Full Review of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze by txGarge

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT reviewed by txGarage

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT reviewed by txGarage

We’ve been looking to get into the Chevrolet Cruze for a full week review for a while now. We’ve actually driven a few different models of the Cruze at some events, but have never had the time to really check out the details. Well, we finally got our hands on one, so what’d we think?

The last two times I was behind the wheel of a Cruze, one was a base and one was an eco model. Both had cloth seats and a lackluster performance. Our tester was a 2012 Cruze 2LT. This afforded us leather seats, navigation, 17” alloy wheels, remote start, and a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine matched up to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This decked out Cruze has a window-sticker of just under $24k (23,980) and is spec’d out the exact way I’d want one if I was dropping the money. But would I drop my own money for this car? Let’s get more into the driving, looks, and feel and find out. Continue reading

Sonic the Turbo – Review of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LT TURBO

2012 Chevrolet Sonic turbo - reviewed by txGarage

2012 Chevrolet Sonic turbo - reviewed by txGarage

First and foremost, let’s do some house cleaning. The Sonic is a replacement for the Chevrolet Aveo. Don’t look on this site for an Aveo review, because there isn’t one. I have driven a few versions of the Aveo. Back when running a small local dealership in Dallas we would stumble across an Aveo or two. This was always a tough sell as there was nothing particularly good about these cars, except maybe it’s price. I could never recommend it to anyone; not as a teenager’s first car or a cheap family car. There were just too many other products you could get that were much better.

Now we have the Sonic and GM says that it’s not really replacing the Aveo because it’s a whole new car. You see the Aveo was a car built by Daewoo and badged in the U.S. as a Chevrolet. The Sonic on the other hand is all Chevy and assembled in Michigan. So did Chevy do it right this time? Can I finally recommend a Chevrolet, compact hatchback, to friends and readers? Continue reading

Video: 2011 Bullrun Live with a Texas Car Enthusiast

Team Hall n' Nass on the Bullrun Rally 2011

Team Hall n' Nass on the Bullrun Rally 2011

Berry Lowman – a good friend and fellow Texas car enthusiast – with Team Hall n’ Nass and Motorama Live had the opportunity to join in the Bullrun Rally last year and he got some pretty good video of some of the craziness that goes on.

Check out the video below and make sure to follow this guy:
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Video: Jan 2012 txGarage Preview

It’s a new year and here at txGarage we’ve got a new look, a new logo, lots of new reviews coming your way and a new website!

-We are all real executed for all the changes and updates and it’s thanks to the support of all of you guys who watch our videos and read our reviews.

-We’re already kicking off the year well and this month we’ll be bringing you reviews of the 2012 chevy Sonic Turbo and the 2012 Chevy Cruze. Plus we’ll be heading to Houston for the firs big auto show in Texas for 2012. We’ll be tweeting and updating our social pages so make sure to follow us on twitter @txgarage and like us on Facebook. We’re even on Google+.

-Also please subscribe to us on YouTube! We’re looking to post up lots of cool videos this year and the more subscribers we get, the better!

2012 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 review by txGarage

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

I wasn’t alive in the 60’s and 70’s, a time that most call the golden era of American motorsports. I never had the opportunity to watch the original Boss 302 race in the Trans-Am series and win, yet it’s a car I’ve heard of many times as this American classic certainly has a reputation that precedes it..

It’s been a long time since the Boss 302 rose to glory, and the Mustang has gone through many changes. When I first heard that Ford was considering bringing the Boss back, I was actually worried. Would it just be another dressed up Mustang with a graphics package and fancy wheels? The only real track worthy Mustang to date has been those branded with a Roush badge, so would this be more of the same? Continue reading

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor reviewed

We’ve written about the relationship between Texans and our trucks before on this site and why this is such a big state for the truck and SUV market. The open country, the need to haul a trailer, and simply the internal needs for wanting to go big or go home all figure into the equation. When it comes to Ford’s new super-truck, the F-150 SVT Raptor, there has already been plenty said and written about it as it’s been out for a few years now. Border agents along the Texas border were even some of the first to put in an order for some. So as you read this, and if you live in Texas, the answer to your inevitable question is yes. Yes, if you have the means to buy one, buy it! Continue reading

Texas opens In-N-Out and causes national attention:

In-n-Out Burger Line in Texas

In-n-Out Burger Line in Texas

A Texas motorist shot this video of the line and excitement leading up to the grand opening of an In-N-Out Burger. Needless to say, too many people in DFW were excited about the franchise moving to our neighborhoods.
In our opinion, it’s been hyped way too much. I’m sure they make good burgers, but I don’t want to sit in a line for 30 minutes or more waiting on lunch. One day I’ll get around to eating there, but other than that, it’s not a big deal.
Thanks for the video kylecorley. Continue reading