NISSAN LEAF… IT’S ELECTRIC

Two for the Road, Bill and Cathy, had an opportunity to visit with Nissan Corporation and experience up front and personal, the 2010 Nissan Leaf. It is 100% Electric, Zero Tailpipe and Zero Emissions.

We test drove one that is touring the Nation in Glendale, Arizona last week.  Nissan reports the Leaf has 100% torque at 0 RPM, and with top speeds of up to 90 mph, it’s ready for the highway.  A 5-passenger comfortable and futuristic interior, Nissan has a winner. The Leaf, will have a range of about 100 miles per charge.

You’ll be able to top off the battery at your local coffee shop, or fully charge it in 8

hours on a 220-V home-charging unit. (home charger needs to be installed.)  The placement of charging stations is in the works.

The Leaf gets better and greener when you realize the seat fabric is made of 100% recycled plastic bottles.  Other parts are also from recycled materials.

 Pricing has not been issued, but between $29,000 and $34,000 is the rumor. The Nissan Leaf will be available at dealers in late 2010, but you can reserve yours in Spring 2010. 

We thank Tim Gallagher from the Nissan Corporation for bringing this vehicle to Arizona for the Press to test drive and educate. For more on the Nissan Leaf go to www.NissanUSA.com

HUGHES VIDEO … IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR

Two for the Road Productions, along with Wally Cahill of Motorsports Mania, complete the final touches on the Hughes Performance video. The Video will be used on the Hughes website and viewed on a big screen at the racetrack as they tour around the country.

The siblings introduce the family, give you a tour of the facility, and then out to the racetrack; including testimonials by some of the top names in the business that use the Hughes Products.

Surrounding the family are some of the many Wally Awards Jim Hughes has won.

The Wally is named after the NHRA legend Wally Parks.  The Wally award is equivalent to the Emmy, Oscar and Tony for TV, Motion Picture and theatre excellence.

In the Photo, at Garagetown USA, you will see Jan, Jim and Jeff Hughes along with General Manager Tony Kane and Wally Cahill. For more on our partner Hughes Performance go to www.hughesperformance.com

Two for the Road USA top 10 cars of 2009 Coming Soon

Okay, a lot of outlets have selected their top 10 cars of 2009 and as of yet, we haven't seen a lot of agreement. We'll be revealing our top 10 cars on our January 8, 2010 radio show and I suppose we'll have people wondering how we came up with our selections too.

Well as we often say, for the most part our reviews are pretty subjective but there are criteria that cars must meet to make the top 10 and we'll share that with you then. That said, we're always interested in knowing what vehicles you think should be in the mix so tell us about them, and who know's, your choices may just make the cut.

Cathy talks with Pat McMahon from AZTV about the Jaguar XF R

Every now and again we get to test drive a really killer car. Cathy recently had the new Jaguar XF R to cruise in and cars like that have a tendancy to attract some attention. So Pat McMahon from AZTV where he is the host of the Pat McMahon show, took some time to talk with Cathy about the Jag. Here's the vide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2o18x41BV0

Two for the Road at the Phoenix Auto Show

November 27, 2009 - Bill and I made it to the Phoenix International Auto Show and had a great time. We understand that attendance was up from last year. That is a good thing. We took a ride at Camp Jeep where we received a personal tour from John Tulloch

of Chrysler/Jeep. You actually felt like you were off road, “look mom no hands.” After viewing the vehicles at the show, Bill and I talked about how fortunate we’ve been to have tested most of the cars at the event.

We previewed the Ford Fiesta in Detroit in November, but we actually drove one on the streets of Phoenix at the auto show. You must experience one; when they arrive at your local Ford dealership.

Bill will be at the LA Auto Show in December, I am sure he will have a lot to say about that event, including cool photos.

Russo and Steele’s 2010 Catalog Party

Celebrating Ten Years of Distinction in the Industry with class and ALL RESERVE

Bill and I went to the Catalog Party for Russo and Steele on December llth on The River Walk in downtown Scottsdale. The party was outside and the atmosphere was as electric as Drew’s personality and his auctioneers. The who’s who of exotics, vintage, muscle and just plain enthusiasts were all in attendance.

We met up with Brighton Motorsports owners Karen and Shane, as well as their team sales manager, Vince. They brought along for display one of their rare treasures; an Allard. that actually turned more heads than some of the women of Scottsdale in attendance.

Josephine, Stephanie and her staff did a fabulous job. Drew and his team are the same genuine people they were ten years ago when they started their business. It is nice to see that one triumph after another doesn’t change the man or the team!

DRIVE ONE 4 UR SCHOOL…

You Go Camelback Ford Lincoln Mercury !!!

When Sunnyslope High School needed to raise money for their Journalism class and trip to Washington DC, they figured they would be doing car washes, selling candy or begging their parents for the dollars needed.

Fortunately Melanie, who is the X of Boomer and X, is the journalism teacher at Sunnyslope High School. She received a call from Camelback Ford asking them if they wanted to participate in the Drive one 4 UR School. This program, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, paid the school $20.00 for each test drive that occurred during the selected hours on one chilly day in October.

Parents and students alike came out to drive a new Ford product. Bill and I did our share for the school, despite the fact we had been in the entire Ford lineup including the Mustang. The feedback to the vehicles was fantastic, and the staff at Camelback Ford was pressure free and lots of fun for the students and adults.

The Journalism class earned enough money to help with the conventions cost for the Washington Trip and keep our future journalists enthusiastic about their possible future profession.

Sunnyslope H.S. was grateful to Community Tire and Two for the Road USA radio show for helping with giveaways and publicity.