Showing posts with label 6 speed manual. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 6 speed manual. Show all posts
Monday, July 8, 2024
A GOOD FIT FOR WEEKEND CLUBBING
Mazda, like other automakers is developing technology to move away from fossil-based fuel for engines in their vehicles. But as Bumper2Bumpertv reminds us, the brand is remaining loyal to driving enthusiasts with the two-seater MX5 Miata.
Monday, April 22, 2024
BACK TO THE BASICS ON FOUR WHEELS!
Volkswagen brand is making a shift to EV's but it is not abandoning gasoline powered models anytime soon. Bumper2Bumpertv was reminded of that recently when a bare bones sedan from VW arrived at the doorstep.
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’ Greg Morrison,
@Bumper2Bumpertv,
1.5 liter turbo,
6 speed manual,
compact,
Fuel efficiency,
Jetta Sedan,
Passenger space,
technology,
Volkswagen
Location:
South Fulton, GA, USA
Friday, January 19, 2024
ACURA IS GOING HARD WITH THE INTEGRA TYPE S!
The Integra is back in the Acura lineup with attitude to spare. Bumper2Bumpertv finds it live up to the hype over what it can do on the track or the street.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
A FIRST DRIVE WITH THE 2024 TACOMA!!
Toyota is meeting the latest challenges in the midsize truck segment with a redesigned Tacoma. From power plants to suspension and technology Bumper2Bumpertv sees it as a vehicle that works both on road and off.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R AN INVITATION TO A CITATION!!
The 11th generation of the Civic designed for the track comes with upgrades to the drive train along with interesting technology. Bumper2Bumpertv checked it out and managed to avoid a citation at the same time.
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315 horsepower,
6 speed manual,
APT,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
Civic sedan,
Greg Morrison,
Honda,
James Boike,
Montgomery Alabama,
performance,
technology,
Type R
Location:
Montgomery, AL, USA
Saturday, May 20, 2023
A FIRST LOOK AT TOYOTA’S 2024 TACOMA !!
When you make the leading midsize truck and the rest of the industry is trying to take some of the market you come back with some new tricks. Bumper2Bumpertv reports that is what Toyota is doing with the 2024 Tacoma.
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6 speed manual,
8 Speed automatic,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
Greg Morrison,
MID-SIZE TRUCK,
SHELDON BROWN,
SMART TECHNOLOGY,
Tacoma,
toyota,
TRAIL HUNTER,
TRDPRO
HYBRID
Location:
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
TOYOTA SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR HOT HATCHBACKS WITH THE GR COROLLA.
With support from the top executives of the company, the Toyota brand is getting bolder with its Gazoo Racing portfolio. Bumper2Bumpertv’s Greg Morrison got a sample of what it can do at a racetrack in Utah.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
THE GERMAN BUILT TOYOTA GETS A STICK SHIFT!
Purists who enjoy shifting gears finally get their wish as the Toyota Supra now offers a manual transmission. Bumpr2Bumpertv got some seat and track time with the new gearbox to check out how it works.
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3.0 Liter engine,
6 speed manual,
BMW built,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
Greg Morrison,
Toyota Supra,
track driving,
Utah Motorsports Park,
ZF transmission
Location:
512 Sheep Ln, Erda, UT 84074, USA
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
TOYOTA SERVES UP A “HOT HATCH” IN THE COROLLA GR
While the auto industry is moving toward electrification, Toyota still thinks there is an appeal for a compact drifting vehicle. Bumper2Bumpertv reports that solution for Toyota is a seriously modified Corolla hatchback.
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1.6 Liter engine,
273 LB FEET torque,
300 horsepower,
6 speed manual,
awd,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
Corolla GR,
Formula Drift,
Greg Morrison,
Long Beach California,
Mike Tripp
Location:
Long Beach, CA, USA
Monday, January 18, 2021
THE SMALL BLOCK MUSTANG PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS ROOTS!!
With all of the technology and assistance features on cars these days have we forgotten the joy of just driving. After a week in a convertible Mustang, Bumper2Bumpertv thinks there is still a lot of fun to be had in this legacy coupe.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
SUBARU WRX, STAYS WITH THE BASICS OF DRIVING FOR FUN!!
The 2020 edition of the Subaru WRX may look plain from the outside but a peak inside and under the hood shows where its heart is.Bumper2Bumpertv sees the WRX as a throwback that was well ahead of its time.
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2.0 liter Boxer,
6 speed manual,
awd,
Brembro,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
compact,
Greg Morrison,
Recaro,
sedan,
subaru wrx,
Suede seats,
technology,
Twin scroll turbo
Location:
East Point, GA, USA
Friday, November 20, 2020
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R WHERE R STANDS FOR READY TO RUN!!
The Honda brand has successfully followed the lead from customers who want to get a lot more from their reliable and economical compact the Civic. Bumper2Bumpertv says that is evident if the 2020 version of the Civic Type R
Friday, July 31, 2020
2020 HONDA CIVIC Si, AN UNDERCOVER RACER!
The latest edition of the Civic Si could be called two-faced. On one hand it is a daily driver with decent road manners and on the other it can be at home on the track. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at this dual threat.>
Monday, July 22, 2019
A second look at the Toyota Corolla Hatchback
The Corolla has been a mainstay of the Toyota lineup for more than 50 years. Bumper2Bumpertv has had a chance to do a deeper dive into the hatchback version which has been reintroduced to the mix using an existing platform.
Monday, June 17, 2019
A throwback to real driving—the Honda Civic Sport!!
There are a few purists out there who still relish the idea of controlling a car in all kinds of situations. And as Bumper2Bumpertv tells us Honda has a midsize sedan that might satisfy those urges.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
The Mustang GT gets some extra technology and torque.
WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GET A WEEK OF SEAT TIME IN THE MUSTANG BULLIT EDITION. BUT SOME WAYWARD DEBRIS FROM A CONSTRUCTION TRUCK FORCED US TO SETTLE FOR THE MUSTANG GT AND GUESS WHAT? WE HAD A BALL!!!
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420 Pound feet torque,
460 Horsepower,
6 speed manual,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
coupe,
Driver assistance,
Greg Morrison,
Mustang GT,
Performance Package,
technology
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Ready for anything, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon!
Make no mistake about it. The Jeep Wrangler is designed and built to go off road without a sweat. What makes it so tough? Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at some of its features hardened from years of experience.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Toyota 86 versus Mazda MX5, a contest of the mini titans!!
It can be a tough job choosing the best between a pair of sports cars that appeal to intense drivers. Bumper2Bumpertv has its own view of what works and what doesn’t. How about you?
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2.0 Liter,
6 speed manual,
Boxer Engine,
Brembro brakes,
Bumper2Bumpertvv,
Greg Morrison,
handling,
MX5,
performance,
rear wheel drive,
skyactiv,
Toyota 86
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Monday, May 21, 2018
2019 Hyundai Veloster, a first drive.
The second generation of the Hyundai Veloster comes with new looks and new safety technology. Bumper2Bumpertv checked out some of the upgrades on a test drive recently.
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6 speed manual,
7 speed dual clutch transmission,
Austin TX,
Bumper2Bumpertv Greg Morrison,
Hyundai,
road test,
Ron Moorehead,
second generation,
sporty compact,
Veloster,
Wendell Collins Jr
Location:
Austin, TX, USA
Monday, April 30, 2018
The 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, a throwback looking forward!!
A radical redesign is the first thing you notice in the 2019 Toyota Corolla. And Bumper2Bumpertv has found the changes are more than skin deep in this first drive impression.
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