HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 KIA BORREGO REVIEW
Nov 2, 2008
By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE BORREGO The roomy 7-passenger Kia Borrego is new to the market and ready to elevate the ordinary by claiming itâs a "new kind of luxury SUV." However, the Borrego doesn't necessarily stand out from other mid-size SUVs in its class â and that ... Continue reading
VOTE YES ON CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 10: TACH Official Endorsement
Nov 2, 2008
Why Californians Should Vote YES on Proposition 10 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Electing someone for public office is rather easy; you simply vote for the best looking or the best dressed or the one with the nicest voice, or the one with the best looking daughter/son/wife/husband. ... Continue reading
Michigan Governor Says Detroit 3 Needs Federal Help, and Fast
Oct 31, 2008
By Jennifer M. Granholm and Richard E. Blouse ⢠October 31, 2008 As part of a massive overhaul of the fuel efficiency regulations, the federal government agreed to provide guaranteed, low-interest loans of up to $25 billion to the domestic automotive companies. These funds, which must be paid back with interest, w ... Continue reading
2009 Car and Truck Best Buys from Consumers Magazine
Oct 31, 2008
DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 31 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Flex Review By John Heilig
Oct 30, 2008
SEE ALSO: 2009 Ford Flex Specs, Pictures and Reviews - Ford Flex Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG Model: 2009 Ford Flex Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 262 hp @ 6,250 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 117.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.8 x 88.8 x 68.0 in. Tires: ... Continue reading
Strike Two?: Honda May Delay Clean Diesel Launch in Japan and U.S.
Oct 30, 2008
TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co (7267.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) could put off launching its clean diesel cars in Japan and the United States beyond 2009, a spokesman at Japan's No.2 carmaker said on Thursday. A sharper rise in diesel fuel prices compared with gasoline and weaker vehicle demand m ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 SUZUKI SX4 REVIEW
Oct 26, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SX4 You've got to love (or laugh) at the crossover competition. Every carmaker on the lot is attempting to come up with the one vehicle that offers the best in two driving worlds: An SUV-looking shape with all-wheel drive capability, b ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Lexus IS-F Engine: 5.0-liter DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 416 hp @ 6,600 rpm/371 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic with manual mode and paddle shift Wheelbase: 107.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 183.5 x 71.5 x 55.7 in. Tires: 225/40R19 (F)/255/35R19 (R) ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Routan Minivan Preview
Oct 23, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS2009 Volkswagen Routan Preview The new Volkswagen Routan is not the new Microbus, and it is most definitely not an exercise in nostalgia. As well-received as the Microbus concept vehicle was a few years ago, it would have been far too expensive to produce. The market for a $40,000 b ... Continue reading
CNBC: Three Reasons For GM Not To Buy Chrysler
Oct 22, 2008
By:Phil LeBeau Ever since word first leaked out about GM talking with Cerberus Capital about buying Chrysler, I've had two basic conversations with those in the companies, in the industry, on Wall Street, and you the reader/viewer. You either think this is a chance GM[GM 6.15 -0.39 (-5.96%) ] should seize or you cringe ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2008
Measure Would Divert Resources from Truly Clean Vehicles OCTOBER 20, 2008--Plug In America opposes Californiaâs Proposition 10. This so-called "California Renewable Energy and Clean Alternative Fuel Act" is a sham that would commit $10 billion in public money primarily to enrich natural gas investors such as its c ... Continue reading
Audi's Scott Keogh Dishes on the 2009 A4 Sedan
Oct 20, 2008
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor While in Spain earlier this year to test drive the new Audi A4, Johann Van Nysschen, the CEO of Audi USA, told a group of auto journalists âThe A4 is our most important car and represents almost 50 percent of our volume in North America.â He added, âAn aggres ... Continue reading
CARZ FOR GIRLZ: How To Celebrate Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct 20, 2008
By Ilsye Gordon & Friends Guess what holiday it is this week? It's not Halloween. My birthday, you ask? Very sweet, but no. And Christmas falls on December 25th this year (it always does â I'm just trying to be funny). Although Daylight Savings gives us back an hour of sleeping time, it isn't enough to get that ex ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Kia Borrego Preview My first experience with the 2009 Kia Borrego came before the official start of its recent introduction to the press, on the drive from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to the event base in Cle Elum, WA, a hundred or so miles inland in a scenic valley in the Cascade ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD Review
Oct 19, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD After major revitalization to its Escape small crossover SUV last year, Ford could be forgiven for doing little or nothing to it for 2009. There are newer nameplates from the Blue Oval to steal the limelight, and business in general has been interesting, an ... Continue reading
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