The 2008 Rogue is a fantastic little cross-over SUV that derives design elements from its big sibling the Murano while taking its foundation from the Sentra. And, although the Sentra underwhelms, the Rogue is an enjoyable surprise given its car-like nimbleness. The RAV4 and the Honda CR-V were supposedly the imagined competition when they developed and took the Rogue to market but it has a smaller footprint and less cargo room than either of these two. Consequently, the 2008 Nissan Rogue isn't really your best option for people transporting although it is a fantastic option for those who want a bird's eye view of the road. Concerns about its small dimensions aside, it is obvious that the Rogue is the champion in its category (which contains vehicles such as the Vue, the Escape and the Mazda CX-7) when it comes to indoor and outdoor design.
8.21.2012
The 2006 Dodge Dakota – A Cushy but Powerful Ride
The 2006 Dodge
Dakota was the only entry in the pack of pick-ups released by US and import
manufacturers to come equipped with a V8 making it a powerful and attractive
option for many truck
lovers. What's more, Dodge seems to
have given more thought than Ford or GM to comfort and handling by furnishing the 2006 Dakota with
the smoothest ride in town. The cab of this year's Dakota provides ample space
for occupants and their stuff (whether "stuff" consists of toolboxes or the
kiddies' backpacks), a part or full-time 4-wheel drive and full-size pick-up towing
capability. Surprisingly, the 2006 Dodge Dakota contains a great number of
updates despite the fact thatt the truck was completely redesigned ony one year
previously in 2005. Some of the salient updates are a new optional sunroof,
enhanced audio system with a port for MP3 players, extended cab rear doors that open almost to a full one hundred
eighty degrees and an updated transmission. Most important for the present post,
as we shall soon see, the interior of the Dakota feels more like a car than it
does a truck. The controls are well-placed and designed and are all within easy
reach of the driver. The aluminum trim and white gauges add style but, as
reviewers have pointed out, the materials used on the dash pales in comparison
to some import pick-ups. Nonetheless, the Dakota lends itself well to
aftermarket mods such as vinyl dash kits and the Crew Cab is without equal when
it comes to adult carrying capacity. Thanks go out to Kenny for his awesome
install pics! Enjoy! 
8.20.2012
2011 Honda CR-Z with Red-Out Wrap Kit
The 2011 CR-Z Hybrid is intended to be the successor to the Honda Insight and to wrest control of the carbon-sensitive crowd from the clutches of the Prius. The folks at Car and Driver have given a pretty detailed analysis of the history of Honda's hybrid lines and how they have consistently out-performed the Prius in terms of fuel efficiency but for most of the first decade of the 21st Century sales of all Honda hybrids combined paled in comparison to those of the Prius alone. So, with high hopes, Honda introduced the CR-Z in 2011 and would like everyone to think of it as the symbolic successor to the athletic and iconic CRX of? years passed. But the CR-Z is actually mmore closely related to the two-seater Insight and thus the progeny of the original, and now, ironically, much-sought-after Insight. From the outside, the 2011 CR-Z stout and low-slung but with a large rear cargo area capped by a transparent hatch lid that remains innovative even though it seems directly carried over from the old Insight. Of particular interest to reviewers is instrument panel's layout, illumination and graphics, which make the interior look futuristic while remaining Honda-functional. All in all, the CR-Z seems to straddle the worlds of green and boy-racer without fully mastering either. Despite this fact, the CR-Z is an attractive looking ride with innovative styling cues on the inside and out. Perhaps the best part of the CR-Z aesthetic is found in the design of the rear hatch and over-sized taillights. Luckily for us, Arthur sent in his rebate photos of precisely this area. For those of you not already familiar, red-out film is transparent red smoke Rtint which can be purchased pre-cut or as a wrap and allows you to modify the look of your head and/or taillights in an easy and semi-permanent fashion. I had to do a triple-take before I realized that there even was a red-out kit applied so be sure to look closely. Enjoy! 
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