Consumer Reports: Woman Less Likly To Research Used Car Prices
Jan 13, 2005
Study finds women also more likely to accept unnecessary dealer extras; CR Auto Price Service launches interactive Used Car Buying Kit to offer comprehensive online information package YONKERS, NY January 13, 2005; Women are much less likely than men to thoroughly research pricing information before buying a used car, ... Continue reading
Is it just Hype? See for yourself.
Jan 13, 2005
Editors Note: What are we crazy or something publishing the highlights of last years Detroit Auto Show, sure we are crazy, but that's another story. I found this wrap-up by our Detroit Bureau Chief kindda fun to look at. It's interesting to note what the car companies though was important last year and how many Highlig ... Continue reading
Thanks Dieter! Chrysler Firehouse Gives Back To Detroit
Jan 13, 2005
Detroit - January 10, 2005 - Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche rings the fire bell signaling another donation for the city of Detroit at the Chrysler Firehouse during press days at the North American International Auto Show. Detroit Police and Fire Departments received $25,000 checks and a smart vehicle f ... Continue reading
Good Housekeeping: What Women Want In Autos-2004
Jan 13, 2005
NEW YORK--Jan. 13, 2005--Women are much more satisfied than their male partners...when it comes to their vehicles, according to the 2004 "What Women Want" Automotive Satisfaction Study, conducted for the sixth consecutive year by the Good Housekeeping Institute and J.D. Power and Associates. The latest study is based o ... Continue reading
We Told Ya So! Rolls-Royce to Build 100EX
Jan 12, 2005
DETROIT (AP) -- Two years after introducing the Phantom, officials with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. said Tuesday that continued expansion of the company's lineup is part of its long-term plans. Rolls-Royce sold 792 of the massive luxury cars last year and plans to build a two-door, four-seat convertible that will be un ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Edmunds.com, (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, today launched a high-speed, on-screen car magazine called Inside Line. The new media outlet uses video, photography, interactive rich media and online community in innovative ways, taking fu ... Continue reading
2005 New Car Review: Mazda6 Sport Wagon
Jan 7, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Mazda6 Sport Wagon Here's the scenario: you consider yourself a car enthusiast, and so prefer a car that is entertaining and fun to drive. You've had sport-oriented cars all of your driving life. Handling and power, in good balance, are important to you. But now you need somet ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Ford Freestyle AWD
Jan 3, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford Freestyle AWD ENGINE: 3.0-liter Duratec V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 203 hp @ 5,750 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: ZF-Batavia Continuously Variable WHEELBASE: 112.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 199.8 x 74.4 x 68.2 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 CARGO CAPACITY: 22.5 cub ... Continue reading
Special Rant: 2004 Wrap-up From Peter DeLorenzo, The Auto Extremist
Dec 30, 2004
by Peter M. DeLorenzo It was the best of times; it was the worst of times - the heroes, the villains and the utterly clueless of 2004. Detroit. Here we go again - another tumultuous year in the automobile business has blown by us like a runaway train. And in the midst of the chaos, a clear picture developed as to who h ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Cadillac STS V8
Dec 30, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Cadillac is serious about playing in the international luxury car league, and none of its products demonstrate this more than the 2005 STS. The new STS shares about three letters with the previous Seville STS, otherwise it is a very different machine, and a uniquely American interp ... Continue reading
A Holiday Greeting Dug Out Of The Auto Channel Archives
Dec 25, 2004
As originally published in 2001 Christmas has always been a happy time… a time of reflection and thanksgiving; All around me…warm feelings in the cold of winter. And kind words that can reach across miles and even years. Well this year will be no different… except I will dispense the warm feelings and ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4x4
Dec 24, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4X4 ENGINE: 4.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5,200 rpm/282 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 121.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 202.9 x 66.5 x 63.5 in. TIRES: P265/65R17 ECONOMY: 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway/14.8 ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2004
2005 Scion xB DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS In answer to your question, yes, it is the box it came in. ``It'' in this case being the Scion xB. And the xB is also interesting because it's a true cross-cultural phenomenon. ``Scion'' is defined by Webster as ``descendant or child.'' It's also the newest brand from ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Ford 500 Sedan
Dec 23, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford Five Hundred SEL ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 203 hp @ 5,750 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: ZF-Batavia Continuously Variable WHEELBASE: 112.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.7 x 74.5 x 61.5 in. TIRES: 215/60R17 ECONOMY: 19.0 mpg test PRICE: ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Dec 23, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Corvette coupe ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 400 hp @ 6,000 rpm/400 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 175.0 x 73.0 x 49.0 in. TIRES: P245/40ZR18 (F), P285/35ZR19 (R) ECONOMY: 18 mpg cit ... Continue reading
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