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Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG Vs. BMW M6

Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG Vs. BMW M6

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 5, 2005 at 4:25 PM CST If you've been itching to get your hands on a wickedly-fast coupe, but couldn't decide between a CLS 55 AMG or a BMW M6, you're in luck. Automobile magazine was lucky enough to get their hands on both of these lovely creatures, and see exactly how they ... Continue reading

Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic

Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic

I personally don't think the oxygen sensor is defective...Oxygen senor codes can be generated for several reasons. Lean operation conditions are the primary cause of a low Oxygen reading. Look for a plugged fuel filter, plugged EGR system, defective throttle body, or a simple vacuum leak. Anti-freeze leaking into the c ... Continue reading

Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - The Peabody Orlando

Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - The Peabody Orlando

By Donna F. Vissing<br> Travel Editor<p> The Peabody Orlando is a getaway jewel in the center of Orlando, Florida, known as &#8220;theme park capital of the world&#8221;. A destination within a well-known destination, The Peabody Orlando is just the spot to land for a relaxing weekend, a long-awaited summer vacation or ... Continue reading

Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - Cancun The Uncommon Cure For Cold Icy Roads

Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - Cancun The Uncommon Cure For Cold Icy Roads

By Donna Vissing<P> Cancun` is the ideal vacation destination for singles, couples looking for romantic getaways or families seeking a destination to please everyone. Rivaling Ft. Lauderdale as a &#8220;spring break destination&#8221;, Cancun` has skillfully preserved its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Sharing w ... Continue reading

2006 Chevrolet HHR LT Review

2006 Chevrolet HHR LT Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet HHR LT ENGINE: 2.4-liter L4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 172 hp @ 6200 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 103.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 17602 x 69.2 x 65.2 in. TIRES: P215/55R16 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 63.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Review

2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6<p> Once upon a time Ford ruled the mid-size sedan world with the original Taurus. And then change occurred. Then the second-generation Taurus debuted with styling that was very different and controversial, and the Japanese competitors got larger. And ... Continue reading

Mercedes Kicks Butt Once Again

Mercedes Kicks Butt Once Again

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 2, 2005 at 8:35 AM CST Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that's right - Mercedes has once again showed their supreme dominance in the world of automakers by obliterating their poor, feeble, helpless competitors. Was that dramatic or what? After writing all these Mercedes awards stor ... Continue reading

"General Motors Leadership Doesn't Get It," Says Leadership Expert

"General Motors Leadership Doesn't Get It," Says Leadership Expert

&quot;The automaker is paying the price for neglecting a key strategic driver: a leadership strategy.&quot; Williamstown, MA (PRWEB) December 1, 2005 -- Leadership expert, Brent Filson, says that the recent job cuts and reorganization of General Motors is not so much the result of marketplace dynamics but of the compan ... Continue reading

2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS Review

2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mitsubishi Galant GTS ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5250 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual shift WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.6 x 72.4 x 57.9 in. TIRES: 215/55VR17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Failed Mercedes Crash Test A Hoax... Sort Of

Failed Mercedes Crash Test A Hoax... Sort Of

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28, 2005 at 9:20 AM CST A little while back, we brought you a story about the new Mercedes S- Class failing a crash test on the Germany's Star TV. If you didn't read our story, you can find it here. http://emercedesbenz.com/Nov05/16NewSClassFailsCrashTest.html It turns out, t ... Continue reading

Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic

Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic

Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II Review

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II The DTS, Cadillac's newest sedan, replaces the DeVille in the company's lineup this year. As with the STS last year, the DTS name is familiar, from the old top-end model, meaning ``DeVille Touring Sedan.'' Unlike the STS, which migrated to an all-new rea ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger R/T Review

2006 Dodge Charger R/T Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Charger R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 16.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

BACK ON BUDGET: A Follow Up - All's Well That Ends Well

BACK ON BUDGET: A Follow Up - All's Well That Ends Well

By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher Gosh, it&#8217;s not even the end of the calendar year and I can already tell you who I would award with the 2005 Automotive Scam of the Year, if we actually gave such an award away. Ironically, it goes to a company that I usually like and do a fair amount of busine ... Continue reading

2006 Saab 9-7X Arc Review

2006 Saab 9-7X Arc Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-7X Arc ENGINE: 5.7-literV8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5200 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.2 x 75.4 x 68.5 in. TIRES: 225/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 80.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

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