Quick Takes Automotive Reviews – Another Successful Motor Trend Site Addition

While plenty of vehicles visit the Motor Trend headquarters garage, not all of them are tested or significant enough to warrant a full story highlighted on the MotorTrend.com homepage. The new Quick Takes review format is designed for these previously tested and reviewed vehicles. Along with some driving impressions, the Quick Takes reviews feature specific comparisons to other competitors for a more in-market buyer’s guide spin than you’re likely to see in a regular Motor Trend review. Recent subjects of Quick Takes reviews include…

MT Then and Now: Ford vs. Chevrolet – 2005 and 2012 Focus, 2005 Cobalt and 2011 Cruze

American compact cars simply aren’t what they used to be. Six years ago, we tested five $20,000 compact sedans including a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS and a 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST. Driven with a Kia Spectra SX, Mazda3 S, and Toyota Corolla XRS.

The Chevrolet and Ford placed fifth and fourth, respectively.

You’re Buying WOT? 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible or 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It’s no secret that the 6.2-liter V-8 engine under the hood of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible is the same engine powering the venerable Corvette. Well, the same engine detuned just a bit.