Feb 16, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD<p> The XC90 SUV has been a success for Volvo, which should not surprise anyone. After all, Volvo is best-known for wagons, and what is the modern SUV if not an update on that most useful type of vehicle. Based on an enlarged version of the platform fou ... Continue reading
2006 Chicago Auto Show Insider Report
Feb 13, 2006
THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW The Biggest, By Far By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau Easily the biggest auto show in terms of square footage and number of attendees, the 98-year-old Chicago Auto Show will draw well over 1 million visitors to see over 1000 automobiles and trucks strewn throughout 1.2 million square fe ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 AWD ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 5850 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. TIRES: 235/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Kia Sedona Minivan Preview
Feb 12, 2006
First Review: 2006 Kia Sedona Minivan By Carey Russ Which of the following words or phrases doesn't come to mind when thinking about a minivan? a) practical b) useful c) spacious d) convenient e) fun to drive. For most minivans, the correct answer is likely e. And, in truth, this is not a problem for minivan buyers. Th ... Continue reading
2006 Jeep Commander Limited Review
Feb 12, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jeep Commander Limited What was the first sport-utility vehicle as we now understand the genre? Any answer is bound to be controversial, but the Willys-Overland, produced from 1946 through 1962, and the Jeep Wagoneer, its successor from 1963 through 1991, stand out as some of ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
Feb 9, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz R350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 258 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 126.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 203.0 x 77.5 x 65.2 in. TIRES: 255/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (Diesel)
Feb 7, 2006
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI Evolved from a Rabbit? By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau My last (and only) VW diesel was a sky blue Rabbit. I don’t recall what year it was, early-80s I suppose, but I do recall that its idiosyncrasies more than outweighed its economies. It handled great, just what we came to expe ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Outpace the Market in January 2006
Feb 6, 2006
International Nameplates Outpace the Market in January By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA International nameplate sales came out of the 2006 gate with a bang in January, increasing volume 11.5% over the same month last year and outpacing the market as a whole. Traditional domestic brands were also up ... Continue reading
LA Show Observations, Infiniti M35, BMW Diesel and More in February 2006 Letter From Europe
Feb 5, 2006
Letter from Europe<br> Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief<p> I love auto shows, consequently LA was fun as always. Apart from the less than friendly security staff a good time was had by all. <p>There were some amusing moments as well I would like to share with you. Captains of industry are bright people who know what ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2006
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor If you ever get the chance to “ride the rails” in Europe I highly recommend it. Traveling through Europe on the train with nothing but a EuroRail Pass, a crappy map, a backpack full of stuff you won’t wear and dreams of finding that special place you see in foreign mov ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2006
2007 Mercedes Benz S Class By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Let’s be clear about something. There are an awful lot of car launches every year-small cars, medium sized cars, trucks, van, crossovers, the list is endless. All these are launches, a new S class Mercedes launch is an event. An event, an occasion, ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2006
RALLY NIRVANA BULLRUN 2005 Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor Automobile rallies have been with us almost from the day Carl Benz and Gottleib Daimler created the ‘modern’ car. Rallies brought together like-minded individuals who enjoyed the sport of driving, congregating and generally messing with all things mec ... Continue reading
2006 Lexus RX400h(Hybrid) Review
Feb 1, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Lexus RX400h ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 plus front and rear electric drive motors HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 208 hp @ 5600 rpm/212 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously variable WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.2 x 72.6 x 66.1 in. TIRES: 235/55R18 all-s ... Continue reading
Traditional Media Nearly Obsolete Among First-Time Vehicle Buyers - RIP
Jan 31, 2006
* Internet rated 'most important' informational tool more than radio, television, magazines and newspapers combined * Mobile media to spawn new marketing opportunities, predicts Polk SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31, 2006; Traditional mass media has been rendered nearly obsolete among first-time vehicle buyers, according to ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo C70 Convertible Review
Jan 30, 2006
Roadtest: Volvo C70 By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau Chief Let me start with a disclaimer. I drive an awful lot of cars but own only one and it is a Volvo. An S70 to be precise which resides in England and has given us a great deal of pleasure over the years. Consequently I am somewhat biased . However, I will do my bes ... Continue reading
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