Monthly Archives: March 2011
How “FREE” is the Land of the Free?
By Cor Steenstra Of course I could go into the details of the controversial politics in this country, but I won’t. That is not what this is about. As many of you know, I am not an American, but moved … Continue reading
2011 Jaguar XJ – L
Text, photos and video by Cor Steenstra It is always a true pleasure to drive around in a new Jaguar. It does turn heads, it does leave you with the feeling that you are driving something truly British, true quality, … Continue reading
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee – A fresh new wind at Jeep!
Text and photos by Cor Steenstra If the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is anything to go by, things are looking up at the Chrysler Group; The new Grand Cherokee has surprised us very positively with a very well developed, homogenous … Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima sets a New Standard in Design
Text and photos by Cor Steenstra As you may have noticed, I have clearly frowned upon new cars coming out with a distinctly bland and boring design in recent articles. Why? Because there is proof that it does not have … Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Text and photos by Cor Steenstra The VW Jetta has been the bread and butter vehicle for VW on the American market the last few years, so getting “it” right with the next generation was of very high importance. Getting … Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Text and photos by Cor Steenstra The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze makes an initial impression of being designed with a tremendous sense of conservatism sprinkled with the headlights of the previous Ford Focus. Admittedly, it is coming in the guise of … Continue reading
2011 Mazda MX5 with Retractable HardTop
Text and Photos by Cor Steenstra I have always had a weak spot for the Mazda MX5/Miata, ever since I drove my first ones while working for Mazda in Germany. In fact, after totaling a red MX5 in the rain … Continue reading
2011 Jeep Patriot
Text and photos by Cor Steenstra We recently drove the 2011 version of the Jeep Patriot. After all the struggles the Chrysler Group has gone through, and the problems with design and fit and finish we found over the past … Continue reading