2007 Ford Edge Crossover Utility Vehicle Review
Apr 20, 2007
FORD EDGE Nice But Not Edgy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had the opportunity to drive the new Ford Edge in and around San Francisco last year before it was introduced to the public. Most of the assembled media, a usually critical bunch, were favorably impressed. I know I was. I was particularly f ... Continue reading
International Wheel Awards to be Given This Week
Apr 20, 2007
THE BEST IN AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau You might think the two major Detroit newspapers would have some of the best auto writers in the country â and you would be right. The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press usually dominate the International Wheel Awards in the ne ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volvo S80 3.2 When it was introduced at the top of the Volvo lineup in 1998, the S80 was revolutionary in both style and intent. Previous Volvos looked like the box they came in; the S80 most definitely did not. Its broad-shouldered look combined elegance and a hint of muscle, ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2007
2007 BMW M5 Review Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel We all think we are pretty smart but when it comes to what is cool-leave it to the kids. Every time grandson Freddie comes to see us he will always make a detour first to see what is in the parking lot. If it meets with his approval heâll race ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2007
SEE ALSO: BMW Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 BMW X5 3.0 si When it debuted seven years ago, the X5 was a very BMW take on the then-new crossover SUV concept. SUVs in those days were generally ponderous utility-oriented trucks, the antithesis of all that BMW had built its reputation on. The X5 w ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Review
Apr 12, 2007
TOYOTA CAMRY XLE V6 Leader in a Tight Race By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This new Toyota Camry is a nice car all around. The sixth generation of this front-wheel-drive, white-bread sedan, best-seller for most of the past decade at around 400,000 units/year, is keeping Toyota ahead of the curve when i ... Continue reading
International Auto Brands March 2007 Sales Springboard to April and Beyond
Apr 10, 2007
By AIADA Staff March turned out to be an above average month for auto sales in the U.S., as the number of units sold climbed a slight 0.8 percent for a total of 1,542,229 units. It was a particularly good month for International brands, who collectively saw sales of autos rise a whopping 8.8 percent over March 2006, en ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Review
Apr 9, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Does Mitsubishi have an identity crisis? When its name is mentioned, some people think of SUVs, like the Montero, while others think of the Lancer Evolution high-performance rally replica. If so, the company is working hard to blend the best of both ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XK Coupe Review - A Love Story
Apr 9, 2007
2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE By Gareth Wardell âYou delight in the metal strips on the running board section of the after-wing. Running your hand across them discovers a delicacy in polished steel, perfect for muddy boots or brogues. They stand out like expensive fountain pens bejeweling the deep luster of the black paint ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XKR Review - A Road Trip
Apr 9, 2007
JAGUAR XKR ROAD TRIP A Loaper Loop of Michigan From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [IMG 0387] âSi Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspiceâ âIf you seek a beautiful peninsula, look around you.â Thatâs Michiganâs official state motto. Of course, ge ... Continue reading
2007 New York Auto Show Reveals and Appeals
Apr 5, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Spring officially arrived on March 21, the date of the vernal equinox, but the real harbinger of spring is not that date, the first robin sighting is the start of the Major League Baseball season. No way. It¡¯s the early April frenzied Media Days at the annual New York Aut ... Continue reading
The 2007 New York Auto Show Preview
Apr 3, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The world of automotive journalists, writers, photographers, videographers, analysts and assorted corporate execs descend onto (invades) New York City Wednesday and Thursday for the New York International Auto Show. It all gets underway Tuesday evening with a few invitation- ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Review
Mar 31, 2007
MERCEDES E320 BLUETEC DIESEL Torquey, Efficient, Teutonic Luxury By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A 700-mile cruising range? Wow. I like that. That means fewer stops at the fuel pump, but itâll be mighty costly to fill âer up. This week regular unleaded gasoline is $2.45, here in mid Michigan ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Special to The Auto Channel Audi of America, in my opinion, could be the equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield, the comedian who got no respect. Consider a few facts: BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus each out-sell Audi by thousands of vehicles. The brand spends less in advertising th ... Continue reading
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab SLT Review
Mar 26, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab SLT Engine: 5.3-literV8 Horsepower/Torque: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm/338 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 143.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 230.2 x 80.0 x 73.8 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Maximum payload: 2039 lbs. Economy: ... Continue reading
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