2006 Subaru Tribeca - A Preview
Jun 16, 2005
It's a biggest (sized) Subaru yet - ready to take on the big name SUVs, and we think, will do quite well. Soon you'll be reading about the Tribeca here at TACH via our reviewing and test driving crew, but until then, we thought we'd give you preview. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger Photo Gallery
Jun 16, 2005
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Jun 15, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Third time's charmed, as the old saying goes. For Cadillac, this applies especially to small cars. The company's first, the Cimmaron from the early Eighties, is best forgotten, being the result of a ``get it out quick and dirty'' edict from above, and brought ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2005
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Just as Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division Scion is the youth division, aimed at youngsters who like a bit of style, lots of dependability, an affordable price and the ability to accessorize. Scion products do a good job of appealing to that target market. Three models of high content ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Buick Terraza CXL FWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 5,200 rpm/220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 121.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 205.0 x 72.0 x 72.0 in. TIRES: P225/60R17 CARGO: 136.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Mazda RX-8 If you're looking for something different in a car, consider the Mazda RX-8. While its radically distinctive styling is unlike that of anything else on the road today, that's not what really makes the RX-8 different. The real difference - hinted at outside, and none ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2005
By Bruce Gordon Hummmmmmmmm…that’s what I was expecting to hear from the engine compartment during and from my budget after my first test drive of an electric-hybrid vehicle, but that’s not what I heard. My first impression of the dark blue test car was quite good. The design is classic 4 door sedan, ... Continue reading
Military Convoys Open to Attack - Autonomous Technologies Some Day To Save Lives - Letter to Editor
Jun 6, 2005
Dear Editor: I saw Carey Russ' recent coverage about autonomous vehicles, and I thought you may be interested in information about developments of autonomous technologies specifically for the military to help protect soldiers in convoys. Each day hundreds of military convoys are threatened and often become slow-moving ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Review
Jun 5, 2005
FORD ESCAPE HYBRID By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau We’re poised to give the Escape Hybrid a good workout. We’ll use it as the support vehicle on a video road trip featuring the cute little city vehicle called Smart Car made by Mercedes Benz and imported to Canada. (See the Smart Car review here at TheAutoChan ... Continue reading
A Different Kind Of Volkswagen - Stanley The Wonder Car
Jun 3, 2005
By Carey Russ Meet Stanley. Stanley is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. But Stanley is not like other 2004 Volkswagen Touaregs. Its not just that Stanley is powered by a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder turbodiesel engine. There are plenty of so-equipped Touaregs in Europe, if not North America, so that's not the difference. ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Insight CVT Hybrid Review
Jun 3, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Honda Insight CVT With the recent turmoil in the world's oil markets, and consequent rising gasoline prices, gasoline-electric hybrids are more popular than ever. They've gone from being the province of techie early-adopters to become trendy statements by people who could affo ... Continue reading
May 31, 2005
SMART CAR ‘FORTWO’ BY MERCEDES BENZ By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau The buzz at the North American (Detroit) International Auto Show in January included rumors that parent company Mercedes Benz might seriously consider bringing the cute little Smart Car to US shores. They were able to score a small piece of p ... Continue reading
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan Review
May 26, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan ENGINE: 2.2-liter DOHC L4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 140 hp @ 5,600 rpm/150 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 103.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 180.5 x 67.9 x 5701 in. TIRES P205/55R16 CARGO: 13.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review
May 26, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Think of Honda, and what comes to mind? Economical yet energetic small cars? Yes. Comfortable and commodious mid-size cars? Yes again. High-performance motorcycles? Absolutely. Small and mid-size crossover SUVs? Indeed. And lawnmowers and portable generators ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Beats Car Mags Online : ALEXA
May 26, 2005
The Auto Channel.com has become the Number One Auto E-Zine in daily reach according to Alexa. In spite of their well established mastheads the web versions of old line print magazines like; Car and Driver, Road and Track, MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine, as well as the new on-line only publications like The Car Connect ... Continue reading
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