2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Review
May 2, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring If you routinely need to carry five to eight people and a large amount of cargo, there are only two real choices for a vehicle: a full-size SUV or a minivan. If regular heavy towing is a necessity, it may be the SUV. But not necessarily - the latest itera ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Highway Song from Elmers Youngest
May 2, 2008
Even though the hydrogen movement has been going on for decades and has picked up steam in recent months and years due to high gas prices, it has always been lacking one thing: a theme song. Well, now those days are over as the Hydrogen Highway song by Elmers Youngest has been released. Hydrogen Highway is an engaging ... Continue reading
Hyundai New Advertising Getting Results and Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 30, 2008
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor New ads and advertising campaigns from Hyundai North America are breaking the oldest axiom in the advertising business, âHalf my ad dollars donât work, I just donât know which half.â At the recently concluded New York International Auto Show, IAG Researc ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Sonata Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 28, 2008
HYUNDAI SONATA FACE LIFT Just a Bit Better for 2009 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The serviceberry trees along eastbound Geddes Road, near Ann Arbor glowed with millions of tiny brown and white flowers as the soft spring light dappled through intermittent clouds. We pulled in at the gleaming Hyundai/ ... Continue reading
Chrysler Talks About Minivan Sales, And So Does TACH
Apr 24, 2008
Ask US About Minivan Sales Posted Apr 24, 2008, 11:06 AM by Stuart Schorr Ask US About Minivan Sales Posted Apr 24, 2008, 11:06 AM by Stuart Schorr Category: Sales and Marketing Stuart Schorr is Senior Manager, Sales, Mopar and Dealer Communications If you want to talk about hamburgers, you call McDonald's. And if you ... 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 23, 2008
Twins Separated at Birth? AUDIâS NEW A4 SEDAN & AVANT: A DYNAMIC DUO FOR 2009 SALES By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Ibiza, Spain; Are the Audi A4 and the Avant have the same DNA, but are they paternal or fraternal twins? That depends upon oneâs point of view. In the biological terminology, the c ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mazda CX-9 FWD Some car manufacturers leave well enough alone, and some can't help but improve their product, detail by detail. Mazda is in the latter category, as evidenced by the 2008 CX-9. The seven-passenger CX-9, Mazda's largest crossover, debuted last year and if the num ... Continue reading
2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited FWD Review
Apr 23, 2008
SEE ALSO:Compare Suzuki Specs and Prices- Suzuki Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited FWD Things are not necessarily what they seem on the surface in the automotive world. One day during my week with a 2008 Suzuki XL7, I happened to pull up next to a Chevrolet Tracker at a traffic ... Continue reading
Future Auto Technology - 2008 SAE Wrap-Up
Apr 21, 2008
SAE IN DETROIT Bits and Pieces of the Auto Industry By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We know itâs spring here in Southeast Michigan when the SAE (formerly known as the Society of Automotive Engineers â now SAE International to reflect interests broader than just automotive) comes to town for t ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Porsche Boxster Engine: 2.7-liter horizontally opposed 6 Horsepower/Torque: 245 hp/201 lb.-ft. Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 95.1 Length x Width x Height: 171.6 x 70.9 x 51.6 in. Tires: 205/55ZR17 (F)/235/50ZR17 (R) Cargo volume: 9.5 cu. ft. Economy: 20 mpg c ... Continue reading
2008 Volvo C30 Review -- Heels on Wheels
Apr 15, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 VOLVO C30 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE VOLVO C30 The Volvo C30 is a 2-door compact hatchback with seating four, inspired by the vintage Volvo 1800ES coupe design. The 2008 model is the first C30 to hit the United States market, specially designed for first-time Volvo buyer ... Continue reading
2007 Honda VTX Custom - Review
Apr 14, 2008
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The mighty 1800cc VTX range from Honda has been around for a few years now but despite this seeming maturity in a fast changing and ever evolving motorcycle industry, the 2007 edition equipped with large capacity and easily handled saddle bags, which you can clip open or do the whole un ... Continue reading
The 2008 Geneva Motor Show Reflections and Wrap-up
Apr 14, 2008
By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Geneva, Switzerland - It wasnât the first auto show, that was Paris. Itâs not the biggest, thatâs Chicago. Itâs not the most fun, thatâs New York. Itâs not the most remote, thatâs Tokyo. Itâs not even the coldest, thatâs Detroit. ... Continue reading
Honda Fit: A More Perfect Fit, Honda Fit Accessories That Won't Cost You and Arm and a Leg
Apr 11, 2008
by Michael Jackman The Auto Channel Louisville Bureau Welcome to A More Perfect Fit, The Auto Channelâs new column about how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. Go to any Fit forum, like fitfreaks.net, and youâll find that this small and aerodynamic teardrop by Honda inspires an in ... Continue reading
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