2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Review
Aug 30, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Challenger R/T Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 370 hp @ 5160 rpm/401 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.7 x 75.7 x 57.1 in. Tires: P245/45ZR20 Cargo volume: 16.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT 7-8-passenger Review
Aug 30, 2009
MORE: Traverse Specs and Prices-Chevrolet Buyers Guide One week with an FWD 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT 7-8-passenger crossover SUV. . By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel I was in the scrum at last yearâs Chicago Auto Show when the Traverse was introduced. I had two reactions, first that Traverse was h ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen CC Sport Review
Aug 23, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT VEHICLE VW CC Sport seems to fill an important niche in the life of a seasoned Farfegnugen loyalist â that place being an age-appropriate coupe (but looking ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI Review
Aug 23, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLE It would take a mighty wagon to rethink my addiction to the Subaru â and that wagon is the Jetta SportWagen TDI. I drove a five- ... Continue reading
2009 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review
Aug 23, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MAZDA6 GRAND TOURING REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA6 VEHICLE The Mazda6, a cornerstone vehicle behind the manufacturer's success since it's introduction to the American market with the 2003 model, has been completely reborn for 200 ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 BMW X3 xDRIVE 30i REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE BMW X3 VEHICLE Strong heritage speaks louder than price. Such must be the mantra for BMW drivers, and the luxurious compact SUV or SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) X3 represents another compet ... Continue reading
2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid 4WD Review
Aug 23, 2009
GMC YUKON DENALI HYBRID 4WD - BLACK LAKE GOLF A Travel Story From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [4154] We had to be sure we were driving a UAW-built vehicle for this project. In fact, the gate guard checked our VIN to be sure it was a US built GM truck. Weâ ... Continue reading
The New New Chrysler to make Jeep Compass in China
Aug 20, 2009
Chrysler to make Jeep Compass in China http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011833/Chrysler-to-make-Jeep-Comp ass-i n-China.html Shanghai, August 20 (Gasgoo.com) China's Guangzhou Auto, now a Chinese partner of Fiat Group, has signed a deal with the Italian automaker's newly acquired Chrysler Group to jointly produce ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ("Quantum") today announced that its affiliate company Fisker Automotive made its Karma PHEV's driving debut over the weekend, just 19 months after being introduced as a concept. The 403hp Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) attained ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2009
ONE WEEK WITH A 2009 VW TIGUAN By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Buyers Guide WE FLEW INTO FORT MYERS, FLORIDA PREPARED TO FIX UP OUR 1980'S-ERA FAMILY CONDO AND GRAB A FEW DAY'S SUN. AS OUR BEAST OF BURDEN I THOUGHT THE DIMINUTIVE VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLE A GREAT C ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names 2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars
Aug 17, 2009
Editors Name Top New, Used Back-to-School Rides; Offer Shopping, Buying Tips for Students and Parents IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17 -- The 2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars, www.kbb.com/schoolrides09, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car informa ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Review
Aug 14, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Want to be the center of attention as you drive, but don't want to spend exotic car megabucks? Get a Nissan Cube. I've been driving one for the past week, and a most entertaining week it has been. Any seat inside a Cube is a people-watcher's paradise - watch ... Continue reading
IIHS 2009 Crash Ratings: 3 Small Cars Earn Top Safety Pick Award
Aug 13, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight, 2010 Kia Soul, and 2010 Toyota Prius are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are toug ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
'Core' Domestic Brands Continue to Show Consumer Interest Strength IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest analysis by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence of recent kbb.com Web traffic patterns, includ ... Continue reading
Mazda 'MX-5 Superlight version' Show Car to Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 5, 2009
The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, a show car capturing the pure essence of the worldâs most popular roadster, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 15 through 27, 2009. ... Continue reading
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