News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

Consumption Value for the Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing Industry Reached $8,090,000,000 in the U.S.

Apr 11, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53707) has announced the addition of Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008) to their offering. This industry report focuses upon the Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing industry. ... Continue reading

International Auto Brands March 2007 Sales Springboard to April and Beyond

Apr 10, 2007

By AIADA Staff March turned out to be an above average month for auto sales in the U.S., as the number of units sold climbed a slight 0.8 percent for a total of 1,542,229 units. It was a particularly good month for International brands, who collectively saw sales of autos rise a whopping 8.8 percent over March 2006, en ... Continue reading

AutoObserver.com Expects Nissan to Rebound from Sales Slump

Apr 10, 2007

--Edmunds.com: WHAT: Nissan U.S. sales were at an all-time high in 2005, but the company couldn't keep up the momentum, and sales fell 5.3% in 2006. Edmunds' AutoObserver.com analysis suggests that Nissan is on its way to being much more competitive in the next 18 months as it is set to introduce four new models and re ... Continue reading

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Review

Apr 9, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Does Mitsubishi have an identity crisis? When its name is mentioned, some people think of SUVs, like the Montero, while others think of the Lancer Evolution high-performance rally replica. If so, the company is working hard to blend the best of both ... Continue reading

2007 Jaguar XK Coupe Review - A Love Story

Apr 9, 2007

2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE By Gareth Wardell “You delight in the metal strips on the running board section of the after-wing. Running your hand across them discovers a delicacy in polished steel, perfect for muddy boots or brogues. They stand out like expensive fountain pens bejeweling the deep luster of the black paint ... Continue reading

2007 Jaguar XKR Review - A Road Trip

Apr 9, 2007

JAGUAR XKR ROAD TRIP A Loaper Loop of Michigan From a Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [IMG 0387] “Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice” “If you seek a beautiful peninsula, look around you.” That’s Michigan’s official state motto. Of course, ge ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Tests and Ranks Small SUV's

Apr 9, 2007

YONKERS, NY April 9, 2007; Newly redesigned, the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited earned a “Very Good” overall rating — surpassed only by the V6-powered Toyota RAV4 Limited — in tests for the May issue of Consumer Reports. The Santa Fe ranks second overall among some 20 small SUVs recently tested by Consume ... Continue reading

Audi Ranks High in IIHS Whiplash Safety Study

Apr 5, 2007

Study measures effectiveness of head restraint systems in rear-end crashes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today released the results of their latest study measuring the effectiveness of head restraint systems in a rear-end crash. Audi had three models rated as "good" b ... Continue reading

2007 New York Auto Show Reveals and Appeals

Apr 5, 2007

By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Spring officially arrived on March 21, the date of the vernal equinox, but the real harbinger of spring is not that date, the first robin sighting is the start of the Major League Baseball season. No way. It¡¯s the early April frenzied Media Days at the annual New York Aut ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Sales Outside North America Reach Record Levels in March

Apr 5, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, April 5 -- -- March 2007 was the best sales month ever for Chrysler Group's operations outside North America -- 22 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains -- First quarter sales outside North America increased 13 percent over the same period last year -- The Dodge ... Continue reading

International Award Recognizes BLUETEC Clean Diesel System at New York International Auto Show

Apr 5, 2007

MERCEDES-BENZ E320 BLUETEC DECLARED “2007 WORLD GREEN CAR” MONTVALE, NJ April 5, 2007; The Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC was named the “2007 World Green Car” today at a breakfast awards ceremony during the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Mercedes-Benz BLUETEC, distinguished as the world’s c ... Continue reading

America, Your Prius is Ready Toyota Announces 'ECO-nomic Savings Bonus' Incentives Up to $2,000

Apr 4, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., April 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced new "ECO-nomic savings bonus" incentives on 2007 Toyota Prius resulting in savings of as much as $2,000 on certain options packages. "For more than three years, consumers shopping Prius found short supplies and premium pricing," said Jim Far ... Continue reading

2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show

Apr 4, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- The Jetta SportWagen, a sporty and dynamic wagon version of Volkswagen's top-selling model, made its U.S. debut today at the New York Auto Show. The Jetta SportWagen mixes practicality with European style and balances both elegance and sportiness. Its exceptional ride and handling and se ... Continue reading

All-New Kia Rondo: The Next New York City Taxi Cab?

Apr 4, 2007

Kia Motors America Partners With the Design Trust for Public Space to Celebrate the Centennial of the Modern-Day Taxi NEW YORK, April 4 -- In honor of the 100th anniversary of the modern-day taxi in New York City, the all-new Kia Rondo crossover is among the vehicles to be reinvented into an iconic yellow cab, as part ... Continue reading

Mazda to Offer Back Up Camera With Auto-Dimming Mirror Display System for CX-9 Crossover SUV

Apr 4, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., April 4 -- Having two sets of eyes -- one in the front of their heads and another in the back -- is something people all over the world have longed for since the beginning of time. Now, using a state-of-the-art rearview mirror-mounted liquid crystal display system, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) ... Continue reading