2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V8 Review
Feb 20, 2006
BUICK LUCERNE CXL V8 2006 Not Just Pandering To Its Base By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau Like a smart politician the brand new Buick Lucerne has not forgotten where its support comes from – my father-in-law and his ilk. But, unlike most politicians, Buick is looking to bring its base ahead into the f ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2006
By the Sea, By the Sea, Buy This Beautiful C By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Nearly eight years ago, I had the great pleasure to test the then all-new C70 convertible on the roads between Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona*. The 1998 C70 convertible and coupe were breakthrough vehicles for Volvo, as they u ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2006
A Luxurious Rocket By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau I’ve been looking forward to this one. I’m one of those guys who think you can’t have too much horsepower, torque or leather. Where can you use all that power, you might ask? Why worry. We’ll find a way, I say. The Cadillac CTS, in ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD<p> The XC90 SUV has been a success for Volvo, which should not surprise anyone. After all, Volvo is best-known for wagons, and what is the modern SUV if not an update on that most useful type of vehicle. Based on an enlarged version of the platform fou ... Continue reading
2006 Kia Sedona Minivan Preview
Feb 12, 2006
First Review: 2006 Kia Sedona Minivan By Carey Russ Which of the following words or phrases doesn't come to mind when thinking about a minivan? a) practical b) useful c) spacious d) convenient e) fun to drive. For most minivans, the correct answer is likely e. And, in truth, this is not a problem for minivan buyers. Th ... Continue reading
2006 Jeep Commander Limited Review
Feb 12, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jeep Commander Limited What was the first sport-utility vehicle as we now understand the genre? Any answer is bound to be controversial, but the Willys-Overland, produced from 1946 through 1962, and the Jeep Wagoneer, its successor from 1963 through 1991, stand out as some of ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
Feb 9, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz R350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 258 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 126.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 203.0 x 77.5 x 65.2 in. TIRES: 255/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (Diesel)
Feb 7, 2006
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI Evolved from a Rabbit? By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau My last (and only) VW diesel was a sky blue Rabbit. I don’t recall what year it was, early-80s I suppose, but I do recall that its idiosyncrasies more than outweighed its economies. It handled great, just what we came to expe ... Continue reading
LA Show Observations, Infiniti M35, BMW Diesel and More in February 2006 Letter From Europe
Feb 5, 2006
Letter from Europe<br> Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief<p> I love auto shows, consequently LA was fun as always. Apart from the less than friendly security staff a good time was had by all. <p>There were some amusing moments as well I would like to share with you. Captains of industry are bright people who know what ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2006
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor If you ever get the chance to “ride the rails” in Europe I highly recommend it. Traveling through Europe on the train with nothing but a EuroRail Pass, a crappy map, a backpack full of stuff you won’t wear and dreams of finding that special place you see in foreign mov ... Continue reading
2006 Lexus RX400h(Hybrid) Review
Feb 1, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Lexus RX400h ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 plus front and rear electric drive motors HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 208 hp @ 5600 rpm/212 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously variable WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.2 x 72.6 x 66.1 in. TIRES: 235/55R18 all-s ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota Solara Coupe Review
Jan 27, 2006
By Gareth Wardell I wish the Camry Solara Coupe was around when first I began to buy cars. I was born and educated in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, famous for many things like its grand castle, a loyal Cairn terrier called Grayfriar’s Bobby, and Sean Connery. In my youth we were exhorted to be patriotic, t ... Continue reading
2006 Jaguar S-Type VDP Edition Review
Jan 27, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar S-Type VDP Edition If introduction of the Jaguar XK in 1996 showed that the venerable British automaker was truly alive and well after some turbulent years, it was the debut of the S-Type in model year 2000 that emphasized Jaguar's vitality. The XK, after all, was a pre ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2006
MAZDA 5 for 2006 A Pleasant Surprise By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau This week’s tester was a very pleasant surprise. I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a Mazda 5. Of course the classic Mazda MX5, better known as Miata, first came to mind but they are only cousins, not siblings. Both ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2006
CONSUMER REPORTS’ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES GAS-GUZZLING AND FUEL-SIPPING VEHICLES Ford Escape Hybrid, Lexus RX400h rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY – Consumer Reports’ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Minivans, Wagons 2006 identifies gas-guzzling and fuel-sipping sp ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
