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Last summer, as I was shamelessly basking in the stupendous good fortune of two Porsches, an Audi TT and a Honda S2000 back to back, a reader asked why I never mentioned the Corvette in the comparative reviews that followed. The best reason is that, well, I simply didn't have one handy. But that doesn't mean I dismissed the Corvette mentally or emotionally as I ranked these imported two-seaters. Indeed, America has plenty to be proud of in this remarkable sports car, ever moreso with this year's introduction of the venerable Z06. Read more

Clever folks, those Honda people. Like a talent scout at spring training, Honda stands on the sidelines while all the other carmakers scurry after the latest trends, rushing to introduce their versions of the vehicle-du-jour, trying to make their game. Honda enters the fray only by adopting one of these other manufacturer’s vehicles as their own, all the while evaluating, designing and figuring out how to do it better. Read more

Given the choice of investing in the stock market or gambling that Chrysler’s Sebring convertible redesign would be conservative, I’d take Chrysler any day. Some things are a given. Read more

With all the information about SUVs being prone to roll over in the news last week, I was feeling pretty good riding around in this Buick Park Avenue Ultra. I figure the lower and wider my center of gravity, the better. Read more

"What is this we're riding in?" my holiday company inquired on our way home from the airport. "It's an, uh, um, oh…" I replied, my mind going as blank as my bank balance this time of year. Blame it on too much eggnog if you will. I blame it on the proliferation of all-seem-the-same truck-like sport utilities, this one among them. Read more

The Detroit Auto Show shifts into high gear this week as carmakers from around the world debut major new machines in the Motor City. Making news on opening day were Ford's long awaited debut of its brand new Thunderbird, a hybrid SUV 4-door pickup truck from Cadillac and a new retro-style RX8 from Mazda.

Bikeshop.com is the best place to buy a bike online. While this unique web site peddles bikes in cyberspace, it has alliances with local bike shops in all 50 states allowing you to pick up your merchandise locally. A true clicks and bricks solution to two-wheeled nirvana. www.bikeshop.com

I know, I know. You're looking at this photo of the Chrysler Sebring coupe thinking, "Didn't she just review a Chrysler Town & Country minivan two weeks ago and a PT Cruiser right before that?" Guilty as charged. And you know what? Don't be surprised if a few weeks from now, there's another Chrysler review. What's happening here is not payola (puhleeze), but the simple fact that Chrysler's lineup is brimming with brand new for 2001. As much as I try to spread ink among manufacturers, news is news. And as far as my experience with Chryslers this year, it has been good news. This fresh Sebring coupe keeps that streak intact. Read more

The Best Stuff staff has picked some of its favorite wheeled wonders.


Kona Blast Mountain Bike
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No gas, no noise, no pollution: That's the promise of a new breed of electric boats making a splash in waterways across the country. Although pricey, the latest models can now last days (instead of hours) on a single charge. www.electracraft.com

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