GM and the Last Chance Saloon, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review, 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Oct 24, 2005
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It was something out of a Western. You know the scene, sleepy little one horse town with a saloon and always weary of the bad guys. Remote, surrounded by mountains with only coyotes disturbing the eerie silence at night. Until I got there with slightly more than one horse. 505 in ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chrysler 300C ENGINE: 5.7-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 196.8 x 74.1 x 58.4 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 15.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review
Oct 24, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford Mustang GT Convertible ENGINE: 4.6.liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,750 rpm/320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 107.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 73.9 x 55.4 in. TIRES: P235/55ZR17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.1 cu. ft ECONOMY: 17 mp ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Review
Oct 23, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 207 hp @ 5000 rpm/238 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 119.3 in. +6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.5 x 78.6 x 68.9 in. +11.4 in TIRES: 215/65R16 CARGO VOLUME: 167.9 cu. ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Kia Rio LX Is America ready for small cars? Gas is $3 a gallon and looks only to rise in the future, making the feeding of a 12 mile per gallon SUV for commuting or running most errands a major financial investment. On the other hand, subcompact cars can get great gas mileage, ... Continue reading
October 2005 Letter from Europe
Oct 19, 2005
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The annual automotive extravaganza at Pebble Beach is tiring but fun. There are tens of thousands of people and hundreds of truly exquisite automobiles. 2005 was the year of Alfa Romeo which was particularly apt as there is a Nuvolari film which may start shooting early next year ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2006 Honda Odyssey
Oct 13, 2005
The best is still the best. The Honda Odyssey has been showing the way for the last five years, and after spending a week with the 2006 Touring version of this magnificent beast, it was clear to everyone who entered its automated portals that it still is setting the standard for practicality, driving ease, and comfort ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
Oct 12, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Murano SL AWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5800 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) WHEELBASE: 111.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 74.0 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 235/65R18 CARGO CAPACITY: 81.6 ... Continue reading
2006 Mazda3 S Touring 5-Door Review
Oct 11, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda3 s Touring 5-Door What's not to like about the Mazda3 s 5-Door? With its space-efficient namesake five-door hatchback body style, an energetic 160-horsepower 2.3-liter engine matched to a smooth-shifting five-speed gearbox, and a fully-independent suspension that provide ... Continue reading
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Oct 9, 2005
CUTE-UTE, NOT A BRUTE By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau The name Suzuki, for me, brings to mind ring-ding-ding motorcycles and tiny, tinny cars. A week with the Grand Vitara has convinced me that Suzuki is a fully modern competitor in today’s automotive scene. From making weaving looms in the 1920s and motor bikes in ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
Bit Byte: Ford spent its development resources wisely; the 2006 Explorer is a terrific successor to America’s most popular SUV. In August, TACH provided you with an in-depth examination of virtually every aspect of the all-new Ford Explorer including model lineup, powertrain variations, options, and even color sc ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
Late News Flash (09/27/05) I guess that enough people who saw this “all new” MX-5 called it a Miata that Ford/Mazda have decided to once again officially call it a Miata By Bob Gordon Zippy yet refined, flashy yet restrained, bigger yet still smallish feeling, sports car look yet big car comfort, the 2006 M ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Sep 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Highlander Hybrid ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 with Hybrid Synergy Drive HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 184.6 x 71.9 x 66.1 in. TIRES: P225 ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport For many young enthusiasts, ``affordable sports car'' is virtually synonymous with ``Mazda MX-5 Miata.'' When the Miata debuted in 1989, it was the first small, simple, affordably-priced two-seat roadster since the demise of the pop ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Not long ago, the adjectives that best described a Volvo were nearly any but ``stylish'' and ``sporty.'' ``Boxy''? Yes. ``Safe''? Almost by definition. But Volvos were an acquired taste, perhaps the automotive equivalent of that Swedish delicacy, pickled herring. ... Continue reading
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