People have been asking me for years why I don’t post car reviews to TrueDelta. Part of the reason: I wanted a unique format, and none seemed quite right. Well, I found one that works, or at least hope I have! It’s based on the “Why (Not) This Car?” format we’ve been using for owner reviews. The biggest change: when… More →
Category: Car Reviews
Car Reviews
Camaro vs. Genesis Coupe: Car and Driver throws GM a bone
As noted before in “Comparison tests, what are they good for?,” even the most even-handed comparison tests reflect a specific set of specifically weighted criteria. Then there are those that aren’t even-handed. Car comparison tests don’t come much more tilted than the “Camaro vs. Genesis” comparison test in the June 2009 Car and Driver. Let’s begin with the cover, which… More →
Back on track
We’re in the process of developing a number of new features for the site, with the making it more interesting, useful, and relevant while buying a car and–the big challenge–in between purchases. So when I first rolled out the “Why (Not) This Car?” survey in last month’s email, and 20,000+ members submitted only 136 reviews in the following two days,… More →
Consumer Reports’ secret scoring system strikes again
Got my latest issue of Consumer Reports today, and they tested the Toyota Highlander, Buick Enclave, Ford Taurus X, and Subaru Tribeca. I’ve discussed before how Consumer Reports refuses to divulge how scores are calculated as a matter of “policy.” Well, while their detailed impressions of these models generally match my own, their secret scoring system yields a top place finish for the Toyota,… More →
Consumer Reports’ secret formulas
Consumer Reports’ recent release of its “Annual Auto Issue” has people talking about its “best picks” once again. For the second year in a row they’re all Japanese. I don’t personally have a problem with that. As long as they follow a clear procedure, I’m fine with the results. The problem is that while they probably follow a clear procedure, to… More →
New Volvo S80: a Swedish Acura RL
A fierce debate has been raging over at Volvo forum Swedespeed. The thread got started when someone (without my knowledge) copied and pasted my entire review of the car (sadly without a link to the original, or even my name). I hadn’t posted about the review there myself since I had no desire to be flamebait, and assumed that Volvo people love… More →