Chrysler Group Broadens Powertrain Offensive
Jun 21, 2007
Onslaught of New Initiatives to Result in Significantly Improved Fuel Efficiency CHELSEA, Mich., June 21 -- - Mild-hybrid technology to debut in future Chrysler Group vehicle - Chrysler two-mode hybrid program to expand - 2009 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee BLUETEC: another 50-state clean diesel from Chrysler Group - Company t ... Continue reading
2007 Suzuki XL7 Limited 2WD Review
Jun 21, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS SEE ALSO:Suzuki Buyers Guide 2007 Suzuki XL7 Limited 2WD Don't confuse the 2007 Suzuki XL7 with the 2006 or earlier SUV of the same name. Because that name is about all they share. And, technically, they don't even share that, as the old one was XL-7 with a dash between the L and 7 ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 21 -- With the rising cost of gasoline as well as summer's busy driving season fast approaching, it's no surprise consumers are turning to more affordable cars to buy, drive and own. Along these lines, the editors at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and i ... Continue reading
Consumers Reveal Perceptions of New Vehicle Brands With Best Driving Performance
Jun 21, 2007
Kelley Blue Book's 'Brand Watch' Study Finds Toyota, BMW Lead New-Vehicle Shoppers' Opinions on Driving Performance IRVINE, Calif., June 21 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research today announce the results of the 'Driving Performance' portion of its consumer automotive percept ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart Review
Jun 19, 2007
As I approached my latest test car; a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart, I started humming the Frankie Avalon 1959 song hit âBobby Sox to Stockingsââ¦which some of you original Rock and Rollers might remember (although itâs getting harder and harder for this vintage R and R pioneer to remember stuff) i ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Review
Jun 16, 2007
A Real Family Car in a Real Family Place â The Smoky Mountains By Steve Purdy TheAutoChallel.com Detroit Bureau [1151] [1118] This weekâs road trip is to the Great Smoky Mountains, an easy 9-hour drive from our Southern Michigan home. Weâll be staying at Sunterraâs Bent Creek Resort, along Highway 3 ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe Convertible Review
Jun 16, 2007
BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE COUPE AT THE BMW-PGA CHARITY PRO-AM South Carolina is for Convertibles and Golf From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1008] Western North Carolina is a beautiful part of the country, nestled along the lower reaches of the Appalachians ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen Eos 3.2L Review
Jun 15, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volkswagen Eos 3.2L Sometimes you want a coupe, sometimes you want a convertible. And so, for the past 50 years there have been cars built with folding metal hard tops instead of the traditional cloth or vinyl convertible top. The first fo ... Continue reading
Ultra Super Cars More Super Than Their Ultra Rich Drivers
Jun 15, 2007
Washington DC June 15, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto makers are turning out a new breed of supremely fast sports cars (click here for a list) that sell for upwards of $250,000 and share many characteristics of purebred racecars. Unfortunately, a growing number are ending up wrapped around trees. The Cal ... Continue reading
FSBO: Jaguar; Land Rover - Luxury Brand Autos on the Block
Jun 15, 2007
Washington DC June 15, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that CNN reports that recently, fabled car brands are going on sale like grapefruits in a grocery store. First Chrysler went on the block with its Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep lines and was whisked away at a bargain price by Cerberus Capital Management. Now, after ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl Virgin Atlanticâs Flight VS 20 from San Francisco, was, as always on time. My problems didnât really start until Iâve reached The Auto Channelâs European HQ in London. Getting everything ready for Modena and Monaco was pretty hectic as was leaving for Londonâs G ... Continue reading
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Review
Jun 13, 2007
Road test :Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Every year I tell myself that these European trips simply cannot get any better. Well, I was wrong yet again! Monaco, Cannes, Maserati, Ferrari and now - for the first time ever- Lamborghini! Yes, Senior Editor Nicholas Frankl and I finally made ... Continue reading
The Nissan Manufacturning Story Y'all
Jun 13, 2007
Home Contact Us Search: About AIADA Membership Government Relations Get Involved Newsroom Publications Research Member Benefits Home > AIADA Newsroom > AIADA News Detail e-mail a friend NEWSROOM Press Releases Features Today's Headlines Public Service Announcements Contact Communications By Jim Koscs AIADA Contributing ... Continue reading
Infiniti and Cadillac Top AutoPacific 2007 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Jun 12, 2007
Infiniti Top Brand, Cadillac DTS Top Car, Lincoln MKX Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., June 12 -- A study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. summarizes the results of its 2007 model year vehicle satisfaction research. AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) is an industry benchmark for ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid Powered by Ethanol 85 to Climb Capitol Hill - But Where to Refuel?
Jun 11, 2007
Legislators, Others to Participate in Hand-off of Demonstration Vehicles WASHINGTON, June 11 -- On June 13, Ford Motor Company will hand over several Ford Escape Hybrid E85s -- the world's first full-electric hybrid vehicles capable of operating on an 85 percent ethanol blend -- to several D.C.-area organizations for r ... Continue reading
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