May 5, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mini Cooper S Four years after its debut, driving a Mini Cooper is still just about the most fun to be had on four wheels. That may be the reason the Mini has succeeded where others have failed. The concept of a premium small car, one that is neither equipped in a bare-bones f ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Review
May 4, 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 by Annabelle Frankl Refined Roadster⦠Living in LA, thereâs no shortage of SL500s â or 55 AMGs for that matter â driving here and there on the busy streets and highways of this bustling city. Positively common, I tell you! But, after spending a week behind the wheel, I can s ... Continue reading
May 3, 2006
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--May 3, 2006--The Scuderi Group, the engine development company that has designed a breakthrough Air-Hybrid Engine, announced today that it has expanded operations into the European marketplace. The company also announced that they have hired longtime auto industry finance executive Lutz Deyerli ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2006
2006 INFINITI G35x Another Great Luxury Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau Last week we evaluated the Infiniti M35x all-wheel-drive luxury sedan. This week its sibling the G35x graced our driveway and entertained us on the road. We found the similarities we had expected but found some rather unexpected ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2006
A Chronicle of Major Milestones in the History of the International Nameplate Auto Industry in the U.S. Every Monday throughout the month of May AIADA will take a look back at the history of the international nameplate automobile industry through a series of feature articles, which explore the significant roads that le ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
Apr 26, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 The first question most of my neighbors asked during the week that I had the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 was ``What is it?'' Which is perfectly understandable. There really is nothing quite like it. <p> Mercedes-Benz calls the new R-Class a ``Grand Sports ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2006
2006 LEXUS GX470 By Annabelle Frankl<p> ââ¦Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.â<p> 160 miles. 4 hours 11 minutes. This is the readout on the GX470âs navigation system, one thatâs easy and intuitive to use and has me en route to Aspen from Denver, CO in no time at all. Admittedly itâs not ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Review
Apr 23, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Nissan is not resting on its laurels. The latest version of the its 350Z was a star debutant for the 2003 model year, and of all generations, the closest to the original 240Z in purposeful design and performance for the dollar value. But three years is ... Continue reading
Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild Reunion
Apr 21, 2006
FISHER BODY CRAFTSMANâS GUILD REUNION JUNE 2004 (First Appeared in COLLECTIBLE AUTOMOBILE 12-04) By Steve Purdy Imagine youâre a teenage boy in the 1950s standing in the hall of a magnificent city hotel wearing the blazer and beret given to you by General Motors Corporation in honor of your selection as a fin ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Honda Ridgeline RT<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 244 hp @ 5750 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 122.0 in. <br> LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 206.8 x 87.3 x 70.3 in. <br> TIRES: P245/65R17 all-season<br ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda5 ENGINE: 2.3-liter DOHC I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 15 hp @ 6500 rpm/148 lb. ft. @ 3500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 181.5 x 69.1 x 64.2 in. TIRES: 205/50R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 11.3 cu. ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz CLS500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb.-ft. @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 193.3 x 73.7 x 55.2 in. TIRES: 245/40R18 (front)/ 275/35R18 (rear) CARGO VOLUME: 15.8 ... Continue reading
2006 BMW M3 Convertible Review
Apr 16, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 BMW M3 Convertible Is the BMW M3 convertible a kinder, gentler M car? Yes it is, but only relative to the serious, take-no-prisoners M3 coupe. The convertible is still an extremely capable sports car, with first-class chassis dynamics and engine performance. If its drop-top, a ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln was only selling expensive luxury cars, to an older, established clientele. New, younger buyers were needed. And so the Zephyr, a smaller, less-expensive but still luxurious Lincoln was born. In 1936. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr featured aerodynamic styling ... Continue reading
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