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Aug30
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MOJO, a pioneer in high-definition television since 2003 and formerly known as INHD, is taking to the roads with Test Drive, a new high-definition series, which will premiere October 2007.
It was created exclusively for the discerning upscale male, with attitude, wit and style, and became the network name as of May 1, 2007. Formerly INHD, MOJO is the most widely distributed HD network on cable.
MOJO is not your typical car show, according to its press materials.
"It has lots of information you need, but didn’t know who to ask, from the obscure to the obvious. What actually causes traffic congestion? What subliminal signal does your car send about you? What do peacocks and exotic car drivers have in common?"
Host Craig Jackson answers these questions and more while taking viewers for a lighthearted ride. Test Drive delivers a wide range of stories about real cars, real roads and real driving situations. Test Drive is for anyone who has ever gotten behind the wheel of a car. Segments include:
Chick Magnets — Test Drive tells which car will get which kind of girl. Ultimate Test Drive — Test Drive lets you in on the secrets to getting a chance to drive the world’s greatest and most expensive automobiles. From a $250,000 Ferrari F430 to the $480,000 Mercedes SLR McLaren.
Surviving the Concrete Jungle — Test Drive shows garage less drivers how to deal with door dings, meter maids and start/stop driving as well as how to keep a car from being stolen.
Taking on Traffic — Test Drive explains how to tackle that nasty commute. Does lane switching back and forth really save time?
The Need for Speed — Can you really defy all those speed obstacles: Law enforcement, car insurance and road conditions?
The Mileage Marathon — How can drivers save fuel? Test Drive checks out different theories, devices and additives.
Road Rage — Why are you always behind the slow guy? Does driving the speed limit in the fast lane create road rage in other drivers?
For more information, visit: MOJO (www.mojohd.com
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Aug29
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Say It Ain't So, Helio.A couple of weeks ago, I attended Monterey Auto Week and watched nine former Indianapolis 500 winners race around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for eight laps in an event called The Legends of Indy.It was supposed...
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Aug28
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Some of world's finest cyclists will compete Sept. 8 in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge, a 100-mile charity cycling event from Carmel to San Simeon.The picturesque trek along the Pacific Coast Highway will include pro cyclists: David Zabriskie (Team CSC)...
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If your car smells bad, a product called Non-Smoke provides an easy, safe way to eliminate the problem — whether it's the stale odor of tobacco or the musky smell of air conditioning units.Non-Smoke works, manufactured by Dakota Products in...
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Aug27
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If I remember correctly, all new cars (or at least most new cars) used to be released at the same time — late in the fall. That's no longer the case.I've read plenty about 2008 models for months now and...
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Labor Day weekend, like other three-day holidays, provides its share of driving stress.Nearly 30 million morists took to the road last years on Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. And it's a good bet the number will increase this year.With...
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Sponsored ReviewFinding quality used cars at fair prices in the United Kingdom (or anywhere else) is not always an easy task. But Vcars.co.uk makes the search a lot easier with its detailed, efficient site.With an easy-to-navigate approach Vcaars.co.uk, the site...
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Aug23
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The car review publication, Consumer Guide, describes the 2007 BMW X3 as "rebadged." It's now called the 3.0si, replacing the 3.0i. The upgrades include a six-speed automatic transmission, instead of the 2006 five-speed (A six-speed manual transmission remains from previous...
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The newly designed 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero confidently joins an increasingly visible vehicle segment.Matched primarily against the Acura TSX, Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series, the Saab showcases high-end features with Scandinavian styling and at a less-than-exorbitant price.My weekly driver was...
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Aug22
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Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Monterey Auto Week on the Monterey Peninsula for the first time. The six-day celebration of automobile collectors, racers and enthusiasts was previously primarily known for the Concours d'Elegance, the now 57-old Pebble...
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Aug21
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I'm not certain what Mazda has in mind with its new slogan, "The SUV you never saw coming." Everywhere I drove the 2007 CX-7 everyone noticed it, and I heard the same comment: "I'm not sure about that color."Officially called...
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Aug20
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Arlington, Va., recently released its 2007 study of side impact crash testing — with some surprising results.Three of six large car models — Acura RL, Kia Amanti and Volvo S80 — earned...
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Aug17
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I had just met Ray Sotero, a freelance auto columnist for Gannett News Service, and we decided to have an early lunch at one of several outdoor food courts at The Quail, one of the motorsports gatherings during Monterey Week.Turns...
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Aug16
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The Suzuki SX4, which replaces the Aerio for 2007, offers an economically minded buyer a lot for their money with a vehicle that performs more like a sports car than a entry level offering.With its five-door, crossover design, the SX4...
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Aug15
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With its hybrid model, the 2007 Ford Escape and its close hybrid siblings, the Mazda Tribune and Mercury Mariner, overcome the the SUV stigma — poor gas mileage.The Escape features a "full" hybrid electric system. It works in three different...
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Aug14
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For the past several years, I've touted various Hyundai offerings to friends and family. And an experience last winter added another example of the manufacturer's vast improvement.I drove the 2007 Elantra SE from Ventura to San Francisco, including the long,...
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Sponsored Review Plenty of organizations accept donated vehicles. But in major metropolitan cites, the idea of helping someone by donating a car, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, boat or even a plane may prove problematic.With so many cars on the road and...
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Aug13
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Honda has built its superior reputation by offering well-designed, efficient and mechanically sound vehicles. And the Japanese manufacturer always seems to be looking for improvement.Such is the case for the Honda CR-V. Since its debut, the SUV has beeb a...
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It's hardly a surprise announcement, but it's always interesting.In its 2006 list of the world's largest companies via revenue, three automobile manufacturers are on Fortune.com's top-10 list, sharing honors with a discount warehouse retailer and petroleum companies.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., emerged...
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Aug12
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Several hundred new vehicle models are manufactured each year for distribution in the United States. But there are also a lot of fine vehicles not available in the U.S.Forbes.com recently announced its list of the top-10 cars not available for...
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Aug10
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Toyota has signed a three-year contract to become the exclusive auto sponsor of the ING New York City Marathon.The Japanese automaker, which debuted its new relationship at the half-marathon distance Aug. 5 in the NYC Half-Marathon, will capitalize on the...
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Greg Norman hasn't won a tournament for six years. But as a Golf World Hall of Fame member, global businessman and as "The Great White Shark, Norman still has plenty of clout.Norman's identity as a "brand" was recently further bolstered...
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Aug 9
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A diverse selection of auto-related activities — displays of opulent classic cars to muscle car memorabilia — will be showcased Aug. 14-19 at venues throughout the Monterey Peninsula.The Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach will again provide the week's concluding pinnacle...
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Aug 8
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The 2007 Audi A4 is a fine choice for drivers seeking a sporty sedan that smoothly finds its way in any driving scenario via stellar steering and handling and a sophisticated design.But not everything is quite right with the A4...
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Aug 7
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The start of the 2007 National Football League preseason this weekend means a few things, only one of which is important.The practice games will mean the real games are a few weeks away. And the NFL opening day and the...
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The Legacy —the oldest name in the Subaru lineup — is far from the first choice for midsize sedan buyers. But with the 2007 models, the manufacturer has made a concerted effort to join the category's top echelon.Of particularly note...
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Despite brisk sales and a rapidly increasing number of manufacturers debuting new models, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles remain controversial and misunderstood.A newly released book, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, "sorts out the dizzying...
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A survey among 12,000 women indicates buying cars remains problematic.The poll, conducted by CarMax, Inc. the country's largest used car retailer, reiterated previous years' assessment. In short, purchasing a car is a hassle for many women.The women answered the following...
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Aug 5
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The Saturn Sky was introduced as the manufacturer's first "high-performance" convertible sports car as a 2007 model although it was first available in the spring of 2006.The two-seater, which shares its basic design with the Pontiac Solstice, is available in...
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Sponsored ReviewMost car owners are likely looking for the same qualities in an automative repair business — prompt and fair estimates, quality parts and workmanship, competitive pricing, timely work and solid warranties. At Pac Rim Auto Seattle, repair services are...
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Aug 4
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It's been 10 months since the Environmental Protection Agency released its list of the most fuel-efficienct cars of the year.But with the recentl release by J.D. Power & Associates listing 2007 to date sales of hybrid cars, led by the...
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Aug 3
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Move over, Cowboy poets. Car poets now have the keyboard and microphone.The Towe Auto Museum in Sacramento is now accepting entries for its fourth annual Automotive Poetry Contest.Conceived in 2002 by poet and museum docent Elsie Whitlow Feliz, the idea...
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Hybrid vehicles have their advocates and detractors, but their popularity is accelerating at a quick pace.According to recently released statistics announced by J.D. Power & Associates, the auto information company, an estimated 187,000 hybrids were sold in the U.S. in...
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So, Rupert Murdoch has purchased the Wall Street Journal.I'm a 30-year veteran reporter who has worked for three daily newspapers. But I now write the auto review column, TheWeeklyDriver, the blog on AutoMill.com, and I report on sporting events, cycling...
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Aug 1
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For as long as I can remember, I've heard people say, "Someday I'd like to drive a red convertible sports car."Well, I'm driving one this week, a 2007 Pontiac Solstice, the turbocharged GXP edition. But its color is not just...
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