Sep 2, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT(R)) organization continues the SRT4(R) legacy with the introduction of the all-new 285-horsepower 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4. "The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 achieves the SRT mission of offering benchmark performance for the best price," sai ... Continue reading
All-New 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Offers Trunkloads of Functionality
Aug 30, 2007
BREA, Calif., Aug. 30 -- The all-new 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport is the automotive cousin to the SX4 Crossover and is designed to ease the day-in, day-out urban grind for its drivers. Sharing a common appeal for those who live a life consistent with Suzuki's "Way of Life" brand philosophy, the four-door SX4 Sport and five-do ... Continue reading
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S World Premiere at the Frankfurt Motorshow
Aug 30, 2007
Editors Note: A team of journalists from The Auto Channel will be covering the Frankfort Auto Show...with HD-TV as well as photos and text...stay tuned to The Auto Channel for a schedule of important and interesting automotive news from Frankfort...Thanks for TACh'n. Modena - 28 August 2007 â Coming on the heels o ... Continue reading
Dodge Introduces All-New 2008 Grand Caravan Cargo Van
Aug 30, 2007
All-new Van Raises the Bar and Provides 'Garagable' Solution for Small Business and Commercial Needs -- New cargo van continues Dodge's commitment to the commercial vehicle market -- All-new exterior and interior design offers ideal balance of utility, functionality and visibility -- Enhanced commercial suspension for ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show Hosts World Premieres for Nine Global Auto Manufacturers
Aug 29, 2007
New Fall Dates (Nov. 14-25) Continue to Draw Attention From Automakers Worldwide LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 -- Opening in less than 90 days, the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show will feature at least a dozen world premieres of production and/or concept vehicles from nine top automakers during the show's media days Nov. 14 and 15. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Frontier and Xterra
Aug 29, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup and 2008 Nissan Xterra SUV, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The Frontier lineup include a new addition for 2008 - a King Cab SE I4 model, which provides the visual content of an ... Continue reading
Hyundai Elantra and Mazda3 Shine in New Consumer Reports' Tests
Aug 29, 2007
YONKERS, NY August 29, 2007; The redesigned Hyundai Elantra outscored the Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, and Scion xB in Consumer Reportsâ testing of a group of four small sedans and wagons for the October issue. The Elantra now ranks sixth overall among the 14 small cars that CR has tested recently. Also, Cons ... Continue reading
A Price Value Improvement for Mercedes
Aug 28, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor MCCALL, IDAHO â In a word association test, Idaho would probably elicit quick response words like potatoes, Hemingway, Sun Valley and potatoes. Similarly, if the phrase âprice value improvementsâ were spoken in the same sentence as Mercedes or Mercedes-Benz, o ... Continue reading
USA Today Says Hatchbacks are Back
Aug 28, 2007
Washington DC August 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the next shape in cars comes close to how most people might like to chisel their own bodies â broad shoulders and a shapely rear end. That's right, the hatchback is back. USA Today reports that Nissan's Infiniti EX35 luxury crossover, a small hatchb ... Continue reading
Moments of Truth Involved When Purchasing New Car Insurance for a Growing Family
Aug 28, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c66874) has announced the addition of âNew Car Insurance for a Growing Family: Moments of Truth in Financial Considerationsâ to their offering. Wanda Childs has just moved to Kansas from Boston with her husband and daughter, and ... Continue reading
Revealed - The All-New 2009 Jaguar XF
Aug 28, 2007
Contemporary design in an all-new Jaguar sedan IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Jaguar is proud to announce the all-new 2009 XF - a stunning four-door Jaguar that combines the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury sedan. Scheduled to make its world debut at the 2007 F ... Continue reading
First (Saturn - Opel) Astra Sedan Leaves Polish Production Line
Aug 27, 2007
Gliwice, Poland; The first new Astra sedan model has left the production line at General Motorâs plant in Gliwice, Poland. The four-door notchback variant, which made its world premiere last November at the Istanbul Motor Show, has been primarily developed for the Central and Eastern European growth markets. Toget ... Continue reading
All-new Dodge Journey Crossover Provides Room to Grow
Aug 27, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 26, 2007; Dodge designers and engineers have answered the needs of the global passenger car market, as well as the needs of individual drivers, and delivered the all-new Dodge Journey: a global vehicle that meets life's changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexi ... Continue reading
From Hybrids to Six-Speeds, Direct Injection and More, GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup
Aug 25, 2007
General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year â including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants â with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GMâs cars and trucks.For 2008, GMâs powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading
GM Takes New Combustion Technology Out of the Lab and Onto the Road
Aug 25, 2007
PONTIAC, Mich â Engine experts have dreamt about it, talked about it and lectured about it, and today â for the first time â General Motors is letting outside parties drive the âmost awaited advanced combustion technologyâ of the past 30 years. GM demonstrated the combustion process, known form ... Continue reading
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