Sep 7, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 328xi Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp @ 6500 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic/manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in. Tires: 225/45R17 run-flat tires Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review
Sep 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The newest Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV that is equal to any vehicle in its class in refinement, comfort, space, and performance. This shouldn't be surprising, as it was designed with a close look at the most popular entry-luxury crossovers, not merely its price-lev ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2007
AMG At Forty By Carey Russ Two guys in a garage... it's the proverbial American high-tech success story. It's also the background of AMG, now Mercedes Car Group's wholly-owned high-performance subsidiary. Forty years ago, AMG was, in the then-new company's own words, made of "engineering, construction, and testing spec ... Continue reading
2008 Mazda3 S Touring 4-door Review
Sep 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda3 may not get the publicity and instant recognition that follow the MX-5 Miata and RX-8 sports cars, or the company's growing fleet of fleet-footed and sporty crossovers like the CX-7 and CX-9, but that doesn't seem to matter where it really matters. The Mazda3 is Mazda's ... Continue reading
62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show
Sep 7, 2007
2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 Double Cab 5.7L V8 Review
Sep 6, 2007
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 SR5 DOUBLE CAB 5.7L V8 As American as Pineapple Pie By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com As Toyota spars with GM over being the worldâs largest automaker they must compete head-to-head in the full-size pickup market against the icons of the segment, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram. Th ... Continue reading
A Price Value Improvement for Mercedes
Aug 28, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor MCCALL, IDAHO â In a word association test, Idaho would probably elicit quick response words like potatoes, Hemingway, Sun Valley and potatoes. Similarly, if the phrase âprice value improvementsâ were spoken in the same sentence as Mercedes or Mercedes-Benz, o ... Continue reading
2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 Review
Aug 27, 2007
2007 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED 4X4 The Jeep Familyâs Cute-Ute By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Having the Dodge Caliber and its fraternal twin, Jeep Compass, for evaluation back-to-back allowed us to make a good comparison. Built off the same platform they share some components but are very different ve ... Continue reading
2007 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring Review
Aug 27, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring I don't usually give test cars nicknames. But it took all of 15 minutes for me to start calling the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 "the Speed Triple". That's a bit of a pun, but quite fitting, as "Speed Triple" is the name of a very fast Triumph motorcycle that has ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Aug 24, 2007
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau One week with a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander⦠No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. It is a handsomely styled car, this Outlander. In particular the fast ... Continue reading
Racing Tradition Fuels Sales Event for Mitsubishi
Aug 20, 2007
By Marty BernsteinAIADA, Contributing Editor When a company has a record setting 12 wins â seven consecutive since 2001 â at the famous Dakar Rally that constitutes a remarkable heritage. Known as the toughest race in the world, itâs just one of the records held my Mitsubishi Motors in rallying and racin ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Kia Rondo Engine: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6000 rpm/182 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 179.0 x 71.7 x 65.0 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo volume: 31.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
New IIHS Side Crash Tests of Large luxury Cars - Video Enhanced Story
Aug 19, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA â Three of six large car models earn the top rating of good, but one is marginal in side impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results show a range of performance in how well large cars are designed to protect people in serious side crashes. Ratings of good, acce ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief No letter can equal the excitement of Modena, Monaco and Cannes but things havenât been too boring since then... In spite of the rain and floods the sporting season in England has been in full swing. Silverstone was a huge success even though local hero Lewis ... Continue reading
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Short Box Review
Aug 14, 2007
One Week With GMâs 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Crew Cab. No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. Despite a promise I made to myself, I couldnât haul more than single sheets of plywood and only a ... Continue reading
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