2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Sep 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Highlander Hybrid ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 with Hybrid Synergy Drive HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 184.6 x 71.9 x 66.1 in. TIRES: P225 ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport For many young enthusiasts, ``affordable sports car'' is virtually synonymous with ``Mazda MX-5 Miata.'' When the Miata debuted in 1989, it was the first small, simple, affordably-priced two-seat roadster since the demise of the pop ... Continue reading
Zetsche Defends Mercedes Job Cuts
Sep 29, 2005
Zetsche Defends Job Cuts Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 29, 2005 at 10:45 AM CST At a meeting with workers in Mercedes' Sindelfingen factory today, Dieter Zetsche, head of the Mercedes Car Group, defended the company's plans to lay off 8,500 workers. In a letter, Zetsche wrote that Mercedes "really did explor ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2005
A Genteel Luxury Cruiser<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau<p> “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” goes the old adage. The A8 made a great first impression. We only get these test cars for about a week and must develop impressions rather hastily sometimes. This Audi was still impr ... Continue reading
Fisker Tramonto Reviewed by eMercedesBenz.com
Sep 26, 2005
Posted by eMercedesBenz on September 26, 2005 at 11:02 AM CST A few weeks ago, we brought you a story about Fisker unveiling the Tramonto, a custom coach-build based on the Mercedes-Benz SL55. At the time, I didn't say too much about it; I was hoping it would magically disappear and I would never have to hear its name ... Continue reading
Daimler Chrysler Moving Closer To Mercedes Job Cuts
Sep 25, 2005
Daimler Chrysler Moves Closer To Job Cuts Posted by eMercedesBenz on September 25, 2005 at 9:31 AM CST Rumor has it Daimler Chrysler is moving closer to eliminating 5,000 jobs at the Mercedes Car Group's German plant. This comes after a deal last year between Daimler Chrysler and the works council that guaranteed no wo ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2005
Vodka And Mercedes Don't Mix Posted by eMercedesBenz on September 25, 2005 at 10:33 AM CST Growing up, one of my favorite games was tag. The object of the game is simple. One person is designated "it," and that person must then run and try to tag one of the other people playing the game. After reading an interesting ar ... Continue reading
Gas, Hydrogen, Spare Tires, Oil Barons; Dumb Politicians; Am I Going CRAZY, or What?
Sep 23, 2005
By Milton Snide Some not so random thoughts. ? – Is the US under the collective non-leadership of under-trained and just plain dumb politicians on its way to becoming a Third-World like country? WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON? ?- Just three weeks after Katrina, Rita has come along to allow those in charge to prove to ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Not long ago, the adjectives that best described a Volvo were nearly any but ``stylish'' and ``sporty.'' ``Boxy''? Yes. ``Safe''? Almost by definition. But Volvos were an acquired taste, perhaps the automotive equivalent of that Swedish delicacy, pickled herring. ... Continue reading
One on One With Audi of America's New Boss, Johan de Nysschen
Sep 19, 2005
By Marty Bernstein, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA Nine months ago, Johan de Nysschen was promoted to executive vice president in charge of Audi of America, Inc., responsible for all aspects of the Audi business in the United States and Canada, from president of Audi Japan, a position he had held for the past five yea ... Continue reading
Preview: 2006 Kia Rio and Rio5
Sep 19, 2005
By Carey Russ (c) 2005 Subcompact sedans and hatchbacks like the Kia Rio and Rio5 have gotten little respect over the years. Such cars have none of the attributes that can make a car exciting or desirable. Subcompactland, unless you count the laugh factor that occasionally occurs when some clueless bureaucrat includes ... Continue reading
2006 Mazda Tribute S 4WD Review
Sep 19, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda Tribute S 4WD Consider the juxtaposition of words in ``sport-utility vehicle.'' Most in the category are primarily utility vehicles. ``Sport'' is something done at the destination; it has little or nothing to do with the driving characteristics of the vehicle. The factor ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 7-passenger ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC H6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 250 hp @ 6,600 rpm/219 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with Sportshift manual control WHEELBASE: 108.2 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 189.8 x 73.9 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 255/55 R18 ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
Sep 14, 2005
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI On The High Road To Taos By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Auto companies don’t often introduce a new model to the press in northern New Mexico. The elevations begin at around 7,600-feet at Sante Fe and rise from there. Most engines loose power at those elevations making them seem anemic, but the ... Continue reading
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