Feb 9, 2008
By Carey Russ (c) 2008 Performance sells, especially in the compact sports-luxury class. And for that class, factory tuner cars provide a showcase for the manufacturer's most serious commitment to performance. If the formula is simple - let the in-house hot-rodders loose on what is already a first-rate sports automobil ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Lexus LS600h L For an automaker, a top-of-the-line premium luxury car is a statement of prowess in desirability, style, comfort, and technology. For an upscale European brand, that means a long-wheelbase V12-powered sedan built with the finest materials, and as much by the han ... Continue reading
General Motors, Toyota take top honors with Vincentric's 2008 Best Value in America Awards
Feb 8, 2008
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - February 5, 2008 - General Motors was the big winner with todayâs announcement of Vincentricâs Best Value in America⢠awards, an honor that measures value using the overall cost to own and operate a vehicle. At the corporate level, GM rode the strength of its full-size pickup ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2008
2008 CADILLAC CTS V6 DI PERFORMANCE SEDAN A Real Contender in the Sport Sedan Class By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Cadillac has not really been âThe Standard of the Worldâ for a few generations. Some dismal efforts in the 80s to downsize cheapened and made tawdry this formerly honored luxury ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2008
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Moving Upmarket and Upscale By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Reviewers have not been coy about praising the new Malibu. Camry, Accord and the other mid-size sedan contenders are overdue for some serious competition from GM, particularly mainstream Chevy. We got a hint of what was c ... Continue reading
2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible Review
Feb 6, 2008
<p>By Annabelle Frankl<br> The Auto Channel</p> <p>I have very fond memories of driving an XKR from London to Monaco for the Grand Prix some 10 or more years ago. It was a thrilling journey and the car was the perfect traveling companion, with just the right amounts of room and oomph. Evidently, this cat has changed it ... Continue reading
How to Make a Honda CR-V Even Better - Bridgestone Blizzak'
Feb 5, 2008
Editor's Note: Last fall as the winter clouds started to gather in the HIGH COUNTRY of Colorado, Lori Suggested that there might be a cool story in comparing her driving experiences on snow and ice with her 2004 Honda CR-V AWD using factory installed Mud and Snow tires and "real" snow tires. The fine folks at Bridgesto ... Continue reading
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Review
Feb 3, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Subtlety has never been a trait of Chrysler's high performance cars. Back in the muscle car days of the late 1960s, the Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona sported high rear wings and other aerodynamic modifications that put most of the aftermarket ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS Model: Infiniti QX56 AWD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm/393 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 123.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 206.9 x 79.5 x 77.8 in. Tires: 265/60R20 Cargo volume: 61.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volvo C30 Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I5 Horsepower/Torque: 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed Geartronic automatic with Auto-stick function Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 167.4 x 70.2 x 57.0 in. Tires: 205/50VR17 C ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hummer H2 Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 393 hp @ 5700 rpm/415 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 122.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 203.5 x 81.2 x 79.2 in. Tires: LT 315/70R17 Cargo volume: 30.7/86.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Feb 3, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first car-based "crossover" SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and more everyday use-oriented alternative to the traditional truck-based S ... Continue reading
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition Preview
Feb 1, 2008
CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella Contributes Fresh Lighting System By Steve Purdy Photos by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had a sneak preview this week of a truly peerless luxury SUV sure to please the most demanding potentates and luxury lovers, due in Cadillac dealer showrooms this summer. Pl ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum Differs on Kelley Blue Book Study Results
Jan 31, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 31, 2008: Earlier this week, TheAutoChannel.com published a story regarding a recent Kelley Blue Book consumer survey1 that indicates car-buyers think diesel (and diesel-powered vehicles) an unlikely alternative to gasoline and gas-electric hybrid technology. Michael Coates, West Coast Repre ... Continue reading
2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x2 Review
Jan 24, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x2 When the 2008 Jeep Liberty was delivered for testing, I at first thought the delivery service had made a mistake. The vehicle out in front of my house was inarguably a Jeep, but it didn't look like a Liberty at all. This was because about the only thing ... Continue reading
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