to win the honor. Still, many critics have bombarded it with hard-to-dispute praise. Without its badge and without what ever stigma remains against Korean cars, the Genesis is nearly as luxurious and nearly as unmistakable as its Lexus and Acura competitors.

Review 2010 Volkswagen GTI: How can so few chromosomes make such a different animal?

(Editor's Note: We here at TFLcar.com are thrilled to welcome John Matras to the team. John is not only a talented writer but also a very talented photographer.

For almost thirty years, award-winning author John Matras has written about cars. He’s been in all the major car magazines, on the web and written five books, and he’s even been translated into Estonian. His website is carbuzzard.com, but you can find most of his recent reviews on Examiner.com as John is also the National Car Examiner.)

A very few chromosomes make the difference between two very different species of animals. Likewise, there are very few parts that change an ordinary 2010 Volkswagen Golf into a 2010 Volkswagen GTI, enough so that although the Golf and the GTI share body, suspension layout and other major elements--and from a far enough distance the two look the same--Volkswagen doesn't refer to the GTI a high performance version of the Golf. It's just "GTI".

Review 2010 Chevy Camaro: A car that turns heads everywhere you go

More than 40 years after it made its debut as a muscle car competitor to the Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro re-emerged in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model after a several-year hiatus from manufacturer’s lineup. The Camaro is available with V6 or V8 engines and in five trims, all of which attract immediate attention.

The rejuvenated, fifth-generation Camaro resembles the Mustang in design. But it simultaneously brings the long-standing coupe a new, modern identity and retaining the good and bad traits from its now middle-aged history and reputation.

Review 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 coupe: When pain and pleasure collide

I staggered out of the hospital's emergency room to the arctic white Mercedes-Benz E350 coupe at about 4:40 a.m. after being poked and ultra sounded for about 3 hours.

The diagnoses: I was having a gallbladder attack due to a gallbladder stone stuck in my bile duct.

Until about two hours ago I didn't even know I had a bile duct, but now this little internal appendage is causing me so much pain I'm seriously considering sticking a sharp knife into my left side to balance out the pain in my right side.

Dodge Challenger SRT8 Video review: the car with that Darth Vader death grin

Give us three minutes and I'll give you the scoop. Today I test the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to find out what makes it such a badass ride.

Is it the 425 HP HEMI?

Is it the  Darth Vader profile or...

Review 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Track: The budget turbo racer

Try to name a rear-drive, turbocharged coupe sold in North America for less than 30K.

Not too many are there?

An awful lot of people who have written about this car never actually drove the thing. Seriously! Not to worry, I drove the crap out of my tester and have the smile-lines (and photos) to prove it.

Four minute 2010 Chevy Camaro RS video review: Drivin' La-Z-boy style

Give us four minutes and we'll give you the scoop. Today we test the 2010 Chevy Camaro RS to find out if the newest bad boy toy lives up to the the car's long heritage and history.

Is the newest Camaro as tough and fast as it looks or is it just another copy of a long passed it classic?

Roman Mica takes the Camaro through its paces in the mountains of Colorado to find out.

Review 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS: an insanely cool car with issues

 

Mother of god…

Guys were blowing kisses, sounding wolf whistles, winking and giving their overwhelmingly enthusiastic thumbs-up. Girls too, were displaying amorous looks, mock kisses and “grrrr” sounds. People of all ages were showing their approval in most unusual ways.

Not for me – for the CAMARO!

Review 2009 Honda Civic Si: outside of the mainstream in the fun and fast lane

The Honda Civic is among the most common vehicles on the road. With its sibling the Accord, it's an automotive industry version of a comfortable recliner in your living room. It's not fancy, but you know what you're getting and you like it.

With the 2009, Honda Civic Si, however, what ever staid, plain or other non-sexy thoughts you might have about the Honda Civic, forget them. The refreshed Civic Si, first introduced in 2006, has morphed into a sports car.

Review: 2009 Audi A5 - a beautiful German Car?

The statement “a beautiful German car” is no longer an oxymoron.

This car inspires me to find a smoking jacket, brandy and a leather easy chair while regaling others with my past exploits. The Audi A5 smolders in its sophistication, smooth demeanor and wolverine-like grip on tarmac. I dare say, the Audi A5 is disarmingly handsome. 

Reviewed: James Bond Juniors Aston Martin 2009 V8 Vantage (part 2)

Let's face facts, like beautiful people, beautiful cars are just treated better.

I recently did an internet search for used Ferraris, and discovered that you'd be hard pressed to find a 5-year-old car with over 50 thousand miles. It seems that most Ferrari owners tend to baby their cars, admire them lovingly from afar, and keep them parked in the garage for that special summer day when the stars and moon align for a gentle drive in the country.

I suspect the Vantage V8 I drove will never see snow or even much rain. Which is probably a good thing because I believe this car would handle like a goat on ice given even the slightest bit of snow between it at the massive 275/35 high performance (don't even think about ice or snow) rear tires.

Reviewed: James Bond Juniors Aston Martin 2009 V8 Vantage

If James Bond had a son, there is no doubt this is the car he'd drive.

With an as tested sticker price of just under $150,000, it is a full $123,000 cheaper than James Bond's Aston Martin DBS, and not much slower with "only" 420 horsepower versus the bigger brother's 510 horsepower DBS.

But would James Bond Jr. be willing to spend the equivalent of five drop top Minis, or eight Honda's Fits for one V8 Vantage?

Let's find out.