News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

Lexus Announces Pricing on 2007 LS 460 and LS 460 L Full-Size Luxury Sedans

Oct 6, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Lexus today announced pricing for the all-new 2007 LS 460 and the company's first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460 L. The fourth-generation LS blends new levels of performance, sophistication, contemporary styling, and luxury refinements while redefining the full-size luxury-sedan segme ... Continue reading

2006.5 Kia Optima LX Review

Oct 6, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006.5 Kia Optima LX Yes, despite all of the crossover SUVs on the market today, people still buy cars. And mid-size sedans are the most popular cars made. There are a couple that have a seemingly eternal lock on the top spots, and many other contenders, close and not so close. Kia ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2006 South Florida Auto Show

Oct 6, 2006

All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line MIAMI, Oct. 6 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 South Florida Auto Show with its full line of exciting cars and SUVs, including th ... Continue reading

BMW Individual Introduced in Miami

Oct 6, 2006

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BMW M6 Convertible in Nieman-Marcus Holiday Catalog

Oct 5, 2006

October 5, 2006; BMW is offering the 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible and ultimate driving fantasy in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book this year. The driving fantasy features a flight to Germany where you'll drive the Limited Edition M6 Convertible fresh from the assembly line and on the famed Autobahn. ... Continue reading

Honda CRV Breaks New Ad Campaign

Oct 5, 2006

What do you CRaVe? Ad Campaign for the All-New Honda CR-V Celebrates Consumers Cravings RPA’s Integrated National Ad Campaign Includes Broadcast, Print, Interactive, In-Theater, Outdoor and Events Santa Monica, Calif., Sept. 28, 2006 – A fully integrated national advertising campaign for the all-new Honda CR- ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Helps Start Your Own Garage Band

Oct 5, 2006

BUY A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GET A FREE GUITAR – HONEST. By Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor The Auto Channel GWP’s or gifts with purchase, a long time staple of fragrance and cosmetic brands sold in department stores is coming to Volkswagen dealers in America. VW has teamed up with guitar industry ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Debuts

Oct 4, 2006

- First-ever Nissan Hybrid Blends Performance, Style, Fuel Economy - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2006) – The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, ... Continue reading

Infiniti QX56 Leads All in Motorist's Choice Awards

Oct 4, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--PRIMEDIA’s Intellichoice.com, in conjunction with owner satisfaction specialists AutoPacific, announced that the Infiniti QX56 outscored all vehicles rated across all classes in the inaugural “2006 Motorist’s Choice Awards.” The QX56’s index of 737 led all models, topping the ... Continue reading

2007 Dodge Magnum R/T Review

Oct 4, 2006

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Magnum R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter multi-displacement V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 197.7 x 74.1 x 58.3 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 AST self-sealing CARGO VOLUME: 71.6 cu. ft.(max) ... Continue reading

A Day of Cadys

Oct 4, 2006

A DAY OF CADILLACS AND GOLF By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Photos By Joe Chagnon Luxury car makers love to court golfers. We found ourselves last week behind the wheels of a bevy of new Cadillacs and on a half dozen tee-boxes at Knollwood Country Club, a premier suburban Detroit golf c ... Continue reading

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Makes U.S. Debut

Oct 4, 2006

New CL Coupe Makes Bold Design Statement for Mercedes MIAMI, Oct. 4 -- The All-New 2007 CL-Class is making its U.S. debut at the South Florida International Auto Show, open to the public October 6 - 15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach. The CL makes a bold design statement for the Mercedes-Benz brand ... Continue reading

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Sep 29, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD Five or six years ago, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles were novelties driven by high-tech early-adopters as much for making a statement about technology and environmentalism as for any practical purpose. But for hybrids to become the mainstream of pers ... Continue reading

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review

Sep 29, 2006

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 239 hp @ 5200 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 183.9 x 74.6 x 71.6 in. Tires: P265/70R17 Cargo volume: 66.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2007 Dodge Charger R/T Review

Sep 29, 2006

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Charger R/T Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter Wheelbase: 120.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: 16 ... Continue reading