By Bill Schaffer Portland, Ore. ? Every year an automotive writer?s organization Barb and I belong to has a two-day drive called Run to the Sun (RttS). It gives us a chance to sample some of the manufacturers? latest offerings. This year Barbara was away at a Jeep-Ram-Dodge program in Southern California, so I was…
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Test Drive: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
A wondrous sports coupe with a stubborn automatic transmission. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track was my favorite car of 2012. I loved its understated looks. I loved its interior design and quality. I loved its intoxicating power. I loved its remarkable handling. Simply, it blew me away….
Run to the Sun — Nissan 370Z Roadster
Imagine driving a very cool new car for a distance between 9 to 25 miles, getting out and then into another very cool car for another 9 to 25 mile leg and then repeating the same routine through 23 cars in a two day period. Welcome to the 2010 NWAPA (Northwest Automotive Press Association) Run…
Test Drive: Nissan 370Z Convertible
We are not sure why, but the older we get the more we enjoy convertibles, and when the weather is good in the Northwest, there is no better way to take in the great scenery. The selection of convertibles is at an all time high and there are some very impressive models available.? Nissan?s 370Z…
Test Drive: 2010 Nissan Nismo & 370Z Roadster
San Jose — The Nissan 370Z grabs my attention when I see one on the road.? It?s a sports car that looks exotic, promises to be fast and agile and delivers on all three counts.? In this fickle automotive market, though, the manufacturers have to keep changing, adding new models and improving.? Now just a…