Acura MDX Tops Consumer Reports' Tests of Luxury Three-Row SUVs
May 4, 2010
MDX bests Audi Q7, Land Rover LR4, and Lincoln MKT YONKERS, N.Y., May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The freshened Acura MDX posted an "Excellent" overall score topping Consumer Reports tests' of four luxury SUVs for the June 2010 issue. The Acura MDX earned an overall road-test scores of 85, outperforming the Land Rover ... Continue reading
2010 Volkswagen TDI Makes Solid Case for Diesels
Apr 29, 2010
Washington DC April 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Germany's largest automaker, Volkswagen, is an evangelist for the clean and fuel-efficient powertrains. According to Mark Phelan at the Detroit Free Press, the 2010 Golf TDI diesel helps explain why. Click here for a photo. With an EPA rating of 30 mpg in ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2010
SEE ALSO: Suzuki Buyers Guide Kizashi Stands Out In The Crowed Midsized Field DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Review If you're looking at sporty small cars, at this point in time you're probably not thinking "Suzuki". Doesn't Suzuki make motorcycles and SUVs? Aren't their cars merely re-bad ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces 'Free Gas For Summer' Sales Event
Apr 29, 2010
- Offer available on retail purchases of new 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, 2010 Suzuki SportBack, 2010 Suzuki SX4 Sedan, 2010 SX4 Crossover, 2010 Grand Vitara and 2010 Equator models through Aug. 31 - Customers will receive a pre-paid gas card to cover three-month's worth of gas. BREA, Calif., April 29 -- American Suzuki Motor ... Continue reading
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Bestows 'Best' Awards to 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback
Apr 26, 2010
-- Subaru Outback Wins "Best in Class" and "Best New Wagon" While the Subaru Legacy Takes Home "Best New Car" in its category -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 26 -- Kiplinger's Personal Finance recognized two Subaru vehicles as "Best" in their categories in its annual buyers' guide, "2010 Cars: Where the Deals Are." The all ... Continue reading
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Review
Apr 22, 2010
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyer's Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Back in 1970, Nissan sold cars in the U.S. under the Datsun name. If the first Datsuns were rather pedestrian small sedans of the type chosen in those days to establish an import brand in this country, that began to change wit ... Continue reading
2010 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro MT6 Review
Apr 21, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro MT6 Engine: 2.0-liter TFSI DOâHC turbocharged four Horsepower/Torque: 211 hp @ 4,300-6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 110.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 185.2 x 71.9 x 56.2 in. Tires: P245/40 ... Continue reading
Kia Forte Awarded 'Top Safety Pick' By Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Apr 20, 2010
New for 2010 Compact Sedan Wins Highest Award from IIHS - Forte receives top ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection - Compact sedan is third vehicle in company history to be named 'Top Safety Pick' IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- Following in the footsteps of the 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle, th ... Continue reading
Stylish Ford Fiesta is Europe's Top-Seller in March and 1st Quarter 2010 - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Apr 19, 2010
COLOGNE, Germany, April 19 -- -- Fiesta sold 68,630 units in Europe last month, a 25.8 percent increase from March 2009 and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival -- Fiesta sales in March were the highest for any Ford model on record in a single month in Europe -- Since the latest-generation Ford Fiesta went on ... Continue reading
Lexus Statement Regarding Consumer Reports 2010 GX 460 Handling Test Results
Apr 13, 2010
<p>Weâre concerned with the results of Consumer Reports testing on the Lexus GX 460 and their suggested buyer recommendation. Our engineers conduct similar tests and we feel these procedures provide a good indication of how our vehicles will perform in the real-world; however, we will try to duplicate the Consumer ... Continue reading
SUZUKI CARES: NATIONAL CAR CARE MONTH
Apr 12, 2010
A party in â and under â the hood BREA, Calif. (April 12, 2010) â In the seemingly endless stream of news emanating from the âgreenâ machine, often overlooked are the benefits to the car owner of a clean machine. Spring cleaning, of course, has been around since the advent of spring. And while ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 LINCOLN MKT REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lincoln Buyers Guide MKT spells out true value and best-in-class performance HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LINCOLN MKT VEHICLE Listen up, ladies â this new 3-row crossover vehicle is targeted toward us, or the "optimistic, drive and self-made" woman ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5XT LIMITED REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Subaru Buyers Guide The 2010 Subaru Forester gives off a sense of ruggedness in small doses. HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FORESTER LIMITED VEHICLE Hard to believe just ten years ago the only small utility vehicle that made the best selling SUV list was a ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 LEXUS RX 350 REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide If you're looking to spoil yourself and make life a little easier, the Lexus RX 350 will do it for you! HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS RX 350 VEHICLE Lexus has introduced its third generation of the RX 350 utility vehicles and it d ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 FORD FLEX WITH ECOBOOST REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Ford Buyers Guide "Step out of the SUV box long enough to take in this stylized square that will meet your needs" HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE The unique Ford Flex offers space and urban style without being a traditional or bulky SUV. Going ... Continue reading
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