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December 2009

2010 Ford Taurus: Lee Quinones & Tamara Warren Road Trip!

by Tamara on December 31, 2009

Lee Quinones and Tamara Warren played tag team with the 2010 Taurus for the annual holiday round trip trek on Rte 80. What made this bullish journey more interesting: They drove two different Tauruses — a dogged-out press car on the way out of rotation, and a brand spanking Taurus Limit back to NYC in the perils of likely lake effect wintertime. Read on to see how the bull took the horns of the 600-mile journey.

Lee says:

The new Ford 2010 Taurus smashes into the national and international stage with a lot of good news and a speck of nick. First and foremost, it comes with a firm comfortable split bucket 10-way power seat arrangement in what seems to be the new Ford stable comfortable leather interiors. I like the charcoal black leather color on this one.

The second notion for comfort during these times is a relief to the wallet itself when it comes to fuel economy. The 3.5l Duratec V6 coupled to the 6 speed automatic is humble on the highway trails and seems to do the same on the streets with its 263 horses. it still packs a decent punch when the go pedal is abused.

The projector automatic high beam feature is a nice touch during dark highway cruising. It even senses upcoming traffic and gives the courtesy shut off. The trunk is a much awaited treat that has eluded most cars in this platform. It has mad room and then some. Fold down the rear seats and you pretty much have the real estate luggage area of the legendary country squire station wagon.Handling manners on the long trek from Detroit to New York were exceptional.

The one draw back that I discovered had to do with the exterior design. The charcoal gray plastic ground panels that run along the kick sills, doors and quarter panels act as catchers smith for road salt and grime. When we arrived in New York after navigating through a nasty wintery mix, I had enough salt packed in between the plastic panels and the steel doors to spread all over New York itself. Maybe just a little design tweaking on the ground package may fix this potential rust menace. People on the road were seemingly happy to see the Taurus’s return. All in all, The Taurus charged in like a Bull.

Tamara Says:

We attracted admiring looks from our friends when we made a stop at their house in the Taurus on our journey back east. They happen to be highway cops who get to see just about everything, and Taurus stopped both of them in mid-sentence with it’s sophisticated angles- a new phenom for the jazzed-up Taurus exterior.

But the secret weapon of the 2010 Ford Taurus is in what’s not so obvious from the outside — solid confident handling, mad trunk space and a cool minimalist interior in both SL and Limited editions. (Of course, the SHO takes it a few steps further into cool territory.)

En route, our test vehicle was used to cart boxes for storage, while on the return boxes of gifts were packed into the cavernous space. (Spoiled, yes.) This modification is particularly significant for this segment as families and athletes with gear opt to move back into the sedan market.

The driver and passenger seats were quality — and on par with the Corollas and Accords of the segment. We switched in and out of the back seat during the journey, which were not so spacious for tall chics like me. While I missed the additional legroom, at times from previous gen Taurus, I preferred the extra trunk space. As a member of the car seat segment, I found the constructive proportions of the seats ideal for moving car seats in and out with little fuss.

In Car #1 the steering was solid, but the stitching used on the steering wheel was harsh on the hands. This issue was resolved in Car #2 — the Taurus Limited.

Ford touts Environmental Protection Agency’s rating is 18 miles a gallon in town and 27 on highway – and our numbers cleared those readings. Here’s the car for those looking to switch up — it’s a cozy winter sweater car, that seems to work just about anywhere, and goes with anything. It’s worth noting Taurus received the coveted 5-star safety rating earlier this month, and our vehicle handled like a champ on icy stretches of the Ohio turnpike. It was also named Urban Auto of the Year by OnWheels Magazine. It passed our New Yorker/Detroiters test with solid marks.

Next time around the coming additions of heated steering would be a bonus for a December trip in the 2011 model year.

(Ed. Note: * Thank you to the Motor City Solutions team who sent us home with holiday cookies, brownies and pistachio cake from their holiday party — that’s our kind of Holiday car exchange.)

More Ford Taurus on Gotryke:
Ford Taurus Designer Earl Lucas on the Tunes

More Taurus:
Mark Elias on Leftlane News
Auto Spies
Ford Taurus SHO and Fusion Hybrid awarded 2010 Urban Autos of the Year (autoblog.com)

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Top Twenty for Ten: Wishing On a 2010 Blue Moon

by Tamara on December 30, 2009

in FEATURED, Top Tens

It’s Tamara Warren, your faithful Gotryke Editor, and longtime writer of all things freelance. I love a New Year – especially this one — it’s the beginning of a new decade, and there’s the event of a Blue Moon this year to make it that much more grand. I’ll be toasting glasses and juice boxes with friends tomorrow, but here are 20 exciting reasons, I’m looking forward to Twenty-Ten. Count it down, baby.

1. The tech onslaught from CES in the first week of January. MP3 overload!

2. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has cool cars coming. We’ve had sneak peaks at GM and Ford’s treasure chest. As for Cobo Hall? Still standing.

3. Driving Aston Martin Rapide through the Spanish countryside Feb. 1. Jealous?

4. Sade and Massive Attack in stores Feb. 9. Definitely, iPod necessary.

5. Benicio del Toro as the Wolf in “The Wolfman” in theaters on Feb. 12. Makes my hair stand on end, just thinking about it.

6. “How To Make it America” premieres on HBO Feb. 14. More to come on How To Make it from our camp with Lee Quinones weighing in on his contributions.

7. The Year of the Tiger also begins on Feb. 14. (Let the jokes commence.)

The Abstract Expressionist official USPS stamp goes on sale.

8. The Ford Fiesta drive in March. It’s a celebration of small cars!

9. Best-selling author of Faith Hill’s tell-all memoir and talented scribe Aliya S. King’s first novel “Platinum” hits shelves in June. Pre-order on Amazon for the perfect summer reading list.

10. “Ghostbuster III” goes into production. I was in the Ghostbusters in 3rd Grade. It’s what we named ourselves as a part of the nerd table-I mean- “gifted” program at Maple Elementary School. I’m definitely not afraid.

11. Cooking and Grape Harvest Tour in a Castle in Puglia, Italy — June 12-19 and Oct. 2-9. “Attend hands-on and small group cooking classes, taste amazing wines and extra virgin olive oils. Learn about the Mediterranean cuisine of Puglia. Come stay in a beautiful 17th-century castle with a swimming pool.” Ciao, bella!

12. Bicycles in California can be ridden without seats if designed to do so, according to California law, which goes into effect on July 1.

13. John Mellencamp and Stephen King’s “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” debuts in September at an Atlanta theater. King and Mellencamp will appear on stage– both spooky and rocking. Sheryl Crow, Neko Case and Elvis Costello are on the accompanying CD playbill.

14. My grandfather becomes a centenarian Oct. 13. The Auschwitz survivor, great-grandfather and proud electrical engineer is an official triple threat.

15. Taking back the pen. Credible journalism explore Islamic news with integrity, enterprising reporting to sort out the rest of the world’s effect on our own.

16. The writer’s digital revolution. Let’s here it for more experienced journalists going digital, and bloggers engaging in ethical coverage. Recognize!

17. The zero-emissions Fisker Karma orders fulfilled.. some time?

18. The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Figure eight and breathless bob sleds are on the horizon.

19. The Chevy Volt in showroom in November. Detroit must deliver, says NPR.

20. More food, government health care, jobs for everyone incuding creatives, and world peace. Why not dream?

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Top Ten Cars of 2009

by Tamara on December 29, 2009

in BMW, Chevy, DESIGN, Dodge, FEATURED, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, ROAD TESTS, Top Tens, Toyota

It takes a realistic optimist to be enthusiastic about vehicles in 2009. A realistic optimist looks at 2009 as the basis for a meaner, leaner decade, shaped by some sense of purpose. And purpose is surely what’s been lacking in the credit-driven capitalistic society. It’s an old trend with a new name: maturialism.

The reality is that 2009 was full of painful and complex issues that played out in the car business — the demise of the Detroit way, the deflation of sizzle in the super-luxury fantasy world, the further spiral of vehicles as banal, utilitarian means of transportation, and the omnipresent melting polar ice caps. But, there are some optimistic aspects of the moment. People managed to make cars happen, cars that have been in the works long before the bubble burst, and in this forward movement are beacons of hope — yes, hope, for a way that dictates a new approach for a new century, with research dollars devoted to looking at four wheels with fresh perspective

So without further adieu, Gotryke’s maturialist and guilty pleasures for 2009:

1. Ford Fusion Hybrid
The great Ford hope that betters the Toyota Camry Hybrid’s city mileage with 41 m.p.g. floss. The Fusion is a metaphor for everything that’s gone right with Ford lately — it’s attractive, it has a conscious and it’s mindfully made for the average new car buyer.

2. Audi S4
When the S4 landed in my universe, we had the aha! feeling that’s been missing lately in test driving. The beauty of driving expensive, extraordinarily crafted, svelte new cars. And then we drove S4. 333-horsepower supercharged V-6, clocking in with 26 mpg.

3. Volvo XC60
Volvo continues to invent modern day safety and will carry the torch for clean Scandinavian car design. As parents, we can’t deny them. Everyone else step in line behind the holistic approach to driving.

4. Land Rover LR4
What is your favorite SU…. Land Rover. Always. Land Rover knows the thick of the luxe SUV business — combining driving prowess with thorough cabin design and the pedigree that makes any mountain man feel right at home. In a future with less SUVs, only the strong survive.

5. Toyota Prius
Toyota invented the hybrid game, and they own it with the most iconic hybrid shape, and a few additional highlights.

6. Nissan Cube
When we climbed into the Cube with three adults and one baby, we didn’t expect to find unanimous love for the white box, but that’s exactly what happened. The interior created an eccentric ambiance that made our journey more fun, and redefine the geometrical car battles.

7. Jaguar XFR

The XFR vehicle restored our faith in Jaguar as a true contender in the sly sports car segment. It was a head turner and a stand out and a ridiculous performer — and we want to go back.

8. Porsche Panamera
Think of it this way — the 911 DNA, with the practicality of a sedan — ideal for a long Autobahn trip or picking up friends for a night of flossing. The design proportions of Panamera are different. And we need our design envelope stretched. We all know Porsche makes fast cars, but after the success of the Cayenne its interesting to see how they move forward in the future.

9. BMW 750LI
We can’t help ourselves. B stands for Bad with a capital B. Here’s what we said in the review:
When you’re the big dog, sometimes it’s hard to decipher your finer points, but living with the 750 is an exercise in appreciation for the finer elements. While it’s voluminous, it’s also sleek, a canon cocked to unleash, that is best when zipping by on the highway.

10. Dodge Ram
The fact that Chrysler could deliver a class A Dodge Ram in the midst of so much turmoil is proof in the pudding of how strong the truck biz is in Auburn Hills. And yes, we do need our trucks for towing and doing the big jobs.

They figured out how to put coil springs on a pickup. Somebody send these guys to CERN to fix the Large Hadron Collider.

Honorable Mentions:

Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro turns head. Outside of Corvette territory, it’s been sometime since Chevy has turned heads like that. While we have some quibbles about the roofline, it’s still an extreme pleasure.

Mazda 3
We drove Mazda 3 this summer. We hope Ford takes notes in it’s soon-to-be cousin Fiesta handling. I’ve long been a 3 fan, for it’s deft handling, but the grand touring five door really is the max to the minimum. Three’s good company.

Mercedes-Benz E Class
We like the elegance restored in the new E Class. We haven’t experienced it due to scheduling oversight. (The vehicle launched earlier in the year.) It’s our new year revolution to drive it.

Volkswagen Golf TDI
Yippy! It’s fun, it’s fast frugal feisty Fahrvergnügen. And also at 41 mpg on the highway. For the Wunderkind

Next Up: Why we are amped for Twenty-Ten.

Our Picks Reviewed on Gotryke:
Audi S4
Nissan Cube
Jaguar XFR Dodge Ram
BMW 750li
Chevy Camaro
Land Rover LR4
Porsche Panamera
Toyota Prius Volvo XC60

More on 2009 lists:
30 Most Expensive Car Crashes of 2009: Jalopnik

10 Defining Feminist Moments

Wall Street’s 10 Greatest Lies of 2009

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2010 Infiniti EX: Exercising authoritiy

by Tamara on December 28, 2009

in Infiniti

2010 Infiniti EX

Talk is cheap. Infiniti is the premium brand that forges ahead by quiet example, products that you find, embrace, and muse over well after, like the memory of summer love. Really.

The 2010 Infiniti EX 35 is no exception. The curves feel natural, worthy of utilitarian purposes, but with the interior accents expected of a dignified crossover, down to standard leather. The design is not new (it hit the road in 2008), but with the upgrade of new standard features, this vehicle is well-toned, no plastic surgery required.

The EX found it’s way to me on a snowy patch of ground at an airport parking lot at Metro. I put it to work immediately in the December chill, moving suitcases, shifting strollers, scurrying about to get out of the cold. The EX rewarded with me a climate system that instantly adapted (earning the name Advanced Climate Control System) by purifying the air, new standard heated mirrors and a spacious front cabin that made it quick and easy to settle in and get going.

Infiniti EX interior

Speaking of get-up-and-go, EX sprung to life with it’s capable 3.5 liter V6 engine and a standard 5-speed transmission cooking up 297 horsepower. Lean power matched with logical design resulted in exhilarating performance — always a plus in winter. Driving confidence is boosted by safety technolgoy.

While the streets had a fine sheen of slick the Distance Control Assist proved to be an improvement over a system I first faced in another Infiniti — lane departure warning in the 2005 M. At the time, it was a tech novelty to have the beeping watch of car eyes in the back of my head. Yet on the dicey LA I-405 the buzz was constant, annoying and inaccurate. But since it was new to me, I still thought the premise was cool. The car could peer into my blind spots, correcting driver error. The technology has become fairly common in the industry and I’ve experience variations on it most recently in the Taurus and Volvo XC60.

How far we’ve come in a few years. Casting their spin on it, Infiniti has Distance Control Assist,which calculates the distance to a vehicle directly ahead and warns visually, physically and audibly if it gets too close. It cooperates with Intelligent Cruise Control, which oversees speed and safe distance, and Intelligent Brake Assist, which alerts the EX35’s driver if a crash is coming, and applies brakes accordingly. And it still has Lane Departure Warning System that is more sensitive.

The Navigation features, which are wrapped in Bose and Around View™ Monitor Package. now utilizes Bluetooth Streaming Audio, XM NavWeather™ (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and the coveted Zagat (Hello fellow foodies!) Restaurant Guide. The Navigation Package is offered at no charge with the

And so with the EX’s nimble handling, tight woven form language and logical use of technology the destination is highlighted cozy ride, which was welcome solace on a cold winter’s night and short days to follow. All models are priced in relatively the same range, which makes for a very attractive package in any season: from $33,800 EX35 Journey to $37,400 on the EX35 Journey AWD, like the vehicle I tested.

More Infiniti on Gotryke:
Infinity in Concept

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Lee Quinones reviews Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder

by Tamara on December 26, 2009

in Chevy, DESIGN, FEATURED, Muscle car, books

Our artist/critic and muscle car fanatic Lee Quinones weighs in on a new book Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder.

Simply said, Martyn L. Schorr’s fantastic new book Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder is a refreshing read and visual window into a unique New York entrepreneur’s story set in the turbulent late 1960’s and 1970’s.

For some who may come to read it, it may also relapse an envy for the central cogs of the story — those pesky, nasty Chevrolet’s that stole onto the streets and into the hearts of America and beyond.

The black and white photo montage throughout the book lends a strong backbone to the many memoirs of Motion’s founder Joel Rosen and his partnership with Baldwin Chevrolet’s Ed Simonin. Both Rosen and Simonin created fast special order super cars that factories couldn’t legally deliver, they built a sense of camaraderie among two business heads flanked by a leap of faith and ballsy “in your face” tactics.

I especially was moved by the chapter of Charlie “Astoria Chass” Snyder. It managed to bring together the innocence, tragedy and lasting triumph of a young American and his iconic sidekick, a 1967 Motion prepped Corvette Stingray nicknamed Ko-Motion.

As a native New Yorker myself and a fanatic for details, I religiously studied the photos captured on Rte. 27 East in Baldwin where Motion’s creations were turned lose within the villages. I could see where the sun was setting in the sky, tattle telling what time of day Motion got it’s off-track test sessions going on Sunrise Highway. A sharper eye will catch the Stingray of Charlie Snyder taking off at the now defunct New York National Speedway, back when it boasted four side to side racing lanes.

All in all, a wild read with a nostalgic forward by Joe Oldham.

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Happy Holidays from Gotryke

by Tamara on December 25, 2009

in SOUNDS

It’s a holiday treat specially delivered to us from super producer Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse, The Fugees) “The Man with the Golden Ear.”

We like this Ford T-Bird holiday card so much from Press Here Publicity (White Stripes, Mos Def, The Kills, Noisettes, Arctic Monkey), that we’re sharing it with our favorite car lovers. Go see their artist’s shows on New Year’s Eve: David Gray in Atlantic City, NJ, Maroon 5 in Vegas.

Fa-la-la! And remember to buckle up out there.

Ask Gotryke: Searching for a Seven Seater

by Tamara on December 21, 2009

in Ask Gotryke, FEATURED, Ford, Mazda

What’s the perfect car? Well, that depends. On where you live. How you drive. Where you drive. What you like. On your style. On your budget. On leasing and buying. On who you are.

For our readers, confused by car buying. We have advice for you, personalized and customized. Our gift to you:

Hi Tamara — I was searching for info on the Ford Flex when I came upon your blog with a pic on my old buddy Lee with a Flex he painted. So I contacted him to find out what he thought of the car. He suggested I get in touch with you. I had no idea you wrote about cars!

Anyway, I have two kids and a dog and need a 7 passenger car mostly for traveling upstate — about 2 1/2 hours. The Highlander doesn’t do it for me. The Mazda CX-7 isn’t roomy enough inside though it appears to be a great value for the price. Do you think the Flex is worthy of the $37k or so it’ll cost? Would it be better to lease? Still haven’t tested the Pilot which would work too.

All the best,

David
…….
Dear David,

My thoughts on the Ford Flex:

The Ford Flex is one of the best kept secrets on the market. It has not sold as well as Ford expected, but I think this is a question of timing and polarizing design. I’ve driven several different Flex models, and my fondness for the vehicle grows based on it’s functionality. Everyone I know who has one seems to be quite satisfied. Fuel economy is pretty impressive for the size of the vehicle. It’s seen it’s biggest success in the “urban market” which is how they’ve angled advertising now.

The interior is, hands down, best in class. Interior is extremely important because this is where you’ll spend most of your time, particularly in a family that uses the entire vehicle for day trips. Lee worked with the interior designer Anthony Prozzi on the art car, and we had several conversations about his process. Prozzi is a newcomer to cars, who comes from a strong New York fashion background and it shows in the Flex aesthetics. The rear swinging doors make it easy to get pets in and suitcases.

Ford Flex

If you’re into technology, I believe Ford has more tech-stuff as standard options like Sync and stuff and is generally ahead of the curve, due to a first dibs partnership with Microsoft. Mazda, which is owned by the Blue Oval, shares a lot of technology with Ford, so there may be some cross section here.

Flex DNA is also present in the new Lincoln MKT, which is also earning solid reviews. As a juror on Active Lifestyle Vehicles, we just voted the MKT 2009 SUV of the year in the Active Lifestyle Awards. Lincoln is more pricey since it is in the luxe class, and more refined and not funky like Flex. Ride feels similar to me. There are some people who don’t love the steering, but I’m partial to it.

On pricing/ leasing:

I’m not a fan of leasing if you can help it — unless you really don’t plan on driving much to make it worth it. Buying a newish-used car is generally the best bargain, since new cars lose value fast. The Flex has better quality now (they’re neck and neck with Toyota) which is one factor that impacts residual value. The base MSRP on Flex is 28.5k — I’m assuming you’re saying 37k based on options, yes?

On the other vehicles you mention:

2010 Mazda CX-9

On Mazda, I’m guess you mean the CX-9, which is the 7 seater. CX-7 seats only 5.The CX-9 and Flex are roughly the same price; it comes down to pricing it out with the options that are important to you. The Pilot is decent, but kind of banal. Check edmunds.com or kbb.com to get a sense of what you’re getting with each and you can compare them.

Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have more questions.

Good luck,
Tamara

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2011 Buick Lacrosse and GMC Acadia Denali star in the pre-game show

by Tamara on December 17, 2009

in Buick, GMC

2011 GMC Acadia

When I was a kid, my parents hid our holiday gifts in the basement. My brother and I would sneak in to have a peak at the booty, taking great pains to be elusive, but our parents were no dummies. My father, an engineer through and through, installed an electric alert system, that threw us off guard. Busted and feeling like a couple of spoiled ingrates, we eventually learned to anticipate a good surprise.

I took a sneak peak at Buick and GMC vehicles in the conceptual works, due for reveal at the North American International Auto Show in January, but like peaking at Christmas gifts, it’s not the time to discuss such embargoed details. It’s the kind of violation that makes you feel like a bad member of the press. While I’m a rebel in some facets of life, I’m also a nerd, who generally follows the rules. (I don’t take cuts in traffic, either, though I do live in New York-cut-you-off City.) Suffice to say, as GM trims down, the brand identity has interesting shifts in the works.

What I can discuss, without burning any car bridges, is the new GMC Acadia and Buick Lacrosse CX. In design speak, the Acadia is laced with a honeycomb grille. It goes on sale in late 2010, and accommodates seven or eight passengers, and the best bits of spacious Denali DNA.

On the flip side, we heard from Buick about pricing on the Lacrosse, a vehicle that recently passed through the Gotryke garage. No slamming this steady and smooth sedan Lacrosse — with it’s direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine priced at $26,995. Look for a full review hitting the streets in the coming days.

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Dispatch Detroit: LGA to DTW with Mercedes-Benz, GM, Ford and Monica Blaire

by Tamara on December 17, 2009

in FEATURED

I can see Canada. When I land in Detroit, I never feel like I’m home until I drive to the edge of the Detroit River and look out on the horizon. It feels so close that if I shout with all my might, someone across the border may hear me. But the closeness is an illusion, much separates the two sides of the water’s edge.

The international border is the least of Detroit’s news, but there’s something inspiring about living on the edge of the country; its a place of beginnings and endings, of bridges and tunnels.

I can see Canada, because I’m at General Motors world headquarters, looking ahead to 2010 – a new era in automotive thinking. GM will launch the Chevy Volt, and that’s much of what I’m here to learn about, how the nuts and bolts of the Volt will jolt the marketplace with plug-in technology, figuratively and metaphorically. I’ll also learn about the roll Buick, GMC and OnStar will take in the company’s future.

I’m here to visit Ford Motor Company and to get updated on the implementation of green initiatives, and to take a peek at the new Ford Mustang, a pony car after my own heart.

I started my day 600 miles away, but it could have been a million. I ducked in an express train to 59th St, in the holiday hustle and bustle of New York City, toasting the end of 2009 with Mercedes-Benz president, pr and media at Ed’s Chowder House. I quibbled over infrastructure and executive decisions, and reflected a bit on the E-class, too.

But now, I’m here, back in Detroit, my beginnings. Where I learned to write. about music. about cars. about people.

I’m hear to listen, to car executives, to the musicians I seek out for a dose of Detroitism and to the people I care about, who draw me here, no matter how far I wander.

It’s a busy time for most everybody, a flurry of activity capping off a year of wild unpredictability. From my vantage point of the moment, here, in the Renaissance Center, bracing for the unknown roads ahead, there is no map. No magic GPS. No sign. Just observation, experience, and a bit of pioneering.

Tonight, I can see Canada. It’s quiet and thoughtful, here at the end and beginning.

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2010 Mustang Unleashed: Poof!

by Tamara on December 15, 2009

in Ford, Mustang

Steve Wyrick can pull a rabbit out of a hat, but the famous Las Vegas magician had never vanished in thin air, narrowly escaping impact from the 2010 Mustang. When the Mustang raced out the other side, the driver’s door swung open as Vaughn Gittin, Jr. aided in the death-defying feat.

The Mustang frenzy has built virally via the videos produced detailing 10 wild Mustang experiences from fevered customers.

Director Jeff Richter had the Mustang riding in tandem with skaters Pat Duffy and Jake Brown on the Los Angeles streets. Watch them olly, 360, kickflip, wall and tail grind.

More Mustang Unleashed on Gotryke:
Queen Latifah harnesses the Mustang
Mustang Tattoos

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← Previous Entries

December 2009

2010 Ford Taurus: Lee Quinones & Tamara Warren Road Trip!

Top Twenty for Ten: Wishing On a 2010 Blue Moon

Top Ten Cars of 2009

2010 Infiniti EX: Exercising authoritiy

Lee Quinones reviews Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder

Happy Holidays from Gotryke

Ask Gotryke: Searching for a Seven Seater

2011 Buick Lacrosse and GMC Acadia Denali star in the pre-game show

Dispatch Detroit: LGA to DTW with Mercedes-Benz, GM, Ford and Monica Blaire

2010 Mustang Unleashed: Poof!

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