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2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTZ Review

2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTZ Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTZ Engine: 3.6-liter SIDI V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 205.0 x 78.4 x 72.8 in. Tires: P255/55R20 Cargo volume: 24.4/68.8/116.4 cu. ... Continue reading

Ford Leads Industry in Perceived Quality Gains as Perception Catches up to Reality

Ford Leads Industry in Perceived Quality Gains as Perception Catches up to Reality

DEARBORN, Mich., May 14 -- Ford Motor Company achieved the largest gain of any automaker in Automotive Lease Guide's latest Perceived Quality Score, bringing customer perceptions more in line with Ford's improved vehicle quality. Ford this month was ranked as the most improved brand in the ALG study, showing a 7.6 perc ... Continue reading

Nissan Opens LEAF Reservations to General Public - VIDEO ENHANCED

Nissan Opens LEAF Reservations to General Public - VIDEO ENHANCED

- 9,500 consumers sign up during priority reservation window - FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 14 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is opening reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on May 15 to the general public. The reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the list to purchase ... Continue reading

The 2010 Lexus GS 450h

The 2010 Lexus GS 450h

Lexus has introduced a series of styling, technical and equipment revisions that further strengthen the full hybrid GS 450h's appeal in the premium saloon market. It has rationalised the model line-up into two equipment grades - SE and SE-L - and introduced new exterior colour choices, alloy wheel designs and interior ... Continue reading

2010 Genesis Sedan Earns IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'

2010 Genesis Sedan Earns IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 14 -- The Hyundai Genesis sedan continues to rack up the accolades with the 2010 model year receiving a "TOP SAFETY PICK" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The award recognizes vehicles that earn the top rating of "good" for front, side, rollover, and rear crash ... Continue reading

Ford and Honda Win Big with Vincentric's 2010 Best Value in America Awards

Ford and Honda Win Big with Vincentric's 2010 Best Value in America Awards

BINGHAM FARMS, Michigan May 14, 2010; Ford and Honda continued to show strength in the resurgent automotive industry as they earned top honors in the 6th annual Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards announced earlier today. Both companies garnered 6 awards, with Ford’s high-end Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz: Test Day's Star Cars, Vans and Trucks and...The Ultimate Off-Road Fire Engine!

Mercedes-Benz: Test Day's Star Cars, Vans and Trucks and...The Ultimate Off-Road Fire Engine!

If you haven't yet experienced a drive in the stunning Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet or, the recently awarded'˜Truck of the Decade' the Mercedes-Benz Actros, this year's SMMT Test Day will provide the ideal opportunity. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen : Lower, Wider and Sharper GTI Debuts in Worthersee

Volkswagen : Lower, Wider and Sharper GTI Debuts in Worthersee

To mark the annual Wörthersee Show in Austria, Volkswagen has honed the Golf GTI to create a new concept. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicle Showcased at NSW Parliament House

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicle Showcased at NSW Parliament House

Mitsubishi's innovative i-MiEV electric vehicle has today been showcased at NSW Parliament House as part of a NSW Government Trial. ... Continue reading

Continental Wins Auto Express Award

Continental Wins Auto Express Award

Continental has been named the best of the best in the 2010 Auto Express Product Awards. The magazine has revealed the top motoring products that can really add value to your car and has rated the ContiPremiumContact 2 as the best tyre to do just that. ... Continue reading

Honda: Company Car Drivers Improve Economy With Insight

Honda: Company Car Drivers Improve Economy With Insight

The winner of Honda's Mileage Marathon challenge for fleet drivers recorded an average of 63.6mpg in a Honda Insight, beating the official economy figure of 61.4 mpg (combined). ... Continue reading

Chrysler Appoints Seven New DealerShips To Its UK Network

Chrysler Appoints Seven New DealerShips To Its UK Network

Chrysler is delighted to announce the appointment of seven new dealerships to its UK network. ... Continue reading

Citroen DS3 Competition Finds UK's Most 'unique' Photo

Citroen DS3 Competition Finds UK's Most 'unique' Photo

Citroen has revealed the winning image in its DS3 'unique' photo competition. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi's Outlander ACTiV Special Edition Release

Mitsubishi's Outlander ACTiV Special Edition Release

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is pleased to announce the release of a special edition of its Outlander compact four-wheel drive. The Outlander ACTiV offers the superior quality, safety, space, versatility and comfort the Outlander is renowned for, but also adds numerous interior and exterior upgrades ... Continue reading

Special Edition Mitsubishi NT Pajero ACTiV for 2010

Special Edition Mitsubishi NT Pajero ACTiV for 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is set to lead the 2010 End of Financial Year SUV Sales campaign with the release of the special edition NT Pajero ACTiV ... Continue reading

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