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Masterful Merchandising California

Uhlmann RV considered all options when choosing a parts/accessory merchandising partner. The dealership chose NTP, not only because of its long-standing relationship, but because the distributor has a reputation for right answers when it comes to store-sets.

Money Matters California

The first quarter has been a rough one for both dealers and manufacturers.

The Season is Still Gearing Up California

Dealers were surveyed in mid-April about how a number of factors are impacting sales in their region.

Prime Lending Rate vs. RV Consumer Interest Rates California

The mystery of the relationship between the prime lending rate charged by the Federal Reserve and the rate consumers are charged for loans is revealed.

Tech support California

Dealerships can build strong and more reliable relationships with extended service contract companies, insurance writers and customers by implementing accurate price estimation.

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2007 Mazda CX-9 California

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2007 Mercury Milan California

Don't get us wrong; the new Milan is a great car and highly recommendable, but we just get the feel...

2008 Lexus LX570 California

Lexus' flagship SUV is upgraded and up-rated for 2008, but if you blink, you'll miss this limited-p...

2009 Dodge Journey California

Dodge says the next level up, the SXT, is the Journey most consumers will take -- and, after drivin...

Acura RDX California

Another new SUV? Isn't the sport-utility market collapsing as buyers turn away from gas-guzzling s...

Honda oil drain plug washers California

Sara Pines, of American Honda, says the drain plug gets a new crush washer every time a Honda or Ac...

Jaguar XK convertible California

Jaguars have always struck me as being very nice yet somehow vaguely disappointing to the inner chi...

Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD California

It's not immediately obvious, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee is basically an American response to Land...

Lexus GS450h California

Engineers are kids at heart just like everyone else, and it's only a matter of time before even the...

Lexus LS460 L California

At the high end of the car market, it's all about being the car that The Boss should be driving. F...

Nissan Titan California

We never know what to expect when we're rolling in foreign trucks around Detroit. With not one, but...

Saturn Outlook XR California

This sort of thing is common when driving, say, a high-end BMW or a limited-edition Jaguar. The Out...

"Avanti, Avanti" ABT AS4 Avant - fast, attractive and very practical California

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...

'Stupid to street race,' SEMA executive says California

The 'need for speed' -- or at least the dreams of it -- gave birth to a multifaceted automotive aft...

1.8 TFSI now as entry-level engine in the Audi TT California

- 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.

1990 Ford Ranger California

This shouldn't come as any kind of a surprise, but we automotive journalists are somewhat spoiled w...

2006 BMW 3-Series California

The 3-Series has been updated with hints of BMW's "flame-surfacing" styling and a split f...

2006 BMW 3-Series California

BMW has been in the business of building serious automotive athletes for so long that it's easy to ...

2006 BMW 530xi California

Well, we've got two alternatives. First, there's a minivan.

2006 BMW 530xi California

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2006 BMW M5 California

Yes, the 500 horsepower V10 engine with its 8,000 rpm redline is impressive. And yes, the seven-spe...

2006 BMW M6 California

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2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS California

Buick seems to have been focusing all of its recent energy on moving into new segments; first the R...

2006 Cadillac SRX California

Ah, the holidays. What better time to have a vehicle as versatile and capable as the Cadillac SRX ...

2006 Cadillac XLR California

During our week with the Cadillac XLR, the word 'slab' popped to mind a lot. This car exudes a sin...

2006 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak California

You want to talk about living large? This truck is definitely rollin' biggie style.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt California

The car you see here may look a lot like the familiar Chevrolet Cavalier. The face is more or less ...

2006 Chevrolet Equinox California

Here's the latest poster child for the minivan backlash the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is the latest in...

2006 Chrysler Pacifica California

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser California

Like the Mazda Miata and Volkswagen Beetle, Chrysler's PT Cruiser is a feel-good sort of car. It's...

2006 Dodge Ram SRT10 California

So that’s how Big Red wound up on my driveway. Its “power bulge” hood and scoop, ...

2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch California

There's a new Expedition on the way for 2007, but that doesn't mean that the '06 model is out to pa...

2006 Ford Explorer California

How does a vehicle remain the best-seller for fifteen years, especially in a category that's as hot...

2006 Ford Five Hundred California

The ever-changing automotive landscape has made it hard to be a family sedan in recent years. Miniv...

2006 Ford Fusion California

The Ford Motor Company is really, really hoping that you like this car. There are two important re...

2006 Ford Mustang GT convertible -- Power to the people California

Like an In-N-Out burger, the Mustang GT convertible is tasty, all-American and deeply satisfying.

2006 Home and Park Roadtrek RS California

So what's it like, driving around with a house on your back? We got the chance to find out when the...

2006 Honda Civic EX California

People who watch the automotive seasons turn should know that, as it's been about four years since ...

2006 Honda Civic Si California

This will date me somewhat, but my first real car was a 1986 Honda Civic Si. Man, do I miss that c...

2006 Honda Element LX California

Honda is known for conservative, economical mass-market vehicles, but every so often the company go...

2006 Honda Pilot California

We were surprised to find a number of suburbanites who had never met a Honda Pilot. 'Honda makes a...

2006 Honda Ridgeline California

Driving the all-new Honda Ridgeline around Detroit, Michigan was an interesting experience. The Ri...

2006 Hummer H3 California

The notion of a 'smaller, gentler Hummer' seems like an oxymoron, but here it is. The latest vehic...

2006 Hyundai Accent California

We learned everything we needed to know about the new Hyundai Accent in thirty-one minutes. That's ...

2006 Hyundai Accent California

We learned everything we needed to know about the new Hyundai Accent in thirty-one minutes. That's...

2006 Hyundai Sonata California

Don't call this an 'impressive effort,' because it's the real deal. Hyundai knows what it's doing,...

2006 Isuzu i350 Crew Cab California

When you're not sure of where to go next, it never hurts to take a step back and see where you've b...

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT/8 California

The idea of an ultra high-performance Jeep just plain appealed to the kid in us and when the opport...

2006 Kia Rio5 California

Although it's still one of the least expensive cars sold in the United States, Kia's Rio has vision...

2006 Kia Sedona California

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2006 Lincoln Mark LT California

What's going on down at Lincoln? The products themselves are great, but there doesn't seem to be m...

2006 Mazda Mazda5 California

The all-new Mazda5 belongs to an automotive category that does not officially exist. In fact, the ...

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata California

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2006 Mercedes ML350 California

We really wanted to be excited by the all-new M-Class. The 'minivan of SUVs' received a long-overd...

2006 Mercedes R500 California

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2006 Mercedes SLK350 California

Now this is what they call an extreme makeover. Mercedes' cute SLK roadster has spent its entire l...

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG California

Anxious to relieve ourselves of the four poorly driven, ill-handling vehicles we’d been impri...

2006 Mercury Mountaineer California

'Didn't we just have this car?' my wife asked as she climbed into the new Mercury Mountaineer.

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT California

The Mitsubishi Eclipse had it, and then somewhere along the way, it lost it. The Eclipse was the d...

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor California

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2006 Mitsubishi Evolution MR California

But that night when she gets home from work, even this wonderful woman – whose auto awareness...

2006 Mitsubishi Galant California

Shoppers who've heard about Mitsubishi's free gas promotion may be looking at this Japanese brand f...

2006 Mitsubishi Raider XLS California

Mitsubishi has been out of the pickup game for a while. Fans of the nigh-indestructible Mighty Max...

2006 Nissan Frontier California

In case you hadn't noticed, there's a bit of a revolution going on among compact pickup trucks. No...

2006 Nissan Xterra California

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2006 Pontiac G6 GT Hard Top Convertible California

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2006 Pontiac Solstice California

Quite a lot of people are sitting up and taking notice of Pontiac's newest product, the dream-car-t...

2006 Pontiac Torrent California

I hope you're happy. All of the carping and ridicule heaped upon Pontiac's Aztek since its introduc...

2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi California

We always find ourselves waxing a bit nostalgic when we drive Saabs, lately. The brand has done a ...

2006 Saturn VUE Red Line California

Saturn hasn't been known for building particularly effective performance cars at all, let alone per...

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited California

So what, exactly, would motivate Subaru, purveyor of all-wheel drive cars and SUV alternatives, to ...

2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT California

We've always had a hard time thinking of the Forester as an SUV thanks to its close relationship wi...

2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B California

Are we the only ones who have noticed that the more special a Subaru is, the longer and more arcane...

2006 Subaru WRX STi California

Two words; power corrupts. This applies to horsepower as well as politics and finance.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI California

Just about everybody knows about the evil twin to Volkswagen's Golf, the GTI. The original 'hot ha...

2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 T Value Edition California

You've got big space front and rear. You've got comfortable seats and a slick four- or six-cylinder...

2006 Volvo C70 California

The original C70 coupe, introduced in 1998, was Volvo's announcement to the world that it didn't ha...

2006 Volvo V50 AWD California

Watch your back, Audi. There's another all-wheel drive station wagon that combines European stylin...

2006 Volvo V70 R California

The dilemma of the car guy with responsibilities is as old as double overhead cams. A sports car's...

2006 Volvo XC70 California

Once upon a time there were two station wagons that acted like SUVs. The Subaru Outback and Volvo ...

2006 VW Passat California

After the Dasher, VW tried the Quantum in 1981. Also plagued with reliability issues as well as so...

2007 BMW X5 California

Our long-term BMW X5 prowls the byways of Washington, D.C.

2007 Buick Lucerne California

After a few years of messing around with SUVs and minivans and whatever the heck you call the Rende...

2007 Chicago Auto Show California

The Chicago Auto Show has always been something of an upstart. Although it's only a year younger th...

2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac California

When versatility is the name of your game, you've got to be ready for anything. You need a vehicle...

2007 Ford Focus SES California

Is Ford's often-underrated Focus being allowed to die on the vine, or does the company choosing not...

2007 Honda Element SC California

Honda's Element may have started the party for trendy, multi-useful, outside-of-the-box-thinkin' ve...

2007 Honda Fit California

There's a tenet of Murphy's Law that applies to road testing new vehicles, which says that whatever...

2007 Honda VTX Custom - Review California

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...

2007 Hyundai Accent SE 3-door California

Up until a year ago, the small-car market was pretty quiet, but that's changed in the past twelve m...

2007 Hyundai Azera California

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2007 Hyundai Azera Limited California

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2007 Hyundai Elantra California

Larger, lighter, safer, better equipped, more fuel efficient and less expensive than the model it r...

2007 Hyundai Entourage California

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited California

The next stage in Hyundai's reinvention as something other than a bargain-basement brand has just h...

2007 Hyundai Veracruz California

Quick, what kind of car is this? Of course, you already know it's a Hyundai Veracruz, thanks to th...

2007 Infiniti G35 Sport California

Infiniti's G series began life in 1991 as the G20, a handsome, upscale compact that hit the streets...

2007 Infiniti M35x California

There's something dramatic about an Infiniti. Ever since the brand's esoteric, art-house introduct...

2007 Isuzu i-290 California

About the only Isuzus you see on the road these days are medium-duty cab-over trucks (usually paint...

2007 Jeep Compass California

Still facing quizzical looks from automotive reporters who were stumped when it was revealed in Jan...

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited California

Well, Jeepsters, you can chill. The 2007 Wranglers may be a huge overhaul, but the designers and en...

2007 Kia Rondo California

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2007 Lincoln MKX California

What's an MKX? Now that the Lincoln brand has changed the names of almost all of its products to a...

2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate California

Years from now, pop-culture historians will argue endlessly over which came first--the 'Gator or th...

2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD California

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2007 Mazdaspeed3 California

Or at least, that’s the way things used to be.

2007 Mercedes S550 California

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2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 California

'I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better.' Sophie Tucker

2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid California

With the introduction of a redesigned 2008 model upon us, we decided to spend some time with the cu...

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander California

Could it be that Mitsubishi has designed the perfect urban escape vehicle?

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander California

Mitsubishi's Outlander debuted in 2003 as one of the first small SUVs to lean more toward being a t...

2007 New York International Auto Show California

The New York International Auto Show has a tendency to favor the business insiders. Unlike other au...

2007 Nissan Altima California

It's not easy, having to work the same playground as two of the biggest success stories in the mode...

2007 Nissan Quest California

Okay, we know that minivans are about as exciting as creamed corn. The folks who buy them are happ...

2007 Nissan Sentra California

Step up to the new Nissan Sentra; the Japanese manufacturer's bland little compact has just taken a...

2007 Nissan Versa California

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2007 Saab 9-7X California

Maybe we've just been talking to too many Saab fans, but everyone seems to hate the new Saab 9-7X. ...

2007 Saturn Aura California

It was a dark and stormy night ... And while I've always wanted to start a story that way, it real...

2007 Saturn Sky Red Line California

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2007 Saturn VUE Green Line California

Remember the 'five speed' badges that used to appear on early compact cars, when having four forwar...

2007 Scion tC California

The Scion tC is one part commuter, one part sports coupe, and one part fashion accessory. This hat...

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara California

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2007 Suzuki SX4 California

Small cars are big news these days. It's not just the rising gas prices that are doing it; designe...

2007 Suzuki XL7 California

As manufacturers have realized that most sport-utility owners don't take their vehicles off-road, t...

2007 Suzuki XL7 California

How's this for a facelift? Suzuki's newest SUV is striking, thanks to an angular face that's likel...

2007 Toyota Camry California

All-new once again, the Camry is aiming to maintain its sales leadership. The key to sales leaders...

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser California

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2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid California

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid we drove was just about the most boring piece of urban transport you c...

2007 Toyota Matrix M-Theory California

As the SUV craze evolves into the crossover vehicle craze, one of the suburban do-alls that helped ...

2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport California

For many years, there's been a quest for an automotive Holy Grail of sorts--the search to produce t...

2007 Toyota Tundra California

It's hard to believe that Toyota has been building full-size pickup trucks since 1993. That's beca...

2007 Toyota Yaris California

Anyone who commutes in even a moderately large city can tell you that rush hour traffic can be much...

2007 Volkswagen Eos California

If we didn't know any better, we'd think that Volkswagen had something against us. Last year they ...

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door California

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2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon California

A step up from the average minivan, the Passat wagon represents a safe, fuel efficient, and good-lo...

2007 Volvo S80 California

When viewed in the context of their home country, the logic that drives the personality of Volvo ca...

2007 Winnebago Adventurer 33V California

Say 'Winnebago' and most folks will picture a motorhome before they think of the Native American tr...

2008 ACURA TL TYPE S California

What I can do, so as to keep you reading so that I can keep my job, is to tell you where the 2008 A...

2008 Audi R8 California

Knifing through the Nevada desert, the R8's composure is the very definition of serenity, capabilit...

2008 Audi S5 Review California

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 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...

2008 Audi TT Long-term Test, Part 2 California

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2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Review California

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 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 BMW 1-SERIES COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE California

Hailed as the reincarnation of BMWs highly vaunted 2002, the 1-Series is the most eagerly anticipat...

2008 BMW 335i Convertible Review California

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 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...

2008 BMW M3 COUPE California

Never mind statistics, common sense tells you that most people like to sleep in on Sunday morning. ...

2008 Cadillac CTS Review California

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...

2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition Preview California

CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella Contributes Fresh Lighting System By Steve Purdy Photos by Bob Benko 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...

2008 CADILLAC STS California

Thanks to all of the big news about Cadillac's high-performance V-series cars, the upcoming all-new...

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS California

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Review California

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...

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Review California

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 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 ...

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review California

2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Moving Upmarket and Upscale By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Reviewers have not been coy about praising the new Malibu. Camry, Accord and the other mid-size sedan contenders are overdue for some serious competition from GM, particularly mainstre...

2008 Chicago Auto Show - 2008 Audi A4 Special Edition Unveiled California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show : Porsche Unveils Cayenne GTS California

--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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Chevrolet HHR Gets E85 FlexFuel Capability California

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 ...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Elantra Touring Introduced California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Pre-Orders Now Being Taken at 691 'GT-R Certified' Dealers Nationwide California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Lexus Introduces Pebble Beach Collection RX 350 and ES 350 California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Redesigned 2009 Acura RL Debuts California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package to 4Runner Sport Edition California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show; Mitsubishi Showcases New 2009 Galant Midsize Sedan Among New, Future and Historical High-Performance Models California

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...

2008 Chicago Auto Show; Porsche Cars North America President Peter Schwarzenbauer Unveils Newest SUV; Brings Chicago Show Media up to Date on Sports Car Market California

--Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: WHAT: Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, will unveil the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS at a breakfast before the public opening of the Chicago Auto Show. Schwarzenbauer will demonstrate how an SUV can be fun to drive and ear...

2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review California

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 Detroit Auto Show: 2008 North American Car/Truck of the Year Winners California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Equipped With Alpine 40-GB HDD Pop-Up Navigation and Infotainment System California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mazda RX-8: Further Evolution for the Rotary Revolution California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Automotive X PRIZE team announces new partnership with IDC of South Africa California

Hello, Here is a release that one of our teams, Velozzi, put out this morning. Roberto Velozzi-Jerez and his team will be here later today. Let me know if you want to connect with him. Thanks, Carrie Fox 202-255-9214 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERTO JEREZ, 323-363-1315 www.Vel...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: BMW Announces Prices for BMW 1 Series Convertible and Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED California

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 13, 2008... 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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Malibu Named 2008 North American Car of the Year California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Take Home ICOTY Car of the Year Awards California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler's Fuel-efficient HEMI(R) Hybrid to Power All-New Dodge Ram California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Reveals Small-Car Vision for North America California

- 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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: I3 Concept Vehicle From Johnson Controls Features Practical Innovations - in Seating, Electronics, Interiors and Batteries - That Are 'Market Ready' California

Company's ingenuity and expertise enable seamless integration of consumer-focused features that add excitement and appeal DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- When it comes to delivering innovative systems and products for current and future vehicles, Johnson Controls is committed to enhancing safet...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Kia Motors America and NBA Form Wide-Reaching Marketing Partnership California

- 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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-A Takes on Roadster Form - An Open Version of the Supercar Concept Revealed California

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,...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mazda CX-9 Wins 2008 North American Truck of the Year Award California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mitsubishi Concept-RA At-A-Glance California

Downloads ascii January 13, 2008 -- CYPRESS, 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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: New Genesis is First Hyundai to Offer XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Service California

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 ...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: New Sports Coupe Concept Holds the 'Kee' to Kia's Future California

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...

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Promotes Plug-In Hybrid Development At 2008 North American International Auto Show California

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....

2008 Detroit Auto Show; Chrysler to Connect with New Level of Advanced Wireless Technology California

-- 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...

2008 DODGE AVENGER California

Like the looks of the muscle car-inspired Dodge Charger, but don't need or want a full-sized, HEMI-...

2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Review California

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 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...

2008 DODGE DAKOTA California

When it comes to pickup trucks these days, the market can be divided into "traditional" trucks and ...

2008 DODGE VIPER California

That's always been the draw, of course, and Dodge didn't do anything to dull the Viper's fangs with...

2008 Ford Escape and 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reviews California

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...

2008 Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition California

Between Eddie Bauer, King Ranch and Harley-Davidson, Ford's got so many trucks with marketing tie-i...

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac California

More utilitarian than the average SUV, yet not quite a full-fledged pickup truck, the Explorer Spor...

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review California

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...

2008 Ford F-150 Lariat Limited California

One last special edition before the redesigned '09 F-150 hits.

2008 Ford F-350 4x4 DRW Review California

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...

2008 Ford Focus California

Ford's long-neglected subcompact gets a facelift and dazzling new entertainment technology. Is that...

2008 Ford Shelby GT Wins Motor Trend Ponycar War California

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...

2008 Ford Taurus X California

The look of the broad chrome grin up front is borrowed from the Ford Edge, and the bold, jukebox fr...

2008 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Reveals New 'Gallardo Coupe LP560-4' Model California

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...

2008 Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 California

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...

2008 GMC Acadia California

The GMC Acadia, with its sleek styling, clever interior packaging and engaging road manners, have s...

2008 GMC Yukon California

Completely redesigned for 2007, the Wisconsin-built GMC Yukon family offers four engine choices, th...

2008 GMC Yukon Denali AWD Review California

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...

2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review California

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...

2008 Honda Fit Sport Review California

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...

2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Review California

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...

2008 Honda S2000 CR California

Ready to go racing? Honda's got your ride.

2008 Hummer H2 California

In these days of high gas prices and consumer consciousness, you can be pretty much guaranteed that...

2008 Hummer H2 Review California

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 ...

2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD Review California

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...

2008 Infiniti G37 California

I'm too young to have ever met any of the original 'grand touring' cars--those four-place two-doors...

2008 Infiniti G37 Journey Review California

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...

2008 Infiniti QX56 AWD Review California

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: ...

2008 Isuzu Ascender California

The Isuzu Ascender is the forgotten member of the GMT360 family of mid-size SUVs. Riding the same s...

2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible Review California

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 Review California

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...

2008 Jeep Liberty California

Jeep's all-new Liberty moves away from the woods and a bit closer to suburbia.

2008 Jeep Patriot California

Looking like a seven-eighths scale Cherokee, the Jeep Patriot hits the streets at an uncertain time...

2008 Kia Sportage 4x4 Review California

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...

2008 Land Rover LR2 California

Land Rover's new baby is a fantastic luxury compact SUV, but is it priced too high?

2008 Lexus IS-F Preview California