News By Topic: Women And Cars

Majority of Drivers Text, Read Emails While Driving

Aug 24, 2009

CarGurus survey finds more than half (52%) of respondents admit they have used a cell phone to text or email while driving in the last 12 months CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 24 -- CarGurus (http://www.cargurus.com/), a leading online automotive community, today announced the results of its latest survey of 2,881 online autom ... Continue reading

The new Maserati Grancabrio to premiere in Frankfurt

Aug 24, 2009

The Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the Trident carmaker's history, will make its world wide debut on September 15 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The introduction of the GranCabrio -the Trident's third prong -completes Maserati's product line-up that now consists of three different fami ... Continue reading

Citroen DS3 - the charm offensive

Aug 24, 2009

Citroen is revealing the Citroen DS3! A few months ahead of its showroom debut, the DS3 is inaugurating the DS line in style. The new DS line will feature a range of distinctive models with more radical design content, rounding out the Marque's main range. As its name suggests, the new line is a further symbol of Citro ... Continue reading

Toyota China Recalling Almost 690,000 Cars

Aug 24, 2009

BEIJING August 24, 2009; Marketwatch reported that Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 688,314 sedans in China due to a problem with the vehicles' electronic window control systems, China's quality regulator said Sunday. Electronic controls on the driver's side window may short circuit because an excessive amount of lubrican ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen CC Sport Review

Aug 23, 2009

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT VEHICLE VW CC Sport seems to fill an important niche in the life of a seasoned Farfegnugen loyalist – that place being an age-appropriate coupe (but looking ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI Review

Aug 23, 2009

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLE It would take a mighty wagon to rethink my addiction to the Subaru – and that wagon is the Jetta SportWagen TDI. I drove a five- ... Continue reading

2009 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review

Aug 23, 2009

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MAZDA6 GRAND TOURING REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA6 VEHICLE The Mazda6, a cornerstone vehicle behind the manufacturer's success since it's introduction to the American market with the 2003 model, has been completely reborn for 200 ... Continue reading

2009 BMW X3 xDRIVE 30i REVIEW

Aug 23, 2009

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 BMW X3 xDRIVE 30i REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE BMW X3 VEHICLE Strong heritage speaks louder than price. Such must be the mantra for BMW drivers, and the luxurious compact SUV or SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) X3 represents another compet ... Continue reading

2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid 4WD Review

Aug 23, 2009

GMC YUKON DENALI HYBRID 4WD - BLACK LAKE GOLF A Travel Story From a Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [4154] We had to be sure we were driving a UAW-built vehicle for this project. In fact, the gate guard checked our VIN to be sure it was a US built GM truck. Weâ ... Continue reading

Suzuki 'Comes Cleaner' to 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Aug 22, 2009

•Suzuki offers four sub 120g/km cars in the City, Supermini and Mini MPV segments. •Revisions to 1.6-litre petrol engine for 2010 include Variable Valve Timing system for greater torque flexibility, more power and improvements to fuel economy and emissions. •New Euro Five 2.0-DDiS engine for SX4 4x4 repl ... Continue reading

'City Cars' Dominate UK Residual Values Top 10

Aug 22, 2009

Seven of 10 leading models are small cars even more than in 2008 •Affordability and low running costs are essential characteristics of top performers The Peugeot 107 is Britain’s best when it comes to fending off depreciation, and it is one of a number of city cars and superminis to feature in the latest resi ... Continue reading

68.9 MPG BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: Yet Another Step Ahead.

Aug 21, 2009

The New BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: Yet Another Step Ahead. An unprecedented combination of low emissions and sheer driving pleasure: 4.1 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 68.9 mpg imp) and 109 grams CO2/km for 120 kW/163 hp. Most fuel-efficient and lowest-emission model in BMW's current product portfolio sets ne ... Continue reading

Roof Strength Test Confirms That smart Car is Safe - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 21, 2009

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--The 2009 smart fortwo today was designated “strongest roof” among competing micro and mini cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), confirming once again that the smallest car on the road is safe. The IIHS tested roof strength, and the smart fortwo was the only vehic ... Continue reading

First American Made Kia, the All New 2011 Sorento, Ready to Begin Production - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 21, 2009

2011 Sorento Will be the First Vehicle Produced at KMMG in West Point, Georgia • Unibody CUV offers more cabin room and improved fuel economy • Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia to begin production before year-end IRVINE, CA - August 21, 2009: Introduced in 2002, the original Kia Sorento midsize SUV marked a h ... Continue reading

AAA Urges Consumers to Educate Themselves Before Taking Advantage of 'Cash for Clunkers' (A Little Late No?)

Aug 21, 2009

Nation's largest motor club provides tips for consumers to consider and answers frequent questions about Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) program ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 21 - The U.S. federal government's Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) program, commonly referred to as "Cash for Clunkers," spar ... Continue reading