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Dodge Announces Pricing for 2008 Sprinter

Dodge Announces Pricing for 2008 Sprinter

- Starting at $33,900, "Super-sized" Sprinter offers more choices, features and innovations - Segment's best overall value and most best-in-class advantages - Low operating costs and class leader in versatility and operating performance - Most safety features in the full-size van segment - 2008 Sprinter arrives later t ... Continue reading

The Growing Family of Green Machines at the 37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show

The Growing Family of Green Machines at the 37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show

MIAMI, Oct. 23 -- As consumers look for more ways to soften the hit at the gas pumps, the auto industry is responding with innovations for both cars and trucks. The best of those efforts will help fill the Miami Beach Convention Center at this year's South Florida International Auto Show, November 9-18. Hybrid has caug ... Continue reading

Consumer Guide Automotive Announces the 2008 Best Buy and Recommended Awards

Consumer Guide Automotive Announces the 2008 Best Buy and Recommended Awards

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Oct. 23 -- Consumer Guide Automotive, the leading publisher of authoritative, objective new and used car reviews for 40 years, today announced the recipients of its 2008 Best Buy and Recommended Awards. The annual list, designed to make car buying easier for consumers, represents the best overall val ... Continue reading

Mini Dealers Stage Special Events

Mini Dealers Stage Special Events

Washington DC October 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the new-generation Mini Cooper has been on sale since February, and sales have set records for five straight months. But that doesn't stop Mini USA from holding special events to engage current owners and attract new ones. The latest: declaring October ... Continue reading

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2008 GS Models

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2008 GS Models

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 19 -- Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the GS 350, GS 460 and GS 450h luxury sedans. In addition to the numerous interior and exterior luxury enhancements that all GS models receive, base prices remain unchanged for the GS 350 and GS 450h hybrid at $44,150 a ... Continue reading

When Good Cars Sell Badly

When Good Cars Sell Badly

Washington DC October 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that for every Camry, there is an Avalon. Why do some cars win raves from reviewers and score well in safety and quality surveys, but still can't get invited to dance? One example is the Hyundai Azera. In a 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Study, its owners ga ... Continue reading

2008 Volvo C30 Review

2008 Volvo C30 Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Volvo C30 Think "Volvo" and what comes to mind? "Safety"? Check. "Swedish luxury"? Check. "Expensive"? Likely, at least if you consider around $30,000 for the entry-level models and more like high 30s and up for most models to be expensive. "High-performance, low-cost premium ... Continue reading

2008 Honda Element SC Review

2008 Honda Element SC Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It is the box it came in, and that's the beauty of the Honda Element. It combines almost unparalleled utility with a distinctive style - or, perhaps, anti-style - to make a vehicle that is eminently useful and is full of character. "Bland" is nowhere in its description. The Element ... Continue reading

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Review

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Review

VW NEW BEETLE A Beetle in Gecko Green By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [0240] The little neighbor boy, Noah age 8, jumped up and down excitedly pointing as we returned from town in the Gecko Green New Beetle. We waved, of course, though we weren’t used to getting such attention with what we thought ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: The New Impreza WRX STI Will Debut October 24

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: The New Impreza WRX STI Will Debut October 24

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 15 -- The third generation Impreza WRX STI, as the latest incarnation of the proud history of Subaru Tecnica International (STI), will be shown to the world on October 24 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. ( Debuting on the eve of Subaru Tecnica International's 20th anniversary (April 2008), ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors North America Celebrates 25th Anniversary Dealers

Mitsubishi Motors North America Celebrates 25th Anniversary Dealers

Pioneering Dealers From Across the U.S. Recognized for Their Loyalty and Success Representing the Mitsubishi Motors Brand CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 15 -- Celebrating 25 years of selling cars and trucks in North America, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today recognizes ten dealers from across the United States who ha ... Continue reading

Motor Trend Names Mazda CX-9 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year

Motor Trend Names Mazda CX-9 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year

LOS ANGELES--MOTOR TREND today announced the Mazda CX-9 is MOTOR TREND's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year. The CX-9 reigned supreme out of a diverse crowd of 11 contenders, one of the highest quality fields MOTOR TREND has seen since it started evaluating sport/utilities. A category once reserved for a few off-road speci ... Continue reading

The Ad Campaign They Hope You Can't Ignore: Chevy Malibu

The Ad Campaign They Hope You Can't Ignore: Chevy Malibu

DETROIT – When the all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu begins rolling into dealer showrooms on Nov. 1, Americans should already be aware that Chevy is back in the car business with a serious competitor in the mid-size segment, thanks to a massive advertising and promotional campaign that kicks off Oct. 17. This integrat ... Continue reading

IIHS: New Midsize SUV Crash Tests - Includes Crash Test Videos

IIHS: New Midsize SUV Crash Tests - Includes Crash Test Videos

ARLINGTON, VA October 11, 2007; Results of crash tests for six SUVs show frontal crash protection has improved. However, the tests reveal significant differences in how well SUVs protect people in serious side crashes. Among the worst performers in the side test are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet TrailBlazer, ev ... Continue reading

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