2009 Nissan Murano - Heels on Wheels Review
May 10, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 NISSAN MURANO REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MURANO The Murano deserves the lavish attention both consumers and media have bestowed. The 2009 Murano is stylish, safe and every bit a luxury SUV/crossover â but thousands below the pri ... Continue reading
2009 Subaru Forester - Heels on Wheels Review
May 10, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FORESTER VEHICLE The Forester dropped its nerdy look and adapted an SUV sex appeal that seems to work for both consumers and automotive media alike. The 2009 Forester has the honor of being ... Continue reading
2009 Dodge Journey - Heels on Wheels Review
May 10, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE JOURNEY VEHICLE If youâre a Chrysler loyalist, the first thing you'll notice about the all-new Journey is how much more chiseled and roomier it is than its similar siblings, such as the Jeep Compass or Dodge Caliber. This 7-passen ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Review
May 10, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Can an automaker come back from the dead? This is not a rhetorical question, as some of the biggest names in the industry are currently up against the wall. They could learn a lesson or three from Hyundai. When Hyundais were first imported here from Kor ... Continue reading
May 8, 2009
Consumer Reports magazine has informed Toyota of an error in their June Issue, which includes a road test of the Toyota Venza. In the story, the magazine incorrectly lists Venzaâs all-wheel-drive system as a âlow.â Consumer Reports says this ââ¦was clearly uncalled forâ and will run a corre ... Continue reading
May 3, 2009
2009 Infiniti M 35 Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Infiniti M35 slots into the market as a mid-size, luxury, rear-wheel drive, performance sedan, though it looks and feels close to full-size. The closest comparisons would be the BMW 5-Series or Lexus GS350. Cadillac CTS is close to the same ... Continue reading
May 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD Model: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD Engine: 3.7-liter SOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 305 hp @ 6200 rpm/273 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 195.3 x 74.0 x 57.2 in. Tires: P245/40ZR19 Cargo v ... Continue reading
2009 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Review
May 1, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Review "Compact luxury" is an accepted concept in Europe, but a small niche in the USA, land of super-size. Where "luxury car" has traditionally been synonymous with "land yacht". And if the sedans have gotten smaller since the 1950s, they have been replac ... Continue reading
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d (Diesel) Review
May 1, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d After a complete revision two years ago, there are, as it quite typical, a number of minor revisions have been made to the lineup of gasoline-powered inline six-cylinder X5 30i and 4.8-liter V8 48i gasoline models. These are the usual realignment of option pac ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- -- The Ford Fusion Hybrid team has achieved more than 1,000 miles -- over 47 continuous hours -- on a single tank of gas, raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -- Passing the 1,000 mile mark at 9:08 a.m. this morning, the team will continue as their unmodified, regular prod ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Volkswagen Routan ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 197 hp @ 5200 rpm/230 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode WHEELBASE: 121.2 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.9 in. TIRES: P225/65R16 CARGO VOLUME: 83/144 cubic feet (3rd/ ... Continue reading
2010 BMW X5 M and X6 M Pricing
Apr 27, 2009
The latest models from BMWâs M Division arrive in U.S. Dealers this Fall. Woodcliff Lake, NJ April 27, 2009; On the occasion of the world debut of the BMW X5 M at the Shanghai International Auto Show, BMW today announced U.S. retail pricing for both the X5 M and the X6 M. The X6 M was unveiled for the first time a ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Toyota Venza 4WD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with sequential shift WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 189.0 x 75.0 x 63.4 in. TIRES: P245/50R20 CARGO VOLUME: 30.7/70.1 cubic feet ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen CC 4 Door Coupe Review
Apr 24, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel MODEL: Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm/265 lb.-ft. @ 2,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 188.9 x 73.0 x 55.8 in. TIRES: P235/40R18 CARGO VOLUME: 13.0 cubi ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Announces Top 10 Green Cars for 2009
Apr 20, 2009
KBB Green Offers Alternative-Fuel Car Guide, Car-Finding Tools, Forums, Blogs IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com name their 2009 picks for the Top 10 Green Cars. In an all-n ... Continue reading
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