2007 Saturn Outlook XR FWD Review
Jul 14, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Saturn has a new Outlook on life... ok, the pun is obvious and inescapable, and Outlook, capitalized, in this case refers to the GM division's new large crossover vehicle. But, looking at Saturn products in the past year or two, the company really does have a new outlook, and a new ... Continue reading
Ten Years Ago They Didn't Sell, But Today Sales are Up for Top Down Cars
Jul 13, 2007
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing EditorA gorgeous summer day ⦠top down! These two phrases are among the most scintillatingly descriptive words of summer in American English. Instantly, a picture comes to mind; a mood is set; frowns and stress vanish; and, smiles appear. No matter what the moniker â conve ... Continue reading
2007 Honda Accord EX V6 6-Speed Review
Jul 12, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Honda Accord EX V6 6-Speed While after a significant restyle for 2006 there are no real changes to the Honda Accord for 2007, and the next generation will debut for the 2008 model year, the car is still worthy of a look. Proven technology by this point, the Accord is Honda's m ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2007
KIA SPECTRA EX 2007 A Korean Corolla? By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1588] The compact sedan segment of the automobile market has not been where the action is since the 60s when the new little cars were all the rage. Until then the compacts were few - very few â with the best and the coolest, no ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XK Convertible Review
Jul 6, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the 1996 through 2006 Jaguar XK wasn't absolutely the most important car in the company's long history, it was certainly in the top few. It heralded a renaissance at the near-legendary English luxury and sports car manufacturer, and was the perfect bridge between the past and fu ... Continue reading
Welcome, Junior: Stanford University, Volkswagen, and the DARPA Urban Challenge
Jul 6, 2007
By Carey Russ The Auto Channel I'm watching Junior practice his driving techniques in a parking lot near Shoreline Amphitheater, in Mountain View, California. He's being tested, and he's doing well. When he comes to a four-way stop sign, he stops - and waits for the car on the right to move, as required by the vehicle ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Super Sprinter Review
Jul 6, 2007
Super-Sized Sprinter is Redesigned to Deliver Best-in-Class Features By Dan Prescott A Dodge Sprinter stands tall among its competitors with many specifications that are best-in-class, plus some features that are exclusive to this versatile vehicle. While American consumers are quite familiar with full-size vans, the G ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2007
Scandinavian Elegance By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1540] Volvoâs flagship sedan, the S80 was recently redesigned, updated and freshened. We had a sneak peek last fall in Las Vegas. Well, it wasnât all that sneaky since they had invited dozens of journalists out for a look and a drive in t ... Continue reading
Great Drives Chrysler Takes On The Alps
Jul 4, 2007
for Conde Nast Traveler Magazine By Stephan Wilkinson THE SWISS INVENTED the tourist industry. If it weren't for dogged Brits who in the 19th century discovered the beauty and challenge of the Alps and for the Swiss who as a result saw gold in those hills, we all might still be soldiering through expensive, uncomfortab ... Continue reading
IIHS Tests of Rear Crash Protection in SUVs, Pickup trucks, & Minivans: Crash Test Video
Jul 3, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA July 3, 2007; The designs of seats and head restraints in 21 current SUV, pickup, and minivan models are rated good for protecting people in rear impacts, but those in 54 other models are rated marginal or poor. Another 12 are rated acceptable. The latest evaluations of occupant protection in rear-end col ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Acura MDX Sport Engine: 3.7-liter SOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6000 rpm/275 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with sequential sport shift Wheelbase: 108.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 78.5 x 66.2 in. Tires: P255/55R18 Cargo volume: 83.5 ... Continue reading
2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD Review
Jul 2, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD It's large, voluptuous, and heavily-chromed, with a bold, three-dimensional waterfall grille and portholes on the hood. What else could the new Enclave be but a Buick? It's Buick's new luxury crossover, and melds a new interpretation of the company's cons ... Continue reading
One on One with AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson
Jun 29, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The day-to-day complexities of running a business that in 2006 generated a little shy of $19 billion dollars in sales from 257 dealerships selling 37 different brands in 5 states across the Sunbelt regions of the United States alone are simply staggering. On top of the every ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Taurus Review - Who Says You Can't Go Home Again?
Jun 28, 2007
NEW FORD â08 TAURUS SETS NEW STANDARD FOR SAFE & AFFORDABLE FAMILY VEHICLES by Marty Bernstein Miami, Florida June 22, 2007 Florida may be the retirement home of millions, but today in the capital of AARP mem-bers, Ford brought a trusted, valuable name out of retirement with the introduction of the updated, spruce ... Continue reading
2007 MINI Cooper Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 25, 2007
2007 MINI COOPER What a Hoot! By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Alec Issigonis was a genius. In 1959 this talented British engineer introduced his innovative design to the world â a tiny car with a little four-cylinder engine mounted crossways in the front, driving the little (probably 10-inch) fron ... Continue reading
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