Author Archives: BajaBusta

1984 Buick Skyhawk Commercial

September 20th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

Biggest news in 1984 from Buick was in the powertrain department. The divisions J-model Skyhawk, sported new front end styling

2002 KIA Optima Test Drive

September 19th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

Kia’s value packed optima was now available with a more powerful 2.7L V6, replacing the 2.5 V6; the 2.4L I4

2002 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive

September 17th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

For 2002, the Sonata received a full facelift.  The Sonata’s V-6 grew from 2.5 to 2.7 liters, while horsepower increased

2002 Acura TL Type S Test Drive

September 16th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

Acura’s midsize/near luxury sedan benefited from a significant mid-generation upgrade for 2002. Restyled front and rear fascias also heralded the

2002 Mercedes Benz G500 Test Drive

September 15th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

Slab-sided as the factory it was built in (handcrafted in Graz, Austria), this mountain goat of a Mercedes was all

2002 Chrysler 300M Special Test Drive

September 14th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

The 1999 Motor Trend Car of the year added an upgraded performance model for 2002, dubbed the 300M Special.  Chrysler

2002 Mini Cooper Road Test

September 14th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

The original Mini debuted in 1959 and became an instant icon. When BMW sold the Rover Group, it kept the

1997: Frankfurt Motor Show

September 14th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

1988: Fiero’s plug gets pulled

September 14th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

  In a statement issued March 1 1988, Pontiac announced it would stop production of the Fiero.  Failing sales and

2002 Porsche Carrera and 4S Test Drives

September 13th, 2015 | by BajaBusta

All 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera models were powered by an enlarged version of Porsche’s signature six cylinder boxer engine.  Growing