2006 Pontiac Solstice - A Personal View
Jun 24, 2006
2006 Pontiac Solstice: A Personal Look (c) Carey Russ 2006 The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Solstice's number one competitor, and comparison is inevitable. The first time I drove the Solstice was at a GM presentation last Fall, only a short time after I'd spent two weeks with new Miatas - one a manual with sport options, th ... Continue reading
CHRYSLER Intros New Sebring at Chrysler Preview
Jun 24, 2006
Reentering the High Volume Fray By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Chryslerâs annual summer product preview was punctuated by the surprise introduction of a new contender in the mid-size sedan segment to compete head-to-head with Camry, Impala, Ford 500 and a dozen other tough competitors. Tom LaSord ... Continue reading
AOL Sucks - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 23, 2006
Fraud, Bad Customer Service, Lies: All SOP, it seems. By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher Auto Central â June 23, 2006: If youâve ever been an AOL customer, or know someone who was, then you may have had some less than satisfying dealings with them. And if you ever thought that you alone suf ... Continue reading
Maxi Interview with Mini's USA Chief Jim McDowell
Jun 22, 2006
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor McDowell shows off the new Mini uniform. Can a guy with a Masters Degree in the esoteric field of public policy analysis and administration from Harvard University sell cars? If that guy happens to be James L. (Jim) McDowell, the answer is not just yes, rather itâs an e ... Continue reading
Ford Well Positioned For Changing Consumer Car and Truck Expectations With 2007-Model Lineup
Jun 22, 2006
- New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX are expected to shake up the fast-growing crossover market when they go on sale in November. - 12 Ford Motor Company vehicles achieve 30 or more miles per gallon EPA-rated highway fuel economy thanks to fuel-saving engine and transmission technologies. - Safety is standard on more vehicl ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
HYUNDAI ACCENT A Cute Little Thing By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Automotively speaking the Japanese began eating our lunch 30 years ago by producing economical, dependable practical cars â better than US products at the time. Now the Koreans, in the US market for about 20 years, are beginning to ... Continue reading
The Smithsonian "Buries" THE KILLING OF THE ELECTRIC CAR? - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 21, 2006
LOS ANGELES, June 20 -- The Smithsonian removes Electric Car from display, as new film "WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?" sparks controversy about why GM and other automakers don't want the public to know their battery-powered EV1 ever existed. GM launched its EV1 electric vehicle in 1996. It was a revolutionary modern car ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Honda Civic Si The letters ``Si'' have magic meaning to Honda enthusiasts, as they denote the hottest and sportiest Civic model. When the first Civic Si debuted as a hatchback in 1986 with a 91-horsepower, 1.5-liter engine, it was one of the quickest and best-handling small ca ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum Takes Alternative Fuel to the Streets of Paris
Jun 19, 2006
By Michelle KrebsAIADA Contributing EditorPARISâ International automakers brought to Paris their latest and greatest in alternative-fuel vehicles for the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in June. The event is an opportunity for the global auto industry to share information on alternative fuels and alternative propulsio ... Continue reading
Predictions, Prognostications & Prophecies for America’s Automobile Industry in 2011
Jun 15, 2006
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Iâm no Nostradamus, donât own a crystal ball or tarot cards, but I do have a reasonably good Rolodex of respected automotive analysts at major financial institutions; ditto for auto researchers, consultants, journalists and marketers. These are men and women who ma ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
HONDA CIVIC Si Hondaâs Boy/Girl Racer By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau More accolades for Honda. Civic has garnered praise and awards from all automotive quarters since its introduction late last year for innovative design, top-drawer engineering, unmatched performance and, of course, a reputation for ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 4
Jun 14, 2006
On the final day of Michelin Challenge Bibendum many of the 400-plus journalists from more than 40 countries have returned home. They miss an international forum devoted to sustainable transport issues. M. Michel Rollier, President of Michelin tire (upon the tragic death of Edouard Michelin just days ago) opens the for ... Continue reading
SEAMO's 2006 Concept Vehicle of the Year
Jun 12, 2006
A Surprise Winner Words and Photos By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The South East Automotive Media Organization took advantage of the Wards Auto Interiors Show in Detroit this week to present the 2006 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year awards. This five-year-old program honors vehicles most lik ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 3
Jun 12, 2006
Challenge Bibendum, Day Three By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel My third day in Paris begins with the totality of the Michelin Challenge Bibendum cars arriving from their test facility to the shadow of Paris most famous landmark, la Tour Eiffel. We take motor coaches from our hotel and it is almost quicke ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 2
Jun 11, 2006
By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Arriving âau Paris,â a jet-lag nap was immediately called for, followed by a walk down the quai de Grenelle to the Tour Eiffel and obligatory tourist photos. Whatâs a trip to Paris without photos of its most famous landmark. On the way I can see quite clear ... Continue reading
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