2012 Nissan Titan: Good But Not the Best

Nissan

Any auto manufacturer that decides to take on the Ford F-Series should gain points just for the audacity factor; to do so and then be superior in your attempt gains big brownie points.  Nissan decided just that, in 2004, when it introduced the Nissan Titan, a full-sized truck that had everything you could ask in…

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Foreign Car Parts

Have you always loved German engineering?  Well, who wouldn’t, right?  Distinctive styling, great handling, and attention to the smallest detail all add up to a wonderful driving experience, and that is German engineering as we come to expect from Mercedes-Benz and others. Still, there is a big push to buy American, what with the economy…

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Nissan Micra

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Before this article was written, had any of you ever heard of the Micra K10?  This is one of those cars that had quite a successful run, having been sold from 1982 to 1992, and yet few people in the United States have ever heard of it.  Simple reason for that:  it wasn’t sold in…

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2013 Acura RDX

Acura

If you are looking for a small luxury crossover SUV, the 2013 Acura RDX might be the car for you.  We would love to tell you that it is outstanding in many categories, but that would not be truthful.  What this vehicle is, in fact, is very good in many categories; not outstanding, but certainly…

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What Is A Spoiler?

Body Parts

What is a spoiler?  Most drivers have heard of them; without a doubt all drivers have seen them; but do most drivers know what they are? A spoiler is an item on your car that reduces air drag and increases fuel efficiency.  It all has to do with air resistance.  When air pushes against your…

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