Nov 13, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Chrysler continues to impress the masses, including the editors at Popular Science Magazine, who have chosen the Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan as the "Best of What's New" for 2008 award recipients. "For 20 years, Popular Science's Best of What's New awards have honore ... Continue reading
The Most Popular Cars for Men and Women
Nov 13, 2007
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that to buy the Chevy Silverado heavy-duty pickup, some might argue that in addition to the $22,225 sticker price, you also need a Y chromosome. That's because 93 percent of the truck's buyers are men. In fact, males own about nine out of 10 heavy-duty pick ... Continue reading
Eco-friendly Vehicles Shine at L.A. Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the 2008 U.S. auto show season officially kicks off Wednesday in Los Angeles with carmakers pulling out the stops to promote their eco-friendly credentials. L.A. promises 14 worldwide and 30 North American vehicle debuts during the show, which continue ... Continue reading
USA Today Says Americans Crazy About Smart Car
Nov 13, 2007
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to USA Today, 30,000 people have slapped down a refundable $99 for a reservation to buy a Smart car. When they appear on streets in about two months, it will be the start of what could become a new chapter in American motoring: the modern mic ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Audi R8 - EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Nov 13, 2007
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Audi R8 sportscar. EDITOR'S NOTE: This page contains an embeded two-part video. In part 1 Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America's Executive Vice President, gives an overview of the R8. In parts 2 and 3 The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch rides along with Johan on the ro ... Continue reading
Minivans Loosing Out to Crossovers - Why TACH Asks?
Nov 12, 2007
Minivans can't shake their frumpy image. Sales have declined nearly 32 percent over the past five years, with an especially precipitous drop (22 percent) through Sept. compared to the same period last year, according to CNW Marketing Research. Ford and General Motors have abandoned the minivan altogether. Like most man ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2007
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel to the 2007 Sacramento Auto Show for the Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience Tour. Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch In this episode of ROAD TRIP Mark Fulmer talks with Mark Ulbrich, Road Team Spokesman, about Toyota's Mobile Hybrid Experience tour. The tour began last January at t ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The name is about the only thing having to do with the Saturn Vue that hasn't been changed for 2008. Well, the wheelbase is the same, and overall size is within inches or less, usually less, in all exterior and interior dimensions. But from the outside, it looks very different. Fro ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Volvo XC70 Preview I'm on a forest service road in the mountains of northern Montana, just outside of Glacier National Park and only a few miles from Canada. I really don't need the ice-alert light in the instrument cluster to tell me that it might be cold enough for slippery, ... Continue reading
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD Review
Nov 11, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD A writer might associate the word "ancient" with "mariner" in deference to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". That's a correct association in literature, but incorrect in connection with cars or small SUVs, wher ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Reggaeton Concept at 2007 Sacramento International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
- Grand Vitara Reggaeton concept - the right beat among urban teens and young adults - Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active Northern California lifestyles SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the 2007 Sacramento Internationa ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Wave Concept at 2007 South Florida International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
Grand Vitara Wave concept appeals to watersports enthusiasts Suzuki recognizes local Miami-area resident for purchasing first 2008 SX4 Sport in U.S. MIAMI, Nov. 9 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the 2007 South Florida International Auto Show poised to impres ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Zuk Concept at 2007 San Antonio International Auto & Truck Show
Nov 9, 2007
- Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active lifestyles - Zuk concept appeals to four-wheel and two-wheel tuner enthusiasts SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 8 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the San Antonio International Auto & Truck Show poised to impress show goers ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Little Changed Last Quarter, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
Nov 9, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 8 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle took 24.8 weeks of median family income in the third quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 0.2 weeks from the second quarter and 0.4 weeks compared to a year ago. Including finance charges, ... Continue reading
Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, Hip Hop Concept at 2007 Tampa Bay International Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active lifestyles Innovative Hip Hop Grand Vitara provides the ultimate mobile music experience TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the Tampa Bay International Auto Show poised to impress show goers w ... Continue reading
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