News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

IIHS: BMW X5 earns GOOD rating

Feb 12, 2007

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test c ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups

Feb 10, 2007

CONSUMER REPORTS’ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY – If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reports’ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading

Audi A3, Lincoln MKZ, Infiniti M35, Lincoln Navigator and (VERY)Pithy Comments In This Months Letter From Europe

Feb 9, 2007

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Things have been a bit hectic lately, partly because I’ve become the co-host of a radio show called The Automotive Journal on KNEW 910 every Saturday morning between 11-12. Huge fun but as it is live it does call for a certain amount of self- restraint as ther ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Review

Feb 9, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Performance and luxury are not incompatible. There is no shortage of vehicles which combine high levels of both, in any form imaginable. But add fuel economy to the mix, and the list gets mighty short. Such a vehicle would have to be a hybrid, right? Not ... Continue reading

2007 Chicago Auto Show Highlights

Feb 8, 2007

Washington DC February 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that The Chicago Auto Show began media previews yesterday and will open to the public Friday. USA Today reports a number of imports will be headline grabbers. Volkswagen will display a reprised cult model, the R32, which it hopes will be a technology showpie ... Continue reading

2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Launches All-New 2008 xB

Feb 8, 2007

CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2008 xB urban utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand. "No one in the automotive ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Viano Hold Value Better

Feb 8, 2007

Stuttgart, Feb 08, 2007 In the latest Schwacke Automobile Forecast Index (F-SAX) – published twice a year – the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the top luxury car whilst the Mercedes-Benz Viano leads the field in the MPV category. The F-SAX looks at models with the same mileage, comparable engine outputs and similar ... Continue reading

2007 Chicago Auto Show: Experience the Features and Capabilities of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Vehicles on In-door Test Tracks

Feb 8, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- For the third year in a row, consumers will be given free test rides in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles at Chicago Drive '07, three test tracks inside McCormick Place South during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9-18. Chicago Drive '07 has two all-new elements this year: - a 16-foot ... Continue reading

2007 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Awards Honda Fit 2007 Drivers' Choice 'Best of the Year'

Feb 8, 2007

Honda Captures Top Drivers' Choice Award at Chicago Auto Show for Second Consecutive Year GM Receives Four Awards, Entire Toyota Motor Corporation Wins 'Best Eco- Friendly,' First-Time for a Company CHICAGO, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MotorWeek honored the Honda Fit with the 2007 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Sees Spike in General Motors Vehicle Searches Following Super Bowl Ads

Feb 7, 2007

ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, observed a 30% spike in search activity Monday for the Chevrolet HHR, following the debut of the vehicle’s "Car Wash Dudes" spot and the Chevrolet-branded "Everybody Loves a Chevy" commercial in Sunday’s Super Bowl. AutoTrader.com witnessed a simil ... Continue reading

VW EOS to Offer Fashionable Accessories

Feb 6, 2007

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. has teamed up with designers Lutz & Patmos, Hable Construction and Sigerson Morrison to create a unique and exciting line of lifestyle accessories designed exclusively for the new Volkswagen Eos. The chic yet practical accessory line includes silk scarves and cashm ... Continue reading

Foreign Owned Automakers Top "Green" List

Feb 6, 2007

Washington DC February 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that three gasoline-electric hybrids, the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, and Nissan Altima, were rated among the most environmentally friendly cars of 2007 today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The Honda Civic was ranked number one. The ... Continue reading

2007 BMW 335i Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

Feb 6, 2007

2007 BMW 335i Convertible — Drop everything…and you'll be down with that. By: Rex Roy Photos: Rex Roy Top down. Windows down. Throttle down. This is the way to drive the 2007 BMW 335i Convertible. ... Continue reading

Audi A3 S-Line Review

Feb 6, 2007

AUDI A3 S-LINE A Station Wagon for Fun Lovers By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Audi A3 S-Line is a good looking, fast little front-wheel-drive wagon. A dark blue one appeared in my driveway last week and I’ve been having a lot of fun with it. This one has the 2.0-liter, turbocharged, in-line 4-cyli ... Continue reading

2007 Suzuki SX4 AWD Review

Feb 6, 2007

SUZUKI SX4 AWD for 2007 A Bargain Crossover SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I remember vividly banging through the narrow blacktop roads in the hills of St. John, USVI in a rented Suzuki Samurai rescuing a lost yellow cat we found on a deserted beach. (I’ll share that travel story with you one ... Continue reading