Test Driven: 2011 VW CC VR6 Executive
Posted: December 1, 2011 Filed under: TEST DRIVEN, Used Gems | Tags: 280, 3.6, 4, 4motion, all, AWD, bargain, CC, consumer, Coupe, design, Drive, German, hp, Impressions, information, L., Mind, Motion, motor, Over, Passat, Sedan, specs, Style, Test, V6, Volkswagen, VR6, VW, wheel Leave a comment »
VW CC VR6 Executive
I will always remember the first time I saw the Volkswagen CC at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The Bugatti Veyron Gran Sport had just been unveiled and was on display near the Concept Lawn, naturally drawing vast amounts of attention from everyone. While I was in the crowd I looked to my right and noticed a very sleek sedan with a lonely VW representative, it piqued my interest so I went to have a chat. I was then informed that this was the CC, a new sedan coming out that was based on the Passat, but targeted toward a more special market, following in the footsteps of the Mercedes CLS. Ever since then I have had a great love for the CC because it defies the boring trends of the auto industry. The other day I finally went in to try one out for myself to see if it drives as well as it looks. Read the rest of this entry »
Main Street In Motion, a great experience for anyone to try
Posted: July 19, 2011 Filed under: TEST DRIVEN | Tags: accord, Acura, Buick, Camaro, camry, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Civic, Corolla, Corvette, Cruze, Dodge, Drive, Ford, Free, General, GM, GMC, grand, Honda, Hyundai, In, Main, Main Street In Motion, Mind over motor, Motion, Motors, Sport, SS, Street, Test, V6, V8, Volt Leave a comment »
Corvettes at Main Street In Motion
Main Street in Motion is a free promotional event put on by GM where anyone can come test drive their cars and some of their competition on a closed course. It is a bit of an automotive traveling circus that travels to cities all over the country. As I said it is completely free, even the refreshments, so all you have to do is sign up online and go to the event to take part. Al and I went to their recent event in Philly, here is what I have to say about it. Read the rest of this entry »
