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      Bullz-Eye reviews the 2011 Camaro 2LT Coupe

      December 15, 2010 /

      Chevy Camaro 2LT

      From the moment we saw Transformers we knew that the new Camaro would be a winner. A Bullz-Eye staff member recently had a chance to test the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT and was impressed to see how the new model enhances the rebirth of a classic car.

      Here’s an excerpt from his review:

      The styling of the 2011 Camaro is nothing short of eye-popping and what better way to bring such an important nameplate back to life than with this homerun design. Before the 2010 Camaro hit the streets, many wondered how much of the concept car the production model carry forward. GM answered the call and invoked the Camaro of the 60’s and 70’s with a new and fresh design that hit on all cylinders. The Camaro doesn’t go as retro as the Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger, making her own mark instead. The low roofline, aggressive stance, and in-your-face front end make a lasting impression for even the most discerning eyes! The lines on this car are so dead-on, from the fender flanks to the gorgeous rear, you wonder where this Camaro been hiding all of these years? The 20″x8″ front and 20″x9″ rear flangeless, painted aluminum wheels with midnight silver finish were teamed up with a rear spoiler and unique tail lamps for the RS model we drove. Put simply, The 2011 Camaro is one of the best looking cars on the road today.

      He saw more than just the exterior. For his full impressions of the car, check out his 2011 Camaro 2LT review at Bullz-Eye.com. As always, you can find the latest and greatest reviews in the Bullz-Eye Cars channel.

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      Bullz-Eye drives with Dodge in San Francisco

      December 3, 2010 /

      Dodge Charger at the Golden Gate.

      Bullz-Eye’s Gerardo Orlando recently took a trip out to San Francisco to get behind the wheel of the newest generation of Dodge vehicles. He was lucky enough to have perfect weather, which yielded some really nice photos. We’ve put together the images and a nice summary of the driving experience over at the Bullz-Eye Blog.

      Here’s a quick excerpt:

      The real treat of the day was the 2011 Dodge Challenger. I had the opportunity to drive one of the Inaugural Edition versions of the 2011 Challenger SRT8 392. This car is beautiful as you can see from the slideshow above, with the white paint and the blue racing stripes, and it’s the ultimate American muscle car. Frankly, I can’t remember a car I enjoyed driving more than this one. The car is a torque monster – the 392 Hemi is rated at 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. I drove the automatic version, and this car is a beast! When you hit the gas at any speed, this car does exactly what you want it to do as it respond with a muscular roar. It handles beautifully as well, and any car enthusiast will fall in love with this 2011 Challenger.

      For more of Gerardo’s experience and some great shots of the 2011 Dodge lineup, including the 2011 Dodge Challenger and 2011 Dodge Charger, head over to the Bullz-Eye Blog.

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      Bullz-Eye reviews the 2011 Nissan Maxima

      November 30, 2010 /

      2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV review.

      Few cars have the stellar reputation the Nissan Maxima enjoys. The car is virtually synonymous with an excellent ride, a decked out interior, generally way more car than you actually pay for. Nissan has been trying to boost its appeal as a line of family vehicles recently, with commercials like the on in which the dad stretches his 370Z into a Maxima to fit the baby on the way.

      Bullz-Eye recently reviewed the 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV to see if the car could really be your family transport. Though most of the features are still considered luxury items, there’s plenty of room to tuck a carseat or two in the back.

      From the review:

      The exterior of the Maxima lifted our expectations for the interior and I’m happy to say, we weren’t disappointed! The premium leather seats are extremely comfortable and elevate the overall experience in the Maxima’s cabin. The heated leather steering wheel both looks and feels great and kept with the theme of the four-door sports car. The dashboard is well thought out and similar to higher end Infiniti models. We found the 7″ color monitor with a rearview monitor well designed. Of course, the Maxima included XM Navigation traffic and weather with streaming audio via blue tooth. The back seats are spacious and wear the superior leather used in the front cabin for a great riding experience. When driving the Maxima, I did think the paddle shifters were a bit too large. They seemed to take away from the otherwise clean, telescopic steering wheel.

      For the full 2011 Nissan Maxima review, head over to Bullz-Eye.com.

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      A chat with George Tillman, Jr. from Faster

      November 29, 2010 /

      Chat with George Tillman Jr. from Faster.

      Director George Tillman Jr. offered the words in the image above when asked about his work across several different genres. It’s that view of filmmaking that makes Tillman such an interesting guy. His new movie, Faster, stars Dwayne Johnson as a nameless, muscle-car driving ex-con bent on speedy revenge against those who murdered his brother. He leaves a bloody trail as he slaughters seemingly random individuals, starting with shooting a defenseless office drone in the head. His actions catch the attention of Billy Bob Thornton, and, as you can imagine, things get complicated.

      Bullz-Eye had a chance to talk with Tillman about his career and the impact it has had on the director’s latest. Here’s a quick excerpt:

      BE: One of the things that interests me about this is that the main characters don’t have names. You have “the Driver,” “the Cop,” and “the Killer.” I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never seen it, but that appears to be kind of an homage to Walter Hill’s “The Driver.” I think you mentioned that.

      GT: It’s an homage to that and also the westerns. The lone cowboy with no name. Sergio Leone, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” — the Driver, the Killer, the Cop. You’ve got this landscape, this vast landscape, which is us in the desert in California [near] Bakersfield and the mountains — vistas. Three guys all coming for one final showdown. These are the things which we try to use as a backdrop which always worked, we just haven’t seen it in a long time. Again, it’s done in a newer, fresher way which is not trying to emulate them, but just be real, be reality based, be character based, be story based. That was my approach as a director paying homage to these films.

      For the full George Tillman Jr. interview, head over to Bullz-Eye.com.

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