Meadow Brook Concours This Weekend - Dont Miss It!
Jul 30, 2008
MEADOW BROOK CONCOURS DâELEGANCE 2008 An August Tradition By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Everyone knows where Iâll be on the first Sunday in August every year â hanging out on the 17th and 18th fairways of the Oakland University golf course. Iâll not be playing golf, as you may have surmised, rat ... Continue reading
September 2005 Auto Sales - Another Detroit Tale of Woe - Enough Already!
Jul 28, 2008
<p><b>First Some Snide's Remarks</b>: <i>Sadly this GM and Ford Down, their domestic and their Asian and European rivals up seems to be a monthly occurence. Where is the American ingenuity and vision that will create bold designs and bold initiatives that may be able to lift our tired old car companies out of the dung ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 Ford Escape
Jul 27, 2008
SEE ALSO: Ford Prices, OPictures and Specs - Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE ESCAPE The Escape definitely gained some muscle for 2008 and now better embodies Fordâs beefy truck image and genetics. The Escape made its public debut at the North American International Auto Show in 200 ... 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
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX REVIEW
Jul 27, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE SUBARU IMPREZA The Impreza â and Subaru, for that matter â focus on impressing the consumer with vehicle performance. The company has achieved just that as the Impreza is 2008 Consumer Report's recommendation and Su ... Continue reading
2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI Performance Sedan Review
Jul 25, 2008
By Mark Gordon Rocky Mountain Editor The Auto Channel When reading a review the reader has to be aware of so many things. Donât take it for granted that what you are reading is the natural truth. There is no such thing. Every reviewer comes at a car with a flock of biases and pre-judgements. This doesnât mean ... 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 BMW 328i Convertible Review
Jul 25, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2008 BMW 328i Convertible Model: BMW 328i convertible Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp/200 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 180.6 x 70.2 x 54.5 in. Tires: P255/35R18 Cargo volume: 9.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Opinion: Gas Conservation Threatens Road Funding
Jul 24, 2008
Washington DC July 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the U.S. House passed legislation that would steer $8 billion to highway projects next year, in a prelude to a broader debate over how much to invest in roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. The bill passed Wednesday is essentially a sto ... Continue reading
Toyota Outsells GM Worldwide in First Half 2008
Jul 24, 2008
DETROIT July 23, 2008; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., pummeled by falling U.S. sales and high gas prices, lost the global sales lead to Toyota Motor Corp. in the first half of this year, but the churning market makes it difficult to predict which automaker will end the year on top ... 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
Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro - A Fun, Efficient Sports Car For The 21st Century
Jul 21, 2008
All-new, world-class sports car Fuel-efficient, 3.6L direct-injected V-6 delivers an estimated 26 mpg on the highway Range of fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions standard on all models and powertrains Powerful SS models equipped with LS3 V-8 (manual transmission) and L99 with Active Fuel Management Active Fuel Managem ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
Jul 21, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Back when it was launched in 2003 as an early 2004 model, the Nissan Murano was different from the then-typical SUV or even crossover. It was named after an Italian city known for artistic glassmaking, not some ferocious beast, imposing tree, or technical ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2008
Hip and sexy By Henny Hemmes Senior Editor-Europe The Auto Channel Last year, Mazda replaced the Demio by the all new Mazda2. With the new generation, that hit the markets as a five door model, Mazda offers a much more dynamic styling combined with functionality and good packaging. At the Geneva auto show in March, Maz ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Fusion SEL I4 Review
Jul 20, 2008
SEE ALSO: Ford Specs, Pics and Prices â Ford Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When the Ford Fusion debuted as a 2006 car in late 2005, it heralded a new commitment to cars by Ford. The Fusion slotted into the lineup below the larger Taurus-replacement Five Hundred (which is now back to being call ... Continue reading
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