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2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2 WD Review

2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2 WD Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2WD It's no secret that the SUV market has changed markedly in the past few years, with popularity switching from truck-based utility vehicles to car-based crossovers. Nissan's Murano, based on its mid-sized Altima sedan, was one of the first crossovers to aban ... Continue reading

New Ohana Road Episode Available - Features Jay Leno Interview: VIDEO SHOW

New Ohana Road Episode Available - Features Jay Leno Interview: VIDEO SHOW

This week's episode features an interview with comedian Jay Leno and a look at the latest from Mitsubishi. ... Continue reading

2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Review

2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged A "Grand Touring" car is one that is fast, comfortable, and luxurious, and meant for long-distance travel at a high average speed. The category originally applied to two-seat, or perhaps 2+2, coupes that offered performance equal to or better tha ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for Four Vehicles in Model Lineup

Toyota Announces Prices for Four Vehicles in Model Lineup

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Toyota announced mid-year price adjustments to manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 model year Toyota Yaris, Prius, RAV4, and 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid. The 2008 Yaris Liftback and Sedan receive an average price increase of $50, or 0.4 percent. The new base MSR ... Continue reading

Ford Plug-In Hybrid Hits California Streets

Ford Plug-In Hybrid Hits California Streets

WHAT: Ford delivers first Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid to Southern California Edison at Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS 23), a key milestone in a unique partnership between the automaker and the utility. Join us for demonstration drives and executive interview opportunities. WHEN: Monday, Dec. 3, 2:45 p.m. PST -- 2:45 p. ... Continue reading

Aston Martin comes to China

Aston Martin comes to China

Aston Martin comes to China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4051/Aston-Martin-comes-to-China.html Shanghai. November 30 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Aston Martin yesterday openned its first dealer in China in Shanghai's Xin Tian Di District, according to a Chinese newspaper, citing the company's press release. The Shanghai Aston Mar ... Continue reading

Production of All-new 2008 Dodge Ram4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs off to a Great Start at Chrysler LLC's Saltillo Assembly Plant

Production of All-new 2008 Dodge Ram4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs off to a Great Start at Chrysler LLC's Saltillo Assembly Plant

- Addition of two all-new medium-duty trucks expands Saltillo production capabilities to seven vehicles - Flexible manufacturing capability allows production of multiple vehicles at one plant - $48 million investment provides 120,000 square feet expansion for commercial vehicle production - Delivering maximum uptime, v ... Continue reading

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Challenger SRT8(R)

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Challenger SRT8(R)

Dodge Challenger SRT8 available for $37,995 - The American muscle coupe is back, packed with modern technology and innovation - Demand for contemporary version of iconic pony car drives Dodge to accept orders for the 2008 Challenger SRT8(R) beginning Dec. 3, 2007 - Introduction begins with limited-edition Dodge Challen ... Continue reading

Smart's ForTwo Aiming for Big U.S. Sales

Smart's ForTwo Aiming for Big U.S. Sales

Washington DC November 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the 8-foot, 8-inch Smart ForTwo micro car comes to U.S. shores in January, and even with gasoline prices well above the $3-a-gallon mark it remains to be seen whether Americans will flock to buy the tiny, two-seater car. Click here for a picture. MSNBC ... Continue reading

"Auto Trophy 2007": Mercedes-Benz R- and S-Class are the best cars of 2007

"Auto Trophy 2007": Mercedes-Benz R- and S-Class are the best cars of 2007

Stuttgart – For the third year running, readers of the magazine "Auto Zeitung" have voted the Mercedes-Benz R-Class the best van and once again awarded it the coveted "Auto Trophy". First place as best car in the luxury class was also taken by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Yesterday the awards were received in Berlin ... Continue reading

One Millionth Alabama-Built Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line

One Millionth Alabama-Built Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line

-- Production Anniversary marks success story of Mercedes-Benz production in the U.S. -- Milestone vehicle, a M-Class 350 4MATIC, to be donated to an Alabama- based charity TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Nov. 27 -- Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) has manufactured its one millionth vehicle - 10 years and nine months after t ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Powers Fiat 500, Named European Car of the Year 2008

BorgWarner Powers Fiat 500, Named European Car of the Year 2008

BorgWarner Supplies Components for All 7 Finalists in Annual Competition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner powers the European Car of the Year 2008 -- the Fiat 500 -- as well as all seven finalists in the closely fought competition, including the second place Mazda 2 and thir ... Continue reading

2008 smart fortwo Review

2008 smart fortwo Review

Smart fortwo Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief San Jose’s Santana Row came as a bit of a surprise. Yes I’ve heard about it, it was supposed to be quite nice but never in my wildest dreams did I expect what I ‘ve found. A Bentley outside the new Tumi shop, a Maserati opposite a trendy Sushi bar, a somew ... Continue reading

Audi of America Named Official Automotive Sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team

Audi of America Named Official Automotive Sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 26 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced that it is the official automotive sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team. The partnership includes sponsorship of both the Team and key U.S. events. Building on Audi's global commitment to skiing, as the title sponsor of the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup, Audi of ... Continue reading

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