Aug 29, 2010
NEW 2011 RANGE ROVER: THE GO ANYWHERE DO ANYTHING VEHICLE by Marty Bernstein Since Land Rover introduced the first SUV forty years ago -- think of it as a Serengeti Utility Vehicle -- the brandâs reputation for off road dependability has been unmatched. But there have been some major quality bumps along the road t ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac CTS-V Impresses on the 2010 Bullrun Rally
Aug 24, 2010
By Annabelle Frankl (with a bit of help from her twin, Nicholas) Photos by the authors unless noted Now in its seventh year the Bullrun Rally brings together a unique mix of cars and personalities and takes them on annually-changing routes that criss-cross the USA, in a rolling cavalcade of horsepower, testosterone and ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Nissan Maxima 3.5SV 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm/261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: CVT with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.6 x 73.2 x 57.8 in. Tires: P245/45R18 Cargo volume: 14.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Dog Owner Vehicle Picks from AAA
Aug 18, 2010
AAA list includes vehicles for a variety of lifestyles that will keep drivers, passengers and canine companions safe and comfortable on the roadway ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With more than 80 percent of dog owners taking their canine companions along in their vehicles on errands, leisure rides a ... Continue reading
Audi Reviews, Comparisons and Prices - Audi Buyers Guide
Aug 17, 2010
SEE ALSO: Audi Reviews 1996-2011 SEE ALSO: Audi Buyers Guide AUDI AG, commonly known as Audi (pronounced /a'Êdi/), is a premium luxury German automobile manufacturer which produces Audi branded cars, with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Audi has been an almost wholly-owned (99.7%) subsidiary of the Volkswagen G ... Continue reading
2009-2010 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Arcadia, Saturn Outlook Recall
Aug 17, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BUICK / ENCLAVE 2009-2010 CHEVROLET / TRAVERSE 2009-2010 GMC / ACADIA 2009-2010 SATURN / OUTLOOK 2009-2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 12, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V375000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / FRONTIER Model Year(s):2010 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 09, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V372000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 951 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2010
Washington DC August 16, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Automotive News, aggressive incentives and ad spending have helped Nissan North America Inc. rack up a bigger sales gain this year than rivals Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai-Kia. Now Nissan plans more of the same. Al Castignetti, Nissan Division ... Continue reading
"The Best Car Reviews Money Can Buy": The Wall St. Journal Exposes the Car Magazine Review Scam
Aug 16, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For years, auto journalists and industry insiders have known or suspected that car magazine endorsements and Car-of-the-Year type awardsâ were often bestowed based upon the amount of advertising that a carmaker bought in the publication. Today, Ma ... Continue reading
BMW Remains Committed to Maintenance Program
Aug 13, 2010
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â August 13, 2010; BMW remains steadfast in its commitment to including Maintenance on every new BMW sold or leased in the US. Beginning with the 2003 model year every new BMW includes maintenance for 4 years or 50,000 miles. âOur customers tell us they find real value in the program, so ou ... Continue reading
2010 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review
Aug 12, 2010
2010 Mazda RX-8 Engine: 1.3-liter rotary Horsepower/Torque: 232 hp/159 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.2 x 69.7 x 52.8 in. Tires: P225/45R18 Cargo volume: 7.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 (IMG_0221) Room enough for the kids and their friends. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I had been interested to get behind the wheel of Mazdaâs crossover SUVs, the 5-passenger CX-7 and the 7âpassenger CX-9, for some time and the opportunity to drive a 2010 CX-9 c ... Continue reading
Sales in Japan of Toyota Hybrids Top 1 Million Units, Global Sales Pass 2.68 Million Units
Aug 9, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 5, 2010 cumulative sales in Japan of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 1-million mark, while more than 2.68 million units have been sold globally as of July 31, 2010(1).In August 1997 in Japan, TMC launched its first hybrid vehicle, the Toyota "Coaster Hybrid EV" minibus. In December of the same year, TMC ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Picks Best Cars for Teens and Seniors
Aug 3, 2010
Honda Accord is the right fit for the young, old, tall and small YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports offers its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to bring back to school. When looking for the right car for teens, includ ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Sedan Review
Aug 3, 2010
2010 LEXUS HS250h A Smaller Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus was first to present luxury hybrids beginning with their popular RX crossover. That was a hit. Then came the GS luxury sport sedan and the big LS luxury sedan. The idea here was to get V8 performance out of V6 engines with ... Continue reading
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