News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

First 2007 Infiniti Models With XM NavTraffic Arrive in U.S. Showrooms

Nov 15, 2006

XM Satellite Radio's Real-time Traffic Information Service is Part of All-new Luxury Sedan's Arsenal of Advanced Navigation Tools WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that the first Infiniti model with XM NavTr ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Wolfsburg Edition Jetta Offers More Amenities and Value

Nov 15, 2006

Newest special edition model available now AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- For model year 2007, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will offer a lineup of special edition models with unique characteristics to create excitement in showrooms and individuality among owners. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta, Fahrenheit GTI, Fahrenheit ... Continue reading

2007 Ford Fusion Closeup

Nov 15, 2006

By Chris Kassab, FCN When it comes to vehicle personalization, not all cars are created equal. "In order for customization to be successful, you have to start out with a vehicle that looks good and performs well," said Beau Boeckmann, vice president of Galpin Motors in California, the largest Ford dealership in the wor ... Continue reading

All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Wrangler Earns Trio of Awards

Nov 10, 2006

National magazines recognize Wrangler Rubicon for capability, refinement * Wrangler Rubicon wins 4-Wheel & Off-Road's 2007 4x4 of the Year competition * Four Wheeler names Wrangler Rubicon 2007 Four Wheeler of the Year * Wrangler Unlimited recognized by Popular Science as a 19th Annual "Best of What's New" AUBURN HILLS ... Continue reading

VW Eos Awarded Magazine's Best of What's New Award

Nov 10, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. November 10, 2006; The 2007 Volkswagen Eos has been awarded a “2006 Best of What’s New” award from Popular Science in the automotive category. To win, a product or technology must represent a significant step forward in its respective category. The automobile distinguished itself from ... Continue reading

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Preview

Nov 10, 2006

By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau The second generation Outlander SUV, first of three vehicles based on Mitsubishi’s new global C platform—Outlander Lancer and Lancer Evolution (the brand within their brand)—arrives at dealerships in November. Outlander is the first to use the new global 6B ... Continue reading

2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 Review

Nov 9, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 The XC90 has been a success for Volvo, and that's no surprise. Introduced as Volvo's first SUV in mid-2002, the XC90 combined all of the safety and comfort for which Volvos, especially Volvo wagons, were and are known with more room. It was a hit with both exist ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Reliability: Some Made in US Models Challange Frontrunning Japanese Brands

Nov 9, 2006

Ford Fusion on par with Honda Accord & Toyota Camry; Family and small cars predicted to be most reliable overall YONKERS, NY – Consumer Reports’ latest Annual Car Reliability Survey shows some domestic models have become as reliable as their Japanese competitors, and that as a group, family and small cars hav ... Continue reading

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo wins Popular Science Magazine's ''Best of What's New'' Award

Nov 7, 2006

ATLANTA--The 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo was awarded a Best of What's New in the Automotive category in Popular Science Magazine's 2006 19th Annual "Best of What's New" awards. This award will be featured in the December issue to be on newsstands November 14. The 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo - which went on sale this past summer ... Continue reading

Edge Intro In San Fran

Nov 5, 2006

Here's quick copy and graphics from today's intro. marty FORD’S NEW EDGE: BENCHMARK IT FOR NEW CROSSOVERS by Marty Bernstein San Francisco – October 17, 2006 Tony Bennett was right and a bit prescient. He lost his heart in San Francisco and I’m betting multitudes of car buyers, based on my reaction and t ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R to Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

Nov 3, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that it will introduce two exciting new performance vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show, November 29th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. All-new for 2007, the Nissan Sentra will once again have SE-R high performance models; both SE-R and SE-R Spe ... Continue reading

New campaigns from DCX

Nov 3, 2006

Bob -- from two press conferences attended -- 1 Tuesday, 1 today. Two Sebring print ads attached. Sending Nitro commericals in later email. Any problems let me know. marty Big Multi-Media Campaigns Scheduled: NEW CHRYSLER SEBRING AND NEW DODGE NITRO SUV TO GET MAJOR BACKING by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising E ... Continue reading

Volvo Looks to Aid Ford Turnaround with Several Model Launches

Nov 2, 2006

Washington DC November 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the success of Ford's attempt to turnaround the company may be contingent on its Volvo unit, which is seeking a revival of its own with the launch of seven new models and redesigned versions of current models over the next four years – the most int ... Continue reading

2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 Review

Nov 1, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 Jeep is finding a new direction with the 2007 Compass. The pun is irresistible, and also true. The Compass is something new for Jeep, an urban/suburban-oriented crossover vehicle. It's meant to bring in new customers, people who previously wouldn't hav ... Continue reading

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Wins 4-Wheel & Off-Road's 2007 4x4 of the Year Competition

Oct 31, 2006

LOS ANGELES--4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine has named the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon the winner of its coveted 4x4 of the Year award. This is the 25th year of the enthusiast magazine’s in-depth competition of new vehicles, and the eleventh time that a Jeep product has taken home the award. “This award is the ult ... Continue reading