Jul 19, 2005
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is a Minivan with Maxi Comfort. By Bruce Hidaka-Gordon The Honda Odyssey used for this test was the Touring Edition equipped with all the bells and whistles. Exterior: Not much can be said about the exterior of the Odyssey. I don’t particularly like the styling of minivans and the Odyssey w ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2005
CADILLAC XLR - EXPLORING MICHIGAN’S GOLD COAST By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau The plan was simple. The sexy new 2-seat Cadillac XLR was to be delivered on Tuesday. At the crack of dawn Wednesday we’d pack a bag and head south, visit the factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday then get half way home. F ... Continue reading
2005 Jaguar XJS Supercharged V8 Review
Jul 15, 2005
By Gareth Wardell Contributing Editor Is there a better saloon on the road? I doubt it, certainly not for the money. It is hard to find fault with it. In such circumstances car journalists are apt to talk about poor rear seat space, or limited boot space, or the satellite navigation system was a pain to understand or u ... Continue reading
TC's 2005 Porsche Line-up Test Rides
Jul 7, 2005
The Drive story and Photos Short of a million-dollar lottery winner, an invitation to drive Porsches on a race track runs close second. With a million dollars you can own a Porsche! Thus I, and various other media racer-wannabes gathered for a day of very high speed entertainment at Waterford Hills Road Racing track. A ... Continue reading
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Review
Jul 5, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <pre> SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz SL600 ENGINE: 5.5-liter V12 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 493 hp @ 5.000 rpm/590 lb.-ft. @ 1,800-3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 100.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.5 x 71.5 x 51.0 in. TIRES: 255/40WR18 front, 285/35WR18 rear CAR ... Continue reading
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Convertible Review
Jun 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz SLK350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 95.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 160.7 x 70.4 x 51.1 in. TIRES: 225/45ZR17 Front; 245/40 ZR17 Rear CARGO: 9.8 cu. ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2005
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Having watched the step-by-step development of the new Mustang by way of the buff magazines and the Detroit Auto Show I didn’t expect to be quite so taken by the retro charm of this wonderful automobile. When it’s suddenly a hands-on experience rather than an observational one ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Subaru WRX STi Not long ago, Subaru was best known as the maker of small all-wheel drive wagons and sedans. They weren't very quick, but they filled people's needs, particularly in parts of the country where snow wasn't just a pretty picture on a Christmas card. Then came the ... Continue reading
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 Review
Jun 22, 2005
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 Where: Interstate I-95, New York City, Historic Philadelphia When: Summer Weather: Sun and Showers, Windy Miles Driven: 435 MSRP: $48,770 Sound Byte: The Audi A6 3.2 quattro delivers on it’s billing as a German Luxury Car This past weekend I was fortunate to be testing a car that comp ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Third time's charmed, as the old saying goes. For Cadillac, this applies especially to small cars. The company's first, the Cimmaron from the early Eighties, is best forgotten, being the result of a ``get it out quick and dirty'' edict from above, and brought ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2005
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Just as Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division Scion is the youth division, aimed at youngsters who like a bit of style, lots of dependability, an affordable price and the ability to accessorize. Scion products do a good job of appealing to that target market. Three models of high content ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Buick Terraza CXL FWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 5,200 rpm/220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 121.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 205.0 x 72.0 x 72.0 in. TIRES: P225/60R17 CARGO: 136.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Mazda RX-8 If you're looking for something different in a car, consider the Mazda RX-8. While its radically distinctive styling is unlike that of anything else on the road today, that's not what really makes the RX-8 different. The real difference - hinted at outside, and none ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2005
By Bruce Gordon Hummmmmmmmm…that’s what I was expecting to hear from the engine compartment during and from my budget after my first test drive of an electric-hybrid vehicle, but that’s not what I heard. My first impression of the dark blue test car was quite good. The design is classic 4 door sedan, ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Insight CVT Hybrid Review
Jun 3, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Honda Insight CVT With the recent turmoil in the world's oil markets, and consequent rising gasoline prices, gasoline-electric hybrids are more popular than ever. They've gone from being the province of techie early-adopters to become trendy statements by people who could affo ... Continue reading
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