SEMA 2004 New Product Showcase
Nov 2, 2004
Nov 2, 2004
<a href="http://www.semashow.com/search/?ctx=5001"&g t;SEMA 2004 Exhibitor Data Base"> The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: Ford Escape XLS 2WD
Oct 29, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: ENGINE: 2.3-liter I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 153 hp @ 5,800 rpm/152 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE : 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT : 174.9 x 70.1 x 69.7 in. TIRES : P225/75R15 ECONOMY:: 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway PRICE: $19,405 (base) The ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2004
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief October 2004 There is growing animosity towards SUVs in Europe. Driven-just like in the States-often by Mums on the school run there is a major difference. Whether people like SUVs in the States or not, by and large the roads are pretty wide. In Europe, in cities like London and P ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: Toyota Corolla XRS
Oct 28, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS ``High-performance Toyota Corolla.'' Sounds like a classic oxymoron, a combination of contradictory words, right? The Corolla has an enviable reputation for reliability and solid construction, very positive attributes in the compact sedan class, where depend ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible
Oct 27, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible ENGINE: 2.0-liter turbocharged four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: hp @ rpm/ lb.-ft. @ rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 105.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.5 x 69.4 x 56.5 in. CARGO VOLUME: 12.4 cubic feet ECONOMY: 19 mpg city/28 mpg high ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: MINI Cooper S Convertible
Oct 26, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 MINI Cooper (MINI Cooper S) Convertible ENGINE: 1.6-liter inline four (1.6-liter supercharged inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 115 (168) hp @ 6,000 rpm/111 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (162 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm) TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual (6-speed manual) WHEELBASE: 97.1 in ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: Camry Solara SE Coupe
Oct 26, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Camry Solara SE Coupe ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 157 hp @ 5,600 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 107.2 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 192.6 x 71.5 x 56.1 in. TIRES: P215/55R17 TRUNK: 13.8 cu. ft. ECONOMY: 24 mpg ... Continue reading
New Car Preview: 2005 Mercury Montego
Oct 22, 2004
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 At the recent press launch of the 2005 Mercury Montego in San Jose, California, Darryl Hazel, President of Lincoln-Mercury, put the most positive spin on the situation. ``We have'' he stated ''a unique opportunity to re-establish the Mercury brand.'' Indeed. As Mr. Hazel went on to point out, Mer ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4WD
Oct 21, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4WD The 2005 model year sees the first major changes to Ford's popular Escape mini-SUV since its introduction four years ago. Most immediately noticeably, the styling has been freshened, not an uncommon occurrence for any car or truck after a few years. But tha ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 KIA Spectra 5
Oct 19, 2004
KIA SPECTRA 5 and high performance future. Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor Mention Pebble Beach to an auto enthusiast and the conversation will likely revolve around talk of Bugatti’s, Aston Martin’s and lots of Italian exotica. Clearly no one had mentioned this to KIA. They cheekily imported a bright & ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2004
Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor The racing world was shocked to learn that arguably the most successful motor sport manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, had pulled funding from both its World Rally and Formula One Grand Prix teams for 2005. Although it is believed that the rally team, which is managed by Malcolm Wilso ... Continue reading
Lancer Evolution Evolves Highest-Performance MR Edition - WOW!
Oct 15, 2004
October 14, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. More powerful engine for all Lancer Evolutions Electronic Active Center Differential made standard Helical-style front Limited Slip Differential, Sports ABS Optional Infinity 315-watt audio system with trunk-mounted subwoofer MR Edition: The highest-performance street-legal Lancer Ev ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited Wagon
Oct 14, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Maybe it was the change in advertising campaigns. When Subaru used Australian actor Paul Hogan for the Outback program - ``Outback'' being the Australian term for wilderness - Subarus were cheekily irreverent, and poked fun at large SUVs. Now Subaru's ad spokesman is bicycle racer ... Continue reading
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