Dec 20, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Acura RL ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 6,200 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with sequential sport shift WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.6 x 72.7 x 57.1 in. TIRES: P245/50R17 all-season TRUNK: 13.1 cu. ft ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Hosts Internet Open House
Aug 8, 2006
AUTO CENTRAL - August 8, 2006: Executives with a professional interest in the automotive industry, and even non-executives with a consumer interest in the automotive industry, can electronically view one of the premier sources for late-breaking automotive-related news, information, and entertainment. The Auto Channel i ... Continue reading
October 2005 Letter from Europe
Oct 19, 2005
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The annual automotive extravaganza at Pebble Beach is tiring but fun. There are tens of thousands of people and hundreds of truly exquisite automobiles. 2005 was the year of Alfa Romeo which was particularly apt as there is a Nuvolari film which may start shooting early next year ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2005
A Genteel Luxury Cruiser<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau<p> “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” goes the old adage. The A8 made a great first impression. We only get these test cars for about a week and must develop impressions rather hastily sometimes. This Audi was still impr ... Continue reading
2005 Nissan 350 Z Roadster Review
Aug 25, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring Edition ``Sports car'' may be a difficult term to define, but Nissan's ``Z Car'' has always been a fine example of the genre ever since the original 240Z made its debut back in 1970. That car not only had first-rate straight-line and cornering abil ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2005
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief Well, it was hot but as always it is good to be back! My excitement started in Monaco, where, for once, we had lots of action, lots of crashes, even some overtaking! The crowd was somewhat smaller than in the past due to Ferrari’s lack of success but there w ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Scion tC ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm/163 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 174.0 x 69.1 x 55.7 in. CARGO: 12.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's not unusual for an automaker to build a sports model of a popular sedan. And the sports model is often the premium-priced offering in the lineup. And so Kia has a sports model of its compact Spectra sedan, called the Spectra SX. It's premium-priced, too, with a base MSRP of $1 ... Continue reading
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Review
Aug 11, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Being last to market is not necessarily bad. It allows one to learn from the competition. Some SUVs emphasize urban luxury, and have the off-road and cargo-carrying abilities of a luxury car. Others are true backwoods workhorses, with the same comfort lev ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2005
2005 MAZDA6 s<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau<p> Finally, the flashy Mazda6 arrived here at TheAutoChannel’s Detroit Bureau for a road test. We’ve been looking forward to a little time with it for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is its reputation, gleaned from the mostly glowing reviews o ... Continue reading
2005 Nissan Altima SE-R Review
Aug 4, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD With Carey Russ 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R ``SE-R'' means performance at Nissan. It started with the Sentra SE-R, built from 1991 through 1994, a car which gained a cult-like following, and a reputation that only grew when it was discontinued. As part of its renaissance, Nissan brought the Sentra SE- ... Continue reading
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
Jul 28, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hyundai Elantra GLS ENGINE: 2.0-liter DOHC L4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 138 hp @ 6,000 rpm/136 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 102.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.1 x 67.9 x 56.1 in. TIRES: P195/60R15 CARGO: 12.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Avalon XLS ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with sequential shift WHEELBASE: 111.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 197.2 x 72.8 x 58.5 in. TIRES: P215/55 R17 CARGO: 14.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAREY RUSS 2005 Ford Mustang GT What has made the Mustang so popular over the past 40 years? Bang for the buck. No other car made offers so much performance, image, and aura for anywhere near the price of a Mustang. It's the quintessential American performance car from the 1960s, updated only enou ... Continue reading
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