Archive for 'SUVs'
Recall Alert: 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4, 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Nissan is recalling 195,991 SUVs sold in cold-weather states because long-term corrosion could cause the steering column to break, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the vehicles affected by the recall, which covers the 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 and 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, road salt may enter an assembly location hole, causing a mix of salt and water to collect at the mating surface of the strut housing panel and inner hood ledge assembly. As a result, drivers may notice grinding noises and increased steering effort.
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2013 Ford Taurus at the 2011 New York Auto Show
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Competes with: Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon, Dodge Charger Looks like: A meaner, yet not leaner, Taurus Drivetrain: 237-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder; 290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6; and a 365-hp, turbocharged V-6 Hits dealerships: Early 2012 It’s surprising to see so many new cars being revealed in New York this week that will go on sale fairly soon. The 2013 Ford Taurus isn’t one of them, and car shoppers will have to wait until the calendar reads 2012 before they can buy the 2013 model, which features a slate of upgrades from the current model. More 2011 New York Auto Show Coverage While the changes aren’t radical compared with the current Taurus that was launched in 2010, they try to make up for some of the Taurus’ low points
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Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Large SUVs have progressed a long way from their truckish days of yore. Case in point: the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. The GL rides and handles well, and its interior is appropriately luxurious, according to Cars.com editor Mike Hanley.
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Project Kahn Unveils New RS300 Range Rover Sport
Posted on 13. Apr, 2011 by admin.
There's nothing wrong with a completely stock Land Rover Range Rover Sport. It's one of the most luxurious, capable on- and off-road performance SUVs available, and in supercharged trim it’s able to give some sports cars a run for their money.
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Few Big Incentives from Chevy in April
Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by admin.
This month, Chevrolet continues to offer a few healthy cash-back offers, but some 0% financing on some of the brand’s large SUVs has been taken away. Chevy’s slow sellers, such as the Avalanche and HHR, continue to offer 0% financing throughout April.
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Movers and Losers: March 2011
Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by admin.
March was a record sales month for many automakers. They saw vehicles of every type fly off lots
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Report: All-Wheel Drive BMW M5 On The Cards
Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by admin.
A few years back if you were told BMW’s hallowed M division would be launching SUVs, installing turbochargers and striving for improved fuel efficiency, you’re immediate assumption would be that the person telling you all this was crazy. Fast forward to today and we have the X5 M and X6 M duo, soon a naturally aspirated engine only in..
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Range Rover Hybrid Coming In 2013, Plug-In Hybrid Version In 2014
Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by admin.
Land Rover is ensuring its range of luxury SUVs has a safe future despite high fuel prices, with the aid of hybrid and more advanced plug-in hybrid technologies. The automaker has already built several electrified prototypes and concept vehicles in the recent past, which we have reported on in great detail, but now we have solid info on the...
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More Car Shoppers Leasing Again
Posted on 05. Apr, 2011 by admin.
We’ve been beating this drum for at least six months now: Leasing is back with a vengeance. After a painful lull in 2009, attractive lease rates and high trade-in values are reviving leasing as a viable option for some car buyers, according to R.L. Polk & Co
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Cars.com Review the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
Posted on 01. Apr, 2011 by admin.
The Volkswagen Touareg was redesigned for the 2011 model year and now includes more features and a hybrid option.
