Automakers pump up models with diesel power
Jan 21, 2008
DETROIT January 20, 2008; â Chris Woodyard writing for USA TODAY reported that diesel fuel costs an average 38 cents a gallon more than gasoline, isn't available at every filling station, and in the past, has been associated with engines that clatter and smoke. But none of those negatives dissuaded automakers from ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2008
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- Two Cadillac CTS models -- the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and the CTS Concept Coupe -- swept the production and concept car categories at the 2008 EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), as the new BMW X6 and the Chrysler ecoVoyager took respective production and concept ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show: Episode 233 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 17, 2008
This week's show is the first in a series of episodes that takes place at the Pacific Aviation Museum, the latest historic attraction in Pearl Harbor. The show also looks at the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 8 and then travels to the giant SEMA show in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE to watch previous Ohana Road shows. ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Frontier Pick-up Review
Jan 16, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 LE Long Bed Timing is everything. My week with a 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE pickup in 4x4 trim coincided with the first serious storms of the season. Heavy rain, strong winds, deep standing water, and streams crossing the road were the order ... Continue reading
Kia cee'd is "Most Decorated" Korean-brand car in Europe
Jan 16, 2008
(SEOUL) January 15, 2008 â Winning eight national âCar of the Yearâ-style awards, receiving numerous other magazine awards and ranking first in more than 30 comparison road tests to date, the Kia ceeâd model range is the âmost decoratedâ Korean-brand car ever in European automotive history ... Continue reading
Pickups and a hybrid top 2008 most expensive cars to insure - new report from Insure.com
Jan 15, 2008
As the nation turns its attention to the latest news from the auto industry, Insure.com has published its 2008 report on the most and least expensive popular vehicles to insure. It's an important report because all too often, car buyers make what can be a costly mistake. They wait until after they've made a purchase to ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: New Sports Coupe Concept Holds the 'Kee' to Kia's Future
Jan 15, 2008
New Kia Concept Debuts at North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- The all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept vehicle today made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Previously introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in Germany, the Kee is an expression o ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: BMW Announces Prices for BMW 1 Series Convertible and Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 14, 2008
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 13, 2008... Those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above now have even more to smile about, as pricing was announced today for the new BMW 1 Series Convertible during its world debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroi ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Malibu Named 2008 North American Car of the Year
Jan 14, 2008
DETROIT, January 13 -- For the second consecutive year, a car from General Motors Corporation has taken top honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, as announced today at the opening of the North American International Auto Show. The Chevrolet Malibu was chosen by this year's media jury f ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT JANUARY 13, 2008; General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show. GMâs NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing environmental impact. The show opens to the ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF- A, they have removed the car's top to c ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mazda CX-9 Wins 2008 North American Truck of the Year Award
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2008 Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was today named the North American Truck of the Year. Determined by 48 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada, the prestigious North American Truck of the Year award recognizes the most outstanding truck of the year, a categ ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Once again, Chrysler LLC's "family rooms on wheels" have been awarded highest honors. For the first time in the award's history, the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan captured all of the votes for best minivans as awarded by the 2008 International Car of the Ye ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Audi S5 - EXCLUSIVE 2-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 11, 2008
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Audi R8 sportscar SEE ALSO: Audi Buyers Guide In the first episode of this 3-part series Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America's Executive Vice President, gives an overview of their fantastic new R8. In episodes 2 and 3 The Auto Channel's Executive Vice President, ... Continue reading
China Auto News: Cadillac SRX goes on sale in China
Jan 11, 2008
Cadillac SRX goes on sale in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4482/Cadillac-SRX-goes-on-sale-in-China.h tml Shanghai. January 11 (Gasgoo.com) - Cadillac SRX SUV was launched in China Wednesday as Shanghai GM is striving to grab a bigger share of China¡¯s luxury vehicle market. The Cadillac SRX, a luxury crossover ... Continue reading
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