Mar 14, 2009
2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC VR6 4MOTION Sleekest VW Yet By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Iâve had a lot of VWs in my day, but this may be the sleekest and sexiest. I first encountered it at the Detroit auto show a couple of years ago and it figuratively jumped right out at me. It has a surprising resemblanc ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 Sport Sleek, emotive styling, a choice of powerful but efficient engines, and a comfortable but capable sport-luxury suspension. Must be a high-budget European sports-luxury coupe, right? Wrong. It's a Volkswagen, and it's a four-door sedan called the CC, for ... Continue reading
2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x2 Review
Mar 13, 2009
MORE: Compare Kia Specs and Prices - Kia Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x2 When development of the Kia Borrego started, SUVs were almighty popular and an upscale large-midsize SUV seemed like the perfect vehicle to expand the Korean automaker's range and presence in the American ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model/ Model Year HUMMER / H3T 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 10, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V080000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1738 Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 276,000 2009 Chevrolets, GMCs, Saturns, Buicks and Pontiacs
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BUICK / ENCLAVE 2009 CHEVROLET / COBALT 2009 CHEVROLET / HHR 2009 CHEVROLET / MALIBU 2009 CHEVROLET / TRAVERSE 2009 GMC / ACADIA 2009 PONTIAC / G5 2009 PONTIAC / G6 2009 SATURN / AURA 2009 SATURN / OUTLOOK 2009 Manufacturer:: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 06, 2009 NHTS ... Continue reading
22 Cars for Teen Drivers From MSN
Mar 13, 2009
Washington DC March 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that when buying a vehicle, safety and reliability are important considerations. Teens and their parents should looks for cars with advanced safety features and good crash-test results. Large pickups and SUVs are not recommended for young, inexperienced driver ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 Tire Brings Formula One Inspiration To The Street
Mar 13, 2009
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 Tire Brings Formula One Inspiration To The Street Advanced âStealth Technologyâ helps RE-11 accelerate from the pack NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 12, 2009; Race car drivers around the globe have long relied on the leading-edge technology in Bridgestone Potenza⢠tires to carry them to ... Continue reading
U.S. Stimulus Plan Fails to Generate Auto-Sales
Mar 12, 2009
Washington DC March 12, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto makers anticipating a boost in sales from the Obama Admin.'s $800 billion economic stimulus legislation have been sorely disappointed thus far, as dealers characterize the package as a weak incentive at best. Wards reports that the American Recovery ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2009
MORE: Compare Acura Specs, Prices â Acura Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS: ACURA MDX REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA MDX VEHICLE The MDX's claim to fame is being the first crossover to offer third-row seating, but I would say this feature takes a backs ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE RAV4 VEHICLE The 2009 RAV4 has a tougher restyled exterior and engine with an optional third-row offered on the Base and Limited trims. With a 104.7-inch wheelbase, redesigned grille and both head and tail lamps, you're going to look l ... Continue reading
Barbie Celebrates her 50th Birthday with a New Fiat 500
Mar 12, 2009
Barbie, the most famous fashion doll in the world, celebrated her 50th birthday on Monday (9 March) with a unique pink Fiat 500. The special, one-off show car was designed and built in a partnership between Fiat's Style Centre (Centro Stile) and toy maker Mattel, to mark five decades of the internationally-known icon. ... Continue reading
Survey Results Show Audi A6 Drivers Have Cleanest Cars While Honda Accord Most Cluttered
Mar 12, 2009
MIAMI March 11, 2009; LeaseTrader.com, the nationwide online marketplace for car lease transfers, today released the results of its Spring Cleaning Clean Car Survey, with Audi A6 drivers having the cleanest cars in America. The online survey of more than 2,000 also found that Honda Accord drivers have the most clutter ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Announces Winners of 2009 Brand Image Awards
Mar 12, 2009
Awards Honor Top New-Car Brands Based on KBB Market Research Consumer Perception Data IRVINE, Calif., March 12 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-car information, today announces the winners of the 2009 Brand Image Awards. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards recognize automakers' ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000; Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Available in the U.S.
Mar 11, 2009
Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., March 10, 2009 - The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. 2010 Honda Insight EX The distincti ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MONACO, March 11, Last year at the Paris auto show, Volvo presented its DRIVe versions of the C30, S40 and V50. DRIVe (say: drive-e) stands for the Swedish car manufacturerâs âgreen labelâ. Since then the abovementioned versions have been further improved, resulting ... Continue reading
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