Apr 29, 2006
2006 INFINITI G35x Another Great Luxury Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau Last week we evaluated the Infiniti M35x all-wheel-drive luxury sedan. This week its sibling the G35x graced our driveway and entertained us on the road. We found the similarities we had expected but found some rather unexpected ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
Apr 26, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 The first question most of my neighbors asked during the week that I had the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 was ``What is it?'' Which is perfectly understandable. There really is nothing quite like it. <p> Mercedes-Benz calls the new R-Class a ``Grand Sports ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2006
2006 LEXUS GX470 By Annabelle Frankl<p> ââ¦Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.â<p> 160 miles. 4 hours 11 minutes. This is the readout on the GX470âs navigation system, one thatâs easy and intuitive to use and has me en route to Aspen from Denver, CO in no time at all. Admittedly itâs not ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Review
Apr 23, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan 350Z Track Coupe Nissan is not resting on its laurels. The latest version of the its 350Z was a star debutant for the 2003 model year, and of all generations, the closest to the original 240Z in purposeful design and performance for the dollar value. But three years is ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Honda Ridgeline RT<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 244 hp @ 5750 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 122.0 in. <br> LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 206.8 x 87.3 x 70.3 in. <br> TIRES: P245/65R17 all-season<br ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda5 ENGINE: 2.3-liter DOHC I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 15 hp @ 6500 rpm/148 lb. ft. @ 3500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 181.5 x 69.1 x 64.2 in. TIRES: 205/50R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 11.3 cu. ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Review
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz CLS500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb.-ft. @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 193.3 x 73.7 x 55.2 in. TIRES: 245/40R18 (front)/ 275/35R18 (rear) CARGO VOLUME: 15.8 ... Continue reading
2006 BMW M3 Convertible Review
Apr 16, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 BMW M3 Convertible Is the BMW M3 convertible a kinder, gentler M car? Yes it is, but only relative to the serious, take-no-prisoners M3 coupe. The convertible is still an extremely capable sports car, with first-class chassis dynamics and engine performance. If its drop-top, a ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2006
2006 INFINITI M35x A Remarkable Machine By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau We were just back from a substantial road trip in the Nissan Maxima (see our Tennessee road trip report) - a car we liked very much. I was just finishing my notes on the Maxima when the good folks from Nissan brought us a new Infiniti ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for April 2006
Apr 11, 2006
CAMPBELL, Calif.--April 11, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for April 2006. IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost valu ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln was only selling expensive luxury cars, to an older, established clientele. New, younger buyers were needed. And so the Zephyr, a smaller, less-expensive but still luxurious Lincoln was born. In 1936. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr featured aerodynamic styling ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL Review
Apr 9, 2006
TO THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU A Tennessee Road Trip By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Weâve cooked up a plan to do a really thorough road test of the sixth-generation Maxima, Nissanâs flagship sedan. Weâre gonna take her south, run her hard, put her away wet and see how she performs. Iâve ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2006
TOYOTA SIENNA 06 This Is No “Mini” Van By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau In the beginning there were cargo vans. Built on light truck chassis they were big and mostly built to haul cargo. Some were dressed up to be luxurious people haulers with captain’s chairs, cup holders and shag car ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar Super V8 In a world where automobiles are increasingly alike, no matter where their origin, there will always be a Jaguar. And Jaguars will always be undeniably British. One look at the styling, both exterior and interior, and there is no doubt as to any Jaguar's origin ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review By John Heilig
Mar 26, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz E350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.7 x 71.3 x 57.0 in. TIRES: P245/45R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 15.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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