New Car Review: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS
Apr 22, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS - (c) 2004 - WEEK 16 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS A medium-sized sport-utility vehicle is useful for carrying various combinations of people and cargo, but with rising gasoline prices and low SUV fuel economy ratings that versatility can be expensive to operate. Is there another s ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Scion xA<br> ENGINE: 1.5-liter DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm/105 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 93.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 154.1 x 66.7 x 60.2 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $15,783<br> Toyota's ... Continue reading
NEW CAR REVIEW: 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
Apr 20, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><br> <b>MODEL: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT</b><br> <b>ENGINE: 2.5-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed four</b><br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 210 hp @ 5,600 rpm/235 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm</b><br> <b>TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic</b><br> <b>WHEELBASE: 99.4 in.</b><br> <b>L ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Audience Larger than Most "Big Name" Automotive Sites
Apr 16, 2004
The Auto Channel Audience is larger than most other automotive sites according to web search statistics. Advertising here makes sense! ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Apr 16, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<Br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Toyota Prius<Br> ENGINE: 1.5-liter DOHC four/50 kW electric motor<Br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 76 hp/ 82 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm/50kW (67hp)/295 lb-ft<Br> TRANSMISSION: Automatic variable gear ratio<Br> WHEELBASE: 106.3 in.<Br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 175.0 x 67.9 x 58 ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 PT Cruiser Turbo
Apr 16, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG <p><b>SPECIFICATIONS</br> MODEL: Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo<br> ENGINE: 2.4-liter turbocharged four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 180 hp @ 5,200 rpm/210 lb-ft @ 2,800-4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 103.0 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 168.8 x 67.1 x 63.0 in.<br> ... Continue reading
New SUV Review: 2004 Lexus GX470
Apr 16, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><p> MODEL: Lexus GX470<br> ENGINE: 4.7-liter V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm/320 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 109.8 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.2 x 74.0 x 73.0 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $54,8873<p> The Le ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6
Apr 15, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS<br> 2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6<p> ``Something for everyone.'' Is this the secret of Toyota's success? Considering the Japanese giant's comprehensive vehicle lineup, if that is not the complete secret, it is a major component. Even in a niche-market class like sports coupes, To ... Continue reading
Ford Switches Sides - Motley Fool Oppinion
Apr 15, 2004
By Rich Smith<br> April 15, 2004<p> <a href="http://www.motleyfool.com">CLICK4 More From Motley Fool</a><p> A funny thing is happening in Dearborn, Mich. Ford Motor, erstwhile maker of steel barns-on-wheels such as the Lincoln Navigator and the Expedition, is turning green. Last week, Ford CEO and namesake Bill Ford Jr ... Continue reading
New Car Review : 2004 Acura MDX
Apr 14, 2004
By Bruce Hidaka-Gordon Far East Bureau Chief As the parents of two young, very hip and fashion conscious boys, aged 4 and 6, my wife Sugano and I are always looking out for their best interests, one of which, the "cool factor" tends to be very important to them (and to my wife and my self as well). So when the opportun ... Continue reading
Apr 13, 2004
Guest Editorial By Jerry Flint Forbes.Com Aurban Hills April 13, 2004; VW Microbus: This 21st-century update of a VW classic won rave reviews on the show circuit, but a production model is still years away. Just when things were looking up, Volkswagen is falling into trouble again. Last year it sold 303,000 Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Motley Fool: Cars as Investments
Apr 12, 2004
Special to The Auto Channel<p> April 12, 2004; Selena Maranjian writing for Motley Fool filed this story. If you're wondering what kind of car makes the best investment, stop wondering. It's true that a few well-cared-for cars can appreciate over time, but in general, it's best to not think of cars as investments. For ... Continue reading
Oil Instead of Transmission Fluid? Lisa Needs Help!
Apr 12, 2004
New Car Review: 2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 5-Door
Apr 12, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS <p> Hyundais have come a long way since the Korean manufacturer started selling cars in the U.S. in the mid-1980s. The days as a purveyor of merely basic cheap transportation are distant history, as Hyundai has expanded upscale in recent years with vehicles like the Santa Fe SU ... Continue reading
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