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Feisty xB2

Yes, this xB2 is feisty, fierce almost (imagine me saying that while I am snapping my fingers in the air. Yeah, you like it). Seriously though, this xB2 is one of the baddest on the planet. I am not going gah gah for the paint choice but I think it works well. Those Advans though, [...]

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KF Feature: The Frog Box

Let’s face it. The car tuning scene (or anything automotive) is mainly a male-dominated field. However, that doesn’t mean there are some nice vehicles that are tuned and/or modified by our female automotive fanatics. In particular, there are three main circles of female oriented tuning – Honda Civic/Acura Integra, Nissan Z/Infiniti G, and Scions. Scions, [...]

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Review: 2010 Scion xB

2010 Scion xB Vital Stats Engine: 2.4 liter I4 (158HP/162TQ) Drivetrain Layout: Front engine/Front wheel drive Transmission: 5-speed manual Seating Capacity: 5 Passengers EPA Fuel Economy: 22 city/28 highway Base MSRP $15,850 + $670 (destination charge) Recommended Options: Whatever suits your taste… The Basics The original ‘Box’ was a true breakthrough vehicle, not only in [...]

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Nissan Cube Set For Spring 2009 U.S. Release

Nissan has announced that the brand’s response to the need for fun, spacious yet fuel efficient vehicles, the Nissan Cube, will be released in the USA in Spring 2009. This second generation of the Cube comes stateside 10 years after the release of the original 1999 version so popular in Japan. The Cube also boasts [...]

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2010 Kia Forte Koup

It looks like Hyundai is positioning its Kia brand as a Scion fighter. They’ve just introduced the Kia Soul, with the best car commercial in a long time (the cute hamsters), which is a direct challenge to the Scion xB. At the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Kia unveiled the Forte Koup – [...]

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Commuter Champions of 2009

Most of us outside of NYC, Boston, and Washington D.C. have to drive to our work and home. The daily grind that we call ‘commuting’ can be a chore or a joy depending on the automobile that we pilot. For some, the commuter might be a BMW 3-series or a Chevrolet Tahoe, but when someone [...]

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