New Car Review : 2004 Suzuki Forenza EX
Aug 1, 2004
New Car Review: 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI Wagon
Jul 29, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS You need the space and comfort of a mid-sized car or wagon, but you'd like better fuel economy. None of the currently-available hybrids are the right size, or you may be put off by hybrid complexity. What to do? Think diesel. In particular, think Volkswagen Passat diesel. The TDI-P ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro DSG Roadster
Jul 22, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS Drivers of Audi's Le Mans-winning prototype racers don't shift gears with a lever, they use paddles located on the steering column that send electronic signals to a hydraulic control unit that changes gears far more quickly than is possible for any human. And now, drivers of the lat ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
Jul 15, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Remember the old Saturn slogan ``a different kind of car company''? The Saturn Ion Redline Coupe is a different kind of Saturn. Say ``Saturn'' in relation to a car, and the word associated will likely not be ``performance.'' Practical, yes. Economical, yes, But high-performance? No ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12
Jul 8, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Some automakers build high-performance sports cars to advertise their technological and engineering prowess; Volkswagen has chosen a premium luxury sedan, the Phaeton. For anyone who still equates Volkswagen with the old Beetle, all that can be said is `` It's time to wake up, Mr. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Jun 24, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS How can excellence be improved? Audi's A4 cabriolet has established a benchmark for structural rigidity among drop-top automobiles. It is subtly different from its sedan stablemate in styling, with smoother, more rounded lines that show a kinship to the company's TT sports cars. It ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Jun 18, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Mazda RX-8 The legend continues. Mazda didn't invent the Wankel rotary-piston engine, but the Japanese manufacturer has been the most successful in using it for an automotive powerplant, and no other automaker is identified with the rotary engine as much as Mazda. Starting wit ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Reviews : HONDA 600 and 1000 CBR
Jun 17, 2004
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor A trusty old friend and a new best one! The 600 category is made up largely of shrink-wrapped sports machines, with power and weight below the big super bikes but agility that allows you to ride extremely fast in practically any conditions and in any surroundings. They are the kitchen m ... Continue reading
New Car Review : 2004 Kia Spectra EX
Jun 10, 2004
SYNDICATED AUTOMOTIVE NEWS SERVICES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Kia Spectra EX Kia's second 2004 Spectra dares to compare itself with the established players in the compact class. That's a tough neighborhood. Although price is important - cars in this class are commonly called ``economy cars'' for reason ... Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History and Trivia Plus New 2004 Pontiac GTO Review By Cary Russ
Jun 3, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The most revered three letters among the Pontiac faithful are ``GTO,'' and for good reason. Forty years ago, when a 389 cubic inch V8 was dropped into a compact Pontiac Tempest Le Mans, the original Pontiac GTO launched the muscle car genre. It was an immediate American performance ... Continue reading
New Car Reviews : 2005 VW Touareg and TDI Passat TDI - New Diesel Powered Models From Volkswagen
Jun 3, 2004
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 Volkswagen has two new vehicles, the Passat TDI and the Touareg TDI. As you can tell by the ``TDI,'' they're diesels, and, while they join the existing Golf and Jetta TDI models, the new Passat and Touareg models feature some new and very innovative technology that helps make them clean, powerful ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited 4x2
May 28, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS To say that Toyota's Highlander has been a success since its introduction in 2001 is at least mild understatement - it's the best-selling car-based SUV on the market, and the benchmark vehicle for the mid-sized, middle-class crossover class. Its on-road, all-weather comfort orienta ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Chevrolet SSR
May 19, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<Br> By<Br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Chevrolet SSR<Br> ENGINE: 5.3-liter V8<Br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,200 rpm/332 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<Br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<Br> WHEELBASE: 116.0 in.<Br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 191.4 x 78.6 x 64.2 in.<Br> STICKER PRICE: $43.910<p> As with ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10
May 19, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Dodge Viper SRT-10<br> ENGINE: 8.3-liter V10<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 500 hp @ rpm/525 lb-ft @ rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual<br> WHEELBASE: in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $84,795<p> From its inception, the Dodge Viper has bee ... Continue reading
May 17, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE <br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b> MODEL: Scion xB<br> ENGINE: 1.5-liter DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 108 @ 6,000 rpm/105 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual<br> WHEELBASE: 98.4 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 155.3 x 66.5 x 64.6 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $16,138<br> It's diffic ... Continue reading
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