Forbes Top 10 Luxury SUVs for Towing
May 16, 2007
Washington DC May 16, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that sport utility vehicles have become more luxurious in recent years, but thankfully not always at the expense of ruggedness and versatility. Forbes has selected ten luxury SUVs based on their gross tow rating, which is the maximum they can tow when properly e ... Continue reading
May 16, 2007
Demand for Small Vehicles Increases as Gas Prices Rise WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 16 -- Rising gasoline prices have some owners of large and midsize trucks trading to smaller vehicles, according to real-time retail transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Associates. (L ... Continue reading
2008 Subaru Tribeca Awarded Double 5-Star Safety Rating
May 16, 2007
- Subaru Tribeca given highest possible safety rating from NHTSA in both the frontal and side-impact NCAP crash tests - CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 15 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the restyled and more powerful 2008 Subaru Tribeca received the highest rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Nati ... Continue reading
Auto Show Season Brought Big Changes for Many Brands
May 15, 2007
By Jim Koscs AIADA Contributing Editor This yearâs auto show season brought a significant number of new vehicle announcements and introductions, many with an overlying message: transition. Eight companies told AIADA how their newest vehicles convey identity and direction for their respective brands. Rear-Wheel Dri ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Ready to Help President Meet His '20 in 10' Goals
May 14, 2007
Incentives Needed to Encourage Purchase of Fuel-Efficient Diesels; High-Quality Biodiesel Also Critical WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement in response to President Bush's speech this afternoon discussing his en ... Continue reading
Honda Wants to Also be Synonymous with Safety
May 14, 2007
Washington DC May 14, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda is known for building fuel-efficient, reliable vehicles. Now it wants to expand its good reputation to join Volvo as an automaker best known for safety. According to the Boston Globe, Honda is promoting safety as an essential part of its public image. ... Continue reading
May 13, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Lincoln MKZ AWD Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 263 hp @ 6250 rpm/249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.5 x 72.2 x 57.2 in. Tires: P225/50VR17 Cargo volume: 15.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
May 13, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Lexus GS430 Engine: 4.3-liter DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 5600 rpm/319 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.0 x 71.7 x 56.1 in. Tires: 245/40R18 Cargo volume: 12.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Review
May 13, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Times change, and the radical becomes mainstream. The Subaru Outback seemed so different when it debuted as one of the first crossover vehicles in 1995. Its raised ride height, permanent all-wheel drive, and by its second year, body cladding and oth ... Continue reading
May 11, 2007
Limited edition 2008 Ford Mustang Produced in Celebration of Susan G. Komen for the Cure's 25th Anniversary DEARBORN, Mich., May 11 -- Ford revs up its 2007 Warriors in Pink campaign in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure by announcing today a very special addition -- the new 2008 Mustang with Warriors in Pink packa ... Continue reading
May 11, 2007
CHRYSLER PACIFICA IN SEDONA Hiking in the Red Rocks From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy The AutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Photo # 0730] Weâre just back from Sedona - Arizonaâs second most popular tourist destination, next only to the Grand Canyon. Weâve been there a half dozen times over the ... Continue reading
MSNBC: Four Convertibles That Don't Compromise
May 11, 2007
MSNBC has compiled a list of what it calls the four best hard-top convertibles on the road. They are the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Pontiac G6 convertible, Volkswagen's Eos and the Volvo C70. Click here to read the full reviews and see pictures. These four cars are not so much competitors as complements to one another, with ... Continue reading
Hyundai Faces Branding Challenge
May 11, 2007
Washington DC May 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reports that Hyundai's COO Steve Wilhite has seen the Korean carmaker's quality improve to what he calls "scary levels," -- and sales stall. It is clear to him that the company needs a new "big idea" to redefine its brand. According to BusinessWeek, Hyundai is working to ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Powered Cars Linger in Obscurity
May 10, 2007
Washington DC May 10, 2007; The AIADA newslettter reported that owners of natural gas powered vehicles pay as little as $1.25 a gallon to run their cars. They can even fill up in their own garages every night just like they would power-up with one of the gas-electric plug-in hybrids still under development. So why is n ... Continue reading
ReviewCars.com Announces 2007 SUV of the Year: Toyota FJ Cruiser
May 9, 2007
Toyota FJ Cruiser is a surprise winner; Jeep and Honda also score well CHICAGO, May 9 -- 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser won the hearts of the owners and enthusiasts. ReviewCars.com announced the winners of Top 10 Trucks and SUVs of the Year, and Toyota FJ Cruiser topped the list. "FJ Cruiser is a surprise winner," said Edward ... Continue reading
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