Archive for October, 2006

2007 Cadillac SRX

Our test garage is typically reserved for all-new vehicles, but occasionally we like to revisit an old favorite to reaffirm its benchmark status or check the overall progress of a manufacturer. Although the 2007 Cadillac SRX has received a number of upgrades, the decision to add it to the Edmunds long-term fleet is as much […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Infiniti: all-new 2007 G35 sedan

Infiniti announced pricing for its all-new Infiniti G35 Sports Sedan today, and we’re pleased to report Nissan’s luxury division has held the line on price for some models and even reduced it in some cases. The base model with a five-speed automatic will keep the 2006 model’s MSRP of $31,450, while the most popular model, […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

2006 Honda Element EX-P

The technology is supported by a special visual experience, including machined and anodised aluminium, enhancing the attractive interior of the R8. Bang & Olufsen engineers worked closely in conjunction with Audi engineers to produce the richest audio experience possible, while also supplementing the total driving and ownership experience. Under acceleration, for instance, the music compensates […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Picanto, Optima and Sportage

Rated as the fastest growing automobile brand in the world, KIA has become a well-established name in the Nigerian market. With the new brand slogan “The Power to Surprise” KIA even moved a step further in its global commitment to surpass customer expectations through continuous automotive excellence.
In Nigeria, KIA has Dana Motors as a franchise […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

2007: Chevrolet Impala returns

Chevrolet’s Legendary Impala Nameplate Returns to Race Track
Chevy’s Car of Tomorrow to Wear Impala SS Badge; New Race Car to Compete in 16 Races of 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
ATLANTA - After a decades-long hiatus from stock car racing, Chevy’s legendary Impala nameplate - enhanced with the SS performance designation - will once again compete […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Automotive: Audi S8

After starting with the small S4 and RS4 and progressing to the midsize S6, all that remained was the flagship car, based on that most luxurious of land barges, the A8. I knew the S8 ($92,000 base, $110,170 as equipped) would be bigger, but would it be better?
In short order I decided it isn’t the […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Australian Motor Show opening day part 2

AFTER the raunchy bar was set so high by Mitsubishi and Peugeot during the first half of opening day, the other car makers had a huge job to get to pace.
Alfa Romeo stepped up straight after the Peugeot unveiling of a woman, I mean a car. A 207 apparently.
Alfa is known for being kinda sexy. […]

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Auto news: Additional Ford Hybrid Vehicles Certified for Tax Credit

he Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certification by Ford Motor Company that two of its 2005 vehicles meet the requirements of the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as qualified hybrid motor vehicles.
The tax credit for hybrid vehicles applies to vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2006.
The hybrid vehicle certifications recently acknowledged by the IRS […]

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

Formula One: Ferrari confident on race engine

Ferrari believe Michael Schumacher will not experience any trouble with his car’s engine at the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The seven-times champion was forced to retire from the Japanese Grand Prix two weeks ago after an engine failure.
The German needs to win the race in Sao Paulo and hope Fernando Alonso fails to gain […]

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

Formula 1: BMW full of ‘thanks’ for Schumacher.

With Michael Schumacher ready to hang up his helmet and overalls at the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix, several teams are set to pay tribute to the seven-time world champion this weekend, not least BMW who will run unique rear wings to thanks him.
An ambassador for sport in Germany, BMW managing director Mario […]

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006