Toyota Matching Nissan and Raising Prices on Some Models
May 7, 2008
Toyota is raising its prices on some U.S. models later this month amid increased worries about its profit growth in the American market. The price increases, which will start in the middle of May, include a hike of $200 on the 2008 Yaris sedan, which will cost $12,425. The 2009 Camry will go up $200 to $18,920. The hyb ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Mid-Year Pricing on Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles
May 7, 2008
May 2, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles, effective mid- to late May 2008. Toyota Division At this time, pricing for the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), the 200 ... Continue reading
May 6, 2008
Washington DC May 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that gasoline prices are soaring. Big V-8 powered muscle machines are gathering dust on dealer lots. Sales of small cars are surging. The government is ordering steep increases in new vehicle fuel economy in the cause of reducing America's reliance on foreign oil ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Armada Heels on Wheels Review
May 5, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO ON THE ARMADA Talk about an appropriate name: With 3-rows and an 8-pasenger capacity, you certainly have the capacity to launch a fleet of friends and family in the 2008 Nissan Armada. The Armada is in the same class as the Toyota Sequoia or the GMC Yukon, but if you're studying ... Continue reading
500,000 Mercedes-Benz SLK Delivered to Customers
May 5, 2008
Stuttgart May 5, 2008; With the delivery of the 500,000th vehicle since its market launch in 1996, Mercedes-Benz has now reached another milestone with the successful SLK compact roadster. All in all, about 310,000 customers opted for a model from the first generation of this dynamic two-seater, and its successor has n ... Continue reading
smart CEO: There is Strong Demand For Our fortwo Model
May 5, 2008
FRANKFURT, May 4, 2008; Nicola Leske writing for Reuters reported that Daimler's minicar division Smart has increased sales by 80 percent since the launch of its second generation ForTwo model in April 2007, its division head told a German daily. "April has gone exceptionally well," Anders Jensen told Stuttgarter Zeitu ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Escape and 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reviews
May 5, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrid Engine: 3.0-liter V6 (E)/2.3-liter Atkinson cycle I4 (M) Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp/193 lb.-ft.(E)/133 hp/torque NA Transmission: 4-speet automatic (E)/ECVT (M) Wheelbase: 103.1 Length x Width x Height: 174.7/71.1/68.0 in. Tires: P ... Continue reading
May 2, 2008
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Scottsdale, AZ a couple weeks ago The dire warnings from the PR spokesperson, âLots of cops are out there waiting for youâ are usually not ignored by auto writers when test driving a new model in city, post-rush hour traffic ⦠usually is the operative word. N ... Continue reading
2008 Mercury Mariner Premium 4WD Review
May 2, 2008
Cute Compact SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Ford is really missing the boat here. The Mercury brand used to be a Ford with lots of extra style. Iâm thinking of the late 50s particularly when Mercury featured slanted rear windows, plenty of extra chrome and interiors that would knock your sock ... Continue reading
2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Review
May 2, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring If you routinely need to carry five to eight people and a large amount of cargo, there are only two real choices for a vehicle: a full-size SUV or a minivan. If regular heavy towing is a necessity, it may be the SUV. But not necessarily - the latest itera ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
Apr 29, 2008
Versatile, Technology-Filled Vehicles Lead in Growing Entry-Level Segment IRVINE, Calif., April 29 -- The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com (http://www.kbb.com/), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. The vehicles ... Continue reading
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Yellow Edition: Return of a Classic
Apr 25, 2008
DETROIT April 24, 2008; While all Saab Convertibles are popular among car aficionados, owning one in yellow is an extra sunny experience. The first-ever yellow version of the Saab Convertible, issued in 1991, now enjoys collector car status, just as well-kept copies of the 1997 version are starting to get equally sough ... Continue reading
Chrysler Talks About Minivan Sales, And So Does TACH
Apr 24, 2008
Ask US About Minivan Sales Posted Apr 24, 2008, 11:06 AM by Stuart Schorr Ask US About Minivan Sales Posted Apr 24, 2008, 11:06 AM by Stuart Schorr Category: Sales and Marketing Stuart Schorr is Senior Manager, Sales, Mopar and Dealer Communications If you want to talk about hamburgers, you call McDonald's. And if you ... Continue reading
2008 Ford F-350 4x4 DRW Review
Apr 23, 2008
FORD F-350 4X4 DRW (DUALIE) CREW CAB A Full Zoot Work Truck By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just over a year ago the Ford folks brought waves of journalists to Texas hill country to introduce the new Super Duty trucks - F-250, F-350 and F-450 series. After all, Texas is truck country and proud of it. I ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mazda CX-9 FWD Some car manufacturers leave well enough alone, and some can't help but improve their product, detail by detail. Mazda is in the latter category, as evidenced by the 2008 CX-9. The seven-passenger CX-9, Mazda's largest crossover, debuted last year and if the num ... Continue reading
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