2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 Review
Sep 5, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 ENGINE: Series III 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: hp @ rpm/ lb-ft @ rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 197.5 x 72.7 x 554.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $27,600 There's no denying that driving a new car ... Continue reading
2004 Buick Rendezvous CXL Review
Sep 5, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG<br> SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: 2004 Buick Rendezvous CXL<br> ENGINE: 3.4-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 185 hp @ 5,200 rpm/210 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 112.2 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.5 x 73.6 x 68.9 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $35,150<p> I ... Continue reading
2004 Subaru Forester XT- Review
Sep 4, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS I was once asked by a car manufacturer's public relations representative to describe my idea of the perfect car. I think he was expecting me so say ``the car you are introducing today'' - a popular mid-sized sedan. Instead, feeling playful, I said something like ``it'd have the acc ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Suzuki Verona ENGINE: 2.5-liter inline 6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 155 hp @ 5,800 rpm/177 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.8 x 71.5 x 57.1 in. STICKER PRICE: $16,499 - $19,499 For years Suzuki has cultivated a ... Continue reading
USED CAR RELEVANT: 2004 Lexus RX330 Review - Bonus 20 Year Followup
Aug 7, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Think back to 1998. At that time, the norm for the entry-luxury sport-utility class was a traditional body-on-frame truck with extra appointments, in two- or four-wheel drive trim. Although such vehicles had truck strengths, especially towing and off-road ability, they also had tru ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2003
In September, the BMW 6-series will bow at the IAA, the auto show in Frankfurt. Awaiting this event, BMW released the first official pictures and some details. By Henny Hemmes BMWâs new sport coupe will first be introduced on the German market as the 645i with a 4.4-liter V-8 engine with 333 hp and 332 lb.ft of to ... Continue reading
2004 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Minivan - 2004 New Car Review
Jul 24, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for the 1998 model year, the Sienna was Toyota's third attempt at minivan popularity. Following out of the footsteps of the boxy Van and bubble-shaped Previa, both rear-drive vehicles closer to small commercial vans than minivans in design, the Sienna was the first ... Continue reading
2004 Chrysler Crossfire Video Preview and Test Drive
Jul 22, 2003
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030716_e.ram CLICK4 Video Closeup Test of the Chrysler Crossfire. Two years ago the Crossfire was still a concept car. Now in 2003 it is already in series production shortly before the market launch. ... Continue reading
2004 Volkswagen Touareg Review
Jul 17, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen wasn't exactly the first European manufacturer in the SUV market. ``Last'' would be a better description. And it didn't get the name that it planned for its SUV - an American competitor grabbed it first. But there is more to a vehicle than being first to market or having ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S60 R ENGINE: 2.5-liter inline 5 cylinder HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm/295 lb-ft @ 1,950-5,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual (5-speed automatic with sequential manual shifting mode available) WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 181.3 x 71.0 ... Continue reading
TACH ADDS THE EXCITEMENT OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL FROM MANRICO DELCORE AND MARY BETH DEBICKI
Apr 12, 2003
The Auto Channel would like to welcome a couple (literally) of exciting and talented contributors to our site. Manrico Delcore & Mary Beth Debicki are an American husband-and-wife team of photojournalists who specialize in vehicle-based adventure travel. They have been writing together for twelve years and their travel ... Continue reading
Smart Roadster & Roadster Coupé Topless On The Cote d'Azur
Apr 6, 2003
"http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/vi deos/20030404_e.ram" CLICK4VIDEO Just before their market launch in April the new smart roadster and roadster coupé had to go through a special test. The VIP test was on the programme. The location was naturally appropriate: the Cote d'Azur between Nice and Monte Carlo. ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show - Reflections and Wrap-Up
Jan 19, 2003
I don’t know about you but I can think of better things to do - like hang with the family and/or sleep in - on a Sunday morning. However, thousands of car industry professional were dragged (some no doubt ran) out the door on the 5th of January for the launch of the NAIAS 2003. What was all the fuss?…CARS! ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2002
Watkins Glen International update, Aug. 8, 2002 driver change Marino Franchitti of Scotland will replace team owner Bill Rand in the No. 7 Rand Racing Lola for the Aug. 9 Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen, co-driving with Niclas Jönsson. Business commitments have prevented Rand from racing this week. ... Continue reading
All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Makes Global Debut
Mar 28, 2002
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today unveiled the all-new 2003 Outlander S.U.V. at the 102nd edition of the New York International Auto Show. Outlander is an exciting, entry- level, crossover S.U.V. that combines bold styling, all-weather capability, and urban utility in a compact ... Continue reading
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