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2009 Ford Flex Heels on Wheels Review

2009 Ford Flex Heels on Wheels Review

MORE: Ford Specs, Comparisons and Prices – Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 FORD FLEX REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE Ford has revitalized the wagon market with the brand new 6-passenger, third-row Flex. Reflecting styling cues from a ... Continue reading

2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring Review

2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring Review

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MAZDA5 GRAND TOURING REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA5 I venture to say creating an economy car would be an extremely difficult task. You're taking away a much-coveted auto quality: space. In return, you've got to do everything you c ... Continue reading

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE OUTLANDER VEHICLE Despite the fact the Mitsubishi Outlander is a decently equipped affordable vehicle, it could get lost in the car lot due to the fact its just another compact crossove ... Continue reading

Opinion : A Natural Gas-Centric Revitalization Program

Opinion : A Natural Gas-Centric Revitalization Program

Special from Seeking Alpha by: Michael Fitzsimmons March 21, 2009 Congress turns over US tax-payer money to the same financial “geniuses” that got us in this financial mess to begin with and then expresses surprise that the money ends up in their bank accounts. Meanwhile, the talking head tools on CNBC want u ... Continue reading

2010 BMW Z4 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2010 BMW Z4 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

BENIDORM, March 20, A first glance at the new BMW Z4 immediately shows that this is not a ‘Barbie car’. So you might be surprised to know that two young ladies designed the in- and exterior. Up till now, women are mainly involved in interior design of new models, but so far only one female exterior designer s ... Continue reading

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID Who Knew By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I sat next to a Nissan exec at an auto industry briefing a couple of weeks ago and the conversation touched on the future of hybrid cars. When he mentioned the Altima Hybrid I was a bit surprised. I didn’t know there was one. Well, ... Continue reading

Electric Cars: Are We Ready or Not?

Electric Cars: Are We Ready or Not?

Policymakers and car builders have decided that battery-powered autos are the future of transportation in America. But what do the masses think? The answer might surprise you. By Erik Sofge of MSN autos Is America ready for cars that run on electricity? The pollsters seem to think so — for years, surveys have foun ... Continue reading

Dependable Used Cars a J.D. Power and Associates Report

Dependable Used Cars a J.D. Power and Associates Report

Toyota Motor Corporation Captures Ten Segment Awards; Ford Motor Company Garners Four WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19 -- Buick and Jaguar each rank highest in vehicle dependability in a tie, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS) released today. Buick improves from a si ... Continue reading

2010 Volvo XC60 Review

2010 Volvo XC60 Review

By Carey Russ Besides "safety", "Volvo" is nearly synonymous with "wagon". Alas, wagons are but a minor blip in American car sales statistics. Here, the wagon niche goes to crossovers. So, in order to increase its market share, Volvo has announced its newest crossover, the 2010 XC60. Joining the existing XC90 and XC70, ... Continue reading

2009 Mini Cooper Clubman Review

2009 Mini Cooper Clubman Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG The Bottom Line: It’s hard not to like driving the Mini Cooper Clubman. At its base is the Mini, which offers go-kart handling with comfort and amazing interior room. Exterior styling is cute, but the instruments, are so poorly designed and laid out that it makes driving the Mini a cha ... Continue reading

2010 Lexus RX 350 Review

2010 Lexus RX 350 Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2010 Lexus RX350 SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Lexus RX350 Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 6,200 rpm/257 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 187.8 x 74.2 x 66.3 in. Tires: 235/60R18 Cargo volume: 40.0/80.3 cubic fe ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen CC Review

2009 Volkswagen CC Review

2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC VR6 4MOTION Sleekest VW Yet By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I’ve had a lot of VWs in my day, but this may be the sleekest and sexiest. I first encountered it at the Detroit auto show a couple of years ago and it figuratively jumped right out at me. It has a surprising resemblanc ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen CC Review

2009 Volkswagen CC Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 Sport Sleek, emotive styling, a choice of powerful but efficient engines, and a comfortable but capable sport-luxury suspension. Must be a high-budget European sports-luxury coupe, right? Wrong. It's a Volkswagen, and it's a four-door sedan called the CC, for ... Continue reading

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x2 Review

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x2 Review

MORE: Compare Kia Specs and Prices - Kia Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x2 When development of the Kia Borrego started, SUVs were almighty popular and an upscale large-midsize SUV seemed like the perfect vehicle to expand the Korean automaker's range and presence in the American ... Continue reading

22 Cars for Teen Drivers From MSN

22 Cars for Teen Drivers From MSN

Washington DC March 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that when buying a vehicle, safety and reliability are important considerations. Teens and their parents should looks for cars with advanced safety features and good crash-test results. Large pickups and SUVs are not recommended for young, inexperienced driver ... Continue reading

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