Author: davidnovick

The New 2014 Jaguar F-Type!

The new 2014 Jaguar F-Type will have three models, beginning with an F-Type, F-Type S and the F-Type V8 S, ranging from $69,000 to $92,000. These built-for-speed machines will sprint from 0-60 in anywhere from 4.2 – 5.1 seconds and have an option between a supercharged 3.0L V6 and a supercharged 5.0L V8. If that hasn’t convinced you yet, than listen to this: the F-Type comes stock with 340 horses, the F-Type S will have 380 and the F-Type V8 S will fly past you with a mind blowing 495 horsepower!

Video courtesy of JaguarUSA

REVIEW: 2013 Volkswagen CC

One of Volkswagen’s slogans is: “Better engineering for you.” With that said, Volkswagen has been using “better engineering” to make their cars faster, lighter, more fuel-efficient and safer. Their sole purpose is to make all these things happen at once while producing something fun to drive. We were able to take advantage of the opportunity to drive the 2013 Volkswagen CC thanks to East Coast Volkswagen in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Bi-Xenon headlights with LED day time running lights
Touchscreen radio with Bluetooth
6-speed DSG automatic with tiptronic and sport modes
Very spacious trunk
Similar to push button start, in the CC, the key is the button.
V-Tex Leatherette seating

We have many friends that drive Volkswagens and hardly ever hear a bad word about the car or brand name. Going into this test drive we had pretty good expectations, and having never driven a CC before, we came out of it pleasantly surprised. From the design of the car to the smooth ride, the CC was very impressive.

With a 2.0L turbocharged I4 and 200-hp, the CC made its presence known on the road. Going from 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, the 6-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and sport mode made the shifts very easy and smooth.

The CC had very bright Bi-Xenon headlights and nicely designed LED day time running lights as well as LED tail lights. The Premium VIII sound system with HD Radio which included 8 speakers, 6-disc CD changer and an SD memory card reader had very good sound quality and was very easy to use.

Pros: Acceleration in the car was great–the turbo makes a huge difference. The trunk was very spacious and we liked the idea of pushing in the VW emblem to open the trunk lid. The touch screen radio was very modern and easy to use. The sport mode was a lot of fun to use as it shifted through gears just like a manual transmission.

Cons: Even though the base model CC comes with many options, we feel for the price it should come with just a couple more.

QUICK FACTS:

Base Price: $30,965 || Price as Tested: $32,535

Vehicle Layout: Front-engine, FWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

Engine: 2.0L, 200-hp, 207-lb-ft. I4 || Transmission: 6-speed DSG Automatic

Curb Weight: 3329 lbs || Length/Width/Height: 188.9/73/55.8 inches

0-60: 6.9 seconds || EPA City/Highway Fuel Economy: 21/32mpg

RATING: 8.1/10

Exterior: 9

Interior: 9

Acceleration: 9

Braking: 8

Ride: 7

Handling: 8

Gearbox: 9

Audio: 8

Tech: 7

Value: 7

We’d like to thank Maritza Acosta and Damian Coppola at East Coast Volkswagen for getting us into a CC — we thought the car was awesome! For all your VW needs, go check out Volkswagen in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and online at www.eastcoastvw.com. Make sure you tell them Greg and Dave sent you!

SAVE THE DATE! 50’s and 60’s Classic Car Show and Doo Wop

Did you grow up in the 50’s and 60’s? Are you a classic car and music fan? We have the event for you, so save the date! Richard Nader and his Doo Wop group will be performing on June 1, 2013 in East Rutherford, NJ at 7pm at the IZOD Center.

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Prior to the Doo Wop, starting at 3pm there will be a classic car show in the parking lot of the IZOD Center, featuring all the classics from the 50s and 60s. Do you have a classic car from the 50s and 60s? Go to this site, http://www.richardnader.com/events/2013-shows/060113-2.html to enter your car and show it off!

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The Lincoln Motor Company: 2013 Lincoln MKZ

The Lincoln Motor Company is banking on the 2013 MKZ to be a bright spot in their line up. From the new looks to the state-of-the-art technology, the new MKZ could be a big hit.  The MKZ is one of the first steps to reestablishing the name for Lincoln and becoming, once again, a luxury car name. The new MKZ rides on the same platform as the Ford Fusion but it looks nowhere near the same. From the past, we all know if you take off the badge, you couldn’t tell the difference between the two companies.

The first change people will notice about the MKZ is definitely the new style. The split grille takes on a look from the older Zephyr models. The full-width taillight panel is equipped with LED lights and the new glass roof has a front portion that slides back over the rear window.

The MKZ has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and also comes in a hybrid model. One major difference between this and the Fusion, is that there is a third engine option offered, which is an Ecoboost V6 giving out 300 horsepower. Enjoy the video below and browse through the pictures of the new MKZ.

Video Courtesy of The Lincoln Motor Company

Photos courtesy of The Lincoln Motor Company

2013 Kia Optima SXL Review

Kia has truly come along way — first being known as the economy car, now to being known as a top-of-the-line luxury car. The 2013 Kia Optima was everything we thought it was going to be, plus so much more. The SXL we had from Tenafly Kia was the best model you could get and it had everything in it but the kitchen sink.

Our test vehicle was equipped with unique design 18″ chrome wheels, panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, LED tail lights, LED daytime running lights and the UVO eServices Infotainment System with Voice-Command Navigation mated to an 8″ display with Sirius radio. It also had a push-button start with a smart key, Infinity Surround Sound Audio System with 8 speakers, amplifier and subwoofer. It also has heated and ventilated front leather seats. All of these top-notch features gave the car a luxury feel and we feel that there was nothing Kia left out of this car.

The Optima SXL has a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, producing 274 horsepower & 269 ft-lb of torque, hooked up to a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with tiptronic and paddle shifters. Weighing in at 3,385 lbs, the turbocharged 4-cylinder pushed the car to 60 from 0 in just over 6 seconds, which we thought was pretty quick. The Optima also features an ECO-mode which helps the car achieve a fuel economy of 22 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.

Pros: A luxurious sports sedan, we thought the Optima SXL was very stylish. The features were a lot better than expected. The amount of technology in the car, from a touch screen voice command navigation, Bluetooth and AUX & USB iPod hookup, was very impressive. When at a rolling start, the pick-up of the turbocharged 4-cylinder was noteworth–we both thought it felt like a high-performance V6. The car values for about 35grand which is no doubt a big bang for your buck.

Cons: Because it’s front-wheel-drive, under normal acceleration patterns, the Optima sometimes struggled to gain traction.

QUICK FACTS:

Base Price: $26,800 || Price as Tested: $35,570

Vehicle Layout: Front-engine, FWD, 5-passenger, 4-door Sport Sedan

Engine: 2.0L, 274-hp, 269-lb-ft. turbocharged 4-cylinder || Transmission: 6-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic

Curb Weight: 3,385 lbs || Length/Width/Height: 190.7/72/57.3 inches

0-60: 6.6 seconds || EPA City/Highway Fuel Economy: 22/34 mpg

RATING: 8.8/10

Exterior: 9

Interior: 9

Acceleration: 8

Braking: 8

Ride: 8

Handling: 9

Gearbox: 9

Audio: 9

Tech: 9

Value: 9

A big thank you goes to Tenafly Kia — ranked in the top 3 Kia dealerships nationwide for Customer Sales Satisfaction. For all of your Kia needs, speak to Keith Yasso at Tenafly Kia and tell them Greg and Dave sent you. Check them out at www.tenaflykia.com.

Lamborghini Veneno: 3.9 Million Reasons to Check It Out

With the Geneva Motor Show barely underway, Lamborghini has already left everyone speechless. Lamborghini has debuted the new Veneno and to add to Lamborghini’s already present exclusivity, they will only be producing three cars. All three Venenos will take on the colors of grey metallic paint, but each will have a different accent color of red, white, or green representing the colors of Italy’s national flag. The Veneno is named after a bull that killed a matador during a fight in 1914.

This exotic machine will hit the road featuring a 6.5-liter V12 pounding out 740 horsepower — we repeat, 740 horsepower! The Veneno is said to have a top speed of 221 mph, racing from 0-60 in under 3 seconds. Some advances were also made to the seven-speed single-clutch transmission, all-wheel-drive system, and pushrod suspension system. As well as to achieve such power Lamborghini made larger intake paths, improved thermodynamics and tweaked the exhaust system.

With the Veneno looking like a track-only car, Lamborghini says it is without a doubt street legal. Seeing one of these beasts on your local road will most likely be next to impossible since they are so limited, with each carrying a price tag of about $3.9 million. One last thing, if you are thinking about purchasing this exotic beauty, you can’t because all three have already been sold!