Oct 20, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Kia Borrego Preview My first experience with the 2009 Kia Borrego came before the official start of its recent introduction to the press, on the drive from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to the event base in Cle Elum, WA, a hundred or so miles inland in a scenic valley in the Cascade ... Continue reading
Ford and Chrysler To Offer Discounts on 2009 Model Pickups
Oct 20, 2008
Detroit October 20,2008; Shradhha Sharma writing for Reuters reported that car makers Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC, are offering discounts on their newest models to boost sales of their North-American pickup trucks, the Financial Times reported. Ford will be offering a discount on the 2009 version of its F-150 and Ch ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD Review
Oct 19, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD After major revitalization to its Escape small crossover SUV last year, Ford could be forgiven for doing little or nothing to it for 2009. There are newer nameplates from the Blue Oval to steal the limelight, and business in general has been interesting, an ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Oct. 15, 2008; To help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles, EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have unveiled the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. âWith the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and t ... Continue reading
EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks
Oct 16, 2008
Washington DC October 15, 2008; The EPA and U.S. Energy Department yesterday issued the 2009 fuel economy guide which is dominated by international makes. The overall fuel economy leader is still the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The smart car, which arrived in the United States last ... Continue reading
40 New 2009 Honda Civic Models Available - Which One Is Right For You?
Oct 15, 2008
Are you planning on buying a 2009 Honda Civic? Well in 2009, Honda is producing and selling over 40 2009 Civic models...16 Honda Civic Sedans; 12 Honda Civic Coupes; 4 Honda Civic Hybrids and One Honda Civic GX that runs on CNG. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 ACURA RDX REVIEW
Oct 14, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser The Auto Channel San Francisco Bureau INTRO TO THE ACURA RDX The 2009 Acura RDX is testament you need to start watching your crossovers more carefully. They are getting meticulously specific in their offerings to stand apart from the pack. Acura introduced this smaller crossover in 200 ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2008
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Driving behind a Mazda5 you might wonder what it is. Chic, and a bit eccentric with hatchback and four doors, it resembles a funky car-based SUV, oversized wagon, or tiny minivan. Bingo â tiny multipurpose minivan it is, and it is hip, cool, and an excellent all-arou ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2008
By Ilyse Gordon & Friends I'll give you three popular sedans in the history of car creation: The Honda Civic, the Toyota Camry, and the Acura TSX. Reliable cars made by makers with high marks â and cars that score well with teens and twenty-somethings. So exactly how does one decide which sedan is better? Or in th ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion Review
Oct 12, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN This is the first year for the VW Tiguan, a compact CUV taking style cues from its bigger sibling, the Touareg. The huge panoramic sunroof and turbo engine are what sets this vehicle apart from its very competiti ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota Matrix S AWD Review
Oct 12, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Toyota Matrix S AWD The Matrix was introduced back in 2002 as Toyota's smallest crossover. The first SUV wave, trucks, had crested, and car-based crossovers, exemplified by Toyota's own and very popular Highlander and RAV4, were ascendent. "Crossover" was the type du jour. Mod ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2008
The Ford Flex is almost cool. I donât know if I can say it. Uhh UhhhhThe Ford Flex is cool. There, I said it. I must admit I was intrigued about getting to drive a Flex for a week. ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe: Mini John Cooper Works, Mercedes 550SL , 2008 BMW 650i and lots more
Oct 6, 2008
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief For once the title is true. This Mini is literally the works! Nobody could call it inexpensive at 30 thousand dollars but boy, does it go! For a start it now has a proper engine which replaces the load of rubbish that propelled not that long ago. Instead of Brazilian botch it is now ... Continue reading
BusinessWeek Names Their The 10 Best New Cars of 2009
Oct 6, 2008
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that between high fuel costs, credit woes, and overall economic gloom, it's a lousy time to buy a car. Too bad, because some of the '09 models are great. The new 2009 model cars and trucks have been trickling into dealerships for months. But now that the pump ... Continue reading
Honda Hybrid Site - Words of Hybrid
Oct 6, 2008
Honda has opened a new "Words of Hybrid" site, featuring the all-new Insight Concept premiered at the Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2008. The site provides details of the Insight Concept and a history of Honda's hybrid development. ... Continue reading
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