May 31, 2005
SMART CAR ‘FORTWO’ BY MERCEDES BENZ By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau The buzz at the North American (Detroit) International Auto Show in January included rumors that parent company Mercedes Benz might seriously consider bringing the cute little Smart Car to US shores. They were able to score a small piece of p ... Continue reading
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan Review
May 26, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan ENGINE: 2.2-liter DOHC L4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 140 hp @ 5,600 rpm/150 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 103.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 180.5 x 67.9 x 5701 in. TIRES P205/55R16 CARGO: 13.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
May 16, 2005
FORD FOCUS ST ZX4 Just Plain Fun – Really Plain Fun By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Our pal Pete Olsen at Ford Media Services knew that I had recently reviewed the awesome Neon SRT-4 pocket rocket when he offered a ride in the Focus ZX4 ST. He cautioned me not to expect the little Ford to match up to the little Neo ... Continue reading
Compare Insurance Rates The Zebra 2005 Buick LeaCrosse CXS Review
May 13, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Buick LaCrosse CXS ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm/230 lb.-ft. @ 3,200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 198.1 x 73.0 x 57.4 in. TIRES: P225/55R17 all-season CARGO: 16.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2005 Suzuki XL-7 4WD EX 5-passenger SUV Review
May 12, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Suzuki XL-7 4WD EX 5-passenger SUV Sometimes the old way is best. Consider this in relation to small SUVs. All of the newer entries in that popular class are car-like ``crossover'' vehicles, with unibody construction and fully-independent suspension for comfort and car-like ha ... Continue reading
May 5, 2005
When Joe the Specialty Transport driver met me in my parking lot with the silver 2005 Suzuki Aerio SX he saw a big smile break out on my face…why you might ponder…is it because I was changing last week’s tester a Suzuki XL-7 SUV for a zippy 5 on the floor sporty and head turning car just as the weathe ... Continue reading
May 5, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Audi S4 Avant ``Vorsprung durch Technik'' - ``progress through technology'' in English - has been an Audi guideline for many years, arguably since the days of the mid-engined Auto Union Grand Prix cars in the late 1930s. Today, Audi technological progress is best seen in its r ... Continue reading
May 2, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Audi A6 3.2 quattro ENGINE: 3.2-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm/243 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic WHEELBASE: 111.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.5 x 79.2 x 57.5 in. TIRES: 225/55R17 all-season CARGO: 15.9 cu. ... Continue reading
2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Review
May 2, 2005
Runnin’ With The Big Dogs<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau <p> “Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch,” was the motto of the first Cannonball One Lap of America Rally – a motto we like to live by. <p> Toyota certainly wasn’t timid about jumping off the porch into the rush of full ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe-BMW 6 Series Convert, Mini Cooper Convert and Other Hair Raising Thoughts
Apr 30, 2005
Letter from Europe<br> Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief<p> Even after driving cars for over 40 years it was exceptionally nice to get into BMW’s 645i convertible. While there are several car companies in trouble it is easy to see why BMW are not! Just look at the line-up: BMW, Rolls Royce and Mini, not a weak ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <pre> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b> <b>MODEL: Pontiac G6 GT <b>ENGINE: </b>3.5-liter V6 <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: </b> 200 hp @ 4,800 rpm/220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm <b>TRANSMISSION: </b> 4-speed automatic <b>WHEELBASE: </b>112.3 in. <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: </b>189.0 x 70.6 x 57.0 in. <b>CAR ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Mazda3 s 4-Door Compact cars haven't been a major segment in the U.S. since the fuel crises of the 1970s and `80s, but that may change soon. Gasoline prices have recently skyrocketed, and ever more congested cities and parking lots can make a large vehicle a liability, too. Wh ... Continue reading
2005 Bentley Continental GT Review
Apr 24, 2005
By Andrew Frankl The policeman in his regulation Ford Crown Victoria could not have been more pleasant. Before I could say anything beyond “excuse me officer’ he very gently interrupted by saying “you are looking for the Ritz Carlton which is half a mile back. Turn left at the first set of traffic lig ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Lexus GX470 Trust Lexus to make a body-on-frame truck that has the quiet comfort, smooth ride, and refinement of a luxury car. For the 2005 Lexus GX470 is just that - a rugged truck that is more than competent in the roughest conditions, yet as comfortable and quiet on the roa ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2005
Easy To Live With<p> By Steve Purdy<br> TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau<p> Is it a car or is it a truck? Is it a sport-utility or a station wagon? Is it a kid hauler or a luxury coach? I guess it’s a bit of all of those. Ford’s fresh new Freestyle is the square backed version of the mass-market Five Hundr ... Continue reading
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