2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Aug 24, 2007
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau One week with a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander⦠No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. It is a handsomely styled car, this Outlander. In particular the fast ... Continue reading
Racing Tradition Fuels Sales Event for Mitsubishi
Aug 20, 2007
By Marty BernsteinAIADA, Contributing Editor When a company has a record setting 12 wins â seven consecutive since 2001 â at the famous Dakar Rally that constitutes a remarkable heritage. Known as the toughest race in the world, itâs just one of the records held my Mitsubishi Motors in rallying and racin ... Continue reading
10 Safe Vehicles Less Than $25,000 from CARandDRIVER.com
Aug 20, 2007
Latest List Highlights Safety and Savings ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 20 -- The 10 Safe New Vehicles for Less Than $25,000 list from CARandDRIVER.com arrives today, just in time for the final weeks of summer. Vehicles that made the list had to meet tough Car and Driver standards, which required all vehicles include stabilit ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Kia Rondo Engine: 2.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6000 rpm/182 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 179.0 x 71.7 x 65.0 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo volume: 31.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Names New Lifestyle Public Relations Manager
Aug 16, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. August 17, 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has named Mya Walters as its Lifestyle Public Relations Manager. In this position, Walters will provide strategic direction to Volkswagen and its lifestyle, entertainment and product placement agency partners and serve as a contact ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Best Deals for August Show Continuing Duel between Toyota and GM
Aug 14, 2007
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for cars, trucks and SUVs for August 2007, with the Chevrolet Silverado sweeping all of the full-size truck segments a ... Continue reading
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Short Box Review
Aug 14, 2007
One Week With GMâs 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Crew Cab. No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. Despite a promise I made to myself, I couldnât haul more than single sheets of plywood and only a ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Review
Aug 12, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Crossovers seem to be the vehicle du jour, replacing the truck-based SUVs of the 1990s. With their emphasis on comfort, practicality, and utility this is understandable. With car-like construction, independent suspension, and V6 instead of V8 power ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2007
Stuttgart -- The inventor of BLUETEC technology is entering a new era with the new E 300 BLUETEC. On the back of positive experiences gained in the American market since the autumn of 2006, the environment-compatible BLUETEC diesel system is now also available in a passenger car model in the European market. Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
J.D. Powers: Buick and Lexus Brands Tie for Highest Rank in Vehicle Dependability
Aug 9, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. August 9, 2007; Buick ties with Lexus to rank highest among nameplates in vehicle dependabilityâmarking the first time in 12 years that another brand ties with Lexus for the highest-rank position, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Caliber SXT Sport Review
Aug 8, 2007
DODGE CALIBER SXT SPORT 2007 Design B+, Execution C- By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The old Dodge Neon really needed replacing. It was beginning to look like something from an earlier decade. Oh, I guess thatâs what it was. I remember being impressed with it originally at the preview at the Detro ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease; Honda Gains Ground, Corvette Still #1
Aug 7, 2007
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. Information was collected during the first half of 2007 from more than two million lease quote req ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2007
Tundra and Silverado both achieve âVery Goodâ overall scores;Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is top-rated by CR among heavy-duty diesels tested YONKERS, NY â The Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado placed first and second in Consumer Reportsâ tests of four full-sized, crew-cab pickups for the September i ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Gains Sales Traction
Aug 6, 2007
Washington DC August 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a shaky start, the redesigned Toyota Tundra is gaining traction. Automotive News reports today that the Tundra is on track to meet its goal of 200,000 sales for the year. Sales have been aided by generous incentives, but Toyota throttled them back t ... Continue reading
July Brings Historic Consumer Confidence in International Vehicles
Aug 3, 2007
Washington DC August 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported thaty in July, international automakers won control of the U.S. market, with sales rising above 50% for the first time ever. "The consumer is the most critical component of the product strategy," said AIADA president Cody Lusk. "Plain and simple: international ... Continue reading
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