Issue: May 09, 2012 (Archive)

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What a hummer!
When I heard I would be testing a "Hummer," I decided not to go on the Road to Nowhere. Visualizing the well- known and enormous US military people-mover, about 2.5 meters wide, I might find the mini-highway too narrow to negotiate.

Three-door wonder
Hyundai's latest addition in the Hong Kong market is the three-door sports car, Veloster, targeting the younger generation looking for style, driving experience and value. The unconventional configuration is the key feature which distinguishes it from its competitors.

Secret thrills
This latest Subaru Legacy Outback is a full-size family SUV, with refined styling and cutting edge technology.

Power player
Renault's launch of the Fluence was at the Hong Kong Science Park, with many VIPs in attendance. They included French transport minister Thierry Mariani, Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau, France's consul general in Hong Kong Arnaud Barthelemy, and Schneider Electric president and CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire.

A cut above
Well, I hope the new Mazda CX-5 is in some ways similar to the world-famous Mazda MX-5, which is probably the most fun car ever from Japan.

High and mighty
They call the Nissan Murano a crossover, and you can feel that when you first sit in the car. You note the higher driving position of an SUV, which is a good safety factor. It also makes you feel a bit regal, looking down into other cars. But with the sophisticated, car-like interior and the smoothness of the handling, within a few miles you may forget you are in an SUV.

Hybrid for the city
Toyota has led the hybrid race for decades. Its model types have increased over time and, in addition to sedans and MPVs, Hybrid Synergy Drive has now crossed over into hatchbacks.

Unexpected success
When it was rumored that Mercedes- Benz would produce a "Baby Benz," my first thought was: "NO! Don't do it!" Mercedes-Benz has, for decades, been the symbol of success in Hong Kong.

Compact crossover
The all-new subaru XV is a happy blend of sports car and compact SUV. One visible sign of the SUV is the raised position of the driver, giving greater visibility in traffic for safety, plus a touch of royalty.

The greenest!
With fuel economy standards shifting into high gear, automakers have provided American consumers with a huge array of vehicles and technologies to choose from in 2012.

French flair
Peugeot has been in Hong Kong for many years, under various distributors and with mixed success. Now it seems that, with the Sime Darby motor group backing the French brand, we are to get the benefits of a fine product line.

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