Dec 26, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Nissan Rogue SL< /br> Engine: 2.5-liter inline 4< /br> Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 6000 rpm/175 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm < /br> Transmission: CVT< /br> Wheelbase: 105.9 in.< /br> Length/Width/Height: 182.8 x 70.9 x 65.3 in.< /br> Tires: 225/60R17< /br> Cargo volume: 28.3 cu. ft. (5 ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
2008 CHEVY HHR SS A Retro-Modern Pocket Rocket By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1022] [1013] Bob Lutz, GMâs respected product guy, popped in to the media launch of Chevyâs hot new HHR SS this week and spent some quality time both behind the wheel and smoozing with us assembled scribes from ar ... Continue reading
2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Should Honda, Toyota and Nissan Be Afraid?
Dec 26, 2007
By Jim KoscsAIADA Contributing Editor Chevrolet bills its new Malibu midsize sedan as âthe car you canât ignore,â and, indeed, the redesigned model has been in the spotlight â and under the magnifying glass â since its November retail debut. Should the midsize retail sales leaders â Toyota ... Continue reading
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Review
Dec 21, 2007
Mitsubishiâs New Lancer Evolution By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Scottsdale, AZ â If weather is any indication of success, things did not look good for the Mitsubishi team that arrived at Sky Harbor Airport on an early December day to prep for the press launch of the automakerâs newest addi ... Continue reading
IIHS: Minivan bumper test results: Nissan Quest is by far the worst performer
Dec 20, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA â None of 6 minivans, all 2008 models, is designed to resist vehicle damage in many low-speed collisions. The front and rear bumper systems on these minivans allowed $5,000 or more damage in a series of 4 crash tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph. The Nissan Quest was the worst, sustaining damage that cos ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2008 Kia Rio5 SX</p> <p>In an automotive context, don't practicality and economy exclude a pleasant driving experience? After all, the best fuel economy means the smallest, lightest car, unless you want to pay a premium for a hybrid. And not only are small cars small, ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Lincoln MKX It's renaissance time at Lincoln. In common with every other long-established luxury automaker, changing demographics and markets have resulted in dramatically-changed vehicle lineups. Customers change, customer wants and needs change, and fashion changes. So the p ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle S Review
Dec 19, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volkswagen New Beetle S Engine: 2.5-liter I-5 Horsepower/Torque: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm/170 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 161.1 x 67.9 x 59.0 in. Tires: 205/55R16 Cargo volume: 14.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Wins Edmunds' Inside Line V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test
Dec 12, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif. December 12,2007; Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2008 Honda Accord won the latest comparison test of six-cylinder family sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive ... Continue reading
A (smart) Little Car with Big Ideas
Dec 11, 2007
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing EditorSAN FRANCISCO, CA - The smart saga reads like a Hollywood script: Swatch, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has a design concept for a new automobile, but knows zip about automotive manufacturing; nevertheless, creates a startling model that is shown in modern art museums and gene ... Continue reading
The Internet Is More Than A Medium, It's A Large!
Dec 9, 2007
For auto shoppers and enthusiasts "The Internet is More than a Medium, It's a Large" so said The Auto Channel's Executive VP Marc Rauch to a group of journalists at a Mitsubishi press event in Phoenix Arizona...more later. ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2 WD Review
Dec 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2WD It's no secret that the SUV market has changed markedly in the past few years, with popularity switching from truck-based utility vehicles to car-based crossovers. Nissan's Murano, based on its mid-sized Altima sedan, was one of the first crossovers to aban ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Speaks Out On behalf of BMW's Hydrogen Initiative - VIDEO STORY
Dec 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES - December 6, 2007: Jay Leno, Bob Geldof and Anna Netrebko are supporting BMWâs alternative fuel vehicle, the BMW Hydrogen 7, as the car combines both luxury and environmental protection. BMW Hydrogen 7, the first hydrogen-powered luxury car, comes equipped with an internal combustion dual power 260hp ... Continue reading
2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Review
Nov 30, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged A "Grand Touring" car is one that is fast, comfortable, and luxurious, and meant for long-distance travel at a high average speed. The category originally applied to two-seat, or perhaps 2+2, coupes that offered performance equal to or better tha ... Continue reading
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