Auto Show: The Rolling Thunder Awards III
Posted Feb 28th 2011 12:00AM
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By Jacqueline Delange and Christian Cotroneo
Sometimes, it's easy to get disoriented by all that shine gathered in one downtown Toronto shrine.
To help you get get some perspective on all the pretty horses that rumbled into town for the Canadian International AutoShow over the last week, we proudly present the final act of Aol Canada's first annual Rolling Thunder Awards.
See you on the other side.
Most Testosterone
It looks as if many cars at this year's auto show received an intense dose of steroids. Lean and mean autos are out and muscle cars have returned.
Take a look at the Dodge Challenger and you'll think you walked into the CIAS's Camero/Firebird exhibit by accident.
One wonders if the size compensates for other shortcomings, but a deep growl emanates from the 6.1 litre V8 engine puts those concerns to bed.
And on That Note, Most Likely to Be Seen on YouTube Hurtling Over a Suspension Bridge
What with so many fathers buying it in hopes of recapturing a glimmer of their moto-maniacal youth, the Ford Mustang should go viral any day now.
No, they won't be driving it over that suspension bridge at some ungodly speed. It will be their sons, addled with stories of daddy's testicular past, hopped up on hormones – and likely pursued by police.
It doesn't help that this year's rendition of the classic muscle car packs a light, but potent V8 engine.
That's 412 ponies. Plunging. In a river near you.
Best Way to Spend $400,000
You know that extra $400,000 or so you found in between the couch cushions? Instead of blowing it on frivolous things like a mortgage or retirement, how about putting it in a sound investment like a luxury sports car?
Which one to choose? Should it be the HTT Pléthore LC-750, the first Canadian super car, with a price tag of $495,000? How about the sleek two-door Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe at $408,000? The former shouts "new money!" while the latter whispers "class."
Oh hell, we'll just buy stock in Ford.
Marriage-Breaker of the Show
There is no 'we' in the Infiniti IPL G Coupe.
But damn, have you ever seen so many I's? The only hint of couple here is the dual exhaust.
From its stiff suspension, 19-inch wheels, and 348 horses under the saddle – this road rocket screams mine.
'No, mine.'
'Fine. I'll take the house, you selfish b*****d.'
Mom Car of the Year
Like pageboy haircuts and highrise jeans, minivans are a style emblem that moms just can't shake.
This year's auto show offers up three main contenders: the Chrysler Town & Country, the Dodge Grand Caravan, and the Honda Odyssey.
All are basically the same car your kids begged you not to drop them off at school in. But the Honda Odyssey has made some minor improvements, including a 16.2 inch split-screen multimedia display.
Best Car for Driving in Your Bathrobe
Although we don't recommend the practice, it does occasionally happen that you absolutely must get your hands on a Sausage McMuffin.
Like right now.
If you frequently find yourself footloose and dignity-free, then you need a car that picks up the slack. In other words, the most dignified-looking ride money can buy.
The Chrysler 300 Touring exudes moral authority. And it's certainly got more going on in life than the McDonald's drive-through dude.
Doesn't matter that he's working his way through school... and you're a grown man in his bathrobe.
This elegant ride, newly made-over for 2011, proclaims to the world that the person at the wheel is classy and restrained – despite occasionally driving with bojangles to the wind.
Sometimes, it's easy to get disoriented by all that shine gathered in one downtown Toronto shrine.
To help you get get some perspective on all the pretty horses that rumbled into town for the Canadian International AutoShow over the last week, we proudly present the final act of Aol Canada's first annual Rolling Thunder Awards.
See you on the other side.
Most Testosterone
It looks as if many cars at this year's auto show received an intense dose of steroids. Lean and mean autos are out and muscle cars have returned.
Take a look at the Dodge Challenger and you'll think you walked into the CIAS's Camero/Firebird exhibit by accident.
One wonders if the size compensates for other shortcomings, but a deep growl emanates from the 6.1 litre V8 engine puts those concerns to bed.
And on That Note, Most Likely to Be Seen on YouTube Hurtling Over a Suspension Bridge
What with so many fathers buying it in hopes of recapturing a glimmer of their moto-maniacal youth, the Ford Mustang should go viral any day now.
No, they won't be driving it over that suspension bridge at some ungodly speed. It will be their sons, addled with stories of daddy's testicular past, hopped up on hormones – and likely pursued by police.
It doesn't help that this year's rendition of the classic muscle car packs a light, but potent V8 engine.
That's 412 ponies. Plunging. In a river near you.
Best Way to Spend $400,000
You know that extra $400,000 or so you found in between the couch cushions? Instead of blowing it on frivolous things like a mortgage or retirement, how about putting it in a sound investment like a luxury sports car?
Which one to choose? Should it be the HTT Pléthore LC-750, the first Canadian super car, with a price tag of $495,000? How about the sleek two-door Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe at $408,000? The former shouts "new money!" while the latter whispers "class."
Oh hell, we'll just buy stock in Ford.
Marriage-Breaker of the Show
There is no 'we' in the Infiniti IPL G Coupe.
But damn, have you ever seen so many I's? The only hint of couple here is the dual exhaust.
From its stiff suspension, 19-inch wheels, and 348 horses under the saddle – this road rocket screams mine.
'No, mine.'
'Fine. I'll take the house, you selfish b*****d.'
Mom Car of the Year
Like pageboy haircuts and highrise jeans, minivans are a style emblem that moms just can't shake.
This year's auto show offers up three main contenders: the Chrysler Town & Country, the Dodge Grand Caravan, and the Honda Odyssey.
All are basically the same car your kids begged you not to drop them off at school in. But the Honda Odyssey has made some minor improvements, including a 16.2 inch split-screen multimedia display.
Best Car for Driving in Your Bathrobe
Although we don't recommend the practice, it does occasionally happen that you absolutely must get your hands on a Sausage McMuffin.
Like right now.
If you frequently find yourself footloose and dignity-free, then you need a car that picks up the slack. In other words, the most dignified-looking ride money can buy.
The Chrysler 300 Touring exudes moral authority. And it's certainly got more going on in life than the McDonald's drive-through dude.
Doesn't matter that he's working his way through school... and you're a grown man in his bathrobe.
This elegant ride, newly made-over for 2011, proclaims to the world that the person at the wheel is classy and restrained – despite occasionally driving with bojangles to the wind.
