HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 ACURA TL REVIEW
Dec 12, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA TLM/b> Redesigned and looking sharper than ever since it's 1996 entry, the Acura TL is possibly one of the best sedans I've driven yet. Consumer Reports has noted in the past the TL model is one of the few cars that provides an i ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe - Bad Times, Good Cars and Big Concerns
Dec 9, 2008
Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel Iâve been driving Hondaâs 2009 cars and for the life of me cannot understand that these excellent products are not selling better. The Accord is a by-word for reliability while the Civic is probably the best buy under 20 thousand dollars. Even the 140 horsep ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches Freshened Roadster in Japan
Dec 9, 2008
Tokyo, Dec 9, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the freshened Mazda Roadster (known as the MX-5 overseas) into the Japanese market. Mazda's updated iconic lightweight, open-top sports car goes on sale today (December 9, 2008) at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout J ... Continue reading
2009 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Sedan Review
Dec 8, 2008
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 BLUETEC DIESEL REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau SEE ALSO: Mercedes-Benz Pics, Specs and Prices â Mercedes-Benz Buyers Guide Imagine the chagrin of this poor, depressed fellow who carefully plans his own demise. He goes out into his garage with the overhead door shut tight, ... Continue reading
JAGUAR IS RECALLING 3,754 MY 2009 XF VEHICLES
Dec 8, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V607000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 3754 Summary: JAGUAR IS RECALLING 3,754 MY 2009 XF VEHICLES FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEAKER FUNCTION PROBLEMS. THE SPEAKER WIRES MAY FRACTURE. AS A RESULT, THE SPEAKER WILL ... Continue reading
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Review
Nov 28, 2008
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T TO MUSIC CITY Another Hot MOPAR in Nashville, TN From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Challenger Front] When we traveled to Nashville last year reviewing the bright red Dodge Charger SRT8 we ran out of time before visiting all the places we intended ... Continue reading
2009 Mini Convertible To Be Unveiled at 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Nov 28, 2008
2009 Mini Convertible To Be Unveiled at 2009 Detroit Auto Show The driving pleasure and individual style that are MINI's signatures have been tapped to create the next-generation Convertible - MINI Cooper S Cabrio. With its evolutionary design and increased functionality, specially tuned suspension, powerful, efficient ... Continue reading
Olympic Champion Usain Bolt tests the BMW M3; Its Love at First Sight
Nov 26, 2008
Munich. November 26, 2008; The world record in the men's 100 meters stands at 9.69 seconds, whilst a BMW M3 Coupe is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Starting today, three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt knows what it feels like to travel at both speeds because the 22-year old Jamaican was able to experien ... Continue reading
BMW Earns "Top Safety Pick" Awards for 3 Series Sedan, X5, and X3 in IIHS Ranking of 2009 Models
Nov 26, 2008
BMW of North America today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan, X5, and X3 models the top rating of "Good" in each of its series of crash tests, earning each vehicle the Institute's coveted Top Safety Pick Award. ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2008
2008 Saturn Astra 5-door XR Review
Nov 23, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Saturn Astra 5-door XR Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC 4 Horsepower/Torque: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 170.5 x 69.0 x 57.4 in. Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume: 12.2/44.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone-Brand Potenza RE050A Tires Are Standard Equipment On 2009 Nissan 370Z Sports Coupe
Nov 21, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. 20, 2008; Bridgestone-brand Potenza⢠RE050A⢠tires are original equipment on the highly anticipated 2009 Nissan 370Z sports coupe which was unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Car Show. âThis extremely high-performance vehicle is a perfect platform to showcase the performance capabilit ... Continue reading
2009 Dodge Challenger Earns Top Five-Star Safety Ratings in U.S. Government's Crash Tests
Nov 21, 2008
- Five-star Front- and Side-Impact Ratings Accentuate Chrysler LLC's Commitment to Safety and Security - Dodge Challenger Offers More Than 25 Safety and Security Features AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 21 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger earned 5-star ratings for driver- and front-passenger protection in a frontal crash ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Awarded Green Car of the Year
Nov 20, 2008
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20 -- The 2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel has been awarded the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The editors at Green Car Journal nominated five vehicles that represented the year's best-of-the-best 2009 green vehicles, and today announced that they have chosen Volkswagen's Jetta TDI clean ... Continue reading
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