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2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Review

2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Subtlety has never been a trait of Chrysler's high performance cars. Back in the muscle car days of the late 1960s, the Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona sported high rear wings and other aerodynamic modifications that put most of the aftermarket ... Continue reading

2008 Infiniti QX56 AWD Review

2008 Infiniti QX56 AWD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS Model: Infiniti QX56 AWD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm/393 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 123.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 206.9 x 79.5 x 77.8 in. Tires: 265/60R20 Cargo volume: 61.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2008 Volvo C30 Review

2008 Volvo C30 Review

THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volvo C30 Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I5 Horsepower/Torque: 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed Geartronic automatic with Auto-stick function Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 167.4 x 70.2 x 57.0 in. Tires: 205/50VR17 C ... Continue reading

2008 Hummer H2 Review

2008 Hummer H2 Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hummer H2 Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 393 hp @ 5700 rpm/415 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 122.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 203.5 x 81.2 x 79.2 in. Tires: LT 315/70R17 Cargo volume: 30.7/86.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first car-based "crossover" SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and more everyday use-oriented alternative to the traditional truck-based S ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - TEAM USA's Summerton 5th in Sprint, speared in Feature

TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - TEAM USA's Summerton 5th in Sprint, speared in Feature

A1 TEAM USA's Jonathan Summerton finished fifth in the Sprint, but was taken out from a probable points-paying result in the Feature by overly aggressive driving by a competitor in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport at Eastern Creek International Raceway in Sydney, Australia. Summerton's run to fifth in the 14-lap Sprint ... Continue reading

A1GP (SYDNEY, AUS.) - South Africa Wins in Sydney Ahead of Home Event

A1GP (SYDNEY, AUS.) - South Africa Wins in Sydney Ahead of Home Event

A1 Team South Africa secured its second A1GP race win of the season in this afternoon's action-packed Feature race at Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway, closing the gap to third-placed Switzerland in the championship standings. The weekend brought the championship battle even closer together with leaders New Zealand and F ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - Coughlin already racking up victories with big win at Vegas test

TEAM REPORTS (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - Coughlin already racking up victories with big win at Vegas test

Reigning NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. picked up right where he left off last season by winning the third annual Pontiac Showdown test race Saturday night at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The cash prize event is the final preseason test for professional drag racers. The 24-race POWERade Dra ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - Slick Wickens Steers Canada to Third Podium

TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - Slick Wickens Steers Canada to Third Podium

A1 Team Canada celebrated its strongest showing of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season today in Round 6 with Toronto's Robert Wickens scoring a sublime third place Sprint podium having started the race down in 15th. A second points scoring finish followed with sixth place in the Feature race as a downpour d ... Continue reading

2008 International Wheel Awards Presented by Detroit Press Club Foundation

2008 International Wheel Awards Presented by Detroit Press Club Foundation

DETROIT PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION 2008 INTERNATIONAL WHEEL AWARDS THE COMPETITION The International Wheel Awards honor the best in coverage of the automotive industry. The competition was established by the 42-year-old Detroit Press Club Foundation, in line with its charter to encourage excellence in journalism. Cash prize ... Continue reading

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