Quick Take: 2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i (Review)

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Small cross-overs are all the rage - let's have a look at BMW's entry-level offering in this category. The X1 is BMW's newest, smallest and most affordable model in their "SAV" (sports-activity vehicle) line-up and it's based on the 3-series Touring … [Read more...]

Comparo: 2012 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2012 Cadillac SRX (Review)

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Another mighty Wildsau showdown for you this week, friends. This time around, two heavy hitters drop the gloves and square off. We've got two mid-size cross-overs and they are bringin' it. In the right corner, we have the 2012 Lexus RX 350, a … [Read more...]

Soaking Up Dad

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I figured out why they called that children's character SpongeBob. Because our kids are nothing if not sponges. And they soak up a lot. I've ranted about this before, but I happened to observe something this week that made me want to pick up my … [Read more...]

Comparo: 2012 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Honda Fit (Review)

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Another showdown at Wildsau's OK Corral. This time it's between two vehicles that I wouldn't have put against each other if I had to list the other's competitors, but once you sort things out on paper, you've got two similar chaps strutting their … [Read more...]

Review: 2012 Lexus CT-200h

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One reader commented that this was the nicest Prius he'd ever seen. Good one, Chris! On first glance, it appears that this IS a reskinned Prius, and that's it. I'm glad to report there's much more to it, and if you find this car to be the right fit … [Read more...]

Review: 2012 Shelby GT500

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Ridiculous. That's what this car is. But in a warm, fuzzy, pant-crappingly good way. It's ridiculously good at doing what it set out to do in the first place. A good rule of thumb to remember when you're dealing with snakes is not to step on them … [Read more...]