Posts by Chris Haak
Detroit 2011: Full Photo Gallery
By Chris Haak There are always plenty of photo-taking opportunities at the Detroit Auto Show: not just beautiful and interesting cars,...
Detroit 2011: Kudos and Kicks
Press days are long since over, the stories have been filed, and members of the public have seen the 2011 North American International Auto...
Detroit 2011: 2012 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan
By Chris Haak As Autoextremist Peter DeLorenzo is fond to point out, Honda’s famous focus on engineering excellence is part of the...
Detroit 2011: Porsche 918 RSR
By Chris Haak Purists and automotive writers alike love to complain about the damage that Porsche's move into SUVs and large, heavy sedans...
NAIAS Preview: 2012 Volkswagen Passat
By Chris Haak Talk about anti-climactic news. The night before the NAIAS in Detroit, Volkswagen revealed its long-awaited New Midsize...
Check Your Mirrors
On the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, there are a few news items that may not necessarily warrant...
German Automakers Driving a US Diesel Boom
By Chris Haak US consumers tired of the complexity and poor acceleration performance of hybrids (not to mention an unnatural driving feel)...
VW Considers a Full-Size SUV for Fat, Dumb Americans
By Chris Haak Of course, the headline is written tongue-in-cheek. I'm a proud American and think we live in the greatest country in the...
OnStar Announces Aftermarket Service for Non-GM Vehicles
By Chris Haak One of the key selling features of many GM vehicles, at least according to GM, is the company's OnStar telematics service. ...