News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

A Rumor No More: Mercedes Officially Unveils Its S-Class Convertible "Concept Ocean Drive"

Dec 21, 2006

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20th, 2006 At 7:00 AM CST It's been rumored to be in the works for over five months, but today, it's finally official. Mercedes has taken the wraps off its much ballyhooed "Concept Ocean Drive", a car that up until yesterday was known simply as the S-Class convertible. Based ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Versa Sedan

Dec 20, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the new 2007 Nissan Versa Sedan, which goes on sale December 20 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Versa Sedan 1.8 S with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine a ... Continue reading

``Best Cars for the Commute'' Identified by Experts at NewCarTestDrive.com and CarsDirect.com

Dec 19, 2006

LOS ANGELES--Car experts at two leading automotive websites, NewCarTestDrive.com and CarsDirect.com, today announced their picks for the “Best Cars for the Commute.” The list features 10 vehicles from the 2007 model year that accommodate individual needs and preferences of today’s commuters. It includes ... Continue reading

Luxury Brands Roll-Out Holiday Deals

Dec 18, 2006

Luxury brands are vying for the top sales spot in 2006 and are counting on the biggest sales month of the year to help make it happen, reports Automotive News. December deals abound from luxury brands who count on the holiday season to pull forward sales. Here are a few of the deals going on right now: a $369 monthly l ... Continue reading

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review

Dec 18, 2006

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Engine: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 185 hp @ 6000 rpm/183 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 184.1 x 74.4 x 67.9 in. Tires: P235/70R16 Cargo volume: 79.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Price Adjustments on Seven 2007 Models

Dec 15, 2006

Mid-year Price Adjustment on Seven Toyota Models TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for seven models in its Toyota vehicle lineup. The price adjustment for the seven models reflects an average MSRP increase of $136, or 0 ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production Launch of 'Outlander' SUV at Okazaki Plant

Dec 15, 2006

<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production Launch of 'Outlander' SUV at Okazaki Plant Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 15, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that it starts production of "Outlander" SUV at Okazaki plant, located in Okazaki City, Aichi P ... Continue reading

Car Leasing Up 21 Percent from Last Year: Edmunds.com Reveals Top Five Lease Deals

Dec 15, 2006

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Automobile leasing is on the rise, up 21 percent from last year. Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive consumer information, today named the best current national lease deals. The complete story, Best Lease Deals for the Holidays, can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/advice/strategies ... Continue reading

2007 Lexus ES350 Review

Dec 14, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Lexus ES350 What differentiates a luxury car from a regular automobile? More is required than merely a name, or a high price, or exclusivity. Comfort, both in interior design and appointment and the driving experience, is paramount. That encompasses interior, drivetrain, chass ... Continue reading

Buying a New Toyota Prius; 24 Hours of LeMons(Sic) In October's Letter from Europe

Dec 14, 2006

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel It took a long, smog-laden summer combined with gasoline at well over 3 dollars a gallon for my wife to ask me to get a Toyota Prius for a road-test. She has been a BMW driver as long as I’ve known her so it never really occurred to me that she was being seri ... Continue reading

2007 Jeep Patriot Starts at an Entry-Level Price of $14,985

Dec 14, 2006

-- Jeep(R) Patriot combines packaging and functionality of a sport- utility vehicle (SUV) with the performance, handling, fuel economy (30 mpg) and price of a compact car or small pickup -- Classic Jeep styling and affordable price appeals to enthusiasts who have always wanted a Jeep -- Standard equipment includes Elec ... Continue reading

2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced

Dec 14, 2006

DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- An international group of automotive journalists has selected the Honda Fit, the Saturn Aura and the Toyota Camry as finalists for the 2007 North American Car of the Year. The Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Edge and Mazda CX-7 are finalists for the 2007 North American Truck of the Year. The awards are un ... Continue reading

NBC Sports Presents Exclusive Broadcast Coverage of the North American International Auto Show, Jan. 21 at 1 PM

Dec 14, 2006

DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- NBC Sports will present a two-hour special broadcast of the "International Auto Show" on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. ET. The "International Auto Show" will feature exciting new production and concept vehicles unveiled for first time at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroi ... Continue reading

Subcompacts Continue to Be Big Draw Despite Leveling Off of Gas Prices

Dec 13, 2006

Washington DC December 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that pushed by Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Nissan Versa — small, funky, roomy, front-wheel-drive, fuel-efficient subcompacts introduced this year — the low-price end of the small-car market is up 42.2 percent through November compared with last ye ... Continue reading

All-New 2007 Mazda CX-9 SUV Headed for North America

Dec 13, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13 -- The first shipment of all-new Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicles (SUV) is on its way to North America. The car-carrying vessel Coral Leader steamed out of the Port of Hiroshima on December 12, headed first for the Port of Tacoma (Wash.) and then on to the Port of National City (Calif ... Continue reading