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If the dashboards are ugly and damaged, obviously you will not enjoy the moments inside your vehicle. Nobody likes discolored and dirty dashboards.
If you are among those customers who are willing to go for rebuilt engines then you are certainly at the right place. If you can install a rebuilt engine on your vehicle then you can not only enhance its performance to a very extent but can also avail desired result within a limited budget.
Just like human body needs a heart to work, automobiles also depend on their indispensable part- batteries which make them run. There are many other parts in a human body and a heart, which can make both these bodies work but incompletely as they are the requisites.
The Honda City available is a perfect combination of luxury & comfort. CRV is a mid-sized SUV that has a choice of two engines. The 2WD is powered by a 2.0L i-VTEC engine that generates 141 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque.
Start out by getting online. The Internet is a fabulous resource for finding anything. Let it work for you. Use a good search engine such as Google and type in various keywords to see what results come up. There will likely be more than you will ever need. Using keywords also helps because you can specify by year or model, which can narrow down the results.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Mazda CX-9. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Don't get us wrong; the new Milan is a great car and highly recommendable, but we just get the feel...
Lexus' flagship SUV is upgraded and up-rated for 2008, but if you blink, you'll miss this limited-p...
Dodge says the next level up, the SXT, is the Journey most consumers will take -- and, after drivin...
Another new SUV? Isn't the sport-utility market collapsing as buyers turn away from gas-guzzling s...
Radar detectors are electronic devices designed to detect radio waves. Radar detectors detect radio signals across a range of wavelengths, and are used for a variety of purposes across the world.
If you need a part for last year's Ford Focus, it's not hard to find; however, if the love of your automotive life is a 1966 Mustange, findind the right part may be difficult. In this article, you'll learn the benefits of online shopping, especially regarding car parts.
Sara Pines,
of American Honda, says the drain plug gets a new crush washer every
time a Honda or Ac...
Jaguars have always struck me as being very nice with many features and great service once purchased. The following article provides information to educate you on the automobile.
It's not immediately obvious, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee is basically an American response to Land...
Engineers are kids at heart just like everyone else, and it's only a matter of time before even the...
At the high end of the car market, it's all about being the car that the boss should be driving. Read the following article to learn more about this automobile and all of its amazing features.
Motorcycles are becoming more popular because of convenience and inexpensive costs compared to automobiles. They are capable of the same speeds as cars and can also be licensed for use on public highways.
We never know what to expect when we're rolling in foreign trucks around Detroit. With not one, but...
Purchasing OEM auto parts is an excellent way of ensuring that the replacement parts you buy will fit your car
Summer is the perfect season to go for long leisurely drives to your vacation destination or travel along the countryside with your family. But, before you do, you should know about Pontiac car care.
This sort of thing is common when driving, say, a high-end BMW or a limited-edition Jaguar. The Out...
Stuttgart €“ For the third
year running, readers of the magazine Auto Zeitung have voted
the Mercedes-Benz R-Class the best van and once again awarded it the
coveted Auto Trophy. First place as best car in the luxury
class was also taken by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Yeste...
When it comes from ABT Sportsline, the leading tuner of cars by the Volkswagen group, then it is suitable for everyday use and sporty at the same time. In the case of the new ABT AS4 Avant also the outer qualities are impressive as the body kit designed for the multifunctional vehic...
In the 2008 our claim will be as in the past
Dream factory. This definition has been dedicated to Castagna
in 1932 by a journalist during a visit in the factory of via Montevideo.
Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, the
leading man in the Paramount and Marvel Studios movie version of
Iron Man. Head of a big industrial complex, he owes his
super-powers to an indestructible, hi-tech suit of armor of his own design
that has a variety of uses and earns him the ti...
PRIVATE VON DUTCH COLLECTION TO BE AUCTIONED
For immediate release. 1 September 2007 - San Francisco - Bonhams
Butterfields is honored to present the prestigious Stan Betz collection of
Von Dutch memorabilia at its annual auction at the Petersen Automotive
Museum in Los Angeles. Ke...
Sohan Uppal encourages engineers, educators and government officials to support the fluid power industry.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- A U.S. Congressman, a former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and
representatives of vehicle users groups urged Congress to set realistic
fuel economy goals that do not unreasonably raise prices nor diminish the
utility of popular moto...
Keeping the Car Running Better and Driving
it Less is the Trend BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If
gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon as many economists predict, an estimated
65 percent of American car owners say they will dramatically change their
driving behavior,...
Many motorists have long benefited from the ‘drive other cars’ clause most insurers have included in their policies. However, this clause is not always legal for insurance policies, and you should always check before driving another's car.
Don't Let New Vehicle Technology Replace
Your Old-Fashioned Tire Gauge WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- If you are buying a new car this fall, newly mandated devices will help
monitor your vehicle's tire pressure. However, a tire industry group
cautions that new tire pr...
New National Safety Campaign Kick-Off To
Take Place in Orlando WHAT: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
(www.cvsa.org), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(www.fmcsa.dot.gov), American Trucking Associations (www.truckline.com)
announcing the start of a new national safety c...
Reps. Cohen, DeFazio and Price Co-Sponsor
H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional
support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has
grown to 33 sponsors with the addition of Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Peter
DeFazio (D-OR) and ...
The 'need for speed' -- or at least the dreams of it -- gave birth to a multifaceted automotive aft...
- Audi is expanding the TT line with a new
entry-level engine: the 1.8 TFSI. This highly efficient four-cylinder
engine with turbocharger and direct injection, with 118 kW (160 hp) and
250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) torque, lends the TT Coup and TT Roadster
sporty performance.
When selecting the right candidate for the right job, it's important to collect all the information you need to make the right decision
Because gas prices are constantly fluctuating, it's important to understand how to save your money and conserve your gas. In this article, you'll learn ten ways to save money on gas.
Next year, 2007, will be a significant one for the former American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
* 100+-mile-per-gallon, plug-in Toyota Prius
conversion product. The hybrid vehicle uses a high-performance conversion
package developed by Toronto, Canada-based HyMotion
http://www.hymotion.com/, a division of A123 System Inc.,
http://www.a123systems.com/ in Watertown, Massachusett...
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- They say it was an
adventurous, but finally rewarded man who first discovered the true joy of
a lobster. Getting to all that delicious meat takes some work, but
ultimately it's very much worthwhile. The Chicago Auto Show's 100th
Showcase isn't dissimilar, with sh...
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 13
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The LS9 engine in General Motor's (GM) 2009
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 holds the distinction of being the 100th engine
certified through SAE International's Engine Power Test Code - Engine
Power and Torque Certification (J1349). The 200...
VIENNA, Austria--Photo of 108-Year-Old
Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show is Available
on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Porsche workers get ready
today to air freight a 108-year-old zero-emission car over
6,000 miles from Technical Museum in ...
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE
- 11/6/2007 For Immediate Release November 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts
Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 13 Year Old Volunteer is Making
a Difference at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Skylar VanZile walks in
the footsteps of his...
With Elvis as the hero of the day during the 1950s, whatever he drove become the car of choice. This article discusses the evolution of automobile trends during the 1950's.
This shouldn't come as any kind of a surprise, but we automotive journalists are somewhat spoiled w...
Three Deserving Individuals Have Been
Selected to Receive a New Honda During Special Presentation at the Santa
Monica Pier, January 22nd LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 -- The Southern California
Honda Dealers Association (http://www.socalhonda.com/) have announced that
the recipients have bee...
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee that while I am driving it, the speedometer and tachometer gauges drop to the bottom, and come back again after a while. This keeps going on and off. I am getting a display on the tripometer.......... NO BUS. but nothing seems to affect the performance because it still runs well.
Acura, as a brand, has held up its commitment to crafting, introducing, and bringing to the market vehicles engineered for excellence. This article describes the 2006 Acura CL.
The 3-Series has been updated with hints of BMW's
"flame-surfacing" styling and a split f...
BMW has been in the business of building serious automotive athletes for so long that it's easy to ...
Well, we've got two alternatives. First, there's a minivan.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 BMW 530xi. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Yes, the 500
horsepower V10 engine with its 8,000 rpm redline is impressive. And
yes, the seven-spe...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 BMW M6. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Buick seems to have been focusing all of its recent energy on moving into new segments; first the R...
Ah, the holidays. What better time to have a vehicle as versatile and capable as the Cadillac SRX ...
During our week with the Cadillac XLR, the word 'slab' popped to mind a lot. This car exudes a sin...
You want to talk about living large? This truck is definitely rollin' biggie style.
The car you see here may look a lot like the familiar Chevrolet Cavalier. The face is more or less ...
Here's the latest poster child for the minivan backlash the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is the latest in...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Like the Mazda Miata and Volkswagen Beetle, Chrysler's PT Cruiser is a feel-good sort of car. It's...
The 2006 Daewoo Lanos holds a 1.6 liter, four cylinder engine. In this article, you'll learn more about the Daewoo Lanos.
So that’s how Big
Red wound up on my driveway. Its “power bulge” hood and scoop, ...
There's
a new Expedition on the way for 2007, but that doesn't mean that the
'06 model is out to pa...
How does a vehicle remain the best-seller for fifteen years, especially in a category that's as hot...
The 2006 Ford Explorer departs from earlier models with a stronger base, improved interior, and a redesigned rear suspension, as well as third row folding seats. The vehicle also comes with a 4.0 liter V6 base engine of 210 horsepower capacity.
The ever-changing automotive landscape has made it hard to be a family sedan in recent years. Miniv...
The Ford Motor Company is really, really hoping that you like this car. There are two important re...
The 2006 Ford Mustang has a V6 engine, dubbed by the company as the “Pony Package”. It holds 18 inch wheels, new colors, a custom grille with fog lamps, and an interior upgrade.
This article provides a detailed look at the 2006 Ford Mustang, including information on engine capabilities and price.
Like an In-N-Out burger, the Mustang GT convertible is tasty, all-American and deeply satisfying.
So what's it like, driving around with a house on your back? We got the chance to find out when the...
People who watch the automotive seasons turn should know that, as it's been about four years since ...
This will date me somewhat, but my first real car was a 1986 Honda Civic Si. Man, do I miss that c...
Honda is known for conservative, economical mass-market vehicles, but every so often the company go...
We were surprised to find a number of suburbanites who had never met a Honda Pilot. 'Honda makes a...
Driving the all-new Honda Ridgeline around Detroit, Michigan was an interesting experience. The Ri...
The notion of a 'smaller, gentler Hummer' seems like an oxymoron, but here it is. The latest vehic...
We learned everything we needed to know about the new Hyundai Accent in thirty-one minutes. That's ...
We learned everything we needed to know about the new Hyundai Accent in thirty-one minutes. That's...
Don't call this an 'impressive effort,' because it's the real deal. Hyundai knows what it's doing,...
When you're not sure of where to go next, it never hurts to take a step back and see where you've b...
The idea of an ultra high-performance
Jeep just plain appealed to the kid in us and when the opport...
Although it's still one of the least expensive cars sold in the United States, Kia's Rio has vision...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Kia Sedona. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
The face of Lexus has evolved cautiously in the marque's short life, but the company is now determined to inject more passion into its styling language. In the GS this was resolved with a lower stance, more front overhang, a longer and lower hood, a 2-inch-longer wheelbase and wider rear track.
What's going on down at Lincoln? The products themselves are great, but there doesn't seem to be m...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Mazda Mazda5. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
The 2006 MazdaSpeed 6A, a high performance version of the Mazda 6, features a turbocharged 2.3 liter MZR I4 capable of producing 274 horsepower. It has a revised front end with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and all wheel drive.
We really wanted to be excited by the all-new M-Class. The 'minivan of SUVs' received a long-overd...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Mercedes R500. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Now this is what they call an extreme makeover. Mercedes' cute SLK roadster has spent its entire l...
Anxious
to relieve ourselves of the four poorly driven, ill-handling vehicles
we’d been impri...
'Didn't we just have this car?' my wife asked as she climbed into the new Mercury Mountaineer.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse had it, and then somewhere along the way, it lost it. The Eclipse was the d...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
But that night
when she gets home from work, even this wonderful woman – whose auto
awareness...
Shoppers who've heard about Mitsubishi's free gas promotion may be looking at this Japanese brand f...
Mitsubishi has been out of the pickup game for a while. Fans of the nigh-indestructible Mighty Max...
Annual Report, Interstate Travel Advisory,
Other Features Added to Site HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 6
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
announced today that an updated crash facts and statistics report,
featuring a statistical review of reportable m...
In case you hadn't noticed, there's a bit of a revolution going on among compact pickup trucks. No...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2006 Nissan Xterra. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Read more about 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Hard Top Convertible
Quite a lot of people are sitting up and taking notice of Pontiac's newest product, the dream-car-t...
I hope you're happy. All of the carping and ridicule heaped upon Pontiac's Aztek since its introduc...
We always find ourselves waxing a bit nostalgic when we drive Saabs, lately. The brand has done a ...
Saturn hasn't been known for building particularly effective performance cars at all, let alone per...
So what, exactly, would motivate Subaru, purveyor of all-wheel drive cars and SUV alternatives, to ...
We've always had a hard time thinking of the Forester as an SUV thanks to its close relationship wi...
Are we the only ones who have noticed that the more special a Subaru is, the longer and more arcane...
Two words; power corrupts. This applies to horsepower as well as politics and finance.
The Toyota Corolla is among the best of the compact sedans and one of America’s most trusted cars. Look here for a discussion of the 2006 Corolla's high-performance features, including its smoothness, easiness, and convenience for drivers.
Just about everybody knows about the evil twin to Volkswagen's Golf, the GTI. The original 'hot ha...
You've got big space front and rear. You've got comfortable seats and a slick four- or six-cylinder...
The original C70 coupe, introduced in 1998, was Volvo's announcement to the world that it didn't ha...
Watch your back, Audi. There's another all-wheel drive station wagon that combines European stylin...
The dilemma of the car guy with responsibilities is as old as double overhead cams. A sports car's...
Once upon a time there were two station wagons that acted like SUVs. The Subaru Outback and Volvo ...
After the Dasher, VW tried
the Quantum in 1981. Also plagued with reliability issues as well as so...
Staging an SUV introduction at a racetrack
probably isn€™t unique. But it is certainly unusual
€” unless you€™re Acura and have an
all-new Nrburgring-tuned MDX sport-ute featuring
sophisticated torque-balancing strategies and an available magnetic shock...
Read more about 2007 Alt Car Expo: The Auto Channel to Provide Comprehensive 'Press
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The BMW 3 Series - Coupe - 328xi - the good
news - the car is great to look at; very comfortable and incredibly fun to
drive - even at slow speeds, and the dealership network is wonderfully
responsive. That's the good news. The Bad news - the car has more computer
problems than Micr...
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: BMW 328xi Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230
hp @ 6500 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic
automatic/manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.2 x
71.5 x 55.9 in. Tires: 2...
Our long-term BMW X5 prowls the byways of Washington, D.C.
After a few years of messing around with SUVs and minivans and whatever the heck you call the Rende...
The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe has been designed with family safety in mind. Just like any other vehicle from Chevrolet, the 2007 Tahoe has made it a point to be able to perform well as well as provide safe riding experience.
The Chicago Auto Show has always been something of an upstart. Although it's only a year younger th...
The shape of the new mid-size sedan is
inspired, in theory, by the Airflite concept of 2003, but to us it looks
more like a hodgepodge of current and old Chrysler shapes: most notably,
300M-style headlights and rear end, as well as a Crossfire nose and ribbed
hood.
2007 DODGE SPRINTER A College Reunion on the Road By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [0952] [0913] [0866] The view out our south-facing window is spectacular. The hills of south central Kentucky glow with fall color. The Cumberland River winds around and through these ...
The Ferrari mystique encompasses more than
performance, though that surely is in plentiful supply.
When versatility is the name of your game, you've got to be ready for anything. You need a vehicle...
Is Ford's often-underrated Focus being allowed to die on the vine, or does the company choosing not...
SABIC Innovative Plastics and General
Motors€™ Successful Collaboration Leads to Debuts of Opel
Flextreme Chevrolet Volt at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show High-Tech
Polymer Materials Help Improve Fuel Economy, Safety and Design At the 2007
Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), SABIC Inn...
FRANKFURT September 10, 2007;
Opel€™s Flextreme concept car, which makes its premiere
at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (September 13
€“ 23, 2007), boasts the body of a dynamic monocab, as
well as the completely new environmentally friendly E-Fle...
FRANKFURT September 10, 2007; Dacia Logan
Pickup is the latest addition to the Logan family, which already boasts a
saloon, an estate, and a light commercial van. Manufactured at the Pitesti
plant in Romania, Logan Pickup is the ideal working vehicle for craftsmen
and tradespeople, ...
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker
of Subaru automobiles, announced that it will unveil its new Subaru Justy
at the 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) and it will go on
sale in Europe immediately following the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new
Justy is positioned as ...
The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept
provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new
generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look
signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design
of the current Accord Tour...
Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini
Reventn at Frankfurt Motor Show. With a price tag of
‚1 million euros plus taxes, all of the 20 cars to be
produced are pre sold to customers worldwide. Lamborghini
Reventn Clearly a Lamborghini, but nothing quite like it. A
super ca...
With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz
redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a
future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be
combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good
performance with exceptio...
FRANKFURT, Germany--The speculation
surrounding Opel€™s surprise at the IAA is finally over:
Flextreme is the name of the innovative, sporty monocab concept with a
completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion
concept. It was unveiled on Monday evenin...
Frankfurt September 10, 2007; Renault takes
the wraps off Kangoo Compact Concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Kangoo Compact Concept sets the tone for the new, wider Kangoo line-up. It
targets young, active town- and city-dwellers who are into sport and are
looking for a compac...
Frankfurt September 10, 2007; Renault
unveiled four cars - Laguna Coup, New Kangoo, Kangoo Compact
Concept and Clio Sport Tourer - at a press event on September 10 in
Frankfurt ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show (September 13-23). Laguna
Coup Concept is a grand tourer coup that
f...
September 11, 2007 14:00 Mat Nagato
Director, Executive Vice President Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Ladies and
Gentlemen, I am Mat Nagato of Fuji Heavy Industries. I am pleased to have
this opportunity to speak to you. First, I like to report our sales in
Europe have been growing stea...
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 11 -- Debuting at
the Frankfurt International Motor Show today is the Subaru World Rally
Championship Concept car which in its 5-door form points to the future
direction of the Subaru WRC competition car. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/P...
The Toyota iQ concept, unveiled today at the
Frankfurt Motor Show, marks a step change in small car design, challenging
conventional thinking by being small, yet spacious and high in premium
quality features. It€™s an ultra-compact vehicle that
achieves exceptional space e...
Frankfurt September 11, 2007; The new Saab
Turbo X high-technology model, making its world debut tomorrow at the
first press day of the Frankfurt auto show, celebrates that it was Saab
who put turbocharging on the automotive map. It all began exactly 30 years
ago, at exactly the sam...
SHANGHAI - September 10, 2007: Brilliance
Auto will be the only Chinese automaker to appear at the Frankfurt Auto
Show this month, Chinese media reported today. Brilliance Auto has three
car models, Zunchi, Junjie and M3 sports car, to show up at the auto show,
said Liu Juan, a Bril...
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: This year's
IAA will see the world debut of the production ready pro_cee'd - the
three-door incarnation of the cee'd family. It will also see the unveiling
of the first Peter Schreyer vision for the look of future Kia product, the
Sports Coupe Concept...
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: This week
Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, a one-off show car based on
an existing model and a heavily revised production car at the Frankfurt
Motor Show. Mixim Concept Car The Mixim concept car is a compact vehicle
for young drivers who...
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles is set to unveil the versatile new seven seat Caddy
Maxi Life at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Forging a link between the
larger Transporter model the new Caddy Maxi Life, despite its modest
dimensions, is capable o...
Read more about 2007 Honda CR-V Preview
Honda's Element may have started the party for trendy, multi-useful, outside-of-the-box-thinkin' ve...
There's a tenet of Murphy's Law that applies to road testing new vehicles, which says that whatever...
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The mighty
1800cc VTX range from Honda has been around for a few years now but
despite this seeming maturity in a fast changing and ever evolving
motorcycle industry, the 2007 edition equipped with large capacity and
easily handled saddle bags, which...
Up until a year ago, the small-car market was pretty quiet, but that's changed in the past twelve m...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Hyundai Azera. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Hyundai Azera Limited. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Larger, lighter, safer, better equipped, more fuel efficient and less expensive than the model it r...
Most people know Hyundai builds inexpensive
cars backed by long warranties, but the 2001-'06 Hyundai Elantra also put
the brand on largely equal footing with the mainstream import brands in
the economy car segment.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Hyundai Entourage. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
The next stage in Hyundai's reinvention as something other than a bargain-basement brand has just h...
Quick, what kind of car is this? Of course, you already know it's a Hyundai Veracruz, thanks to th...
Infiniti's G series began life in 1991 as the G20, a handsome, upscale compact that hit the streets...
It€™s no secret that
creating a new car whose visual and visceral appeals hit enough buyer
sweet spots to make it a winner is chapter one in the great book of
designer challenges. Not so well known, though, is chapter two: the
follow-up.
There's something dramatic about an Infiniti. Ever since the brand's esoteric, art-house introduct...
About the only Isuzus you see on the road these days are medium-duty cab-over trucks (usually paint...
There is something particularly American
about pick up trucks.
This article presents you with all the features of the 2007 Jaguar XKR. If you are a car enthusiast, a Jaguar enthusiast, or just curious to know more about the XKR, read on.
Still facing quizzical looks from automotive reporters who were stumped when it was revealed in Jan...
Well, Jeepsters,
you can chill. The 2007 Wranglers may be a huge overhaul, but the
designers and en...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Kia Rondo. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Special to The Auto ChannelBy Marty
BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Californians were the leaders; in fact,
the epicenter for the first wave of vehicles not made in Detroit
€“ back then it was a trend. Today, the trend of
international brands has become a force. Is Cali...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2007; Volkswagen of
America, Inc. introduced its cleanest diesel ever, a 2.0L four cylinder
TDI engine that will be available in Jetta sedan and SportWagen body
styles in the summer of 2008. The 2009 Jetta TDI, equipped with the clean
diesel engine option, will...
The new GT2 is the fastest and most powerful
production road Porsche 911 ever, with a top speed just over 200 mph
Vastly lighter than the 911 Turbo after dropping from all-wheel-drive to
rear-wheel drive, loads more powerful and efficient thanks to twin turbos
and clever intake mani...
THE NEW BMW M3 COUPE AND SEDAN TO MAKE NORTH
AMERICAN DEBUT AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW The Fourth Generation Benchmark
Performance Car - Now with a V-8 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 6, 2007.
BMW will unveil one of the most anticipated new cars of the year as it
raises the performance ...
-- 3.0-liter diesel engine option available
on Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Laredo X Package -- $1,000 decrease on 2008 Jeep
Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland models equipped with diesel engine --
Class-leading torque (376 lb.-ft.) and driving range (450 miles);
outstanding towing (7,40...
LOS ANGELES - November 20, 2007:
Mercedes-Benz presented a potpourri of exciting introductions during Media
Days press conferences at the Los Angeles Auto Show: A very handsome S400
BlueTec hybrid diesel; the F700 concept; and the latest MB AMG vehicle,
the C63. The new Mercedes-Ben...
What's an MKX? Now that the Lincoln brand has changed the names of almost all of its products to a...
Years from now, pop-culture historians will argue endlessly over which came first--the 'Gator or th...
Read more about 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD
Or at least, that’s the way things used to be.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Mercedes S550. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
2007 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 COUPE AND S-CLASS
SEDAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I
haven€™t driven anything with this much eye appeal since
the Rolls Royce Phantom. The new Mercedes Benz CL550 pillarless hardtop
coupe has enough visual drama to turn the he...
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original Mini lasted nearly unchanged for forty years. The pace of life
and automotive evolution is a little faster today, and so the
first-generation new Mini gave way to its replacement earlier this year,
after a mere five years. The origi...
There is a new Mini coming that just
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taken the Mini to heart, but not because it is small, fast, and agile. The
way it looks has made BMW€™s baby one of the iconic cars
of recent times. And retro style is ha...
Could it be that Mitsubishi has designed the perfect urban escape vehicle?
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Okay, we know that minivans are about as exciting as creamed corn. The folks who buy them are happ...
Step up to the new Nissan Sentra; the Japanese manufacturer's bland little compact has just taken a...
Nissan's 2007 Sentra is bigger, roomier, and more luxurious than ever before. The new Sentra is much more spacious than the previous model, with dual folding high back rear seats to maximize carrying potential.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Nissan Versa. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Regularly driving cars that are so
impossibly out of our price range makes it difficult to be as sensitive to
the bottom line as someone signing the loan agreement.
pLas Vegas October 30, 2007;
Consumers from all over the U.S. have been given a voice in choosing
vehicles they consider the best through an on-line contest. Ten Categories
of vehicles were presented for evaluation. Participants chose their
favorite among entries on a unique website...
Maybe we've just been talking to too many Saab fans, but everyone seems to hate the new Saab 9-7X. ...
It was a dark and stormy night ...
And while I've always wanted to start a story that way, it real...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Remember the 'five speed' badges that used to appear on early compact cars, when having four forwar...
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Small cars are big news these days. It's not just the rising gas prices that are doing it; designe...
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TOKYO - October 25, 2007: At the Tokyo Motor
Show, Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original,
characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The
three-door four-seater car blends dynamic styling with exemplary economy
of space and supreme quality in ...
CR-Z hybrid sportscar concept breaks cover
Funky €˜gel body€™ fuel cell project
revealed Two striking new concept models will make their world premieres
at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The Honda CR-Z is a
lightweight, two-seater sportscar equipped ...
TOKYO - October 24, 2007: Honda has
confirmed plans to bring its most exciting green cars into production. The
FCX hydrogen fuel cell car and a lightweight, hybrid sportscar will both
be built €“ with a production version of the FCX making
its debut next month. Speaking to...
TOKYO - October 17, 2007: The Suzuki
automobile stand will have a €œSmall Cars for a Big
Future€ theme reflecting the huge future possibilities
that we envisage for compact cars. Each of our exhibits will embody the
unique spirit and technological prowess that h...
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 15 -- The third
generation Impreza WRX STI, as the latest incarnation of the proud history
of Subaru Tecnica International (STI), will be shown to the world on
October 24 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. ( Debuting on the eve of
Subaru Tecnica Internati...
WOODBURY, N.Y.--At the 40th Tokyo Motor Show
2007, Hino Motors, Ltd., a subsidary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is
featuring a new concept motorcoach with windows using Research
Frontiers€™ patented SPD-Smart light-control technology.
The S€™elega Premium, with it...
TOKYO - October 24, 2007: The Tokyo Motor
Show today saw the debut of the space up! €“ the latest
concept vehicle to join the Volkswagen up! small car family. The space up!
takes its inspiration from the up! concept vehicle which was unveiled at
the Frankfurt Motor Show la...
All-new once again, the Camry is aiming to maintain its sales leadership. The key to sales leaders...
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The Toyota Highlander Hybrid we drove was just about the most boring piece of urban transport you c...
As the SUV craze evolves into the crossover vehicle craze, one of the suburban do-alls that helped ...
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It's hard to believe that Toyota has been building full-size pickup trucks since 1993. That's beca...
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 SR5 DOUBLE CAB 5.7L
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Toyota spars with GM over being the world€™s largest
automaker they must compete head-to-head in the full-size pickup market
against the icons of the segment, Fo...
Anyone who commutes in even a moderately large city can tell you that rush hour traffic can be much...
NEW YORK--U.S. employers now view pre-tax
commuter benefits as the number-one planned addition to their benefits
packages, amidst a growing focus on the environment and supporting
employee commuting, according to the 2007 TransitCenter Commuter Impact
Survey. TransitCenter, Inc., a ...
If we didn't know any better, we'd think that Volkswagen had something against us. Last year they ...
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A step up from
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Acura MDX Acura is making high-tech luxury it's specialty, and this is
best exemplified by its flagship, the MDX crossover SUV. From its
introduction for model year 2001 the MDX has offered comfort and
convenience, with power and handling a...
f the 2008 Acura RDX participated in a round
of speed dating, it'd probably say this: Hi, I'm RDX. I'm young and
active. I'm into high-tech gear and fashion.
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Like George and Weezy, Audi's entry-level A4
has been moving on up ever since its arrival more than 10 years ago.
In advance of its formal unveiling at the
Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has released photos and information on its
next-generation A4.
Knifing through the Nevada desert, the R8's composure is the very definition of serenity, capabilit...
It's gRRR 8! By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice
President and Co-Publisher CALISTOGA, CA - October 22, 2007: Timed
perfectly for one of the most beautiful Indian summer days I can remember,
I traveled into the San Francisco area this morning to start day-1 of a
two-day Audi ride-and-drive...
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Audi S5 Coupes return to the Audi lineup this year in the form of the
265-horsepower V6-powered A5 and the high-performance 354-hp V8 S5
variant. The niche pioneered by the now-legendary long-wheelbase Quattro
Coupe of the early 1980s has b...
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Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Audis are different. The German manufacturer was
an early adopter of front-wheel drive, back in the 1930s. It was also a
pioneer in all-wheel drive technology, starting with the Quattro coupes of
the early 1980s. A...
2008 AUDI TT ROADSTER 3.2S TRONIC By Steve
Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We are running out of time here in
the north to enjoy a convertible. Fall is beginning to encroach.
Fortunately, we worked this fun little Audi TT convertible into the
schedule just in time. Unfortuna...
Half a second. That, apparently, is the
price you pay for sunshine and everlasting wind-in-the-face.
Hailed as the reincarnation of BMWs highly vaunted 2002, the 1-Series is the most eagerly anticipat...
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BMW 335i Convertible BMW has made 3-Series convertibles for years, but
until the release of the newest model just over a year ago all were
conventional cloth-top cars. With the current 3-Series convertible lineup,
BMW has joined the ranks h...
Never mind statistics, common sense tells you that most people like to sleep in on Sunday morning. ...
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9-- The redesigned
Cadillac CTS earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety
Pick award for 2008. The CTS is one of only three large luxury cars to
earn the designation this year (the others are the Audi A6 and Volvo S80).
Winners of Top Safety ...
2008 CADILLAC CTS V6 DI PERFORMANCE SEDAN A
Real Contender in the Sport Sedan Class By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com
Detroit Bureau Cadillac has not really been €œThe
Standard of the World€ for a few generations. Some
dismal efforts in the 80s to downsize cheap...
Road impressions- Cadillac CTS Andrew Frankl
European Bureau Chief Susan Docherty was getting out of her car outside
LA€™s world famous Ivy restaurant where ladies who do
lunch stopped munching on their Caesar salads and turned their heads -
face and neck lifts permitting ...
CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella
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TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had a sneak preview this week of a
truly peerless luxury SUV sure to please the most demanding potentates and
luxury lovers, due in Cadi...
Thanks to all of the big news about Cadillac's high-performance V-series cars, the upcoming all-new...
The base engine in the restyled 2008
Cadillac STS is a direct-injected V-6 with 302 bhp, up 47 ponies from the
previous V-6, also a 3.6-liter.
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
2008 CHEVY COBALT SS €œOne
Notch Short of Full Kill€ By Steve Purdy
TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I just finished spending nearly two
solid hours doing hot laps on the road course at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
near Bakersfield, California and the adrenalin is...
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Chevrolet Malibu LT With rising fuel costs and less demand for SUVs,
American automakers have a new focus on sedans. Chevrolet is no exception,
and its entry in the all-important middle-class mid-size category is the
Malibu. If the name is ...
Meet the poster-child for the age-old
automotive truth that good design doesn't cost any more than bad design.
AUBURN HILLS, MI - February 6, 2008: Audi of
America Inc. today announced the debut of the 2008 A4 Special Edition at
the Chicago Auto Show. The new configuration was created for customers
wanting a thoroughly modern German luxury sport sedan with more exterior
appeal and attractive...
--Photo Caption:PORSCHE SUV UNVEILED
€“ Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North
America, introduced the 2008 Cayenne GTS to over 300 journalists at a
media breakfast prior to the opening of the Chicago Auto Show. The new GTS
features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 and...
Ecotec four-cylinder engines to join
industry-leading FlexFuel lineup CHICAGO - The 2009 Chevrolet HHR small
SUV will become the first four-cylinder model in General Motors Corp.'s
North American lineup that can run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol. GM
North America President Troy ...
CHICAGO, 02/06/2008 Elantra Touring
SpecificationsElantra Touring FeaturesHyundai Motor America took the wraps
off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show
today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is
a sportier, more function...
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Nissan today announced
that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering
at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The
2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6
engine and advanced 6...
- Ford Work Solutions is a collection of
affordable technologies - including four industry-first features - that
will provide Ford customers connectivity, flexibility and security to
better run key aspects of their business - from their Ford Truck, even on
the job site. - Ford Work ...
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America
took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008
Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009
Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's
popular Elantra sedan, and is s...
CHICAGO--The deep-throated roar of a big
bore diesel engine wrapped in a sleek chrome grill announced the arrival
today of the world€™s most innovative big-rig truck.
Navistar International Corp. (Other OTC: NAVZ) unveiled its
International brand€™s new flagship ...
Luxury utility vehicle and luxury sedan
receive exclusive package for the first time TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 6 --
Lexus today introduced the Lexus Pebble Beach Collection of vehicles at
the Chicago Auto Show. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle and ES 350 luxury
sedan will receive Pebb...
Bold Styling, Larger Engine, and Improved
Handling Help RL Raise the Luxury Performance Bar CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The
redesigned 2009 Acura RL luxury sedan made its world debut today at the
Chicago Auto Show. Featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, an upgraded
interior, advanced techno...
All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) - Iconic Dodge muscle car returns after a 35-year absence - Design stays true to Challenger heritage while delivering a host of modern amenities and race inspired, street legal SRT DNA - Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine that produces 42...
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines f...
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The 2008 Toyota 4Runner
midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an all-new Sport Edition Urban
Runner Package will make its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Adding a
new dimension in style, value, and upscale luxury to the capable SUV, the
Urban Runner Packag...
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc. (MMNA) is showcasing the new 2009 Mitsubishi Galant midsize
sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, along with exciting new performance models
for 2008 and 2009, and the daring Concept-RA sports coupe. The 2009
Mitsubishi Galant intro...
Auburn Hills, Mich.; The Chrysler brand
embraces the fast-paced and active lifestyle of today€™s
modern family to showcase industry-first features in a new advertising
campaign for the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town Country. The new
campaign launches nationally on Sept. 24 du...
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: 2008 Chrysler Town Country Limited Engine: 4.0-liter V6
Horsepower/Torque: 251 hp/259 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 121.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.8 in.
Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 32....
2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
€“ DETROIT By Steve Purdy and Thom
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newsletter reported that the North American International Auto Show, held
each year in Detroit, is a chance for automakers to show off their goods.
It opens to the public Jan. 19; the media get an early look starting
Sunday, but many automakers...
Washington DC January 8, 2008; The AIADA
newsletter reported that January in Detroit has long been a celebration of
horsepower and speed as the world's automakers convene at the North
American International Auto Show to show off their hottest new cars and
trucks. But, according to t...
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The Chevrolet Malibu is
the 2008 North American Car of the Year, and the Mazda CX-9 is the 2008
North American Truck of the Year. The winners were announced today at a
news conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit's
Cobo Center. However...
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Alpine Electronics of
America, Inc., the industry-leading provider of mobile media solutions,
today announced it will supply state-of-the-art hard-disk drive (HDD)
navigation/infotainment systems to the all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. The
highly anticipated performa...
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Launched in 2003, the
Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. The RX-8 has won
more than 50 global awards since its release including 2003 RJC Car of the
Year in Japan, Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003,
2003 International Engin...
Premium sound technology delivers music the
way the artist intended DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Alpine Electronics of America,
Inc., the industry-leading provider of mobile media solutions, today
unveiled the IMPRINT sound system architecture for original-equipment
vehicle programs at the 2...
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Those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face
and sunshine above now have even more to smile about, as pricing was
announced today for the new BMW 1 Series Convertible during its world
debut at the 2008 North Ameri...
DETROIT, January 13 -- For the second
consecutive year, a car from General Motors Corporation has taken top
honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, as
announced today at the opening of the North American International Auto
Show. The Chevrolet Malibu w...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Once again,
Chrysler LLC's family rooms on wheels have been awarded
highest honors. For the first time in the award's history, the all-new
2008 Chrysler Town Country and Dodge Grand Caravan captured all of
the votes for best minivans as awarded by th...
HEMI Hybrid to join Cummins Turbodiesel in
Future Ram powertrain lineup - Chrysler's best-selling vehicle to be
offered with hybrid and diesel powertrains - Two-mode hybrid system to
deliver light-duty pickup fuel economy improvement of nearly 40 percent in
the city; up to 20 percen...
Wissmann: German Brands Continue to Grow on
the U.S. Market FRANKFURT, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, January 13 --
German manufacturers have once again prevailed on the difficult U.S.
market with excellent results. In 2007 they grew against the general trend
and have boosted their ...
- New Ford Verve small car concept showcases
the style, technology, premium materials and more substantial content that
will set it apart from other offerings when Ford's new small cars go on
sale in North America in 2010. - Four-door Verve is designed to appeal to
'Millennials,' th...
DETROIT JANUARY 13, 2008; General Motors
will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands
at the 2008 North American International Show. GM€™s
NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability
and performance while reducing ...
Company's products help to deliver
versatility, enhanced storage and rear-seat accessibility DETROIT, Jan. 15
-- For more than two decades, Johnson Controls has delivered ingenious
technology and outstanding value in automotive seat systems and components
for its customers. The 2009...
- Kia Motors to Become Official Automotive
Partner of the NBA and Present New NBA Performance Awards - DETROIT, Jan.
13 -- Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) and the National Basketball
Association (NBA) announced a new multi-year marketing partnership that
includes designating Kia as t...
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The engineers and
designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium
sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a
high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this
latest expression of the LF- A,...
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2008 Mazda CX-9
crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was today named the North American
Truck of the Year. Determined by 48 automotive journalists from the United
States and Canada, the prestigious North American Truck of the Year award
recognizes the most o...
Delivering premier product to match the
capabilities of the latest American supercars DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- As the
top tire choice for automotive enthusiasts around the globe, Michelin has
been selected as original equipment for some of the most
technically-advanced and highly-capable...
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Calif. -- The MITSUBISHI Concept-RA offers a unique interpretation of the
sporty coupe. This two-seat pure coupe concept explores the transversely
mounted, front engine packaging theme. Generous helpings of technology
create a vehicle tha...
XM Radio to Be Factory-Installed Feature on
All 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedans DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- XM , the nation's
leading provider of satellite radio with more than 8.5 million
subscribers, today announced that Hyundai will offer XM NavTraffic
real-time traffic service as an option ...
New Kia Concept Debuts at North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- The all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept vehicle today made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Previously introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show i...
North American International Auto Show
Selects Northwood Students to Staff Show Floor MIDLAND, Mich., Jan. 11 --
Students of Northwood University, a private, nonprofit, accredited
university specializing in managerial and entrepreneurial education, will
get an up-close, behind-the-s...
Chrysler LLC also donates commemorative
challenge coins and Accountability System to its Hometown Heroes -
Detroit's Firefighters DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- For the seventh consecutive
year, Chrysler LLC will demonstrate its support and respect for its
hometown heroes -- Detroit's firefigh...
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Toyota Motor Sales
(TMS), USA, Inc., held a media reception tonight at the 2008 North
American International Auto Show at which Katsuaki Watanabe, president of
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), announced a wide-ranging environmental
agenda in response to the compan...
January 14, 2008 - Detroit, MI - Toyota
Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will provide several
Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) prototypes at the North
American International Auto Show in Detroit for executive shuttle service
to and from the Cobo Center....
-- New advanced communications technology to
go far beyond today's available vehicle-based systems -- Cellular, WiFi
and WiMAX connectivity to create increased security and convenience
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Chrysler LLC announced at the North American
International Auto Show today tha...
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 13 -- Visitors
to the North American International Auto Show were today given the
opportunity to see the XH-150(TM), the first vehicle to feature AFS
Trinity Power Corporation's Extreme Hybrid(TM) technology. The advanced
demonstrator vehicle unveiled tod...
Like the looks of the muscle car-inspired Dodge Charger, but don't need or want a full-sized, HEMI-...
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Dodge Caliber SRT4 Subtlety has never been a trait of Chrysler's high
performance cars. Back in the muscle car days of the late 1960s, the
Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona sported high rear wings and
other aerodynamic modificati...
When it comes to pickup trucks these days, the market can be divided into "traditional" trucks and ...
That's always been the draw, of course, and Dodge didn't do anything to dull the Viper's fangs with...
Sink your right foot to the wood in a new
Dodge Viper and €” Hello, hyperdrive. Pulling hard in 1st
is all about maintaining restraint.
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrid Engine: 3.0-liter V6
(E)/2.3-liter Atkinson cycle I4 (M) Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp/193
lb.-ft.(E)/133 hp/torque NA Transmission: 4-speet automatic (E)/ECVT (M)
Wheelbase: 103.1 Length x Width x...
Between Eddie Bauer, King Ranch and Harley-Davidson, Ford's got so many trucks with marketing tie-i...
More utilitarian than the average SUV, yet not quite a full-fledged pickup truck, the Explorer Spor...
The latest generation Ford Sport Trac, a
member of the Explorer family, made its debut late in 2006. Like the
original 2001 Sport Trac, it is built like a pickup with a large
Explorer-based cabin mounted to the pickup truck frame. Behind is a short
4.5-foot bed. Like the Explorer an...
One last special edition before the redesigned '09 F-150 hits.
FORD F-350 4X4 DRW (DUALIE) CREW CAB A Full
Zoot Work Truck By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just over
a year ago the Ford folks brought waves of journalists to Texas hill
country to introduce the new Super Duty trucks - F-250, F-350 and F-450
series. After all, Texa...
Ford's long-neglected subcompact gets a facelift and dazzling new entertainment technology. Is that...
LAS VEGAS--Shelby and Ford once again proved
to be a winning combination when Motor Trend announced the champion of its
€œPony Expressed€ comparison test in
its April 2008 issue. When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT Mustang was challenged
on the basis of performance and...
The look of the broad chrome grin up front is borrowed from the Ford Edge, and the bold, jukebox fr...
2008 Fuel Economy Guide
Geneva 04-Mar-2008; General
Motors€™ focus at Geneva encompasses pro-environmental
propulsion technologies with the presentation of the GM HydroGen4, the
World Premiere of the Saab 9-X BioHybrid and the European debut of 9-4X
BioPower Concept. The highlight of Chevrolet Eu...
Geneva March 3, 2008; Reuters reported that
the annual Geneva Motor Show opens to the media on Tuesday and to the
public on Thursday. The auto industry is coming out with a bumper crop of
new models at a time when sales are falling in the United States,
stagnating in Europe and grow...
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards
recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun
GENEVA, March 5 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff today announced its
Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. (Logo:
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Important milestone on the road toward
zero-emissions mobility Geneva. At major motor shows like Frankfurt, Paris
or Geneva, General Motors traditionally presents the future of individual
mobility on a dedicated stand. The focus of the GM Forum at the Geneva
Motor Show 2008 is on th...
PARIS, February 14 -- Infiniti and its range
of performance sedans, coupes and crossovers has been in existence for
almost 20 years. 2008 and the 78th International Geneva Motor Show marks
the brand's introduction into Western Europe, the toughest luxury market
in the world. To cele...
Three Kia Soul concepts unveiled by the Kia Motors Corporation at the 78th Salon de l'Automobiles today (Tuesday), reveal a whole new 'fun' side to the Korean brand. Also on display in Switzerland are two eco_cee'd concept cars, the mind-changing Kia pro_cee'd and upgraded Kia Pican...
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia SOUL concepts and eco_cee'd duo star in Geneva - Three SOUL concept cars reveal the 'fun' side of Kia - 'e...
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Italian super sports
car giant Lamborghini unveiled its new Gallardo Coupe LP560-4 at the
Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday 4th March. The company is famous for the
striking looks of its cars - and internet chatrooms have been buzzing on
the web for weeks about how t...
LONDON - February 9, 2008: Subaru's Geneva
Motor Show stand is set to be buzzing with interest thanks to the European
debut of the completely new Forester and launch of the
world€™s first boxer diesel-engined passenger car in the
form of the Legacy and Outback. In addition...
GENEVA, March 4 -- - High-Volume System Will
Debut in North America in 2010, and Then Expand Globally - Hitachi to
Supply New Lithium-Ion Battery - Cost-Effective Technology to Improve Fuel
Economy by up to 20 Percent As another key element in its overall global
strategy to improve ...
With the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini
once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars. With its new
engine, permanent four-wheel drive transmission and new suspension, it
delivers clearly improved performance and dynamics. In parallel, its
innovative design takes the cl...
The Edition is the ultimate supercar - a
Koenigsegg at its most extreme - built to break records and deliver
breathtaking performance. Only a very few models will be produced, in
order to ensure exclusive status amongst supercar owners.
The GMC Acadia, with its sleek styling, clever interior packaging and engaging road manners, have s...
Completely redesigned for 2007, the Wisconsin-built GMC Yukon family offers four engine choices, th...
THE AUTO PAGE by John Heilig The Auto
Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Yukon Denali AWD Engine: 6.2-liter V8
Horsepower/Torque: 380 hp @ 5500 rpm/417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission:
6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 202 x 79.0
x 77.0 in. Tires: P275/5...
The 2008 GMC Yukon XL 4WD is certainly an impressive vehicle. Its massive size and incredible power are only overshadowed by its considerable price.
Green Car Journal's Award for Automotive
Environmental Achievement to be Announced Nov. 15 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 --
The winner of the 2008 Green Car of the Year(R) (GCOY) award will be
announced on Nov. 15 at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the show's Press
Days. Green Car Journal,...
Head-turning styling and hard-charging
performance from sports sedans have made coupes almost irrelevant
afterthoughts in the great scheme of things automotive.
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Honda Accord EX Sedan A major reason for the Honda Accord's success has
been its fit with the needs and desires of family car buyers. When it
first appeared in 1976, the Honda Accord was a larger version of the Civic
hatchback, but large wa...
My, how the little Honda Accord has grown.
He used to be this cute, compact sedan and now look at him -- a large,
strapping lad that's bigger and more powerful than ever before.
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD with Navigation In the decade since the first Honda
CR-V was introduced, crossover SUVs have gone from an interesting new idea
to mainstream transportation. And, although crossovers are the
fastest-growing vehicle segmen...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It is
the box it came in, and that's the beauty of the Honda Element. It
combines almost unparalleled utility with a distinctive style - or,
perhaps, anti-style - to make a vehicle that is eminently useful and is
full of character. Bland is nowh...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Honda Fit Sport No sooner had the 2008 Honda Fit Sport I had requested for
test purposes been delivered than Honda let it be known that an all-new
2009 version would debut at the New York International Auto Show at the
end of March, then ab...
September 10, 2007 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- As
the newest addition to the Honda lineup, the Fit subcompact five-door
hatchback epitomizes the Honda legacy of quality, innovative packaging and
a fun-to-drive character. Small is big, said Dick Colliver,
senior vice president of American...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Honda Odyssey Touring If you routinely need to carry five to eight people
and a large amount of cargo, there are only two real choices for a
vehicle: a full-size SUV or a minivan. If regular heavy towing is a
necessity, it may be the SUV. B...
Torrance, Calif, September 10, 2007; The
2008 Honda Pilot offers traditional SUV versatility with eight-passenger
seating in a refined and comfortable package that also achieves the
highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both
frontal and side impacts1, a...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the 2008 Honda S2000 CR. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
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THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Hummer H2 Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 393 hp @ 5700
rpm/415 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual
mode Wheelbase: 122.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 203.5 x 81.2 x 79.2 in.
Tires: LT 315/70R17 Cargo ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD When someone mentions midsize luxury
crossover, Hyundai is probably not the first word to
come to your mind. But the Veracruz, its newest, and largest, crossover is
meant to change that. Based on a stretched ver...
I'm too young to have ever met any of the original 'grand touring' cars--those four-place two-doors...
By Annabelle Frankl Southern California
Bureau The Auto Channel A long-time fan of the G35 coupe and sedan, the
prospect of some seat time in the new G37 has me very excited. Alas, a
massive inundation from the skies €“ the first in a while
which always signifies slick pav...
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Infiniti QX56 AWD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @
5200 rpm/393 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase:
123.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 206.9 x 79.5 x 77.8 in. Tires:
265/60R20 Cargo volume: ...
The Isuzu Ascender is the forgotten member of the GMT360 family of mid-size SUVs. Riding the same s...
The latest Jaguar XJ was introduced to the
UK in the spring of 2003.
pBy Annabelle Franklbr The
Auto Channel/p pI have very fond memories of driving an
XKR from London to Monaco for the Grand Prix some 10 or more years ago. It
was a thrilling journey and the car was the perfect traveling companion,
with just the right amounts of room and oomph. Evide...
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel
More economy and more power make green sense. By: Rex Roy Don't
judge a book by its cover. You know this adage, and sometimes it
even means something€like learning the tattooed girl
from Starbucks is a Rhodes Scholar. The old saying app...
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
SRT8 HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE GRAND CHEROKEE Do you
want to go really fast in an SUV? Then the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is
your vehicle. Jeep stuck a snarling 6.1-liter V8 HEMI engine under the
hood, capable of deliveri...
Jeep's all-new Liberty moves away from the woods and a bit closer to suburbia.
-- All-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty remains true
to its legendary 4x4 heritage -- Improved on-road ride and handling with
new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems -- All-new
Jeep classic exterior styling, functional interior space and upgraded
amenities designed t...
Looking like a seven-eighths scale Cherokee, the Jeep Patriot hits the streets at an uncertain time...
Kia Minivan Wins Top Honors for Third Year
in a Row IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 15 -- Already having earned a five-star
crash safety rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2008 Sedona was
selected by the Insurance Ins...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The
current Kia Spectra hasn't changed much since its debut in 2004, and even
in the highly-competitive compact class that is not a problem. Even now,
it holds its own very well thank you - especially the premium Spectra5
variant, an unusual and...
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO
THE SPORTAGE For under $25k, the Kia Sportage 4x4 is not just a great
deal, but a reliable one that has grown more impressive in the last couple
of years. The Kia Sportage fell into the crossover vehicle market (CUV) in
1995. Kia is origina...
Land Rover's new baby is a fantastic luxury compact SUV, but is it priced too high?
Earlier this decade, Lexus introduced its
first entry-level luxury sport sedan, the IS. It was a decent performer
with sharp reflexes, but its cabin was cramped and had about as much
sporty flavor as a Scion.
By Carey Russ (c) 2008 Performance sells,
especially in the compact sports-luxury class. And for that class, factory
tuner cars provide a showcase for the manufacturer's most serious
commitment to performance. If the formula is simple - let the in-house
hot-rodders loose on what is ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Lexus LS600h L For an automaker, a top-of-the-line premium luxury car is a
statement of prowess in desirability, style, comfort, and technology. For
an upscale European brand, that means a long-wheelbase V12-powered sedan
built with the fin...
All-new for 2008, Lexus LX570 offers high-class luxury and off-road capability in equal measure.
It's rather refreshing to drive something
whose name exactly describes what the car is about. That's the case with
this new Maserati because Gran Turismo is Italian for Grand
Touring and this machine is a classic GT in every sense of the
term.
Driving Impressions : 2008 Maserati Quattroporte and Gran Turismo By Carey Russ When you think pedigreed high-performance, high-dollar Italian cars, if you're a typical modern American you probably think of Ferrari or Lamborghini. Maserati?Didn't Joe Walsh make that up for the I Can...
2008 MAZDA CX-7 TO COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG,
JAMESTOWN AND YORKTOWN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau
[0139] [0137] This week€™s road test involves a good long
road trip with a 2008 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility (CUV) on a
Colonial American history tour of...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Mazda CX-9 FWD Some car manufacturers leave well enough alone, and some
can't help but improve their product, detail by detail. Mazda is in the
latter category, as evidenced by the 2008 CX-9. The seven-passenger CX-9,
Mazda's largest crosso...
MAZDA CX9 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com
Detroit Bureau My pretty blonde, her Pop and I pulled into the parking lot
of his favorite restaurant the other day in our big, classy Mazda CX9 test
car and we happened to park next to a CX7 in the identical color. They
looked like twins ...
Mazda continues to offer sporty goodness disguised as a family sedan.
by Annabelle Frankl Southern Calfornia
Bureau The Auto Channel Living in Southern California,
it€™s always a fun week when something with the ability
to go topless arrives on your doorstep. With 20 years of top-down motoring
chops under it€™s familiar €˜...
Mazda's non-curvy compact SUV surprises with decent performance and ability.
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The
Mazda3 may not get the publicity and instant recognition that follow the
MX-5 Miata and RX-8 sports cars, or the company's growing fleet of
fleet-footed and sporty crossovers like the CX-7 and CX-9, but that
doesn't seem to matter where it r...
2008 MAZDASPEED3 Great Fun for
Andr and Me By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau
Andr, a young cousin of mine, was car shopping last year and
lusting after a MazdaSpeed3. Like most of us in this family
he€™s a car guy and appreciates performance, handling and
...
In these ecologically conscious times,
sports-sedan buyers may be looking to downsize their next new car's
dimensions, but not necessarily the power.
Following in the Saloon€™s
footsteps, the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Estate is now also due to be
launched.
The 'baby Benz' has been on our shores for four generations now. It's a steady good seller, though ...
Because they are in the same basic category, Mercedes C-Class cars are often cross-shopped against ...
Emitting a ferocious bark, the hand-assembled 6.3-liter V8 spins to life in the nose of what (to ca...
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing
Editor Scottsdale, AZ a couple weeks ago The dire warnings from the PR
spokesperson, €œLots of cops are out there waiting for
you€ are usually not ignored by auto writers when test
driving a new model in city, post-rush hou...
Perhaps it's got something to do with my office's location in the shadow of Ford's World Headquarte...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD A writer might associate the word
ancient with mariner in deference to Samuel Taylor
Coleridge's famous poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
That's a correct association in literature, but incorrect in connectio...
Cute Compact SUV By Steve Purdy
TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Ford is really missing the boat here.
The Mercury brand used to be a Ford with lots of extra style.
I€™m thinking of the late 50s particularly when Mercury
featured slanted rear windows, plenty of extra chro...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Mercury Sable Premier The Sable was the core of the Mercury lineup from
its debut in model year 1986 until it mysteriously vanished for model year
2005, to be replaced by the Montego. And then, for model year 2008, the
Montego disappeared, ...
TROY, Mich., March 27 -- The newly formed
safety technology and product company called Radar Safety Technologies,
LLC (RST) is announcing today at the Mid-American Trucking Show at the
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky its new safety product
FrontAlert(TM) Collision A...
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show.
Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle
suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies
€“ introduced the 86AR/RS3035 Air Ride Slider. This next
generation in the Reyco Granning 86AR Slider Series, it is one of...
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Reyco Granning
€“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of
Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ has announced the
RD1350D Air Ride Conversion unit for Dodge and Sterling Bullet 4500/5500,
including ambulances, shuttle buses, trailer pull vehi...
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show.
Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle
suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies
€“ today introduced the industry€™s
first limited lifetime warranty on a commercial suspension. Created
spec...
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show.
Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle
suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies
€“ has announced two new suspension systems for heavy
duty, off-road vehicles. The 23K and 30K suspensions both incorporat...
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Reyco Granning
€“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of
Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ has further
distinguished itself as the leader in product quality, value, and
availability with the launch of the 20AR/RS3162 DockMaster 2.1 Air R...
The father of a sixteen-year old daughter who is rapidly approaching two of the major milestones of...
CLICK HERE to see a list of Mini Vans sold
in North America that get over 20 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage.
Chrysler Corporation created the first new vehicular genre in years when
it invented the minivan in the mid-1980s. Smaller and easier to drive and
park than a regular van,...
Grins. Snorts. Laughter. Armloads of
steering lock, great gobs of throttle, and even more laughter.
BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance.
Performance + Outstanding Efficiency WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 3, 2008:
Entering a new era in the company€™s mission to deliver
ultimate driving machines that combine superior performance with exemplary
fuel economy, the BMW Gro...
All-New Design with Improved Comfort, Space
and Utility All-New Platform With Sport-Sedan Dynamics Standard Vehicle
Dynamics Control (VDC) CHERRY HILL, N.J €“ Subaru of
America, Inc. today released the first official photos of the all-new,
third-generation 2009 Forester, a...
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory
kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the
award-winning SYNC in-car communications system. - The SYNC retrofit kit
costs under $550 installed. The add-on system is fully integrated,
functional and upgradeable ...
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOWbr A
Wrap-up of the Top US International Auto Showsbr By Steve Purdy
and Thom Cannelbr TheAutoChannel.combr Detroit
Bureaubr Four major US auto shows with international importance
keep us busy all winter. Los Angeles begins the season in November wher...
In a move that some see as brilliantly strategic and others label as foot-dragging, rather than dev...
NISSAN ALTIMA V6 SE By Steve Purdy
TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Nissan gets high marks, in my view, for
offering a six-speed manual transmission in this mid-size sedan. Just that
simple offering turns what is a stylish but fairly mundane car into
something quite special €&...
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO ON
THE ARMADA Talk about an appropriate name: With 3-rows and an 8-pasenger
capacity, you certainly have the capacity to launch a fleet of friends and
family in the 2008 Nissan Armada. The Armada is in the same class as the
Toyota Sequoia or t...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 LE Long Bed Timing is everything. My week
with a 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE pickup in 4x4 trim coincided with
the first serious storms of the season. Heavy rain, strong winds, deep
standing water, and stre...
Read more about 2008 Nissan GT-R Review
Nissan's cute new crossover has a rugged name and a friendly, soft heart.
Since its introduction last year, the Nissan
Versa has been grouped with the recent wave of subcompact import cars.
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The 2008 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) will work together with Click and Park, an
online parking and management system and the Detroit Zoo and The Henry
Ford to provide convenient, efficient parking and transportation options
for attendees of the...
Activities, show hours, tickets
parking info help attendees plan their visit to Cobo Center DETROIT, Jan.
15 -- Public Days for the 2008 North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS) in Detroit from Jan. 19-27 are jam-packed with fun,
family-oriented activities all attendees can e...
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- WHO: The 2008 North
American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is helping automotive enthusiasts
who plan on attending Public Days Jan. 19- 27 to plan in advance for
parking and transportation to Cobo Center. WHAT: To pre-arrange parking,
the NAIAS 2008 recommends:...
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- The 2008 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) Poster Contest was once again a rousing
success. A total of 617 Michigan high school students submitted entries to
this year's contest making the judge's decision extremely difficult. The
NAIAS congratulates...
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- Innovative vehicle
design and green technologies are major focal points this year at the 2008
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Vehicles unveiled during
the NAIAS 2008 Press Preview reinforced current trends toward fuel
economy, environmental impact...
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Once again the 2008
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit
will welcome Canadian visitors to its Public Show Jan. 19 - 27, to enjoy
world-class exhibits, dazzling production and concept vehicles, exciting
celebrity guests along w...
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- The 2008 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened to the public today with
jaw-dropping exhibits, amazing production and concept vehicles and
exciting, fun-filled attractions. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071004/CLTH058LOGO ) From car...
What is more functional, or more versatile,
than a pickup truck? Not only can one be used to haul whatever can fit in
the bed, and to tow a trailer full of whatever can't fit in the bed, a
modern pickup can be comfortable and well-appointed enough to be used as
daily transportation ...
Read more about 2008 Pontiac G6 Review
One of the things that made Duke Ellington great was his uncanny ability to recognize his musicians...
Can Pontiac challenge the Europeans with its 'sport crossover?' For some reason, I always forget ho...
Fast cars, flying machines and fabulous destinations are among the things we look forward to here a...
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Porsche Boxster Engine: 2.7-liter horizontally opposed 6
Horsepower/Torque: 245 hp/201 lb.-ft. Transmission: 5-speed manual
Wheelbase: 95.1 Length x Width x Height: 171.6 x 70.9 x 51.6 in. Tires:
205/55ZR17 (F)/235/50ZR17 (R) Cargo ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Range Rover Sport Supercharged A Grand Touring car is one that
is fast, comfortable, and luxurious, and meant for long-distance travel at
a high average speed. The category originally applied to two-seat, or
perhaps 2+2, coupes that offered...
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85999) has announced the
addition of Snapshots UK Commercial Vehicles 2008 to their offering.
Snapdata€™s Snapshots UK Commercial Vehicles 2008
provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2...
If placing yourself at the axis of a vortex of automotive idolatry--regardless of location or occas...
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Saab 9-3 Aero Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque:
255 hp @ 5500 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic
with manual mode Wheelbase: 105.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 182.5 x
69.0 x 56.4 in. Tires...
DETROIT April 24, 2008; While all Saab Convertibles are popular among car aficionados, owning one in yellow is an extra sunny experience. The first-ever yellow version of the Saab Convertible, issued in 1991, now enjoys collector car status, just as well-kept copies of the 1997 vers...
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: 2008 Saturn Astra 5-door XR Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC 4
Horsepower/Torque: 138 hp A 6300/126 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm Transmission:
4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 171.1 x
69.0 x 55.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 Car...
Saturn's compact SUV brings European sensibility to the crossover market
DETROIT Oct. 12, 2007; Saturn announced that
the all-new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid will have a fuel economy
rating of 25 miles per gallon in city and 32 miles per gallon on the
highway -- the best highway mileage of any sport utility vehicle. Saturn
also announced that the V...
2008 SATURN VUE XE V6 AWD A New World Vue By
Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I€™m going
out on a limb here to nominate the new-for-€™08, fully
redesigned Saturn Vue for an MIV award (Most Improved Vehicle). I suppose
there are many other deserving r...
Seriously funky styling always gets you noticed, but it rarely guarantees best-seller status. Cars ...
Sometimes it's not easy being the conservative one. From day one, the Scion xA lived life in the sh...
CLICK HERE to see a list of Sedans sold in
North America that get over 30 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. The
sedan is the most popular car body style, and offers interior space and
access through two doors on each side (or more rarely one) and luggage
security because of a locki...
Roger Penske, Jay-Z and Russell Simmons have a lot in common. All three men know a good thing when ...
Smart fortwo Andrew Frankl European Bureau
Chief San Jose€™s Santana Row came as a bit of a
surprise. Yes I€™ve heard about it, it was supposed to be
quite nice but never in my wildest dreams did I expect what I
€˜ve found. A Bentley outside the new Tum...
SMART CAR FOR THE USA Quirky and Cool By
Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [02] So,
we€™re out in San Jose, CA driving and evaluating the new
smart car (please forgive the lack of a capital
€˜S€™ since, for some reason, the smart
folks w...
- Company debuts technology that allows easy
control of iPod through vehicle's audio system - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1
-- While many new vehicles offer only an auxiliary input jack as part of
their factory audio system, the 2008 Subaru Impreza takes portable music
to the next level...
'What is this?' yet another friend asked. 'It's an '08 Subaru Tribeca,' I said, for perhaps the fou...
Subaru's fun WRX enters 2008 with a controversial new face and major refinements to an all-new body.
CLICK HERE to see a list of
SUV€™s sold in North America that get over 30 Miles Per
Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. No class of vehicles has changed more in the past
15 years than SUVs. Up to 1990, they were utility vehicles, made from a
thinly-disguised pickup chassis with a ful...
SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN By Steve Purdy
TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The little Suzuki in my driveway looks
stubby and high, sort of jelly-bean shaped. It€™s not a
motorcycle, you might have guessed. It€™s the new-for-08
SX4 Sedan in €œTouring€ ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Suzuki SX4 Sport Conventional wisdom says that if you want decent
performance and a fun-to-drive character in a compact sedan, it'll cost
you, and you may end up in a subcompact rather than a compact if you can't
meet that cost. Suzuki igno...
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Suzuki Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Suzuki XL7
Limited FWD Things are not necessarily what they seem on the surface in
the automotive world. One day during my week with a 2008 Suzuki XL7, I
happened to pull up next...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota
line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first
car-based crossover SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and
more everyday use-oriented alternati...
Toyota's first off-roader enters its fifth generation with more power and more luxury.
2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA IN THE MOJAVE Another
Mystical Tour By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Mojave
Tourists and Ride] I€™ve explored the desert around Las
Vegas many times with my friend Mojave Moses but my pretty blonde has not.
So, we€™ve arranged...
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI
€œFAHRENHEIT€ Pay Attention to ME! By
Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A hilarious sitcom comes to
mind as I think about this week€™s ride, the hot-shot
sports sedan from VW called Jetta GLI Fahrenheit. It€™s...
Fifth time GTI has held this prestigious
honor AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
announced that the GTI has been named one of Car and Driver magazine's
10Best cars in its 26th annual competition. This is the fifth time the GTI
has earned this distinction, i...
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE An Economy Car With
Something Extra By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau What is
it about VWs that I€™ve always liked?
I€™m not really sure. Most of the ones
I€™ve had €“ and there have been many
€&...
VW NEW BEETLE A Beetle in Gecko Green By
Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [0240] The little neighbor
boy, Noah age 8, jumped up and down excitedly pointing as we returned from
town in the Gecko Green New Beetle. We waved, of course, though we
weren€™t used to ...
t's hard to believe that 2008 will be the
11th year on sale for the Volkswagen New Beetle.
In car terms, basic transportation generally describes compact economy cars, or a base model, that ...
Volvo introduces a stylish, sporty compact hatch to compete with the Audi A3 and MINI Cooper.
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Volvo C30 Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I5 Horsepower/Torque: 227
hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed
Geartronic automatic with Auto-stick function Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length
x Width x Height: 167.4 ...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Volvo C30 Think Volvo and what comes to mind?
Safety? Check. Swedish luxury? Check.
Expensive? Likely, at least if you consider around $30,000 for
the entry-level models and more like high 30s and up for most models to be
expensive. Hig...
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 VOLVO C30 REVIEW HEELS
ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE VOLVO C30 The Volvo C30 is a
2-door compact hatchback with seating four, inspired by the vintage Volvo
1800ES coupe design. The 2008 model is the first C30 to hit the United
States market, speciall...
Having driven a veritable parade of new cars over the years, I can say with conviction that it's al...
The Auto Channel Volvo XC70 By Martha Hindes
The car I was driving sat for a moment near the crest of a steep hill, the
nose pointed skyward. On the other side was a hundred foot drop down a
barely existent trail, mostly tire tracks with a lot of brush growing in
between. It was obv...
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008
Volvo XC70 Preview I'm on a forest service road in the mountains of
northern Montana, just outside of Glacier National Park and only a few
miles from Canada. I really don't need the ice-alert light in the
instrument cluster to tell me that ...
Model Overview: 2008 Volvo XC90
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail PriceXC90 3.2: $36,210XC90 V8: $48,505XC90
V8 Sport: $49,870Destination: $745 The XC90 V8 Sport is designed for those
who desire a more athletic variant of Volvo's flagship luxury SUV.
Introduced as a midyear addition t...
Ingolstadt Germany April 24, 2008; The 2009
Audi A3, offered in the USA exclusively with the five-door body style,
raises its sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated
design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch
transmission and Audi magnetic...
Twins Separated at Birth?
AUDI€™S NEW A4 SEDAN AVANT: A DYNAMIC DUO FOR 2009
SALES By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Ibiza, Spain; Are the
Audi A4 and the Avant have the same DNA, but are they paternal or
fraternal twins? That depends upon one€™s poi...
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit
Bureau BMW€™s new 1 Series is a genetic throwback to the
first BMWs imported into the US. More curvaceous than the boxy 1600 and
2002 of your misspent youth, the new 1 Series€”128 and
135 Coupe and Convertible€”a...
With a higher price tag and a limited supply, the 2009 M5 will trouble very few folks with its bad and ugly sides. It's a shame more people won't have the chance to sample the good, as it's both a safe, secure sedan and a stunning performer, all the more fascinating due to its hugely obvious flaws.
BMW X6 sold out before its on the road By
Henny Hemmes HHR SPARTANBURG, Only seven months ago, BMW unveiled
their X6 concept car at the IAA auto show in Frankfurt, Germany. The
concept looked ready for production and that was exactly what it was. In
January, we was the final model c...
Toyota's redesigned Corolla sedan earned a 'GOOD' rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway S...
The 2009 Honda Civic lineup is one of the more extensive in the automotive industry and encompasses a base model, a sports-oriented version (the Si), a Hybrid, and a natural-gas version in the form of the Honda Civic GX. The 2009 Honda Civic lineup rates well for safety, handling, and overall frugality, though those who plan to carry cargo or frequent backseat passengers should look elsewhere.
All Infiniti Models to offer
Factory-Equipped XM Radio and XM NavTraffic NEW YORK, March 20 -- XM , the
nation's leading provider of satellite radio, announced that its
award-winning real-time XM NavTraffic service will be available on the
all-new 2009 Infiniti FX. For the 2009 mode...
'Is it warning us, or is it egging us on?'
This thought crossed our mind as we sat behind the wh...
The feline emblem on Jaguar cars has for
many years been known as the leaper. And it has never been
more appropriately displayed than on the new XF sports sedan that is
leaping into the 21st century in styling. The difficult part of styling a
new Jaguar €” sedan or sports ...
The 2009 Lexus GX 470's luxury credentials include a big engine, a chromed-up look on the outside, and a high-class interior, but it is otherwise a Toyota 4Runner in disguise. Read on to find more about its features.
The Infiniti G37 has impressive handling, perfect sport-sedan proportions, and available all-wheel drive. More details about its performance are to be found below.
The 2009 Lexus LS 600h L offers all the luxury amenities of its competitors while doing it in a responsible and fuel-efficient way.
The 2009 Lexus RX 350 is a well-liked, competitive utility vehicle that has everything but personality. If you want to learn more about 2009 Lexus RX 350 before purchasing, the following article will be of great help.
In the tradition of the MINI Traveller, the MINI Cooper Clubman is a roomier MINI that maintains the personality of the original, with more cargo space and easier access to the backseats. The added passenger-side mini-door is undoubtedly one of its most important features. The good news is this MINI Cooper Clubman is available.
Downloads ascii February 4, 2008 -- CYPRESS,
Calif. -- The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the attainable
exotic that combines exciting design and performance with a
high-tech convertible top and excellent value. For 2009, Mitsubishi
restyled the Spyder's front and rear bumper fascias,...
What do you do when you have a vehicle that's selling better and better every year, even though it'...
Entering its second generation, Pontiac's Vibe faces serious new competition in the crossover marke...
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 17 -- The all-new
2009 Subaru Forester has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety's, 2008 Top Safety Pick award. To win this award, a
vehicle must offer superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in
their class. To qualify, a vehicle mus...
2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport and SX4 Crossover to
feature integrated standard navigation Advanced functionality of SX4
navigation system includes available Bluetooth capability, a lowest price
gas finder and real-time traffic Suzuki infuses 'Way of Life!' brand
spirit into system with Suzu...
The 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser includes the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) introduced in '08 for more wheel articulation and a smooth ride. The 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has a stellar, well-deserved reputation for off-road performance. On-road, the Land Cruiser falls far short of fantastic.
The Advanced Package adds several features to the S60 T5 which is available, including inscription leather seating, a premium sound system with Dolby ProLogic II Surround, a six-disc CD changer, brushed-aluminum door handles, rear park assist, and Dual Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights with Active Bending Light (ABL) among other items.
We couldn€™t have created a
better April Fool€™s joke ourselves: a Honda S2000
limousine. Only it ain€™t April, and this
ain€™t no Honda S2000. No, contrary to its ghastly
appearance, this is actually a development mule of the next big sports ...
Patient shoppers might want to wait for the diesel version of the Benz GLK. With the company's excellent reputation for diesels, a 35-mpg GLK is a distinct probability.
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., March 25 -- Ricardo
and a consortium of automotive partners today announced the completion of
an advanced prototype research program based on the highly innovative
2/4SIGHT engine concept. This gasoline engine concept uses novel
combustion, boosting, control a...
DETROIT--Global competition, high gas prices
and more stringent emissions regulations are increasing the pressure on
the international automobile development sector. As Tobias Hagenmeyer,
President of the transmission manufacturer Getrag Corporate Group, puts
it: €œWe must...
2008 Models Win Awards, Lure Crowds MIAMI
BEACH, Fla., Nov. 9 -- The South Florida International Auto Show opened
its 37th edition on Miami Beach today with special events that showcased
2008 models with fresh styling, technology, efficiency and value. Also
helping fill the Miami Be...
Vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of teen-agers in America, claiming 7,000 drivers annually betw...
Ford 09 Escape to sell in China market next
year
http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6384/Ford-09-Escape-to-sell-in-China-ma
rket- next-year.html Shanghai, May 9 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor unveiled the
all-new Fiesta and 2009 Escape at the recent Beijing auto show. The Ford
2009 Escape...
60 Years Of Volkswagen Vans Celebrated By
Over 71,000 People Hanover, 9 October 2007. An official event to celebrate
60 years of Volkswagen vans held in Hanover, Germany, last weekend (5-7
October) attracted 71,000 visitors with a selection of over 5,000
Transporter vans and camper ...
Read more about 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show
IRVINE, Calif.--According to a new,
independent Kelton Research survey commissioned by Autobytel Inc. and
released today on the €œstate of
search,€ a whopping 72 percent of online searchers are
experiencing €œSearch Engine Fatigue,€
mean...
Don't look for a lot of fancy polished wood or chrome inside the GT2, because there isn't much. And there isn't even a pretense of a rear seat like other 911s have. Just an upholstered area behind the seats, to keep the weight down. This is strictly a two-seater. And there is provision in the rear compartment to bolt in an aftermarket rollbar for racing use.
Listening to President Bush's state of the union speech caused me to raise my eyebrows on more than one occasion.
Throughout the year, we've posted stories on our Web site about local government attacks on RV parking.
California targets fleets with mandatory retrofit requirements.
Camera systems operate on a wider scope of versatility.
Hiring a controller is one of the most expensive decisions a dealer can make, but it's also one of the best long-term investments in the business' health
Northwest Engineering evolved into today's Terex Corp.
Several years ago, I helped remove a large machine shed that had been gutted by fire.
When you buy a car from a car auction, it is important to consider a few things. In this article, you'll learn tips on how to buy a car at a car auction.
A cement mixer, or concrete mixer, performs the function of mixing cement, water and either gravel or sand to make concrete. Whether building a foundation for a home, shed or garage or repair a building or a sidewalk, the right kind of cement mixer should be used to ensure the job is executed properly.
A street tire is a compromise of handling characteristics against wear, noise, weather conditions, temperature variations, and puncture resistance. Off-road truck and SUV tires aside, street tires for passenger cars can further be broken down into several different types. Here, I’ll give you a rundown of street tire types.
Aside from safety, the Volvo V40 provides good performance, delivery, and functionality. It offers a twin scroll turbo charger with intercooler, as well as an adaptive five-speed microprocessor controlled automatic transmission.
Today's top motorhome manufacturers are constantly looking for new interior design ideas to create a residential atmosphere in the tight quarters of an RV
If you have followed along with the news lately, you have probably noticed the growing interest towards hybrid cars. In this article, you'll learn about hybrid cars.
Greetings fellow food lovers,
The hungry crew at the RV Cooking Show has really done it this
time...they've made pizzas personal - on the grill, of course. Check out
the latest episode to pick up a few Lovin' Las Vegas travel tips and
learn the how-to's of making personal pizz...
Palmer Johnson provides a complete reman program.
There's just something cool about driving a
fast hatchback.
This tonneau cover was designed and built to fit your specific make, model and year pickup truck. In this article, you'll read a brief review of the American Roll Tanneau Cover.
John Deere develops a pin joint that is "Lubricated for Life".
Effortless steering in articulated machines requires careful engineering.
But the report detailed the extent of LazyDays' operation and the degree to which the dealership understands its customers.
Whether they've built their dealerships from the ground up or purchased an existing business, these two women know how to survive
Strong vision, discipline and accountability separate Holiday World of Houston from other RV dealerships
The following contains entertainment information you should know about 2007 headlines on RVs. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in sporting goods and entertainment.
-- AAA: What: AAA (American Automobile
Association) will host a national news conference with law enforcement
officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians to increase
public awareness of the need to slow down, move over when
encountering the flashing lights of a first-re...
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 1 -- Motorists can't
avoid winter -- it's right around the corner -- but they can act now to
help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car Care
maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR)
facilities in Illinois and north...
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 13 -- Fuel prices have
fallen since setting record highs for January in Illinois and northern
Indiana. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in
Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 16 cents during the past
month, forecasting an av...
Americans spending more of paycheck on fuel
than ever before AURORA, Ill., Nov. 14 -- Fuel prices have jumped back
above the $3 mark since mid-October in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA
Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois,
regular unleaded gasoline ...
AAA expects a modest increase in holiday
travel AURORA, Ill., Nov. 15 -- Travelers this Thanksgiving are facing
record-high fuel prices for November, but they will not be deterred from
visiting friends and family this holiday. AAA Chicago estimates 38.7
million Americans will travel...
Emergency Road Service (ERS) call volumes
above normal, says AAA DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Preparing now for
frigid weather conditions will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises
AAA Michigan. Since midnight, the Auto Club has received 2,624 calls for
emergency road service, ...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Michigan
motorists can't avoid winter - it's right around the corner - but they can
act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car
Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Auto Repair
(AAR) facilities statewide...
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 30 -- With the
season's first significant winter storm expected in Michigan this weekend,
AAA Michigan reminds motorists of some important winter driving and
survival tips. Winter Driving Tips -- Clear snow and ice from vehicle to
improve visibility. Include ho...
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Minnesota motorists
can€™t avoid winter €“
it€™s right around the corner €“ but
they can act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free
Winter Car Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Aut...
WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the two busy holiday
travel periods approaching, AAA, North America€™s largest
travel organization, announced a series of defensive flying tips for
airline passengers concerned about the frustrating problem of flight
delays. €œClearly airli...
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Winter weather
conditions can affect your car's handling and braking ability. Slow down,
keep your distance and increase the chances you'll arrive at your
destination safely. AAA suggests the following winter-driving suggestions:
-- Increase your following...
ORLANDO, Fla.--As Halloween approaches, AAA
reminds partygoers to select a designated driver prior to attending
Halloween parties. While Halloween has long been known as a holiday for
children, many adults now participate in the festivities. More than 28
percent of adults plan to th...
ATLANTA--Tire pressure was the number one
vehicle issue identified during the most recent nationwide clinics
conducted by AAA and its affiliated repair facilities. Results are based
on inspections conducted on 6,082 vehicles by 25 different AAA clubs. As a
leading automotive solutio...
IRVING, TX October 12, 2007; Texas motorists
are enjoying lower fuel prices for the second straight week, according to
the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average dropped four cents to
$2.65 a gallon. All cities surveyed this week fell two cents or more
per gallon, said AAA T...
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Preparing now
for the frigid temperatures predicted over the weekend will help keep your
vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Motorists can help keep their
vehicles on the road by doing the following: -- Faulty batteries cause
more car starting prob...
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 2 -- Preparing now for
the frigid temperatures predicted over the next few days will help keep
your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. As of 4 p.m. today (Jan.
2) AAA's Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 4,149 motorists
since midnight and cal...
GETTYSBURG, Penn.--Residents and visitors to
south central Pennsylvania will have a rare opportunity to see up to three
hundred vintage cars made prior to 1943 driving the roads in and around
Gettysburg, the week of Sept. 9-14, AAA Central Penn said today. The event
is the 62nd annu...
Nonalcoholic drink guide helps reduce drunk
driving deaths AURORA, Ill., Dec. 3 -- With descriptions such as
spicy, fresh, brisk and
zesty, AAA Chicago's popular and free booklet of nonalcoholic
drink recipes combines good taste with good advice to help reduce drinking
and drivi...
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 11 -- Preparing now for
frigid weather conditions will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises
AAA Chicago. Today AAA Chicago has averaged 250 calls per hour for
emergency road service, well above normal levels for this time of year,
which is about 100 calls p...
Companies offer technological solutions to help RVers with disabilities enjoy the mobile lifestyle they love
According to Antique Automobile Club of America, an antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age. The term Classic Car is often used synonymously with the term Antique car, but the formal definition of that term is restricted to specific high-quality vehicles from the pre-World War II era.
And the coolest of them all may be the latest one to join the fray, the all-new Mazda3. (The 3 is available as a notchback as well, but for our test, we opted for the 5-door 3s.).
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride
Corporation announced that it has joined with Chrome Shop Mafia to develop
a line of co-branded products. The companies will unveil the products at
the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27.
€œWe are very ex...
Most recently at one of the annual RV distributor shows, I had the opportunity to hear Paul D.
Part One of OEM Off-Highway's trip through the mobile hydraulic circuit.
RDX Posts Third Consecutive Month of Record
Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Record October sales of the turbocharged
RDX crossover SUV and strong MDX luxury SUV totals pushed Acura
light-truck sales to a fifteenth consecutive record breaking month.
October RDX sales of 1,937 units...
If you're looking for an example of the changes going on at Acura, look no farther than the all-new...
The Acura MDX offers a quiet ride and brisk acceleration performance. MDX is rated to tow up to 5000 pounds.Its rigid structure, and long wheelbase add up to a quiet ride quality, and we've experienced zero squeaks, creaks, groans or rattles.
The new Acura MDX offers a quiet ride and brisk acceleration performance. With the five-speed automatic, the MDX is rated to tow up to 5000 pounds.
The Acura MDX is all-new for 2007. It's larger then the previous model and has been improved in every area. That's saying something given that the first-generation MDX (2001-2006) had a unique combination of style, design, utility, and a rock-solid powertrain with both good power and good fuel economy that made it very popular among mid-size luxury SUVs.
The MDX's angular headlights house projection-type beams. An aerodynamic chin spoiler integrated into the front bumper directs air smoothly to the sides of the car.
The 2007 Acura MDX exterior and interior were designed entirely in America, at Honda's facilities in Los Angeles and Ohio, with input from design centers in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and Milan, Italy.
The RDX, as in Acura RDX from Honda, is a Japanese SUV. While this is a Japanese- styled car, it was designed for the American market.
The most fun you can have with an Acura RDX is driving it through corners like a sports car. It does a really great job of this. The paddle-shifting transmission shifts smoothly and obeys your input.
The RDX could just as well have been named “Enigma,” because its place in the automotive world is a puzzlement not seen since Yul Brynner ruled siam. It’ll sprint nearly neck-and-neck with a Volkswagen GTI through the quarter mile; they both clock in at 14.8 seconds, though the GTI has a higher trap speed.
The 2009 Acura RDX is a compact, sporty crossover vehicle. Part SUV and part tall wagon, the RDX makes no claims of off-road ability, instead offering the cargo versatility of a ute and performance more like that of a sport sedan.
The most fun you can have with an Acura RDX is driving it through corners like a sports car. It does a really great job of this. The paddle-shifting transmission shifts smoothly and obeys your input, except when you downshift at an engine speed it thinks is too high, or upshift at one it thinks is too low.
Acura calls the all-new 2007 RDX a CUV. Here's the irony: it earns the name because it's sportier than a Sport Utility Vehicle. Sporty driving is what this CUV-formerly-known-as-SUV is all about.
The RDX dashboard fairly cascades with colors, textures and levels. The top is wide and flat, black vinyl; there's a three-inch tall strip of dark titanium plastic in the center, broken by the display screen; and at the bottom it turns to smooth vinyl in light gray.
Indeed it has, but the new RL isn't quite what we had expected. Many of us had hoped for a big rear-driver to compete with the Lexus LS 430 and Infiniti Q45. Instead, Acura opted to build a reasonably compact RL that's 3.0 in. shorter than the previous RL (with a 4.4-in. decrease in wheelbase), and equip it with a V-6 rather than a V-8.
The Acura RL is smooth, responsive and enjoyable in everyday driving. On winding roads, it delivers agile handling and a taut, poised feel. It grips the corners, has excellent transient response and stops in a short distance.
The Acura RL is sporty and fun to drive, combining a free-revving, 290-horsepower V6 engine with all-wheel drive, and a nicely balanced suspension for great grip, responsive handling and superior stability.
Acura's 3.5-liter V6 engine generates 290 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm. That's impressive power from a V6. (You may note the 2005 RL was rated at 300 horsepower.
The cabin is luxurious and functional. The seats are comfortable for cruising yet supportive for hard driving. The wide armrests have a nice soft feel. The Acura RL is a roomy car, though the back seats don't offer as much room as some of the other cars in this class do.
That's well and good, but many of us like some stylistic forever to go with the acceleration and creature comforts. Here the 2004 Acura TL scores big, with rakish lines that drew near-unanimous praise around the R&T offices. Plus, its 270-bhp 3.2-liter V-6 gives the base car all the performance of last year's Type-S model.
The Acura TL is clearly a car for people who like to drive. Its confident, alert composure on the road not only makes driving enjoyable but also makes you a better driver. Compared to most of its rivals, the TL feels lightweight and responsive.
For 2007, the Acura TL receives a useful makeover that features styling changes and upgraded mechanical details, plus more electronic features. Most important, there are now two models, the standard TL and the performance-oriented TL Type-S.
In keeping with Acura's heritage of functional Japanese efficiency, the TL's interior emphasizes practicality and useful features rather than sumptuous luxury. At the same time, a sure sense of graceful design and the use of impeccable materials make the TL's cabin appealing.
While it's not quite the case that if you've seen one Acura, you've seen them all, there's still a consistency to the marque's styling that ties all its models together. TSX is no exception to that rule. Although it stretches the mold a bit, as it should, there's still no mistaking it for anything but one of Honda's luxury line.
The Acura TSX is an amazingly refined and sporty four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive sedan with a powerful and responsive engine, flawless suspension, seductive shifting and a classy leather interior.
DETROIT--Luxury consumers
don€™t typically purchase a non-luxury vehicle - unless
it€™s a hybrid version of that vehicle, an
Acxiom Corporation study said today. But just because those
consumers are taking a €œstep down€
from their normal...
It's a good thing I had a keyless entry remote for our project truck. I wouldn't have found it without the flashing lights, with it being all camoed up and all. Tell you what, the full vinyl wrap finish on this truck turns heads wherever it goes.
Even the most rough-and-ready off-road enthusiasts don't mind dressing up their 4x4s, especially if the components make them look all the more tough and rugged. These mods may or may not be all that practical, but as long as they look good, all the better. Brush guards, sidesteps and bed extenders are typical examples.
CARLSBAD, Calif. CAMPBELL,
Calif.--Adicio, Inc., the Internet€™s leading developer
of web-based classified advertising solutions, today announced an
agreement with IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive
ownership cost and value analysis, to make
IntelliC...
This article offers a how-to guide for optimizing your car's engine temperature in cold weather, so that you don't cause undue stress to your vehicle in the process.
Adjusting the chains of your motorcycle is a grimy task. However, by following the tips in this article, you'll be able to complete your chain adjustment in a matter of minutes.
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--adNav, a GPS marketing
solutions company, (http://www.adNavinc.com) announced today its upcoming
launch of Boomerang, an ad supported mobile concierge system integrated
with GPS navigation. adNav will showcase their product at CTIA Wireless
I.T. and Entertainment in ...
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--The Dealer Services
Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announced the introduction
of ADP€™s Business Online suite of solutions. One
optional component of ADP€™s Business Online,
ADP€™s Buy Online enables dealerships to...
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading
automotive retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items
is proudly teaming up with colleges and universities in Virginia and
around the country to help educate college students on an essential
subject that is learned ou...
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a
leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and
maintenance items, will be presenting at the Bank of America Consumer
Conference in New York City on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.,
Eastern Daylight Time. A live bro...
SINGAPORE--The impact of urbanization is
fuelling growth in alternative fuel vehicles such as electric cars and
plug-in hybrids. The UK government-backed studies estimate the City of
London to spend 1.2 billion on green vehicles in 2008. Join us as
Mr. Sarwant Singh, Automotive Tra...
NEW YORK--The availability of new fuels and
new exhaust treatment systems has ignited interest in diesel engines for
passenger vehicles, SUV and light trucks. According to the International
Copper Association, superior durability and high cooling efficiency make
CuproBraze heat exch...
Advanced driving lessons are very beneficial to all drivers, but may be especially useful for young drivers. Lessons in advanced driving can help you to become more confident and safety-conscious behind the wheel.
Technological advancements have converted the simple scooter into a glorified two-wheeler. Learn more about major developments in the world of scooters, including the creation of motor scooters, electric scooters, mobility scooters, among others.
A look at some advantages of Hybrid cars. The article discusses fuel efficiency and tax benefits.
This article is on electrical cars and hybrid cars. The advantages of the electrical cars are discussed here. Read on for more information about the new technology- Hybrid cars and Electrical cars.
LONDON--Burgess
Productions€™ new series titled,
€œODYSSEY: Driving Around the World€
premieres this Fall on The Extreme Sports Channel (Sky 419, Virgin 527).
Experience the true journey of life on the global road with a team of 7
young professiona...
There are plenty of reasons for any company to advertise its products or services, especially in an issue like this that's distributed at the nation's largest RV trade show.
HOUSTON--The Alternative Energy Technology
Center, Inc. (OTC:AETE) announced today its plans to produce ethanol for
the U.S. market at less than $1 per gallon. AETE will refine biomass into
fuel products using its exclusive technology. Most new automobiles built
in the U.S. by Gener...
The following contains automobile information you should know about the AfAm Motorsports Roundup. Read this review if you or a loved one is interested in auto financing and staying car savvy.
Are you looking for a new car? If you are, there are several models available to you for under $15,000, including Toyotas, Civics, and Ford Focuses.
First chance for the public to view and ride
in 150 mpg Extreme Hybrid PHEVs to start at noon, April 20 WASHINGTON,
April 18 -- AFS Trinity Power Corporation will conduct public
ride-and-drive demonstrations of its Extreme Hybrid SUV, the XH-150, from
noon to 7 p.m. at the Capital M...
C-Class Estate as first product with launch
campaign in the new brand design Revised brand identity under the Mercedes
star completes a more sharply focused Mercedes-Benz brand positioning
Stuttgart €“ Mercedes-Benz has fundamentally revised its
brand identity for all comm...
Cheaper doesn’t always mean inferior, such is the case with aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) car parts. While they are often up to 70% cheaper than genuine parts, they can be far superior in quality.
The average driver isn’t aware that there are more stylish and advanced alternatives available to replace the OEM factory lights their vehicles came with. Thanks to the Aftermarket Accessory industry and products like euro tail lights and projector headlights, we no longer have to put up with the dull yellowish headlights or generic red & orange tail lights we're so used to.
For Beau Boeckmann and the team from Galpin Auto Sports, it's about more than just pimping rides.
Springs, together with anti-roll bars, have a significant effect on the feel of a car and its responsiveness to steering input. Increasing spring rate at a particular corner of the car transfers more weight to that corner.
When replacing parts of your motorcycle or when custom building your bike, it's common to use aftermarket motorcycle parts. In this article, we'll suggest key things to consider before purchasing aftermarket parts for your bike.
How much do you know about aftermarket motorcycle parts? If you would like to learn more, this article can help, with information on how states may view the use of aftermarket parts and who to check with for other policies on aftermarket parts.
Aftermarket motorcycle parts are now experiencing a great leap in different aspects. In fact there are a lot of companies that are venturing in aftermarket parts. They may offer competent price, availability and delivery.
Shopping for motorcycle parts can be taxing, especially when you are on a tight budget. When to buy an OEM or aftermarket motorcycle parts can be very difficult to determine.
AIAM Member Vehicles Take Eight of Top 10
Spots in EPA-DOE Fuel Economy Ratings for 2008 Models Based on New Testing
Methods ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The EPA and DOE
recently released their annual report of the highest fuel economy vehicles
for 2008 with AI...
The Hoffman Group is pleased to announce the
launch of our new Air Command web page!
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aircommand To learn everything there is to
know about the Air Command, go to
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aircommand This email was sent to
submit@theautochannel...
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 19 -- University
of Missouri-Rolla students returning to fall classes were presented with
the opportunity to participate in the state's first-ever demonstration
program featuring hydrogen as an alternative fuel to power campus shuttle
bus services. Air Prod...
Airbags and seat belts can become very important to your safety in the event of a car crash. Read on for more information about why and how these two things could possibly save your life.
Air bags are standard equipment in almost all new cars and are designed to provide supplemental protection provided by safety belts in frontal crashes, with the emphasis on supplemental. Air bags are designed to limit head, neck and chest injuries by creating a cushion between the occupant and the steering wheel, dashboard, windshield and other surfaces.
SEATTLE--Airbiquity Inc. today announced a
contract with Ford Motor Company to provide its VIAaq Software as a
Service offering to the automaker€™s SYNC in-vehicle
communications system. Ford SYNC €“ developed with
Microsoft €“ connects people and their...
Extraordinary Automotive Engineering And
Innovative Vehicle Installation 'Collide' To Give Show-Goers The Complete
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effort to provide show-goers an automotive experience beyond the
traditional show floor, Al ...
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PARIS, October 2 -- Alcan gab heute bekannt,
dass das Unternehmen PSA Peugeot Citron mit Aluminiumblechen
fr die Motorhaube des neuen Peugeot 308 beliefern wird. Peugeot wird
im Jahre 2008 voraussichtlich 350.000 Fahrzeuge der 308-Baureihe
produzieren. Damit ist es das meistproduzie...
BEIJING PITTSBURGH--Zhengzhou Yutong
Bus Company, Ltd, and Alcoa announced today the formation of a partnership
to apply world-class structural design, materials and manufacturing
technologies to develop a new generation of energy-efficient,
environmentally-friendly buses for China...
Debuting at Geneva showroom is the captivating Alfa 8C Spider. Like the Alfa 8C Competizione, the Gran Turismo which received resounding global praise the new discovery will be produced in a limited edition run of 500.
With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo wishes to offer a new generation of Alfa aficionados the most compact sports car ever.
By Gilles Castonguay MILAN (Reuters) - Pity
the Alfa Romeo. Despite its status as an icon of Italian style and speed,
its sales are mediocre, it struggles to exceed a one percent market share
in its main European market, and it is losing money. Even though it has
had the culture of ...
Camber is probably the most useful and popular alignment adjustment that can be made to a street car.
A lot of people like owning and driving cars, but no one likes to repair them or paying to have them repaired. In this article, you'll learn about car repair scams.
As an important part of a vehicle, headlights are mounted to serve an essential purpose: to provide safety for the driver and passengers, as well as other people on the road. In this article, you'll learn all about headlights.
Why hydraulic hybrid technology can be efficient transportation
Unlike traditional motor cars, hybrid cars use at least two propulsion systems. Most commonly, as this article will discuss, hybrid cars use both gasoline and electricity in the form of a battery.
If you’re looking for a new car, then you should considering buying an environmentally friendly hybrid. Hybrid cars not only are better for the environment, but are also better for your wallet.
"Ya gotta have it to sell it," is a simple, but powerful, business principle.
- Zero Motorcycles Featured In the Green
Power Prix-View - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 15 -- Zero Motorcycles, Inc.,
North America's premier electric motorcycle manufacturer, will be making
their official debut at the 2008 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April
18th-20th in Long Beach...
For Cherry, low pressure injection molding produces robust Hall effect sensors for use in off-highway vehicles.
New Case wheel loaders give operators a more comfortable place to work.
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Journey Offers More Than 35 Safety and Security Features AUBURN HILLS,
Mich., April 7, 2008 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey earned 5-star
ratings for driver- and front-pa...
-- Segment-defining crossover delivers
versatility, safety, child friendliness, loads of storage, cargo and
seating flexibility, as well as all-weather driving capability -- With a
bold, sporty design, new fun-to-drive Journey continues Dodge brand's
global expansion -- Innovative f...
Pilot prototype and FCX Clarity also set to make New York debut NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that its all-new Honda Fit will debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The current Fit has been a tremendous success for Honda wi...
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2008: Acura
announced today it will debut the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan at
the 2008 New York International Auto Show and released an exterior photo
of the new model. Scheduled to go on-sale in the spring, the 2009 Acura
TSX will be the second gen...
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Honda announced the all-new Accord for
Europe. Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in
the D-segment, Honda€™s all-new Accord saloon and Tourer
offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety
systems, together with excellent ...
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Hyundai unveiled
Genesis Coupe, the new benchmark for affordable 300-horsepower sport
coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show
today. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sport
coupe featuring two performan...
The stylish and charismatic Kuga is the
seventh Ford model to receive the certificate, joining the Ka, Focus
(including the Coup-Cabriolet), C-MAX, S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo.
Ford vehicles are the first in the world to have passed these stringent
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- New Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid also
exhibited - TOKYO - October 2, 2007: The all-new Mazda Atenza - soon to be
introduced in Japan, the Mazda Taiki concept car, equipped with a
next-generation rotary engine, the new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a
series of future-orient...
pTokyo, Japan, Nov 12, 2007; Mazda
Motor Corporation will showcase the all-new Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio
in Japan) and the Mazda5 (Mazda Premacy) at the Guangzhou Motor Show 2007,
which will be held in Guangdong province from Monday, November 19, through
Monday, November 26, 2007...
- Prestigious global award recognizes the
world's best car - HIROSHIMA, Japan, March 20 -- The Mazda2 is the 2008
World Car of the Year (WCOTY). From an initial entry list of thirty-nine
(39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title
was announced today (Thu...
ELK GROVE, Calif., March 28, 2008 (PRIME
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LONDON - October 15, 2007: Although over 3
million* UK motorists have had accidents, near misses or
lapses in concentration as a result of in-car smoking distractions, a
staggering 45 per cent of motorists who smoke questioned in a study by
esure car insurance will ignore the new ru...
Using alternative fuel sources is not just a matter of environmental responsibility. It is a solid investment for the future.
The electrical system in an automobile is comprised of three parts that must all function individually for the system to operate in balance. The battery is the first part. The battery stores electricity to spin the starter and start the engine when the ignition key is turned. The alternator is next in line.
In styling the 2008 Altima Coupe, Nissan steered clear of any radical departures from the brand's established design cues while drawing heavily from what's already passed the eye test in Japan.
Are you looking for stylish BMW parts? If so, read the following article for the BMW Flame Surfacing, a term used to describe the X4's styling technology.
The typical American use-it-up-then-toss-it-out mentality makes us overlook a lot of things that can indeed be repaired rather than replaced. In fact, most people probably don't know that aluminum wheels fall into the repairable category. Whether you want your wheel rebuilt because a new one is really expensive or you simply have a soft spot for a wheel that's no longer available is irrelevant.
Best known for hosting 'Stylefest' and the 'NHRA Xplod Compact Racing Series' on ESPN2, Amanda Aman...
DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- The 2008 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) is proud to announce the second annual
Photo Contest sponsored by WWJ Newsradio 950. On Tuesday, Jan. 22,
visitors with a camera and an auto show ticket will be able to attend the
show an hour early (8 a.m.)...
Finalists Named in 6th Annual Volvo for life
Awards Celebrity Judges To Now Select Top Four Winners; Grand Award Winner
will be Named March 19 in New York City IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16 -- For the
past nine weeks hundreds of thousands of members of the American public
have been castin...
Mind Body Solutions Founder, Sanford, Who Is
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Volvo for life Awards Celebrity Judges Will Select and Unveil Top Four
Winners March 19 at Volvo for life Awards Ceremony in New York; One Hero
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Wicks Achieves 244.9 Miles Per Hour in Dodge
Charger Stock Car Enhanced with Autodesk Technology BONNEVILLE, Utah, Oct.
10 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Russ Wicks, who holds World
Speed Records of more than 200 miles per hour on both land and water, has
set a new stock car...
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Revolutionizes Transportation of Trailers and RV's COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 12
-- Groundbreaking towing technology will be unveiled this week at the All
American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio when American Automation
Technologies, Inc. launches ...
CRANE, Mo.--American Green Holdings CEO Dale
Wiley announced today that Crane, Missouri-based American Green Holdings
has brought to market the Ethanol Reformer„. The Ethanol
Reformer is a patent-pending technology that processes ethanol in
stationary engines in a much more eff...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Toyota announced today that it will be donating $2 million to the
American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the California wildfires.
This is one of the largest financial gifts the Red Cross has received for
the California wildfi...
WASHINGTON--Americans credit competition
with Japanese automakers for €œgreener€
automobile options, according to a national poll released today. Japanese
automakers were first to make environmentally friendly automobiles widely
available in the U.S. market, and...
- Four Finalists Have Been Named in the
Dodge Brand's 'Are You Tuned Out?' Contest - Consumers Invited to Vote for
the Most 'Tuned Out' Finalist Online at www.DodgeRUTunedOut.com - One
Lucky Car Enthusiast Will Win an All-New 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29 -- F...
Poll Shows Nearly 1 in 3 Believe Nothing Can
Be Done 2 to 1 Rank Accidental Injury Over Crime as Greatest Risk to
Well-Being CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- Nearly one in every three Americans
believes nothing can be done to prevent accidental injuries, posing a
major obstacle to national effor...
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 3 -- Amerigon
Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced
thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and
applications, announced today that its proprietary Climate Control
Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system will be offered...
AMG At Forty By Carey Russ Two guys in a
garage... it's the proverbial American high-tech success story. It's also
the background of AMG, now Mercedes Car Group's wholly-owned
high-performance subsidiary. Forty years ago, AMG was, in the then-new
company's own words, made of enginee...
SUPERIOR, Wis.--AMSOIL INC. of Superior,
Wisc. has introduced a premiere motor oil with a new, personal image. New
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Synthetic Motor Oil and offers even greater performance. Supplemented with
a proprietary ashless a...
Indiana firm challenges metal mentality with composite cylinders.
Washington DC November 3, 2007; The AIADA
newsletter reported that Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley start-up with 250
employees, is aiming to make the ultimate green car. Maybe you heard that
celebrities like George Clooney and Matt Damon already have put down
deposits on the $98,000 ...
Rising interest rates, record gas prices, a world on the brink of war — yet the RV industry chugs along at a record-setting pace with travel trailers up 27 percent compared to the first seven months of 2005.
Body firm switches to adhesives; improves aesthetics, production time.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com Wondering
what the interior of the forthcoming 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class looks
like? Wonder no more. The industrious spy photographer of Auto Express
recently captured an undisguised view of the new model's interior,
revealing precisely what to expec...
For years, the magazine's staff has made a special effort to get out and talk to the engineers and other decision makers who are actually doing the work in this industry, to visit with them where they work.
True to Ford's advertising slogan the
new Ford Focus is music for the eyes the Bavarian tuner Loder1899
has composed a melodious accessory line for the aesthetic Ford Focus.
Loder1899 gives its magic touch to the latest Ford success story.
Loder1899 celebrates the Focus fastback lim...
A long-time Virginia dealer's children substantially grow the company in five years by combining business degrees with business savvy
The name sounds good; it was used for those wonderful Vittorio Jano-designed racing and sports cars from the 1930s that won the Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio and many other famous races.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 16 -- Annual
growth of diesel light-vehicle demand in Eastern Europe, Asia and North
America combined is projected to surpass growth in Western Europe by the
early part of the next decade, according to the J.D. Power and Associates
Automotive Forecasti...
FRANKFURT Sep 27, 2007; Reuters reported
that BMW AG may add a fourth brand under a new strategy that Chief
Executive Norbert Reithofer is presenting to the German carmaker's
supervisory board, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung paper reported.
Without citing the source of its infor...
Dear Mr. Gordon, I read with interest, your
article, Let them eat cake and share your concern about the
conscience and awareness of the buying public, to the impending energy
crisis that awaits us all. The installation rate of diesel engines in
North American cars is limited to a fe...
While tackling a project vehicle for the first time was quite a challenge, it was also a great success.
A device that provides a link between left and right side suspension, the anti-roll bar is an essential component for your car. Read on for more information on anti-roll bars.
Stabilizer bars, anti-sway bars or anti-roll bars, no matter what they're called, serve to keep the car flatter in a corner to improve traction.
There are some people that believe antique cars should no longer be driven on our open roads. Although they require some maintenance, antique cars can be beautiful additions to any classic car collection.
While changing the motor oil and filter promotes long engine life, it's also important to consider the multitude of other wear items that require regular lubrication that are in, on or attached to a vehicle. Any time two surfaces rub together they wear each other out. Without the precious molecules of grease in between them, the two halves can stick, squeak, groan and wear out before their time, or fail altogether. While grease comes in many different flavors, it is important to use the right grease for the job.
This article notes key distinctions between the Lincoln Mark VI and its predecessors, which contribute to its unique appeal to drivers.
The mission of any trade publication is to help connect customers with solutions (through articles as well as ads) that will help them meet the challenges they face in their particular industry.
There are some great helmets on the market, including Arai motorcycle helmets. In fact, Arai once scored #1 in the JD Power and Associates Motorcycle Helmet satisfaction studies.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26 -- Arch Coal, Inc. today
announced that its Canyon Fuel Company's Skyline mine and several local
employees are featured in a new set of television advertisements for the
Dodge brand and its Dodge Ram 2500. Our underground mines in Utah
and Colorado depend on Dodg...
Arctic Cat parts are available at brick and mortar dealers and online warehouses. The Arctic Cat snowmobile has long been a popular snow sled that has millions of devoted fans throughout the world.
When it seems the faster you move, the less enthused you are about your job, then slowing down and adjusting your mental diet may be your best career move
ARGONNE, Ill., March 28
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Independent tests conducted by engineers at the
U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory on a BMW
Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel demonstration vehicle have found that the car's
hydrogen-powered engine surpasses the super-...
Today's global marketplace is often recognized as a way to find cheap labor (which brings up discussions of job losses somewhere) and competitive prices (risking shipping delays and reliability issues).
ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today the start
of production at a new Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) facility in Salonta,
Romania. This new plant, which occupies approximately 5,400 square metres
of manufacturing space, will supply window regulators, cables, latches and
actuators directl...
Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority Issues
Reminder to Drivers MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Shopping for holiday gifts, gathering for holiday parties and trips to
visit with family and friends -- are the activities that fill calendars
during the holiday sea...
ERIE, Pa., Oct. 31 -- Each year,
deer-vehicle crashes cause deaths, injuries and damages, and early
November is the most dangerous time of all. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO ) Based upon claims
information collected and analyzed by Erie Insurance since...
FLEMINGTON, N.J.--Vehicle history experts
from Carfax will be in Flemington, N.J. this weekend to lend used car
shoppers a helping hand. Carfax joins Flemington Car and Truck Country
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 €“ 6 and again on Monday,
Oct. 8 for the dealership€™...
When buying a used car, it is important to consider factors that might affect the performance and the condition of the car. Here you'll find a list of tips to help you assess used cars before purchase.
The Aston Martin DB5 is an icon of the British car industry, and has been immortalised in history thanks to its appearance in several James Bond films. Launched in 1963, it is a British classic and almost half a century later it remains Aston Martins most famous car. If you are interested in finding one of the DB series, read on to learn more.
We need to know a little bit about the Aston Martin lineup. At the bottom is the V8 Vantage, then the DB9 and finally the DBS. Their differences lie in engine and size, but they are all fantastically competent real-world machines. Track days, commuting, touring, a night out on the town — they take it in stride.
Forget for a moment the science of ergonomics or even objective analysis. The same handcrafted quality apparent outside the Aston Martin V8 Vantage applies inside, only more obviously. The cockpit impresses, not necessarily for its switch placement, but for the feeling it inspires.
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Retired Long Island Science Teacher Sets
Sights on 3 Million Miles In His Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800 IRVINE,
Calif., Oct. 23 -- With 2.6 million miles on his record-breaking, shiny
red 1966 Volvo P1800, 67-year-old Irv Gordon is now aiming to achieve a
near impossible mileston...
Bobcat's loader radio remote control system offers increased comfort, productivity and safety.
Xtreme blazes the trail as an equipment makerin the Entertainment Capital of the World.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2008 -- Together with Lexus, global creative and brand-engineering agency ATTIK (http://www.attik.com/) today detailed the multifaceted marketing campaign which has positioned the 2008 Lexus IS F luxury high-performance sedan, which arrived in dealer showroom...
There are numerous brands of tires available on the market specifically designed for all terrain vehicles (ATVs). It may not be a question of which one brand is the best, but rather which one is the best for your needs.
New Pinnacle(SM) Platform Designed to
Rapidly Deploy a Broad Service Menu for Users On The Go DALLAS-FORT WORTH,
Texas, April 1, 2008 -- ATX Group, the world's largest independent
telematics services provider to the automotive industry, announced today
the launch of Pinnacle(SM), an...
DUSSELDORF, Germany, March 5 -- The emerging
connection of personal portable navigation devices to telematics services
traditionally provided through embedded vehicle systems will be the focus
of a presentation by ATX Vice President Shiva Kalisetty at
Navigation Day @ CeBIT 2008, th...
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 2 -- ATX
Group, the world's largest independent, international telematics services
provider to the automotive industry, announced today that its nearly
decade-old relationship in telematics with Mercedes-Benz in North America
will conclude for new subs...
CINCINNATI, Jan. 16 -- Auction123 Inc. and
Swapalease.com announce that they will join forces to offer a valuable
promotional package to dealers at the 2008 NADA Convention. The promotion
will offer dealers unprecedented savings on a powerful new combination of
Auction123.com's inve...
The Audi A3 is a premium car with excellent dynamics from superbly engineered engine, suspension and braking systems. Yet it's fuel-efficient, with an EPA-rated 29 mpg Highway.
The Audi is not a wagon. It's a 5-door hatchback; think upscale VW Golf. They share the same platform and as such there is a 3-door A3, but the model is not coming to our shores (see sidebar). Besides the two extra doors, the Sportback has an extra 2.7 in. of length over the Europe-only A3.
The first thing you're going to think upon seeing the Audi A3 is that it's basically a Rabbit weari...
Driving the Audi A3 models over hill and dale is where the story gets exciting. The intercooled 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is everything a small displacement performance engine should be, while the six-cylinder 3.2-liter engine is smoothly powerful and yields little in the way of go power to the turbocharged engine.
The Audi A3 is a practical, compact hatchback, but it feels upscale, like a scaled down A4. Sales of the A3 sales are modest here in the U.S., but Audi has sold 1.5 million A3s worldwide. It's earned accolades for its high levels of technology and sporty driving dynamics.
16 May 2008 Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro
(concept) (Images available above on 'photos' tab)Audi, the inventor of
TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual
Lake Wrther Tour being held at the end of May in the
Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand...
The Audi A3 offers a fine combination of utility and comfort, and our first impression inside is its upscale feel. Even the base package, with cloth seats, exudes a high quality of workmanship.
If you've ever hopped into the rear seat of a BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or an Audi A4, you probably started kicking yourself for not calling "shotgun!" In truth, the quarters are so cramped back there that you wouldn't actually be able to kick yourself, but you get the point.
The Audi A4 offers good handling and response, making it a lot of fun on winding roads. It's extremely stable at high speeds, as one might expect from a bigger, heavier car. Its engines range from spry and economical to Holy Cow! with gas guzzler tax.
The Audi A4 is one of the better cars in a crowd of smaller sport-luxury sedans that, dollar-for-dollar, offers some of the best, most appealing vehicles in the world.
The premium-grade look outside the Audi A4 carries through inside, thanks to clean, elegant design, generally rich-looking materials and good finish work. Colors combinations tend to be muted, and a choice of wood trims or aluminum inserts complement the leather, cloth and plastics.
The Audi S5 starts with a deep purr, definitely a V8 but refined compared to rumbling Detroit muscle. However, in the upper revs the S5 aligns with the A5 V6's more mechanical song. The gas pedal has lots of travel so the driver can fine tune how much power to apply and how quickly.
SHANGHAI - November 3, 2007: Audi A5 and R8
will be imported to Chinese market in the first quarter next year, said An
Shihao, General Manager of FAW-Volkswagen Audi Sales Department. He said
that the Audi A5 and R8 will be priced at 300,000 yuan ($40,187) to
850,000 yuan ($113,863)...
The Audi A6 is dynamically superb. Quattro models deliver a feeling of being on rails, benefits of a rigid chassis, a well-engineered sports suspension, and Audi's superb all-wheel drive.
The new A6 is roomier (wheelbase is up by 3.2 in., to 111.9), considerably quicker, quieter and only a smidgen more expensive than the car it replaces, while still wholly identifiable as an A6. To switch analogies for a moment, the director hasn't thrown out the script entirely; he's just sent it back to the writer to punch up a few key scenes.
The Audi A6 is dynamically superb. The A6 quattros deliver a feeling of being on rails, benefits of a rigid chassis, a well-engineered sports suspension, and Audi's superb all-wheel drive.
The Audi A6 continues a legacy of dynamic excellence and exceptional comfort. The A6 is packed with technology, enhancing convenience and driving dynamics. The attention to detail inside and out is impressive.
AUDI A6 3.2 QUATTRO AT6 We love our quattros
on the slippery stuff. Introduced in 1980, quattro was one of the first
mass market permanent all-wheel-drive systems. With every generation the
system gets even better. This makes two years in a row that
we€™ve had one as our w...
The Audi A6 is a study in excellent design. It has the look of a four-door coupe, with clean, flowing lines. The overall look is upscale, masculine. A giant trapezoidal grille dominates the front of the car. Some like it, some don't.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- The current
line-up of Audi vehicles sold in the United States are some of the safest
according to results from tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). Recent...
A spectacular array of premiers awaits
visitors to the Audi booth at the 2008 AMI in Leipzig from April 5-13. The
Audi booth is located in Hall 1 of the Leipziger Messe exhibition center.
The focus is on the German premiers of the new Audi A4 Avant, the Audi A3
Cabriolet, the Audi Q...
MIAMI - October 8, 2007: Renowned fashion
designer Silvia Tcherassi has opened the new Audi Fashion Preview Presents
yearly series in which Audi intends to promote Latin American designers in
the United States. Tcherassi, an Audi Ambassador in her native Colombia,
debuted her Spring...
They have been described as uncompromising, luxurious, unique, assertive, designed well, and dynamic. That’s what Audi cars are meant to be. And their floor mats are no exception.
INGOLSTADT, Germany - October 18, 2007: Audi
is launching its TDI initiative on the North American market. As early as
next year, Audi will be putting the cleanest diesel engine in the world
into production in the USA virtually in parallel to its launch in Europe:
the 3.0 TDI with u...
SONOMA, Calif., April 29, 2008
€“ Audi of America, Inc. today announced the launch of
the 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience based at the Audi Forum Sonoma at
Infineon Raceway in California. Created by Audi and its strategic partner,
Emotive, the Audi Sportscar Experience is a...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 -- Audi Engineers at
the company's California Electronic Research Labs believe that the next
step in reducing carbon dioxide emissions will come through
connected vehicles. Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board for
Sales and Marketing, Audi AG, announced today at th...
- Audi serves as Official Automotive Sponsor
of Annual Event hosted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and
First Lady Maria Shriver - Audi to host 'Living Green' panel and educate
women of fuel-efficient lifestyle AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- In an
effort to bring the i...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 26 -- Audi of
America, Inc. today announced that it is the official automotive sponsor
of the U.S. Ski Team. The partnership includes sponsorship of both the
Team and key U.S. events. Building on Audi's global commitment to skiing,
as the title sponsor of t...
SHANGHAI - October 9, 2007: Audi plans to
raise its sales target in Chinese market from the current 82,000 units to
200,000 by 2010, the company's chief marketing officer, Ralph Weyler said
yesterday. Weyler's plan is based on rapid growth of Audi's presence in
Chinese market over t...
Indian market vital to Audi's growth strategy. Read to learn more about it.
At a glance, it's easy to assume that Audi's rugged, SUV-like allroad wagon has gotten a lot taller...
The styling of the Audi Q7 offers no surprises, just typical Audi class, as if the A6 wagon experienced an unexpected growth spurt. The Q7 is bigger than it looks. The blunt front end features Audi's signature bold grille flanked by menacing headlights at the leading edge of the sculpted hood.
The Q7's standard full-time quattro all-wheel drive system requires no driver input. Normally, power is delivered to the front and rear wheels in a 42/58 percent split in order to create a rear-wheel-drive sensation for confident dry-weather handling.
Luxury SUVs have gained widespread popularity in the United States. However, until now, Audi has not had an offering in this segment of the market, leaving a gaping hole in its model lineup. But as the saying goes: arrive late, dress well. And Audi has done just that with its sensational Q7.
Audi designed the Q7 interior with flexibility in mind, with 28 different passenger/cargo arrangements between three available seating configurations. With the conventional 40/20/40 split second-row bench seat, the Q7 seats five; add the third-row seat and it'll seat seven.
The Audi R8 features an exotic aluminum space frame, and a mid-mounted compact V8 engine making 420 horsepower. The most stunning feature is the clear Lexan cover over the engine, with LED lighting to show it off. The R8's skin was designed for efficient aerodynamics, by the same team of engineers who designed the R8 racing car.
Hi- Can't figure out what to buy your loved
one for the holidays? For the first time ever, Audi of America will
auction an exclusively designed 2008 Audi R8 through the renowned Bergdorf
Goodman 2007 Holiday catalogue. The Audi R8 was released in the United
States just two months ag...
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top
class - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance
roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers
a concept car based on the Audi R8.
There is so much eye candy in the overall design of the Audi S5 coupe that it's easy to overlook what's beneath the sleek shape — a hard-charging, road-gripping German tourer of the first order.
The Audi S6 is fresh for 2007 and, boy, is it fun to drive. It's powered by a Lamborghini-developed V-10 engine with Audi's FSI direct injection, magnesium two-stage variable intake manifold and a bevy of other technologies to make it powerful and smooth.
When Audi introduced the TT as a coupe for the 2000 model year and a roadster for 2001, the German luxury maker wasn't aiming at big sales numbers. Rather, Audi was looking to add some spice to its image.
DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- Audrey Takacs, Vice
President, Strategic Markets at R. L. Polk Co., was among the 65
professionals selected to participate in Leadership Detroit's Class XXIX.
Leadership Detroit is the Detroit Regional Chamber's premier leadership
development and training progr...
ATLANTA--Two lucky Sopranos fans' lives just
got a lot spicier. Their winning bid at the Andre Agassi Charitable
Foundation's 12th Annual Grand Slam for Children landed the actual Porsche
Cayenne SUV Carmela Soprano drove through the streets of her New Jersey
suburb on the hit drama...
What if the repair shop you use does not have a body shop, but you have called their towing company for assistance? Insurance companies will usually allow you to transfer your vehicle from one location to the repair facility of your choice one time at no additional expense to you. If your car has been towed to a storage facility and you need it towed to the repair shop, the insurance companies will usually pick up the tab for the second tow charge.
Where are the cars I want? How reliable are those cars? These are the questions consumers are asking when they shop for cars and overwhelmingly they are turning to the Internet to find the answers.
This article suggests things to think about before approaching an auto auction. Learn more about fair prices and other related factors.
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- This holiday
season, auto burglars will shop the easy way -- by stealing your gifts,
purse, wallet, packages or other valuables you leave in plain sight inside
your vehicle. Every 2 1/2 minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas with
its contents stolen. Ob...
First Annual National Teen Driver Safety
Week Is October 15-20 LOS ANGELES, CA Oct 15, 2007; The Automobile Club of
Southern California urges parents of teenage drivers and soon-to-be
drivers to improve their teens' safety by heeding tips from AAA's new list
of Ten Things Parents Ca...
The wear and tear of seemingly ordinary, day to day driving can take its toll on even the most cautious of drivers. Knicks, scratches, dents, chips, and the like, can etch the surface of your car like an acid, marring the pristine finish it had when you first bought it.
Here is a guide to potential auto fraud scams. This article also offers tips for legal action that victims can take.
To avoid unexpected bulb blowouts, it's important to keep an eye on your headlights. One way you can do that is by regular tune-ups and proper maintenance.
Many personal auto insurance companies consider your credit information when determining how much premium to charge for your insurance. So if you are calling around for new insurance, keep in mind that many insurers are looking at your credit history.
Auto insurance is a form of insurance available to consumers who own cars, trucks and other vehicles. It covers the insured party against the risks involved in owning or driving a vehicle. This may be a car accident, damage caused to other cars or property, loss to passengers in your car, and damage to your car itself.
This article provides tips for business-class auto insurance for home-based businesses. It talks about how you may qualify and penalties if you do not get the insurance.
The following article will help you determine whether you're a victim of insurance fraud. It talks about being cautious of other drivers and car mechanics.
Auto insurance provides complete protection against losses happened as a result of vehicle accidents. Read on for a comprehensive definition of auto insurance, as well as details on different types of insurance plans.
In this article, you'll find a how-to guide for finding auto insurance policies, including a discussion of factors to consider when looking at different companies.
Learn the advantages of auto leasing over most purchase installment agreements.
When driving your Jeep through mountainous and forested areas, it is essential to have fog lights, headlights, corner lights, and tail lights, among other types of auto lights. Learn more in this article about Jeep lights and where to obtain them.
A list of three things to look out for when taking out a car loan. It offers advice on comparing lenders and other factors.
Are you one of the many people who have credit problems? If you have bad credit but still need to purchase a car, this article can tell you how to get a car loan, despite your credit history.
Time has passed, and the same old crumby job greets you each day, as it has for the past several years. If you want to try a new career, you should consider auto mechanic school.
Opportunity for Comparison Drives of
Collegiate Advanced Technology Vehicles Equipped with Biodiesel, Ethanol
and Hydrogen WHAT: General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy will
host a media ride and drive event featuring vehicles from the collegiate
engineering competition Cha...
News for Release: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Auto Mercury-Recovery
Programs Up and Running in All 50 States *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202)
564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - Sept. 27, 2007) Mercury
air emissions will continue to...
If you want to turn your regular car into a highway beast, all you need are some good performance parts. You can boost your horsepower, sprints and top speed by installing the right parts. Find out what those parts are right here in this article.
Frequent travelers are often customers of budget car rental companies as they find cheap auto rentals much more convenient and inexpensive than taxi rides. One problem that many budget car rental customers face today, however, is that the people employed by budget car rental companies do not have your best interests at heart, and do not make their best effort to find you the car that will suit your needs. Listed below are some tips that you can follow in order to avoid the frustrations of bad service.
Before arranging to have any work done to your car, ask what the shop's pricing policy is. Some shops charge a flat rate for labor on vehicle repair.
Careful deliberation is extremely important when making some final decisions, since not all auto service contracts are made equal. Here, we provide a list of factors you should consider when obtaining an auto service contract.
PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 1 -- After a
successful debut last year, the Auto Show of the Palm Beaches presented by
Northwood University returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center
December 6 - 9, 2007. The inaugural four-day exhibition last year
attracted nearly 25,000 people wit...
If you're bored with your current employment or if you don't have a job, you should considering go to auto tech school. In the following article, you'll learn how to search for auto tech schools.
Do you want to protect your car from bug splatter and road debris? You might want to consider getting an auto vent shield; learn more about this option here.
Clearly, the key to enjoying the entire car buying experience is to go in prepared. While this entire magazine could be devoted to the do's and don'ts of buying a car, let's focus today on one particular decision you'll have to make -- choosing the right extended warranty for you.
ST. LOUIS, October 9 -- - LLumar(R) Safety
Film Test Yields Dramatic Results For years, car owners have turned to
security window film for solar protection and to deter smash and
grab theft. Now they can add another important reason to install
LLumar(R) safety film to their vehicles...
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IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading
Internet automotive marketing services company, and The CAR (Conant Auto
Retail) Group, one of the nation€™s largest privately
owned automotive groups, have agreed to make available a new Autobytel
online referral program to The C...
Autodelta now makes Q-Tronic 6-speed
automatic transmission available to its bespoke Brera J5 3.2 C conversion,
widening further its high-performance range based on the Alfa Romeo Brera
sports car.
DETROIT January 20, 2008;
€” Chris Woodyard writing for USA TODAY reported that
diesel fuel costs an average 38 cents a gallon more than gasoline, isn't
available at every filling station, and in the past, has been associated
with engines that clatter and smoke. But none o...
News Conference to be Held Monday, October
22 What: Dwight Carlson, chairman and CEO of Coherix Inc., of Ann Arbor,
Mich., and founder of Powertrain Engineering Manufacturing Alliance,
known as PEMAlliance, will announce that a new organization of auto
manufacturers, suppliers and ...
Vehicles' vital fluids normally perform two important functions: lubricating and cleaning. As the fluid circulates through the parts, it gathers the dirt and metal shavings that can accumulate over time. If you're lucky, this debris will settle on the bottom of the pan or housing and not circulate through the system. Otherwise, it can cause some serious wear and tear to vehicle components.
Just like human body needs a heart to work, automobiles also depend on their indispensable part- batteries which make them run. There are many other parts in a human body and a heart, which can make both these bodies work but incompletely as they are the requisites.
An automobile's brake system has been continually refined and redefined for over a century. In this article, you'll learn about brakes, specifically Rover brakes.
What should you have in your car for emergencies? I have a flashlight, disposable camera, fire extinguisher, pencil and paper, and a jacket during winter in my vehicle. If you are ever involved in a car accident, you should take pictures of the scene and anyone who is involved or is a witness.
LOS ANGELES--AUTOMOBILE Magazine,
America€™s leading automotive lifestyle publication,
today announced the winners of its 2008 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars
Awards, delivering an exclusive selection of vehicles at the top of their
class. €œThis year€™s ...
Tobacco odors can make a car smell like an ash tray. Here is how to get rid of that stench. Read below to learn how to get rid of tobacco odors in cars.
Rising fuel costs are causing people to reassess their driving needs, but there are a host of other important factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle.
Automobile security has changed dramatically in the last several years. We have gone from the era when there were only 2000+ key combinations used for every car of the largest auto manufacturer, to transponder controlled ignition systems, that change electronic codes each time you start your car.
An automobile warranty is a promise by a manufacturer or dealer that it will repair or replace defects in your car, or that your car will be of a certain quality, for a specified period of time. Find out what warranties come with your car, what repairs those warranties cover, and how to enforce your warranties, you may save yourself a significant amount of money when your car needs repair.
It's very important not to let corrosion set it in on your battery terminals. Once corrosion sets in, your car will randomly fail to start due to electrical contact being lost between battery and cable. Especially common with GM vehicles. Read on for more details.
WARRENDALE, Pa., April 11
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Readers and editors of SAE International's
Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine crown General Motors'
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and GMC Yukon Hybrid as 2008's Best Engineered
Vehicles. General Motors has significantly ...
Purolator Filters NA LLC offers a line of automotive filters focused on the constant challenge of keeping the oil and engine clean.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 31 -- To culminate a
year-long celebration marking its tenth anniversary in Dearborn, the
Automotive Hall of Fame is offering half-price admission through the end
of the year. Beginning November 1, and continuing until December 31, 2007,
full price admission wi...
Engine coolant takes away the heat produced by internal combustion. The radiator channels the heat away from the coolant in order to keep the metal parts of the engine from turning into a useless cracked and molten lump. Passages inside the radiator are connected to fins, which wick away heat from the coolant and send it away from the engine compartment. Hot coolant meanders its way into the labyrinth of channels and passages inside the radiator, and then returns to the engine considerably cooler through the miracle of heat transfer.
Automotive X PRIZE to Showcase Innovation at
2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit WHAT/WHY: The
Automotive X PRIZE, an international, multi-million dollar competition
designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles,
has announced plans to p...
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile is bringing
the hottest new accessory option to the car: the Internet. As the first
wireless Internet provider for cars, Autonet Mobile will be demonstrating
their new Wi-Fi router at NADA in booth #2955W at Moscone, West Hall. The
newest Autonet Mobile...
Lincoln Top Premium Brand, Mercury Top
Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Nissan Titan Top
Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 5 -- An ideal is defined as an
excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA),
announced today by automotive research and ...
Grant to Fund New Child Abuse Prevention
Program HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Norfolk-based Cox Auto Trader companies, AutoTrader Publishing and
AutoMart.com, along with Cox Communications will present a $500,000 grant
secured from the James M. Cox Foundati...
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com
(www.autotrader.com), the ultimate automotive marketplace, announces its
title sponsorship of sports writer Joe Connor€™s
AutoTrader.com Green Power Sports Tour
(http://greenpowersportstour.com), a cross-country road tour in a
vegetable-oil fuel...
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards
recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun
DETROIT, Sept. 21 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff will announce its
Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2007 Frankfurt International Motor
Show in its September 24 issue. (Log...
ATLANTA--The days are getting shorter and
summer road trips are winding down, which can only mean one thing
€“ it€™s time to prepare your vehicle
for autumn driving. A long, hot summer can wreak havoc on the interior and
exterior of your vehicle, so fall is the i...
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 11 -- Avis Rent A
Car System, LLC today announced the addition of the storied Chevrolet
Corvette convertible to its U.S. fleet. The newest member of the Avis
'Cool Car' Collection, a series of popular high-end vehicles that can be
specifically reserved by mak...
Reducing in-car clutter responds to customer
information preferences and advances environmental efforts PARSIPPANY,
N.J., May 15 -- Avis Rent A Car announced that it will discontinue the
printing and distribution of scores of customer brochures and other
collateral marketing materia...
With the advent of floods in the Southeast, used car dealers are taking advantage of customers by selling waterlogged vehicles. In this article, we'll tell you how to avoid buying a flood-damaged car.
When selecting a vendor, due diligence can save a lot of grief and minimize contingent liability.
Motorcycle helmets are essential for safety in the event of an accident. Since it is difficult to judge the quality of used helmets, wearing them on your bike could prove dangerous and impractical.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: February 6,
2008 Christine Real de Azua (202) 383-2508 AMERICAN WIND ENERGY
ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON SENATE FAILURE TO OVERCOME ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL
FILIBUSTER The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the
following statement by AWEA ...
Azentek, LLC. 6070 S. Saginaw Road Grand
Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 694-4500 http://www.azentek.com PRESS RELEASE For
Immediate Release Azentek Wins Best of CES Award for Hottest
Car Tech GPS Product for 2008 Azentek, today announced it won a
Best of CES award for its Atlas CPC-1200, th...
For many who have high interest sub prime car loans, refinancing may be a wise decision. In this article, we'll outline steps you should take when preparing to refinance your auto loan.
Bad credit auto loans have become increasingly common and more and more customers are enjoying the benefits of getting finance for the purchase of a car even with bad credit. Learn more about these loans to see if this would be a viable option for you when buying your next car.
Much like the bad credit home loan market, the bad credit automobile loan market is a crowded and competitive arena. If you find yourself in the position of needing a bad credit automobile loan, use caution in selecting your lender.
Additional surprises add to the glitz and
glamour of the black-tie gala DETROIT, Nov. 28 -- The 2008 North American
International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview
welcomes the legendary pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies to the red carpet.
The Canadian born band will...
When searching for bargain prices on used cars, be sure to do your homework. Look here for tips on the best places to look for optimal used car prices.
AUSTIN, Texas and RESTON, Virginia,
September 19 -- BarZ Adventures, a pioneer of automated tour guides, and
u-blox America Inc., the leading GPS receiver technology provider, today
announced their cooperation in bringing GPS-based tour guides to a number
of U.S. National Parks and ...
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 10
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Something as basic as checking the oil can go a
long way toward improving the safety and reliability of your vehicle, plus
it helps avoid costly repairs down the road. The Car Care Council
recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures t...
Are you looking to buy a used car, but are not sure where to start? This article will give you a good idea on where to begin and what questions you should ask yourself before settling on a car so that you don't end up with a lemon.
Self-lubricating, sealed bearing cartridge for tough applications
There is an art to buying a new car and if you know it, you're better prepared when that day arrives. Every car buyer should know the tricks to getting a car at a reasonable price.
While buying a new car can be exciting, it can also be stressful. In the following article, you’ll learn some tips on what to know before purchasing your next car.
Beijing not ready to lift ban on diesel cars
http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5753/Beijing-not-ready-to-lift-ban-on-d
iesel -cars.html Shanghai. February 18 (Gasgoo.com) - Beijing will not
lift a ban on diesel vehicles for the time being, a senior official from
Beijing Environmental ...
Bekaert responds to technical challenges
posed by new environmentally-friendly fuels
Bekaert‚„s Diamond-Like
coatings help NASCAR clients resolve fuel residue deposit problems
associated with new fuel regulations Bekaert, worldwide leader in racing
and automotive compo...
If you are considering replacing your vehicle’s exhaust system, a performance exhaust system can be an ideal choice, offering to you many benefits over a stock exhaust system. Let’s examine the benefits of installing a performance exhaust system and see what one could do for the life of your car.
Restoring classic vehicles is a hobby that many Americans enjoy. These cars are totally customized and one of a kind in the world. Shown on the road or in classic vehicle shows, they are truly something special to be seen. Many people put their hearts and souls into fixing these vehicles, but still, others do not know just how much work is put into these cars.
From the days of the Speed Six and 4.5-liter blower Bentleys a long hood and mesh grille have been hallmarks, and the Continentals carry them to this day. The slightly reclined grille and smoothly faired expanse of hood marry graceful substantial proportions with aerodynamic function and slickness required for stability at the three-mile-a-minute speeds every Continental easily exceeds.
Odds are, you're not in the market for one of these cars. Not that I'm implying you can't afford a ...
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a grand car that recalls a heroic age, a throwback to a time when big sedans were more art than science. Yet the Flying Spur also adds performance, technology, and even utility to this formula, and the result is a car that is uniquely practical as well as uniquely beautiful.
Forgive me for quoting directly from the press kit, but when it comes to describing the new Continental GT, W.O. Bentley's mission statement cuts cleanly through the PR puffery and rings as true today as it did 83 years ago: "While it would offer great comfort and unquestioned luxury as it went about its daily business, so also it would possess a thinly veiled ability to turn into something special at any moment."
When the new Bentley Continental GT was unveiled at the Detroit auto show in 2003, everyone offered high praise for its styling. For me, as a designer, it offers better proportions than the Mercedes-Benz CL600 in this comparison.
CREWE/ANTWERP - October 8, 2007: Dirk van
Braeckel, Director of Design for Bentley Motors, has been chosen as the
2007 laureate of Antwerp€™s Christoffel Plantin award,
which honours Belgian citizens whose cultural, artistic or scientific
activities contribute to the count...
Prestige has forever been Bentley's well-deserved reputation for building automobiles with unmatched creature comforts and incomparable style. Even with a change of ownership and remarkable design changes, Bentley's style and comfort departments remains high quality.
Power (and money) have a lot to do with choosing among the Mercedes S-Class models. The S550 comes with a 5.5-liter V8 engine that comes alive to the tune of 382 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with torque rated at 391 lb.-ft. at 2800 rpm. The 5.5-liter biturbo V12 that powers the S600 is rated at 510 horsepower at 5100 rpm and 612 lb.-ft of torque at 1800 rpm. All that power shows up in a staggering 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds for the S600.
The Mercedes S-Class boasts one of the most beautiful interior executions on the market today. Got Maybach envy? S-Class buyers can order special designo editions with lavish materials that make these truly sumptuous cars.
In thick traffic and city driving, though, you have to be careful, because the long nose of the car is way, way out there in front of you, and you simply can't see it, so we'd recommend rear-first parking, because the rear end is easier to see.
The SLR's inclusive list of standard equipment includes semi-aniline leather-upholstery mounted to a pair of carbon-fiber bucket seats that can be adapted to the driver and front passenger by means of different sized seat pads; dual-zone automatic air-conditioning; a Bose premium sound system; a multifunction sport steering wheel with gear-shift paddles, and a navigation system with an integral AM/FM radio and CD-changer built into it.
Big-machine comfort comes to compact equipment operators.
With new technology allowing dealerships to manage finances on location, remote deposits may be the wave of the future.
System improves control for on- and off-road vehicle axles.
The Passat CC is an elegant sedan and a
dynamic coup simultaneously. The concept and design of this
Volkswagen are defining fresh, new directions beyond the mainstream.
Washington DC April 30, 2008; The AIADA
newsletter reported that transportation for big families used to be
simple. Gas was cheap and cars were unabashedly big. Not anymore. Finding
a car that can fit five or more meant, until recently, shopping for a big,
usually American-made SUV....
Last month, one of my blog postings on LightTruckBiz.
Specially formulated filler metals help big machines withstand harsh conditions.
The following article offers a few things to take into consideration when buying a bike trailer. It talks about considerations such as trailer age and what you are towing with.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68744) has announced the
addition of Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost?
to their offering. Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What
Cost?, offers a timely stra...
While many shops may think there is nothing new in the world of exhaust, manufacturers are making improvements. Advertising exhaust upgrades with an emphasis on fuel economy and "green technology" can bring in new customers that may have never considered performance parts before.
What most do not know about the BMV Bavaria, is that it has the very same drivetrain as the E9 coupe. However, the BMW Bavaria differs from the E9 in that it comes without the leather upholstery, the power equipment, and the funky Nivomat self-leveling suspension.
Simple mathematics will tell you that driving a 306-hp, 3400-pound rear-drive coupe built on a short-wheelbase chassis adds up to a great deal of driving enjoyment, especially when the engine's torque curve is absolutely flat from 1300 to 5000 rpm and the engine redlines at 7000 rpm.
NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT FOR new BMW 1 Series
Coupe IN LOS ANGELES 2008 is Year 1 of the 1 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November
6, 2007. The BMW 1 Series Coupe, which draws inspiration from the iconic
BMW 2002 of some 40 years ago, will make its North American debut at the
Los Angeles Auto Sho...
BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but
no timetable yet
http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3981/BMW-1-series-may-be-introduced-to-Ch
ina-but-no-timetable-yet.html Shanghai. November 22 (Gasgoo.com) - German
luxury car maker BMW AG plans to introduce its 2008 BMW 1 series to China,
...
Do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?Settling in behind the wheel of BMW's new 135i Coupe, I suddenly flash to the early 1990s, somewhere in the south of France, where I'm driving the brand-new E36 3 Series.
From the driver's seat, the BMW 3 Series Convertible communicates its understanding and acceptance of the responsibility of living up to the brand's heritage. Unlike most of its kin, this BMW remains a car a driver puts on and wears more than climbs into.
The 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible comes in two trim designations, both two-door, four-passenger models with the marque's first-ever, retractable hard top supplanting the soft-tops of previous editions. Neither model name relates any longer to engine family.
The BMW 3 Series is the last of the BMW automotive family to fall prey to the marque's new-Bangled design vocabulary. As such, given that the design has encountered something significantly less than universal acclaim, the 3 Series is the least radicalized, leaving it the best looking, most cohesively styled and visually balanced BMW of the current lot.
BMW's design brief for the 2007 3 Series coupe was to give it an elegant yet athletic look that would clearly differentiate it from the four-door sedan introduced a year earlier. While the two vehicles share their 108.7-inch wheelbases, they share no sheetmetal.
BMW's 3 Series has always been about the driving. It has many of the attributes of a sports car with the practicality of a sedan. It offers rear-wheel drive and manual transmissions in a class increasingly dominated by front-wheel drive and automatics.
Instantly noticeable on the skin of the new $36,995 (including destination) 330i sedan — known internally as the E90 — is the bold crease running along the car's sides, the strake adding strength and presence. Another nice exterior touch, this one in the functional category, is the illuminated door handles.
Automotively speaking, BMW's latest gap wedge is the 335i Sedan, a perfect fit between the solid, reasonably quick 328i and the hell-for-leather M3. With a nice round 300 bhp and a like amount of torque from 2979 cc, it falls squarely between the 3 Series bookends (whose respective outputs are 230 bhp and most likely 400 bhp for the upcoming V-8-powered M3).
For more than three decades, the BMW 3 Series sports coupe has defined what the genre should be. And with its latest creation — the twin-turbocharged 335i — the standard has once again been set for all of the competition to chase.
For 2008, the BMW 5 Series has been mildly updated with what the auto industry calls a facelift. Most of the styling touch-up lies in subtle details, but in our view they add character to this luxury sedan.
Many buyers will find the BMW 5 Series a near-perfect size. It seems more substantial than some small luxury or sport sedans, with more usable interior space. At the same time it's not so physically bulky as large sedans, and therefore easier to maneuver in tight spaces and to park.
So cue the new 530i sedan to push through the saloon doors with its spurs-by-wire jingling. It follows the seven-year run of the award-gathering E-39 5 Series, which finished with a 26-percent sales increase in its last year, so this new E-60 5 Series doesn't have the luxury of replacing the town drunk, either.
The 6 Series seats provide excellent support, and they're more comfortable than the ultra-firm seats found in some of BMW's sports packages. Driver and passenger feel safely ensconced in this car, partly because of its high waistline.
From the driver's seat, both iterations of the BMW 6 Series seem to have it all: comfort, luxury, convenience and the ambience of a true high-performance car, with the M6 versions only adding to what the two 650i models promise. Coupes and convertibles inspire feelings of control, even of success, before the cars ever leave the driveway. These cars promise great rewards to drivers who take their driving seriously.
The BMW 7 Series has evolved significantly since the current generation was launched in 2002, but the evolution is in the details rather than the basic shape. This big sedan was a milestone in automotive design, and a lightning rod for both praise and criticism.
Spend an hour driving the BMW 7 Series sedan and you'll know what the fuss is about. This is a luxury sedan in the truest sense. It's a great way to travel, and it won't take long to be convinced.
All 7 Series sedans feature dual-zone temperature and airflow adjustment for the front passengers, managed by familiar knobs and buttons arrayed across the center of the dash.
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced
$140,000 and up
http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3954/BMW-adds-6-series-to-its-line-up-pri
ced-140-000-and-up.html Shanghai. November 20 (Gasgoo.com) -BMW plans to
add its new 6-Series to China portfolio and starts to sell the model at
1.07 ...
Every detail in a BMW is made to match the highest standards, including your own specifications. Aside from providing whatever a driver needs, BMW also provides what car enthusiasts want, including the most advanced and innovative technology in auto parts.
Media Contact: Christian Thornton Managing
Director e-autobusiness, LLC (704) 246-1623 cthornton@eautobusiness.com
For Immediate Release e-autobusiness' AEROS Software Suite Certified by
BMW Integration simplifies dealers' processing of leads from BMW-MINI
consumer web sites CHARLOT...
LEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7 -- With the world's
top golfers on hand at the inaugural BMW Championship this week, BMW is
celebrating the event and the sport by creating a BMW Individual 6 Series
Golf Sport, a vehicle offering specially created colors and features
designed to align luxury d...
Headlights are the one of the most important parts of a car, especially at night. In this article, you'll learn about BMW headlights.
There's no denying it; sports cars have gone all high-tech on us. Open the door, slip inside, and ...
All that changes with the M Roadster, a buffed-up version of the standard Z4 that quickly puts to bed the whole "sporty" car versus "sports car" argument. This newest and fastest of all Z4s hits the road with enough performance to not only eclipse its less powerful stablemates, but also challenge the almighty M3.
This is one of those cars that sends writers scurrying to look for new and unusual superlatives, because it stands head and shoulders above all of the previous generations of M3 in sex appeal, but mostly in performance.
The way luxury sports coupes and sedans have evolved in the last decade is as exciting and surreal as something straight out of an action comic book. With every passing life cycle, these things are becoming so much more powerful than the average car that they too may someday become faster than a speeding bullet.
BMW will give the Big Apple a glimpse into
what the future of pure driving pleasure looks like as its all-new 2008 M3
Convertible and Concept CS vehicles make their North American debuts at
the 2008 New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on March 19.
p BMW is excited to prese...
In the history of the BMW M3, these vehicles were made exclusively for the sole purpose of meeting the requirements that would enable this vehicle to join the racing world.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. STAMFORD,
Conn.--BMW of North America, LLC and GE Money today announced, an
exclusive relationship that brings the GE Motor Club roadside assistance
program to BMW and MINI owners in the U.S. This relationship furthers both
companies€™ commitment to p...
In order to preserve the unique qualities that define the BMW, it is important to pay close attention when replacing your car's parts or investing in add-ons. This article will walk you through pointers, to help keep your car in top condition.
BMW plans local production of new X3 in
China
http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3700/BMW-plans-local-production-of-new-X3
-in-China.html Shanghai. October 26 (Gasgoo.com) German automaker BMW AG
may have a plan to locally produce its new X3 in China by the second half
of 2010. Germa...
BMW has intelligently combined its superior
diesel expertise with innovative BMW ActiveHybrid technology in a showcase
Geneva motor show concept car.
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: BMW AG has
filed suit against Shuanghuan's importer in Munich last week to prevent
the importer from selling a Shuanghua SUV model that BMW said is a copy of
its X5, BMW AG's spokerperson told reporters last week. BMW AG's
lawsuit targets Shuanghuan's ...
The following article explains the importance of good BMW tires. It talks about how they work and where they can be aquired.
Physical measurements support the visual similarities. The X3's 110-inch wheelbase is less than 1 inch shy of the X5's. The wheelbase is the distance between front and rear wheels.
The BMW X3 gets a new look for 2007, and though there's a close family resemblance to the new, larger X5, a closer look reveals significant differences.
The sport in BMW's X5 sport-utility is most obvious in the driving. The X5 is a heavy vehicle, but it can get down the road with more alacrity than the typical SUV. It's balanced, solid and definitely BMW.
The BMW X5 4.8i we drove was notably quick to take off, despite its substantial curb weight of more than 5,000 pounds. BMW credits its new six-speed transmission for this rapid forward response. At deep throttle, the V8's pleasant, distant growl never intruded on cockpit conversations or speakerphone communications.
Like most BMWs, the BMW X6 is a fine automobile. It rides high like an SUV; it's fast; it handles well; and it's comfortable inside. Ride quality is a bit harsh, the price of admission is high, and compared to an SUV it has limited space inside for passengers and cargo.
Laurens, South Carolina — The BMW X6 xDrive50i is a behemoth, but in BMW fashion it tosses sport-ute convention out the window in favor of sports-sedan flair. It tips the scales at a whopping 5270 lb., has 8.3 in. of ground clearance, seats only four and has limited rear storage space due to its coupelike roofline.
When BMW first released the Z4 in 2003, its styling drew criticism. It appeared to be sculpted for the sake of sculpting, and you either liked it or you didn't.
A body kit allows you to customize your car to make it look sleek and unique. There are plenty of off the shelf options available for most car models. If you are set on making a body kit, be prepared to invest a lot of time and money to create your own unique look.