2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
Jul 21, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Back when it was launched in 2003 as an early 2004 model, the Nissan Murano was different from the then-typical SUV or even crossover. It was named after an Italian city known for artistic glassmaking, not some ferocious beast, imposing tree, or technical ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2008
Hip and sexy By Henny Hemmes Senior Editor-Europe The Auto Channel Last year, Mazda replaced the Demio by the all new Mazda2. With the new generation, that hit the markets as a five door model, Mazda offers a much more dynamic styling combined with functionality and good packaging. At the Geneva auto show in March, Maz ... Continue reading
2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged Review
Jul 20, 2008
SEE ALSO: Jaguar Specs, Pics and Prices â Jaguar Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS - 2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged Model: 2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged Engine: 4.2-liter supercharged V8 Horsepower/Torque: 420 hp @ 6,250 rpm/413 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 114.5 ... Continue reading
Mini Challenge expected in North America
Jul 18, 2008
By Henny Hemmes The Mini Challenge has become a much beloved series on the European race tracks. The Mini club sport races started in Great Britain, Belgium and Switzerland and Germany and from 2004 also in Germany. From this year on, the participants all drive the second generation of the Mini in the Mini John Cooper ... Continue reading
2009 BMW 7 Series Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 17, 2008
New 2009 BMW 7 Series-Loaded With Innovations By Henny Hemmes In September, the Paris auto show will host BMW for the world premiere of the new 7 Series. Last week, the media were invited to Bavaria for the first look at the fifth generation of BMWâs flagship Of course, Adrian van Hooydonk, Chief designer for the ... Continue reading
New VW Jetta Diesel Models in Demand-In Spite of Overpriced Diesel Fuel
Jul 15, 2008
Washington DC July 16, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen dealers say the high price of diesel fuel isn't stopping a rush of buyers eager to snatch up the first batch of Jetta TDI cars. The TDI models don't go on sale until late August. But many dealers say they already have enough orders to eat up the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Pins Hopes on New Pickup Truck Even as Gas Prices, Economy Drive Buyers Away
Jun 27, 2008
CHELSEA, Mich. June 26, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that gas prices are above $4 per gallon. Full-size pickup truck sales are down more than 21 percent through May. The U.S. auto market is in a downward funk. Great time to introduce a new pickup truck, right? Strange as it may seem, that's what Chrysl ... Continue reading
Newest Generation Porsche 911 Initiative Continues with Carrera 4/4S Coupe and Cabriolet
Jun 25, 2008
New Engines, Double-Clutch Transmission and Electronically Controlled All-Wheel-Drive MISSISSAUGA, Ontario June 25, New engines, all-wheel-drive systems, transmissions, interior features and exterior cues will mark the evolutionary advances of the new 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models upon their introduc ... Continue reading
2009 Honda Pilot: Road Trip - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 24, 2008
TORRANCE, CA - June 24, 2008: The completely redesigned Honda Pilot occupies a unique position within its segment, the second-generation Pilot combines traditional SUV attributes of ruggedness, standard towing capability and functionality with the fuel economy, handling and refinement characteristics that have made cro ... Continue reading
GM to offer zero-percent financing on trucks
Jun 23, 2008
DETROIT June 23, 2008; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp is offering zero-percent financing for 72 months on pickup trucks and SUVs as record-high gas prices have hurt sales of large vehicles, a GM dealer briefed on the plans told Reuters on Monday. The offer, which covers full-size pick ... Continue reading
2009 Acura TSX Is IIHS Luxury Car Top Safety Pick
Jun 23, 2008
ARLINGTON, Va., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned 2009 Acura TSX, a midsize luxury car, wins the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their classes. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of goo ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagon and Volkswagen Tiguan (H2 Fuel Cell) HyMotion Prototype Preview
Jun 22, 2008
By Carey Russ While Japanese and American automakers tout gasoline-electric hybrids as the solution for high fuel economy, Europeans, represented in the US by the Germans, see diesel as the way. And, with the availability of low-sulfur diesel fuel, the newest generation of clean diesels will be sold throughout the coun ... Continue reading
2009 Maserati Gran Turismo S Sport Coupe Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 17, 2008
Maserati Introduces 2009 Gran Turismo S Sport Coupe in Modena, ItalyBy Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor The little municipality of Modena, Italy in the Po Valley, is known for its famous tenor â Luciano Pavarotti â who was born and died here; for its delicious balsamic vinegar â use it on ice c ... Continue reading
Nissan to Launch Diesel-Powered X-Trail SUV in September
Jun 17, 2008
Tokyo, June 9, 2008; Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it will launch a diesel-powered version of its X-Trail sport-utility vehicle in Japan in September. Diesel-powered automobiles are more fuel efficient and emit less carbon dioxide than vehicles running on gasoline, but have so far failed to win popularity in Japan becau ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2008
THE AUTO PAGEBy JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Nissan Maxima Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6400 rpm/261 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.6 x 73.2 x 57.8 in. Tires: P245/45R18 all-season Cargo volume: 14.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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