Monday, June 28, 2010

Honda CR-Z Gets Tested By Former Top Gear Host

Honda CR-Z review

The Honda CR-Z has been a highly anticipated model, but many have had their doubts. Execs at Honda thought it was underpowered, Honda purists thought Honda shouldn’t have been likened to the CR-X, and sports car enthusiasts have thought that it was no sports car.

This reviews gives a somewhat positive, but overall balanced assessment of the CR-Z; both what it is and what it isn’t. While some Honda enthusiasts at Woodbridge used Honda dealers are still eager to point out the ties to the CR-X, one thing is certain – it’s not a sports car. But, the Honda CR-Z is still sporty, which is saying plenty considering this car’s mileage. 

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Lexus FLA Crashes in Germany, Test Driver Dies

Lexus FLA Crash in Germany

Toyota’s legendary test driver, Hiromu Naruse, died this week after crashing a Lexus LFA prototype outside the Nuerburgring racetrack in Germany.

Naruse was driving the LFA when the vehicle veered into a BMW that was also being driven by test drivers.

Employed by Toyota since 1963, Naruse has served as a personal driver for Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda and is considered the “God Father” of the FLA supercar. Rockville Lexus dealers were sadden by the news as Naruse was a living legend, having played a vital role in the development of the FLA and many other Toyota products over the years.

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