Cruising the Death Valley

Recently, XY tested the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in Death Valley, California with Guinness Record holding speedster, Garry Sowerby. It proved how important the suspension is to your car’s handling and performance. Death Valley is an easy and stunning 2.5-hour drive from that ADHD-unfriendly frenzy, Las Vegas. Minutes out of … Read More

The Ford Focus: Take Two

In January, we rated the Ford Focus among the worst cars of 2008 because “the dashboard looks like an ’80s ghetto blaster.” Maybe that was harsh. The cockpit does feel overdone, festooned with buttons. Considering the price, there’s a lot of plastic there. And the triangular appliqué adorning the front … Read More

Get Made: The Chrysler 300C

The Chrysler 300C is the sort of car a man rewards himself with after years of hard work. This rear-wheel drive is distinctive on the road, has won the kudos of respectable publications, and boasts loads of power. But mostly it’s the distinctive part. Driving the Chrysler ‘Hemi C’ SRT … Read More

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