Tag: Capital Motor Cars
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On The Road 4/16: 2021 Mercedes GLB250 4matic SUV
By Peter Perrotta Just about 7 years ago, when I was selling Mercedes Benz automobiles, a representative from the German automakers North American headquarters gave a presentation to our sales crew on where the product lineup was heading. It was generally upbeat. But, decidedly pointed in one direction. “Smaller.” “We are going to get smaller.”…
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On The Road 4/9: 2021 Nissan Kicks SR
By Peter Perrotta In the late 1970s, I drove and owned a Ford Pinto. I generally liked this vehicle. It had a manual transmission and a cool racing stripe. It was also fun to drive. All that came to a crashing halt one day, though, when I was motoring along with it and a news…
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On The Road 4/2: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4
By Peter Perrotta When I think of Jeeps, I can’t help but recall Bill Holland, the first managing editor I ever worked for back in the late ’70s. Holland was a throwback Damon Runyonesque character. He was a U.S. military veteran who loved to tell stories. He drove old military manual transmission Jeeps with no…
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On The Road 3/26: 2021 Buick Envision Essence FWD
By Peter Perrotta Over the past few years, General Motors (GM) has spent a lot of time and money trying to “spice up” its Buick brand. First introduced in 1904 – 117 years ago – this iconic American brand had come to represent a solid, good quality automobile that perhaps lacked some pizzaz but was…
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On The Road 3/19: 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD
By Peter Perrotta There was a time when if you mentioned to someone that they should consider purchasing a vehicle made by South Korean auto maker Kia, you might get a sour reaction. Maybe a twisted face look. Or, just a quick, “No, I’m looking to get a Honda or Toyota.” Needless to say, those…
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On The Road 3/12: 2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Sport Platinum
By Peter Perrotta When the powers that be at Cadillac were looking for someone exciting to help them launch their kickoff press junket for the newly redesigned 2021 Escalade, they turned to Spike Lee. Yes, that same Brooklyn-born Hollywood film maker who directed “Do The Right Thing,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Malcolm X” and many…
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On The Road 3/5: 2021 Mercedes E450 4matic Sedan
By Peter Perrotta For 27 years the E Class sedan has long been Mercedes Benz’ bread-and-butter. Well folks, that bread-and-butter just got a bit upper crusty. The luxury German auto makers’ best selling model has undergone a facelift for 2021 – inside and out – and the results have been to rave reviews. So much…
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On The Road 2/26: 2021 BMW 530e Sedan
By Peter Perrotta The future is now. Like it or not – and I have some friends who don’t like it one bit – but within 5 to 10 years the gasoline burning car will be a thing of the past. The automotive consumer will only be able to purchase new cars or trucks that…
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On The Road 2/19: 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD High Country
By Peter Perrotta When I think of the Chevrolet Suburban, it is kind of hard for me not to think about the U.S. Presidential motorcades featuring all those blacked-out Suburbans which I am sure are bomb- and bulletproof. The Secret Service commandeers a “presidential” Suburban limo for our beloved leader which has been reported to…