Showrooms of Champs-Élysées – October 2010
There are lots of things to do in Paris, and on a sunny autumn day, as was the case for my recent visit, you might think that spending an hour in some...
2010 Mercury Milan 3.0 V6 Premier (USA)
In a few weeks time, the very last Mercury ever will be built. Chances are that it will be a Milan, as this is one of only three models left...
2010 Chrysler Sebring 2.7 V6 Touring Convertible (USA)
When I returned the Suburban to the Hertz Phoenix airport facility, in the hope of getting a less gigantic machine to sample, it was with th...
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD LT 1500 (USA)
As I approached the stall that was the location of the latest rental car, I could barely believe my eyes. All bookings on this trip were for a Hertz G...
2011 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 LS Sedan (USA)
The reason for the Chevrolet Aveo is easy to explain, whereas understanding the complexities of its parentage takes rather longer. In short,...
2010 Dodge Charger 3.5 SXT (USA)
The business world continues to get ever more competitive, and corporate survival is something that no organisation, no matter how large, can take for...
2009 Chevrolet HHR 2.2 LS (USA)
When Chrysler launched a production version of their PT Cruiser model, back in 1999, it was an instant success. For a couple of years, it was "the" mu...
Mondial de l’Automobile – Paris Auto Show – October 2010
Three things will epitomise the 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile, held in Paris, for me. Firstly, an overwhelming sense that despite all the economic gloo...
2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6 AWD Luxury (USA)
Like it or not - and many manufacturers do not - most brands have a stereotypical image which has built up over a period of years, which is usually de...
RallyDay at Castle Combe – September 2010
The annual RallyDay at Castle Combe has been taking place since 2001. What started out as a small event, with around 2000 visitors, has gradually beco...