News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Review

Mar 31, 2007

MERCEDES E320 BLUETEC DIESEL Torquey, Efficient, Teutonic Luxury By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A 700-mile cruising range? Wow. I like that. That means fewer stops at the fuel pump, but it’ll be mighty costly to fill ‘er up. This week regular unleaded gasoline is $2.45, here in mid Michigan ... Continue reading

All-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Offers Cool Technological Innovations that Make Driving Experience a Pleasant One

Mar 30, 2007

- Convertible top can drop with press of button on the key fob - Available heated/cooled cupholder keeps coffee warm and soft drinks cool - Cutting-edge MyGIG(TM) system features navigation, 20-gigabyte hard drive, USB 2.0 port, real-time traffic navigation enabled by SIRIUS Satellite Radio - All radios feature audio i ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Sees Truck Wars Heating Up; Automakers Offer Unexpected Incentives on New Trucks

Mar 29, 2007

--Edmunds.com: What: Before its launch last month, the 2007 Toyota Tundra threatened to displace valuable truck sales from the domestic automakers. Surprisingly, Tundra sales have not been as strong as expected, so Toyota has begun offering incentives on this virtually brand new vehicle. Other automakers have responded ... Continue reading

Audi's Aggressive Action Plan

Mar 29, 2007

By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Special to The Auto Channel Audi of America, in my opinion, could be the equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield, the comedian who got no respect. Consider a few facts: BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus each out-sell Audi by thousands of vehicles. The brand spends less in advertising th ... Continue reading

Asian Automakers Dominate Luxury Sector

Mar 28, 2007

Washington DC March 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japanese and Korean automakers at the New York International Auto Show next week will showcase new offerings that could tighten their stranglehold on the luxury vehicle segment in the United States. More than seven of 10 of the 1.5 million luxury cars sol ... Continue reading

Hyundai Receives Five-Star Safety Ratings From NHTSA

Mar 28, 2007

2007 Veracruz, Santa Fe and Elantra Earn Highest Government Crash Test Ratings FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 28 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave five-star crash test ratings, the highest government rating under the agency's New Car Assessment Program, to the all-new 2007 Hyundai Verac ... Continue reading

Road Trip: 2007 BMW 3-Series Convertible - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW

Mar 27, 2007

• Fourth-generation 3 Series Convertibles featuring a first-for-BMW retractable hardtop with power-operated three-piece steel roof for enhanced safety and outstanding vehicle dynamics • 335i Convertible equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline, 6-cylinder engine with 300 hp & 300 lb-ft of torque and ... Continue reading

In Europe Diesels Come Clean

Mar 27, 2007

Washington DC March 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reoported that in Europe, where gas costs much more, 50% of all cars are diesel. In the U.S., the number is less than 4%. But that could all change soon. Changes in the supply of diesel fuel, emerging cleaner-burning technologies, and growing consumer concern over the ... Continue reading

2007 GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab SLT Review

Mar 26, 2007

THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab SLT Engine: 5.3-literV8 Horsepower/Torque: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm/338 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 143.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 230.2 x 80.0 x 73.8 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Maximum payload: 2039 lbs. Economy: ... Continue reading

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML63 Review

Mar 26, 2007

MERCEDES ML63 AMG HIGH PERFORMANCE SUV Filling a Niche We Knew Not Existed By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Did we need an SUV that will go zero-to-60-mph in less than 5-seconds, handle like a sports car and pamper occupants with the finest in Teutonic luxury? Of course we did. We just didn’t know ... Continue reading

Alternative Fuel Autos For Sale in The U.S. Now

Mar 25, 2007

Alternative Fuel Autos: Definition For most of the automobile’s history, cars have run on gasoline. Much is changing today. Alternative fuel autos, including cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles and pickups, are now being sold that run on a variety of different fuels. An alternative fuel auto runs partially or t ... Continue reading

The "Buick Open" Contributes $832,000 To Various Michigan Charities

Mar 25, 2007

by Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor The Auto Channel Grand Blanc, Mich., March 23, 2007; In these days of the Detroit 3’s lingering financial malaise, it’s good to see an example of genuine corporate giving back to the community, despite the bad economic conditions. Today GM’s Buick divisio ... Continue reading

2007 Honda CR-V EX Review

Mar 23, 2007

THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 166 hp @ 5800 rpm/161 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 103.1 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.0 x 71.6 x 66.1 in. Tires: 225/65R17 Cargo volume: 72.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

The New 2007 Saleen S281 and the New 2007 PJ/Saleen Special Edition - Sibling Rivalry at Its Finest

Mar 23, 2007

NADAguides.com Test Drives Two Modified Mustangs, Weighs in on the Side-by-Side Comparisons COSTA MESA, Calif., March 22 -- Lead Auto Expert Mark Perleberg of NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and information website -- recently test drove the 2007 Saleen S281 and the 2007 PJ/Sale ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces Senior Management Changes

Mar 23, 2007

- Eric Johnston Appointed Vice President Sales and Field Operations - IRVINE, Calif., March 22 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that its senior vice president of Sales and Marketing, Brian Colianni, will return to Ford Motor Company, effective April 1, after three years with MNAO. Eric Johnston ... Continue reading