News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

2007 Toyota Yaris Review

Aug 20, 2006

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2007 Toyota Yaris 4-door sedan ENGINE: 1.5-liter I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm/103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 100.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 169.3 x 66.5 x 56.7 in. TIRES: P175/65R14 CARGO VOLUME: 12.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review

Aug 18, 2006

2006 Corvette Z06 Redux (c) 2006 by Carey Russ The phone rang. It was the scheduler from the press fleet delivery service. There was a problem with the car I was supposed to get for this week, but they had a replacement in mind. It's not particularly unusual in my business for a scheduled test car to become unavailable ... Continue reading

VW EOS Highway 1 Debuts at Pebble Beach

Aug 18, 2006

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif August 18, 2006; The Eos Highway 1 design study will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during the weekend of August 18-20. It will be showcased on the Concept Lawn in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, an ideal setting to emphasize Eos Highway 1’s seductive blend of elegance a ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Touring Edition Shod With Bridgestone Turanza

Aug 18, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2006) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has announced that Bridgestone® brand Turanza™ EL40002™ tires will be original equipment on the new 2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition. BFNT will supply the Prius Touring Edition with Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 ... Continue reading

What Price Fun? 2007 Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top Priced From $24,350

Aug 16, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- Adding a new dimension to the Mazda MX-5 without diminishing its driving joy is no mean feat. The MX-5 Miata reinvented the lightweight, fun-to-drive, two-seat category in 1989, and has since become the world's best-selling two-seat roadster. For 2007, Mazda's iconic MX-5 will again set a new ... Continue reading

Cool as an Ocean Breeze: Chrysler Introduces 2007 PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition

Aug 15, 2006

* New Chrysler PT Cruiser model breezes in to kick off annual Woodward Dream Cruise * 12th factory-customized limited-edition PT Cruiser celebrates an ultimate American driving road * Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition achieves close to 30 mpg fuel economy * More than 1 million PT Cruisers sold si ... Continue reading

2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

Aug 14, 2006

By Thom Cannell Detroit Buresu The Auto Channel Perfect is an overused word, yet “highly suitable for someone or something” is an accurate description of the 2007 Explorer Sport Trac. It does everything it should—and more—with style, grace and a heaping dollop of panache. Previous Explorer Sport Tra ... Continue reading

Preview 2007 Chrysler Line

Aug 13, 2006

Chrysler 2007 - Style and Substance By Carey Russ In both the automotive and light truck fields, Chrysler Group has carved a successful niche for itself based on bold and distinctive style. That style was not the result of hiring a big-ego star designer from outside, but was developed by then-Chrysler Corporation peopl ... Continue reading

The All New 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe

Aug 11, 2006

Continuing a Tradition of Elegance & Performance SAN FRANCISCO – August 11, 2006: Since the earliest days of the company, BMW Coupes have been elegant expressions of individual style and passion for driving. By the 1930's, a coupe was widely appreciated as a special automobile for people who regarded automobiles a ... 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

Nissan Launches the All-New 2007 Versa Marketing Platform 'Autoclaustrophobia'

Jul 31, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 31, 2006--Today, Nissan announces "autoclaustrophobia," a creative marketing platform to launch the all-new 2007 Nissan Versa. The campaign spoofs catchphrases of traditional pharmaceutical advertising, detailing the symptoms of "autoclaustrophobia" -- lack of leg room, headroom and space. The Ve ... Continue reading

New Cadillac Advertising - Say So long to Breakthrough, Led Zeppelin Music and Gary Sinise Voiceovers

Jul 30, 2006

SAY HELLO TO “LIFE. LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT.” CADILLAC’S NEW CONSUMER MARKETING CAMPAIGN by Marty Bernstein, Marketing – Advertising editor Presentations of new advertising campaigns are often as much about style as substance. That’s why most new campaigns are presented in the agency’s lu ... Continue reading

2007 Chrysler Pacifica: Lower Prices, More Content, Performance and Standard Safety Features

Jul 13, 2006

* New Pacifica models offer consumers $2,700 better value than predecessor at a lower Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) * New 4.0-liter V-6 aluminum engine with 255 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission results in an inspired driving experience * New standard safety equ ... Continue reading

2007 SRX: Cadillac Adds Hand-Crafted Elegance To Its Luxury Crossover

Jul 12, 2006

DETROIT -- The Cadillac SRX crossover, critically acclaimed for its innovative design in one of the industry’s hottest new segments, now borrows a page from Cadillac’s rich and elegant past. The 2007 SRX, launching in August, debuts a redesigned, hand-crafted luxury interior, bringing elegant Cadillac traditi ... Continue reading

2007 GMC Acadia Crossover SUV Revealed

Jul 12, 2006

GMC’s first crossover SUV Built on new body-frame integral vehicle architecture Seating for up to eight with agile ride and handling Sophisticated 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission GM’s exclusive Smart Slide® second-row feature for easier access to the th ... Continue reading