Nov 11, 2003
MASTER AND COMMANDER New JAGUAR XJR NICHOLAS FRANKL Senior Editor There is something very British about Jaguar. A statement of such obviousness - that it's almost funny, in a very Simon Callow sort of way, you might presume. But that was the immediate reaction from my English / American friend Robin as he slid into the ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB FEATURE: How The Big Three Lost Their Grip On The American Market
Nov 10, 2003
New York November 1, 2003; Audio Interview: Micheline Maynard, Author ... "The End of Detroit, How the Big Three Lost Thier Grip on the American Market" is interviewed by Professor Harold Wolchok. ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Lexus GS430<br> ENGINE: 4.3-liter DOHC V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 110.2 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.2 x 70.9 x 56.7 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $52,799<br> I've been look ... Continue reading
Review : Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition
Nov 8, 2003
By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition<br> ENGINE: 1.8-liter turbocharged four<br> STICKER PRICE: $23,800<br><br> Sometimes it's hard to believe that Volkswagen's hot little pocket rocket, the GTI, is 20 years old. But it is. Here I am, driving number 2946 of the special edition 20 ... Continue reading
Review: 2004 Volvo S80 2.5 AWD Sedan
Nov 6, 2003
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it was introduced for the 1998 model year, the S80 was a very revolutionary Volvo. It marked the beginning of the end of boxy styling, and set the mold for all subsequent Volvos to this day. It was the first large Volvo to have front-wheel drive, and the first Volvo to directl ... Continue reading
SEMA: 2 million square feet of stuff for car enthusiasts who cant leave well enough alone.
Nov 3, 2003
SEMA is an acronym for Specialty Equipment Market Association…a trade organization that represents the $27 billion dollar 5,222 member specialty automotive industry. The 114,000 or so pre registered SEMA attendees are comprised of the men and women who populate the commercial supply chain that provides this car s ... Continue reading
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Report: Auto Makers Way Off Target Communicating With Buyers
Oct 31, 2003
Consumers Hold the Key to Margin Growth as Automotive Industry Faces Uncertain Times, According to New Survey From Cap Gemini Ernst & Young PARIS and DETROIT, Oct. 13, 2003; Consumers are not getting everything they want from automotive dealers and vehicle manufacturers, according to the fifth annual Cars Online study ... Continue reading
Review 2004 Lincoln Aviator, Kitty Hawk Edition
Oct 31, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Lincoln Aviator, Kitty Hawk Edition<br> ENGINE: 4.6-liter DOHC V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,750 rpm/300 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 113.7 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.3 x 73.9 x 70.9 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $54,63 ... Continue reading
Review: 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Oct 31, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Mitsubishi Endeavor<br> ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 215 hp @ 5,000 rpm/250 lb-ft @ 3,750 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with Sportronic<br> WHEELBASE: 108.7 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.2 x 73.6 x 67.3 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $28,000 ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-3 Linear<br> ENGINE: 2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm/195 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed "Sentronic" automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 105.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.2 x 68.3 x 56.8 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: ... Continue reading
Test Rides, Confessions, Opinions, Huzzahs and Hurumphs All in This Months Letter From Europe
Oct 31, 2003
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief This letter has been in the works for some considerable time owing to commitments on both sides of the pond. I’ve driven several cars in the meantime. In Europe it was good to catch up with my old, trusted Volvo S70. Year in, year out it serves me perfectly well. With 27 tho ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2003
2004 Suzuki Verona Base price: $19,499 Price as tested: $20,499 EPA mileage: 20 city/ 28 highway By Des Toups The midsize sedan market is perhaps the auto industry's toughest, with great cars (Accord and Camry), interesting cars (Mazda6 and Altima) and bargain cars (Taurus, Impala, Sonata) slugging it out for a piece o ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon
Oct 29, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon <br> ENGINE: 2.0-liter horizontally opposed turbocharged DOHC four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 227 hp @ 6,000 rpm/217 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual<br> WHEELBASE: 99.4 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 172.4 x 67.1 x 55.5 i ... Continue reading
2004 Car Review: Suzuki XL-7 EX 4WD
Oct 29, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Suzuki XL-7 EX 4WD ENGINE: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 185 @ 6,000 rpm/184 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 70.1 x 68.5 in. STICKER PRICE: $24,899 (base) Suzuki's XL-7 is more than just an ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Infiniti FX35 ENGINE: HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: hp @ rpm/ lb-ft @ rpm TRANSMISSION: WHEELBASE: in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: in. STICKER PRICE: I'm always surprised by the vehicles that impress me and those that don't. Quite often, I'm turned off by hot new vehicles with ultra ... Continue reading
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