Chances are that, like most, I’ll never get an opportunity to ride in a spaceship, after dreaming about it as a kid. But after taking a spin in the 2008 Saleen Sterling Edition, I’m guessing I now have a pretty good idea of what the experience might feel like.

NEW YORK — Planning a getaway to New York City? I know just the spot to stay for those who like a little edge – Hotel Gansevoort.

SAN DIEGO — Infiniti had the right idea when they set out to redesign the FX crossover – “improve those things that need to be improved, but whatever you do, don’t mess with the core essence of the vehicle.”

Take note, fans of “old-school” Saabs dating back to the ’80s when the cars were known for their distinctive design will likely find the new 2008 models more appealing than the previous generation.

LOS ANGELES — Perhaps no one has better epitomized the significance of Chrysler’s annual Behind the Lens award to date than its 2008 honoree, Spike Lee.

If there’s one thing you quickly learn about Subaru it’s that you can just about expect a memorable driving experience when you get behind the wheel of one of the vehicles. Count on it.

Not since the days of the Firebird has a Pontiac had as much road presence as the all-new 2008 Pontiac G8.

CHICAGO — So, after nearly a year of writing about the Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition, we finally got an opportunity to take one out for some “real road” time. And we figured Chicago would be a cool place to test its appeal.

LAS VEGAS — When you first hear the name, you can’t help but have high expectations for Dodge’s all-new Journey. The name alone sets the stage for what you’d expect would be a memorable drive. Perhaps a little risky for Dodge considering it’s their first stab at a “crossover” — that is, vehicles designed to give you some of the qualities of an SUV with the performance capabilities of a car.

SCOTTSDALE — When Nissan first introduced the Murano in 2003 as a 2004 model, it practically defined the idea of what a modern-day crossover vehicle looked like. Not that it was the first in the segment, but it was one of the first that had that “look.” You know, that “look” that you couldn’t describe as a car or truck, or anything else on the road for that matter. It was so different.