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Hyundai Genesis and Elantra Named AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hyundai Genesis and Elantra Named AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hyundai Models Top Audi and Ford Competitors in Respective Categories FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific named the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Elantra 2009 Ideal Vehicles in their respective categories. In the Aspirational Luxury Car category, the Hyundai Genesis bea ... Continue reading

2009 BMW 128i Coupe Review

2009 BMW 128i Coupe Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 BMW 128i Coupe What is a "sports car"? The classic definition once was: a two-seat roadster, a car stripped to the essentials for going fast. Which meant minimal weather protection, in purest form not even a folding top or side windows, never mind passenger heating or cooling. ... Continue reading

2009 Audi Q7 Quattro TDI Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2009 Audi Q7 Quattro TDI Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Audi Q7 Diesel Engine: 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6 Horsepower/Torque: 225 hp @ 3750 rpm/406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 118.2 in Length/Width/Height: 200.2 x 78.1 x 68.4 in. Tires: P265/50R19 Cargo volume: 10.9/42.0/72. ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen Routan SE Minivan Review

2009 Volkswagen Routan SE Minivan Review

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Volkswagen announced a few years ago a particularly ambitious plan to become one of the major players in the US market, that is, to sell 800,000 units by 2018. At that time VW was more of a niche marketer with mostly great performing small sedan ... Continue reading

Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program 'Cash for Clunkers'

Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program 'Cash for Clunkers'

Vehicle in each of Volkswagen's 2009 model lineup qualifies for program--Consumers can receive up to $4500 government voucher off purchase of new Volkswagen HERNDON, Va., June 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its support of the government funded 'Cash for Clunkers' program that will provide either $3,5 ... Continue reading

Kbb.com Names 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000

Kbb.com Names 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000

Editors Choose Top Cool, Affordable Rides; Growing Emphasis on Personality, Versatility, Technology IRVINE, Calif., June 19 -- The 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, www.kbb.com/coolcars2009, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car ... Continue reading

2009 Nissan cube SL Review

2009 Nissan cube SL Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS – 2009 Nissan cube SL Model: Nissan cube SL Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 5,200 rpm/127 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Transmission: Xtronic CVT Wheelbase: 99.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 156.7 x 66.7 x 65.0 in. Tires: P195/55R16 Cargo volume: 11.4/58.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury Review

2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury Review

2009 VOLKSWAGON CC LUXURY Sleekest VW Yet By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just a couple of months ago I reviewed the VW CC 4Motion VR6. You may have seen it here on TheAutoChannel.com. Well, this week we have the VW CC in its turbo 4-cylinder iteration. If you’ve read any of my reviews of other ho ... Continue reading

2009 Acura RL CMBS Review

2009 Acura RL CMBS Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Acura RL CMBS A Legend is a tough act to follow, but that's what the first RL did in mid-1996 when Acura replaced its original Legend nameplate with the alphabetic designator. As Acura's flagship luxury-performance sedan, the RL has always combined a high degree of technology, ... Continue reading

2009 Lincoln MKS Review By John Heilig

2009 Lincoln MKS Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2009 Lincoln MKS Model: Lincoln MKS Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 273 hp @ 6,250 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Select Shift Wheelbase: 112.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 204.1 x 75.9 x 61.6 in. Tires: P255/45R19 Cargo volume: 18. ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Review

2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Review

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC is the German automaker's contribution to the mid-size four-door coupe class. ... Continue reading

2009 Suzuki XL7 Review

2009 Suzuki XL7 Review

The 2009 Suzuki XL7 is a midsized crossover that's sportin' a new transmission. ... Continue reading

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