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Chevrolet Camaro

Come on, already! We’ve been teased by the Camaro concept for like three years now. Chevy, you’re killing us! At least there’s light at the end of the tunnel, because the picture you’re looking at right now, friends, is the actual production version of this long overdue muscle car. And if you like the concept, you won’t be disappointed, because it’s hard to tell the difference. Also, in an age where any reference to excitement and performance is being sucked out of our conciseness in lieu of gas mileage, the Camaro arrives on the scene equipped to satisfy your primal desire for irresponsible acceleration. The puniest LS version will come standard with a 300-hp, 3.6-liter V6. The legendary SS model will pack a 422-hp, 6.2-liter V8. And the really cool part about all this is that the Camaro doesn’t have a monopoly in the new personal muscle car game. Obviously, the Ford Mustang, and more recently, the Dodge Challenger, are out there right now. Chevy’s had plenty of time to study the competition and build a better Pony trap. We’ll let you know how they did when we drive the Camaro in the future. Hopefully that will get here pretty soon.

Hyundai Veracruz

The Hyundai Veracruz is to the Lexus RX350 as store brand sneakers are to Nikes. With the exception of a few minor details, it’s a pretty fair knockoff of the Lexus inside and out. But when you show up for your first day of school in it, the kids are going to know mom didn’t splurge for the real deal. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad crossover vehicle, especially by Hyundai standards. It has a well-made interior and Lexus-like layout. The 260-hp, 3.8-liter V6 mated to a six-speed transmission provides adequate motivation for the big CUV. And despite the undeniable similarities in looks and features to the Lexus, it’s priced more like a Honda Pilot. So that’s the rub with this vehicle. Are people going to look down on it as an imitation of a higher-end RX350 or Acura MDX, or are they going to be able to see it as a viable alternative to the Pilot or Toyota 4Runner? And more importantly, as Hyundai moves upscale, are they going to be able to break free from the memory of the cheap, chintzy beaters they built their reputation on? To that end, you have to give them credit. The fact that the Veracruz is being compared to a Lexus at all indicates they’re at least on the right track.

Mercury Milan

If you think Mercury is an old car company that has an attractive TV spokes model who sells Grand Marquis to people over 75, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, some people seem to be spending more time looking at that girl’s legs than actually paying attention to what she’s trying to sell. Take the Milan here. This fancy Ford Fusion clone shares much of its platform with the much-praised Mazda 6. The Milan is roomy, comfortable, and loaded with features. It’s engaging to drive, and arguably more interesting than a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The standard engine is a 160-hp four-cylinder, or you could step-up to a 221-hp, 3.0-liter V6. All-wheel-drive is even available. There’s also an upscale “VOGA” edition for 2009 with unique 18” wheels, black carpeting, badges, leather, and fake carbon fiber. Who knows—maybe Mercury is trying to keep this modern, appealing car a secret so they don’t scare the old people away from the big row of unsold Grand Marquis. But if you’re in the market for a decent mid-sized family sedan, and who isn’t these days, it wouldn’t hurt to stop in and take a look at the Milan on your way to the Toyota lot. You might like it—that spokes model said so.

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