Feb 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volvo C30 Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I5 Horsepower/Torque: 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed Geartronic automatic with Auto-stick function Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 167.4 x 70.2 x 57.0 in. Tires: 205/50VR17 C ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hummer H2 Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 393 hp @ 5700 rpm/415 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 122.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 203.5 x 81.2 x 79.2 in. Tires: LT 315/70R17 Cargo volume: 30.7/86.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Feb 3, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first car-based "crossover" SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and more everyday use-oriented alternative to the traditional truck-based S ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 4.0 - to be Displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the second limited-production Scion for 2008, the tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in March. A tC RS 4.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
-Legacy sales up 17 percent; Impreza sales up 15 percent- -Retail sales above same period in 2007- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 11,289 total units. With retail sales higher than January 2007, both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same per ... Continue reading
Chrysler Car and SUV Sales Start 2008 Strong
Feb 1, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- -- Dodge brand car sales rise 42 percent year-over-year on strength of Dodge Avenger, Viper, Caliber and Charger -- Chrysler Aspen January sales rise 20 percent versus 2007 -- Jeep(R) Liberty sales up 17 percent in January -- Chrysler sets a new tone for the company debuting 12 Chrysler, ... Continue reading
Mazda January 2008 - Best in 14 Years
Feb 1, 2008
- Sales up 10.2 Percent; MAZDA5 and MAZDA6 Record Best-Ever January - IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Coming off a year in which its sales grew more than 10 percent, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 with sales of 21,212 vehicles for January 2008, accounting for a 10.2 percent ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports January 2008 Sales Increase of 2.8 Percent
Feb 1, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports U. S. sales increased 2.8 percent* compared to January of last year. For the period, 8,036 units were sold. The Volvo XC70 has resonated well with the media as well as consumers. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 21,452 for the month of January. "We are disappointed with our sales results and recognize this is a challenging sales environment and the industry overall is struggling," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of nat ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced January 2008 sales of 7,226, a 23.0% decrease compared to January 2007. Galant was the volume leader at 2,144 units sold, an increase of 29.6% over January last year. Eclipse Spyder sales were 686, up 124% from last January. Mitsubishi Motors North America, I ... Continue reading
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition Preview
Feb 1, 2008
CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella Contributes Fresh Lighting System By Steve Purdy Photos by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had a sneak preview this week of a truly peerless luxury SUV sure to please the most demanding potentates and luxury lovers, due in Cadillac dealer showrooms this summer. Pl ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,605 units in January, down 7.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased 7.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales declined 3.6 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan-brand vehicles s ... Continue reading
Acura Announces January 2008 Sales Results
Feb 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- The MDX luxury SUV topped January Acura sales for January with 3,982 units; however total Acura sales were 11,168, down 14.2 percent compared to last year. "With next week's debut of the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show, we anticipate a substantial boost in Acura interest," said Dick Col ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were Rio, Optima, Spectra and Rondo, which all saw increases over the same period last year. "It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio and Spectra continue to sell w ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA 2008 Best January Sales Ever
Feb 1, 2008
MBUSA Sells 18,275 Units, an Increase of 7.1 Percent Over Last January MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Coming off its fourteenth year of consecutive sales growth, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,275 new vehicles for January 2008, up 7.1 percent from last January, marking the best January sales in the com ... Continue reading
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