Retail Gas Price Follows Oil Costs Lower, AAA Reports
Jan 16, 2007
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--A rapid drop in the cost of oil from above $60 per barrel to near $51 per barrel in the last two weeks has begun to push the cost of gasoline lower at the pump, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). Gail Weinholzer, director of public affairs, AAA Minn ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Ford Edge SEL AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 265 hp @ 6250 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 185.7 x 75.8 x 67.0 in. Tires: P245/60R18 Cargo volume: 68.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Jaguar XKR Coupe What is a "grand touring" car? The term, and especially its "GT" abbreviation, has been seriously misused over the past 40 years, but in essence means a car that blends the long-distance travel ability of a luxury car with the performance potential of a sports ... Continue reading
Are You Driving Tomorrow's Collector Car?
Jan 16, 2007
Hagerty Unveils Its Picks for Tomorrow's Hottest Collectibles TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Tomorrow's collector cars are parked in garages and sitting on showroom floors across America. To help consumers sort out the next generation of sweet wheels, McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty and a respected collector car valua ... Continue reading
Unveiled And Oh-So-Pretty: First Photos Of The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Emerge
Jan 16, 2007
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 15th, 2006 At 2:15 PM CST While going through our inbox this afternoon we received two simultaneous emails, both of of which alerted us to the fact that the world's first photos of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have emerged, showcased via the next C's official brochure. Initi ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Purdy's Best, Worst and Most Surprising!
Jan 15, 2007
2007 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS By Steve Purdy Photos By Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The one hundredth anniversary of the Detroit auto show - more formally known as the North American International Auto Show - was celebrated modestly during unusually mild early January weather h ... Continue reading
Slick Driving Conditions Require Extra Driver Caution, Says AAA
Jan 15, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Slippery driving conditions across much of the state will require extra driver caution today (January 15), says AAA Michigan. The Auto Club has received 112 calls for emergency roadside assistance since midnight -- well above anticipated levels. Whether it's snow in the northern lower penins ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford and Nissan Aim Models At Aging Baby Boomer Segment
Jan 15, 2007
Crossovers are hot in America. Low-riding SUVs like the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge that combine attributes of off-roaders, MPVs and estates are gaining market share rapidly. Ford believes Crossovers will account for more than 3 million sales a year in America by the end of the decade as more an more manufacturers jump ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Vectra-Based Saturn Gives Awards and Impetus to Brand
Jan 15, 2007
Detroit January 15, 2007; Saturn general manager Jill Lajdziak has good reason to smile â her companyâs Aura salon has scooped the North American Car of the Year award, the first time Saturn has won the prize in the 16 years of its existence. Indeed, the award is a sign that Saturn is finally starting to prod ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Review of the Nissan Bevel Concept Introduction - 2 Videos
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT - January 14, 2007: Nissan debuted the Bevel concept SUV at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit. The concept was conceived at Nissan Design America and is an exploration of the future of the sport utility vehicle. The Bevel is a dynamic, multi-purpose SUV that emphasizes passenger needs and comfort. ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Review of the Chevrolet VOLT Unveiling - 3 Videos
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT - January 14, 2007: As automakers look to curb fuel consumption, the North American International Auto Show saw the unveiling of a new electric-powered concept car by General Motors (GM) - Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt is a battery-powered electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity. T ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public today with new breathtaking exhibits, vehicles and incredible technologies never before seen in the United States. "This world class event has so much to offer everyone from car enthusiasts to kids wanting to see their first ... Continue reading
Ashley Hiltz returns to Holgate Motorsports for 2007
Jan 13, 2007
For immediate release; January 13, 2007 Ashley Hiltz returns to Holgate Motorsports for 2007 GILFORD, ONTARIO Holgate Motorsports is proud to announce that former Holgate Motorsports driver Ashley Hiltz will be returning to the team after taking a one year sabbatical to complete her college studies. In 2005, Hiltz fini ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Association: Motorcycle Fatalities Decrease
Jan 13, 2007
BOSTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Motorcycle fatalities decreased in Massachusetts in 2006 despite a 5% increase in registrations, reported the State's Motorcycle Association. "We are encouraged with the results, but we still have a lot of work to do," said Kevin Griffin of Plymouth, Chairman of the Massachuse ... Continue reading
International Brands Gain Even More Momentum in 2006
Jan 12, 2007
By AIADA Staff Total U.S. auto sales rounded out the year at 16.5 million vehicles, a decline of 2.6 percent from previous year sales. International brand auto sales rose 4.8 percent to a record high of 7,668,553 units in 2006 as automakers churned out an array of fuel efficient models and dramatic redesigns proved pop ... Continue reading
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