Sentences with phrase «auto writers»

Although these sporty new American sedans generally get excellent reviews from auto writers, car buyers have been a bit slow to warm up to them.

Many auto writers point out that snow tires are the most important part of winter safety.

For most auto writers, this is not an exciting time of the year.

If we're being totally honest, however, this is not a group of vehicles that gets auto writers all worked up with excitement.

The boxy dash and poor location of some of the controls, buttons and switches did not earn the vehicle high marks among auto writers.

Though it worked well and drew rave reviews from auto writers and safety experts, the system was so expensive that few buyers opted for it.

Although many auto writers have utterly condemned the car, I think it fulfills a consumer need for budget transportation and has quite a few extras for the price.

Better still, a group of auto writers who got an early drive found it was possible to drive a 240 - mile route along California's coastline with 30 to 40 miles of indicated range remaining.

roomy and well - equipped, and with smooth, responsive handling,» says auto writer Jil McIntosh.

While showing off the new cars to auto writers at the Saturn factory in Spring Hill, company spokesman Jim Farmer said nearly all the improvements in the 1996 models - reduced wind, road and engine noise and a bigger interior - are the direct result of complaints and suggestions sent in by customers since the innovative, small cars were launched in 1990.

«We will continue to deliver a sporty car that's affordable and fun to drive,» said Kennedy to auto writers who gathered recently at the Saturn factory in Spring Hill to test the 1997 SC.

ies who refuse to drive the dreaded minivan,» says auto writer Nika Rolczewski.

MIRABEL, QC — In this car - writing business, «deep dive» is a metaphor sometimes used to describe the seminars that automakers stage for the purpose of educating auto writers about new products or technologies.

Unlike many product introductions, Mitsubishi provided the assembled auto writers with a selection of roads that ranged from excellent to punishing.

In this industry, one of the greatest ironies is that after a week spent evaluating some of the finest vehicles on the planet, your average auto writer then clambers into a scabrous, twenty - something pile, and then prays to the automotive gods that it actually starts.

In this industry, one of the greatest ironies is that after a week spent evaluating some of the finest vehicles on the planet, your average auto writer then clambers into a...

Orlando Sentinel auto writer Richard Truett test - drives a new vehicle each week on the roads of Central Florida.

All the assembled auto writers thought the S2000 handled better than the competition.

Maseratis always get a hand from auto writers for their zesty performance and La Dolce Vita personality; but then the back of the hand for concerns over reliability or consistent dealer service: The things that make consumers think a Maserati is too great a leap of faith or imagination.

In January a panel of auto writers voted it car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Meanwhile, in the nation's capital, Audi stages a TDI Efficiency Rally, encouraging auto writers to experience its new 3.0 L turbodiesel V - 6 in the auto maker's A6 and A7 sedans and Q5 cross / utility vehicle.

You'll never hear auto writers complain that a Lotus Elise can't ford a two - foot - deep creek or climb a 60 - percent grade, so why persist in deriding the lackluster on - pavement performance of off - road - focused SUVs and trucks?

Automakers and auto writers alike tend to overuse the term «all - new,» but with the 2019 Mercedes - Benz G - Class, it feels appropriate.

That's why Toyota officials invited several auto writers here to drive the two vehicles.

Chrysler officials showed the new Jeep to auto writers last week in Detroit at the Cobo Center, site of the North American International Auto Show, which is held in January.Just about everything has been rebuilt, redesigned or replaced.

Then, early in 2002, a collection of leading auto writers picked the Chevrolet TrailBlazer as North American Truck of the Year.

When the Miata first hit the streets in the summer of 1989 as a 1990 model, auto writers praised it for having one of the best - shifting manual transmissions ever put in a sports car.

When Jaguar entered the SUV world with their F - Pace, most auto writers raved about the excellence of their mostly - all - new design.

When tasked with describing the automotive orgy of sound, fury, and bombast that was the late, great Corvette ZR1, auto writers everywhere struggled to earn their keep.

If early road tests by British auto writers are an indication of the 900's roadworthiness and value, Saab will have nothing to worry about.

Toyota is giving American auto writers a preview of the car early to help build interest for when the Prius comes to America in about a year.

It amazes how auto writers can make such claims.

Each spring, car manufacturers and auto writers flock to Elkhart Lake, Wis. to partake in the annual, highly - anticipated Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally — two days of jam - packed events including hot laps on the famous Road America track, street driving to test out MAMA Family Vehicle of the Year contenders, hot - hatch autocrossing, go - karting fun and a challenging off - road course.

There's a bit of wind noise around the A-pillars on the high end of highway speeds, but around town, it earns the «vault - like» trope upon which so many auto writers rely.

Plus, auto writers like me have been driving this car for the last two weeks straight...

Judging by the attention it received Tuesday from auto writers covering the show, the XP2000 is off to a flying start.

After a 2017 Mirage test drive, auto writer Jim Redden notes that, «in truth, the 2017 Mirage is better than most of those cars, if only because it has more standard safety equipment.

Auto writer Russ Bond praised Mercedes for its seamless blending of luxury and safety features.

It's also «surprisingly comfortable and roomy,» according to auto writer Nadine Filion, who piloted one across the Polar Circle on an ice road.

«It has a versatile, spacious interior with innovative features like a purse holder, a cold - beverage storage spot and in - vehicle vacuum cleaner — a world first in a minivan,» says auto writer Petrina Gentile.

«You may forget Grade 12 algebra, but you will never forget your first drive in a Mustang,» says freelance auto writer Nika Rolczewski.

«There are a lot of engine choices, but the naturally - aspirated 2.5 - litre gives you enough power for most driving,» advises auto writer Jil McIntosh.

«It's comfortable and secure but it's not as exciting to drive as some competitors,» laments auto writer and TV regular Petrina Gentile.