Honda Pilot takes small steps forward
Still built for hauling a lot of people
Little things can make a big difference. Case in point: the 2009 Honda Pilot. Honda touts this eight-passenger as a new model — completely redesigned. But the changes seem more evolutionary than revolutionary. The exterior styling is a touch more macho, but no one is going to walk up and say, "Wow, dude, that's a Pilot? Full Story
EDSEL TURNS 50
The Edsel, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer, was a marketing flop in its day, but you'd never guess it by driving through a subdivision between Griffin and Orchard Hills, Ga. Full Story
Economical and very stylish, Astra won't get cute with you
The drawback with most economical compact cars is that they look, well, economical. Or worse, cute. The 2008 Saturn Astra, on the other hand, offers striking styling that will turn some heads. The sportiness isn't just skin deep. The Astra, built in Europe where it's sold wearing the Opel badge, is fun to drive thanks to taut steering and a tight suspension. Full Story
Third generation GM salesman tackling the down market with service, hard work
TAKE A SPIN
Robert Adkins, 39, is a thirdgeneration owner and operator of Dixie Buick GMC Pontiac of Fort Myers. The dealership was started in the downtown River District near the corner of Bay Street and the old U.S. 41 bridge by his grandfather in 1934. Now it sits in South Fort Myers on U.S. 41 and is waiting for better times. Full Story
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