Jul 12, 2004
Buying a new car can be an overwhelming experience for many reasons, but equipping yourself with the necessary knowledge regarding the process can help you come away from the dealership with all that you bargained for and more. AIADA has compiled a list of some of the main components of purchasing or leasing a new or u ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12
Jul 8, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Some automakers build high-performance sports cars to advertise their technological and engineering prowess; Volkswagen has chosen a premium luxury sedan, the Phaeton. For anyone who still equates Volkswagen with the old Beetle, all that can be said is `` It's time to wake up, Mr. ... Continue reading
Jul 4, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS ``Scion'' is defined by Webster as ``descendant or child.'' It's also the newest brand from Toyota. Lexus was created as Toyota's upscale division 15 or so years ago; now Scion comes online at the other end of the price spectrum. But there is far more to Scion than low price. Few s ... Continue reading
July 2004 Letter from Europe: VW, BMW, Nissan, F1, Jaguar Troubles and Much More
Jul 4, 2004
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Having written a long and-hopefully constructive letter to Volkswagen CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder about Phaeton it is only fair that I should tell you about the reply. In it Karin Sonnenmoser-General Secretary of Volkswagen explained that the brand strategy of VW is to provide the be ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Jun 24, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS How can excellence be improved? Audi's A4 cabriolet has established a benchmark for structural rigidity among drop-top automobiles. It is subtly different from its sedan stablemate in styling, with smoother, more rounded lines that show a kinship to the company's TT sports cars. It ... Continue reading
Forbes Asks: Are The Big Three Losing Their Edge In Pickup Trucks?
Jun 22, 2004
Jerry Flint, 06.22.04, 12:01 AM ET Foreign manufacturers dominate the car market in the United States. But Detroit--General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler division--still holds 70% of the truck market. U.S. companies are trying to win back some car business while foreigners are attempting to expand their t ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
Jun 18, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320CDI ENGINE: 3.2-liter I6 diesel HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 201 hp @ 4,200 rpm/369 lb-ft @ 1,800-2,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.3 x 71.3 x 57.0 in. TIRES: 225/55 R16 STICKER PRICE: $55,085 This ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Jun 18, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Mazda RX-8 The legend continues. Mazda didn't invent the Wankel rotary-piston engine, but the Japanese manufacturer has been the most successful in using it for an automotive powerplant, and no other automaker is identified with the rotary engine as much as Mazda. Starting wit ... Continue reading
The Historic: Monacos 2-week Gift to Motor Racing Nirvana
Jun 18, 2004
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor. 1997 saw the beginning of a very special tradition - The Historic Grand Prix of Monaco. Run on the very same streets as the annual F1 race, the Historic sought to recapture the magic of a bygone age, when racing cars traveled with an on-board mechanic, gentlemen raced and racers were g ... Continue reading
2004 Concours in Ault Park Wrap-up Report
Jun 18, 2004
WOW. Not wow, but WOW. The Cincinnati Athritis Foundation's 27th Annual Concours d'Elegence had it all. Supercars of the past like Daytona, Ghibili SS, Alfa Zagato, and Espada; muscle cars of all types; racing cars like Mirage, Porsche 906s, Ferrari 206SP, and a Ferrari GTO were all there. Contemporary cars like Enzo, ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Reviews : HONDA 600 and 1000 CBR
Jun 17, 2004
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor A trusty old friend and a new best one! The 600 category is made up largely of shrink-wrapped sports machines, with power and weight below the big super bikes but agility that allows you to ride extremely fast in practically any conditions and in any surroundings. They are the kitchen m ... Continue reading
The Arthritis Foundation Presents: Annual Concours At Ault Park Cincinnati: June 11-13 2004
Jun 11, 2004
Schedule of Events Click Here for a Map and Directions to Ault Park To order tickets for special events, call the Arthritis Foundation: (513)271-4545. Friday June 11th Concours Kick-off Party and Art Preview (Sponsored by Schiff Kreidler-Shell, Inc.) 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Mariemont Inn & Zakira's Garage Come and mingle w ... Continue reading
New Car Review : 2004 Kia Spectra EX
Jun 10, 2004
SYNDICATED AUTOMOTIVE NEWS SERVICES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Kia Spectra EX Kia's second 2004 Spectra dares to compare itself with the established players in the compact class. That's a tough neighborhood. Although price is important - cars in this class are commonly called ``economy cars'' for reason ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Jun 4, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid ENGINE: 2.3-liter Atkinson cycle inline 4/94 hp permanent magnet synchronous motor HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 133 hp @ 6,000 rpm/129 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: Electronically controlled CVT WHEELBASE: 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 174.9 ... Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History and Trivia
Jun 3, 2004
By Carey Russ Back in 1964, Pontiac did not invent the GTO name. They copied it from Ferrari. Ferrari designated its Grand Touring (GT) category race car GTO, for Gran Turismo Omologato, Italian for ``homologated Grand Touring,'' and meaning that is was certified as a production car for racing. The rules of the day sta ... Continue reading
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