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RJ de Vera
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Outside his role as Intersections guest blogger, RJ de Vera is a legend of the import-tuning scene. A muse to the import tuning industry, RJ's list of accomplishments is lengthy. He gives insight to the social culture of the automotive scene and works with companies to understand the world and passion of tuning and racing cars. In other words, he's a guru, a consultant, and a sage. He's even got his own signature alloy wheels, shoes, and die-cast toy line. He also writes for multiple car magazines, and cut his acting teeth as "Danny Yamato" in "The Fast and The Furious."
Going where no other hybrid has gone before.
A hybrid and the curvy mountain roads of Mulholland for a first encounter and chance to drive the new 2012 Honda CR-Z seemed unnatural. You see, hybrids have been known to be strictly ultra-efficient econo-boxes. Don't get me wrong—current on-the-market hybrids are great cars that have fabulous functionality, but most will not put a smile on your face when looking for a fun, sportive drive down the road, especially a stretch of pavement that twists and turns around the Santa Monica Mountains of California.
Honda designs a new hybrid that will move people.
When the Honda CR-Z concept was debuted, the most striking feature was its styling. It was instantly obvious that this would be a new type of hybrid and Honda fans quickly took an eager interest in the vehicle. With styling that harkens back to the beloved CR-X, many enthusiasts, including myself, felt an emotional stir from within and an instant curiosity. Along with this interest came an anxious feeling to see the production version. But as a mega car enthusiast, I have learned not to get overly excited with concept cars, as many times concepts look much better than production ready showroom goods.
