HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion Review
Oct 12, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN This is the first year for the VW Tiguan, a compact CUV taking style cues from its bigger sibling, the Touareg. The huge panoramic sunroof and turbo engine are what sets this vehicle apart from its very competiti ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2008
The Ford Flex is almost cool. I donât know if I can say it. Uhh UhhhhThe Ford Flex is cool. There, I said it. I must admit I was intrigued about getting to drive a Flex for a week. ... Continue reading
2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Limited Review
Sep 14, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Limited For many automakers, crossovers are the new thing. For Subaru, well, Subaru invented the "car with SUV characteristics" crossover concept back in 1995 with the first Outback, and has successfully been selling a variety of Outbacks ever since. Which ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE REVIEW
Aug 25, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE RIDGELINE I thought you'd never catch me in a vehicle like this (and you might be thinking the same). I mean, exactly what is this vehicle? Is it an overbuilt truck, or almost an SUV? Perhaps the word 'ugly' conjures in your vocabulary when you see it on the road. The Ridg ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER REVIEW
Aug 25, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE LAND CRUISER Driving a Land Cruiser is like being part of an off-road cult. The genealogy of the infamous vehicle that birthed the whole utility craze we see today dates back to 1951 when the Cruiser climbed Mt. Fuji. The only other car that holds (or rivals) such devotion ... Continue reading
All New All-Terrain Vehicles Sold in the U.S. Must Comply with Industry Safety Standards
Jul 31, 2008
WASHINGTON July 30, 2008; The Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use â comprised of BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha â applauded Congress today for requiring all companies that import or sell ATVs in the U.S. to comply with the same vehicle safety standards and to implement the same traini ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Jul 27, 2008
SEE ALSO: Volswagen Specs, Pics, Prices - Volkswagen Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE TOUAREG The Touareg is a luxury SUV with a growing reputation as a fast off-road performance car â the vehicle started out as a prototype for the world famous Dakar Rally and debuted in the 2007 Baja 50 ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG Model: Land Rover LR2 Engine: 3.2-liter DOHC inline 6 Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp/234 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 177.1 x 85.7 x 68.5 in. Tires: 235/55 VR19 Cargo volume: 58.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI Review
Jul 22, 2008
By Mark Gordon Rocky Mountain Editor The Auto Channel Humor me, please. If you donât mind, letâs use our imagination for a moment. Letâs imagine a world where fuel costs are reasonable or cheap. I know, I know, very unrealistic but youâll see the reason in a second. In this fictional universe we fin ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2008 VW Touareg Review
Jun 23, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE TOUAREG The Touareg is a luxury SUV with a growing reputation as a fast off-road performance car â the vehicle started out as a prototype for the world famous Dakar Rally and debuted in the 2007 Baja 500. The Touareg is praised for its navigation ability in desert ter ... Continue reading
2008 Ford F-350 4x4 DRW Review
Apr 23, 2008
FORD F-350 4X4 DRW (DUALIE) CREW CAB A Full Zoot Work Truck By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just over a year ago the Ford folks brought waves of journalists to Texas hill country to introduce the new Super Duty trucks - F-250, F-350 and F-450 series. After all, Texas is truck country and proud of it. I ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2008
2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA IN THE MOJAVE Another Mystical Tour By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Mojave Tourists and Ride] Iâve explored the desert around Las Vegas many times with my friend Mojave Moses but my pretty blonde has not. So, weâve arranged a road test of Toyotaâs big second-generati ... Continue reading
HUMMER H3T To Make Texas Debut
Apr 3, 2008
Off-road manufacturer announces plans and initial suppliers for licensed accessories for the brand's first pick-up truck DALLAS - Truck-savvy Texans received a firsthand look at the 2009 HUMMER H3T as HUMMER debuted the brand's first pick-up truck to media attending the Dallas Auto Show today. Texas represents an impor ... Continue reading
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel Review
Mar 27, 2008
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel More economy and more power make green sense. By: Rex Roy "Don't judge a book by its cover." You know this adage, and sometimes it even means somethingâ¦like learning the tattooed girl from Starbucks is a Rhodes Scholar. The old saying applies to the 2008 Jeep Grand Cheroke ... Continue reading
Volvo CE Unveils Hybrid Wheel Loader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
Mar 13, 2008
LAS VEGAS--Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will use the CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition March 11 â 15, 2008, in Las Vegas to unveil a pre-production prototype of its L220F Hybrid wheel loader. Offering more power, better performance and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, the L220F Hybridâs increased effi ... Continue reading
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