Volkswagen Touareg Sets Benchmark in Pike Peak Climb - High Performance Showroom Stock
Jul 29, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. July 29, 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. scored the top spots in the High Performance Showroom Stock division at the 85th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Volkswagen entered two V10 TDI Touaregs and a V6 TDI Touareg, driven by professional driv ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door Review
Jul 27, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door Few vehicle types can combine fun and utility better than a performance hatchback, and the Volkswagen GTI is the granddaddy of the genre. Since its European introduction in 1975, and US debut in 1983, it has always had the prototypical "three-door" - two ... Continue reading
A Land Rover for the Rest of Us
Jul 27, 2007
New York july 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that amid all the speculation surrounding Ford Motor Co.'s likely sale of Land Rover, The Wall Street Journal sees one thing as certain: Whoever takes control of the venerable luxury brand will do so at its pinnacle. Land Rover has never had as attractive a lineup a ... Continue reading
Toyota and GM Top 2007 Motorist Choice Awards
Jul 27, 2007
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and AutoPacific, the industry source for owner satisfaction rankings, today announced the results of their second annual Motorist Choice Awards for model year 2007, with Toyota and GM coming in as th ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2007
SEE ALSO: New Car Buyers Guide The Motorist Choice Award is in its second year and is a collaboration between AutoPacific and IntelliChoice.com. AutoPacific, widely known for its industry expertise and research, and IntelliChoice, known for its comprehensive cost of ownership information, designed the Motorist Choice A ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2007
- The New Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - the first from an OEM and the longest in the industry - is a statement of confidence in the reliability of Chrysler products - Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components - engine, transmission and drive system - Provid ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO July 25, 2007; Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Hudema, released the following joint statement today in response to Toyotaâs announcement that it will publicly road test eight plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the U.S. and Japan: ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT Review
Jul 26, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT Mazda's MX-5 Miata became the best-selling two-seat sports car of all time by virtue of its many virtues. A long production run certainly helped, too - the car debuted in 1989, reviving what was then a moribund sector of automobiledom, and w ... Continue reading
Be Among the First to Drive the Subaru Impreza WRX
Jul 25, 2007
-- Subaru Enthusiasts Expected in Force at Consumer Ride and Drive in CA, Saturday, August 11, 2007 -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 24 -- Subaru Impreza WRX enthusiasts are expected to turn out in force to be the first to drive the new performance model at a special Consumer Ride and Drive event on Saturday, August 11, 2007 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Revs Up for All-New 2008 C-Class Launch
Jul 16, 2007
The C Drive Tour to Hit the Road with Exciting New Sedan MONTVALE, N.J., July 16 -- Gearing up for its August retail launch, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking its long-awaited, new-generation C-Class sedan on the road to allow some 30,000 potential buyers to get an advance preview of the new vehicle and put it throug ... Continue reading
Acura Dealers Ranked Highest by 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(SM)
Jul 16, 2007
Annual auto industry benchmarking study identifies which dealerships treat car shoppers best PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., July 16 -- Acura dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(SM) Auto Industry Study, an industry-first study that measures how consumers are treated when ... Continue reading
Porsche® To Unveil New Powerhouse 911® GT2 at Frankfurt Motor Show
Jul 16, 2007
ATLANTA--With a stunning 530 turbocharged horsepower and the most revolutionary design in the industry, Porsche will reveal its most powerful production 911 ever on September 11, 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the current 911 Turbo, the 911 GT2 will easily ascend to lead the impressive Porsche family of veh ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2007
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA) â Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) yesterday celebrated the ten year production anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. At the event, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the Mercedes Car Group, as well as Plant Manager ... Continue reading
2007 Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab 4WD Review
Jul 15, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab 4WD Engine: 3.7-liter L5 Horsepower/Torque: 242 hp @ 5600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 125.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 207.1 x 68.6 x 64.9 in. Tires: P265/75R15 Maximum payload: 1,516 lbs. Economy: 16 mpg ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4X4 Review
Jul 15, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Nitro R/T 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 255 hp @ 5800 rpm/275 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 108.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.9 x 73.1 x 69.9 in. Tires: P235/65R17 Cargo volume: 65.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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