Jonathan McGrew, Contributing Writer

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Jonathan McGrew has had a steering wheel in his hands since before he could walk. It was inevitable that he would start racing, earning recognition as an SCCA F Production racer in his small (but fast!) MGB-GT. Even when the MGB is off the track under repair, there is a silver Hyundai Elantra that assuages the racing bug during SCCA Rally Cross season. Jonathan is a graduate in Business Marketing from the University of Colorado in Denver, the lead graphic artist for a major printing hardware vendor, and a budding entrepreneur as he begins his car journalism and blogging career and nurtures McGrewGroup Designs. Jonathan lives in Denver, Colorado with assorted cars and a motorcycle, a partner, and a one-eyed Husky named Jack.

Articles

  • Infiniti EV To Be Sporty and Compact Says Infiniti Chief

    For our regular readers here at AllSmallCars.com it is no surprise that I am totally in love with the new 2011/2012 Nissan LEAF. It is also no secret that I would love to give one a good test run for...

  • 2012 Ford Focus Debuts In Paris With High-Tech Features

    This year has been full of excitement for Ford, especially with the much-anticipated launch of the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Quite a car it is too, but now we are setting our sights on the Fiesta’s next of kin, the 2012 Ford Focus. According to the press release from Ford, the all-new for 2012 Ford...

  • Paris Motor Show: Will Honda Jazz Hybrid Debut Come To U.S.?

    For those of you who aren’t aware, the Honda Jazz is the sister car to the U.S. specification Fit. Much like a Acura NSX was a Honda NSX in markets other than the U.S., Honda sells the Fit under the Jazz name in its home market, as well as, other geographies around the world. Recently...

  • MINI Gets Investigated Over Steering Issues In 2004-2005 Coopers

    Maybe it is just me, but it seems that the internet has really changed the way we report motor vehicle defects and safety issues. I think the most obvious case of this is with Toyota and their floor mats that turned into “unintended acceleration” investigations by the National Highway...

  • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Going Hunting For Civic

    The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has been getting some good reviews over the past couple of months. We can understand why with some of the features like a 139-hp turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, OnStar Directions and Connections, climate control and, for those in cooler climates, heated seats. Of...

  • Toyota Announces Secret Hybrid To Be Produced In France

    We love new announcements, especially in the automotive industry. There is something about watching the progression of technology that is very gratifying. However, sometimes we don’t get all the information at the same time. Recently, Left Lane News reported that Toyota would be producing a...

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    Chevrolet Volt: SEC Filing Shows 25-50 Mile EV Range

    The Chevrolet Volt is a car that has been in the news a lot; actually it has been talked about since January of 2007 according to U.S. News & World Report. Seem hard to believe? Even I find it...

  • Ford Fiesta and Nissan Leaf Make N.A. Car Of the Year Short List

    One of the most coveted awards in the North American automotive industry is the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Since we can’t get enough of small cars here at AllSmallCars.com, it was a pleasant surprise to see both the 2011 Nissan LEAF and the 2011 Ford Fiesta on the short...

  • Your Next Lotus May Be A Hybrid

    Okay, so you first have to be able to afford a Lotus, which I can tell you is not in my financial plans for the future. However, if you are lucky enough to put a brand new Lotus on your to-do list, then you might want to wait until more about the future of their hybrid powertrain is unveiled. If...

  • 2011 Hyundai Elantra To Be Made In U.S.

    Hyundai has been moving up the ladder in terms of their position as a formidable opponent in the U.S. automotive market. Little victories have been had with each new model introduction, but lately the one that is making all the noise is the 2010/2011 Hyundai Sonata. Sales figures for the Sonata...

  • Nissan Leaf Orders Halted Until Next Year

    The Nissan Leaf has really shaken up the electric vehicle (EV) world, in a positive way. In fact, we have seen through reports from Nissan that the public is willing to entertain the idea of an all-electric vehicle. The question, however, continues to be how many people that really amounts to...

  • What Happens To Old EV Batteries? Nissan and Sumitomo May Have Answer

    Ever wonder where all those electric vehicle (EV) batteries are going to go once they lack the punch to get the job done? This is a question I have asked myself many times because I know how many times I have had to put a new conventional car battery into may own cars or even had to replace the...

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    Dodge Caliber Gets Suspension Upgrades for 2011

    The Dodge Caliber is one of those cars that are more about substance than about style. It is no secret that the Caliber won’t win any style contests, but what it doesn’t have in looks it...

  • 2009 Toyota Corolla Makes Top 10 Most Stolen Cars

    Finding out that your car has been stolen is probably one of the worst feelings you can have as a car owner, especially if it gets stolen while you our out and about. The good news is that some cars just aren’t popular cars to steal. The bad news is that the cars that are popular to steal...

  • Nissan Leaf Proves Electric Cars Aren't the End Of Automotive Fun

    In the automotive industry on of the things all of us gear-heads and economically minded consumers look forward to is the Car and Driver 10Best. However, as the years have gone on, the public doesn’t have to wait for the 10Best to come out before they get a preview of what is to come and...

  • Audi To Bring Back A2 Name With Electric Rotary Power?

    Back in March Audi debuted the A1 e-tron concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. You might remember that the e-tron name first appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show (more here) under the guise of a very powerful supercar with an electric drive system. Of course, the A1 e-tron that...

  • 2011 Smart ForTwo Boast Better Performance and Less Emissions

    Yes, the little Smarty is back for 2011 and this time it has a new face and some new features. More importantly, to some at least, there is also a performance upgrade that will move this mini wonder from 0-60 in under 8.9 seconds. Currently, prices for the 2011 Smart ForTwo have been announced in...

  • Ford Prepares To Launch Most Significant Car Range in Paris

    Ford has been preparing to move to a global product strategy and all of the hard work and planning seems to be paying off. At the end of the month Ford will be launching its first “truly global product development under the company’s ONE Ford strategy.” Which car earns the credit...

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    GM Steps Up Their Small Car Game With the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo

    Previous models of the Chevrolet Aveo have been a little bit of a disappointment out in the American marketplace. The original was small, had some quality issues and really just wasn’t the much...

  • Hyundai Blueon Sets Path For Next Nissan Leaf Competitor

    Hyundai is one of the fastest up and coming brands in the world and it is one that has been steadily continuing to make profits over the past couple years. The company has also had some great hits with the all-new for 2010 Hyundai Sonata and the Hyundai Genesis Sedan and Coupe. While rumors still...

  • 2011 BMW M3: M Drive Available Without the Extras

    BMWs aren’t for the everyday driver, they are a drivers car or at least that is what their heritage has been built on for decades. Some would say that the company took a step in the “Ultimate Driving Machine” category when they introduced the iDrive system. Most of that had to do...

  • Ready to Drive a Nissan Leaf? Check For A City Near You

    When someone says 2011 Nissan Leaf the first thought that comes to my mind is ‘when can I drive one?’ This isn’t an uncommon question among consumers either, but Nissan has the answer. Starting October 1st, Nissan will be conducting their first public test-drives of the 2011...

  • New Chevrolet Cruze Ad Spots Get Familiar Tool Man Voice

    The Chevrolet Volt isn’t the only car on the horizon for GM; it is also not the only car that has been anticipated for quite a while. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is supposed to be quite the step up from the compact cars GM has produced in the past. It has been rated with top safety (more here)...

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h: How Many Modes Does It Take To Drive A Hybrid?

    When I think of power modes, I really think of the ‘80s and ‘90s. I can remember the 300ZX having multiple suspension modes and the introduction of the new Maxima having Power, Comfort and a combination setting (basically changed the shift points and timing). The selectable...

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