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Gas pump money saving tips
May 30, 2005 EST | General
Gas prices are zooming sky high with no ceiling in sight. Do you remember when a gallon of unleaded cost $1.25? These days, it’s more important than ever to stretch your dollars at the gas pump. Here are ten gasoline... [More...]
Why does a car engine overheat?
May 30, 2005 EST | General
There are many different reasons that can cause an engine overheat, but they all have in common three aspects. The three aspects which all engine overheat factors have in common are that they cause that the heating system can not... [More...]
Diesel engines
May 30, 2005 EST | General
One of the most reliable internal combustion engines around is the diesel engine. In many industrial installations, diesel engines are used as prime movers for the generation of electricity and for emergency air compressors. It's true that they are rugged,... [More...]
2005 Jaguar X-Type
May 28, 2005 EST | Jaguar
If Camilla were queen she'd be chauffeured in a top-of-the-line Jaguar XJ. But the nonprincess, despite finally tying the Windsor knot, is more likely to be relegated to an X-Type for her years of scandalous behavior. Lucky for Ms. Parker-Bowles-Windsor,...
2006 Saab 9-3 Aero
May 28, 2005 EST | Saab , Sedans
Sometimes it pays to view a car in its home location. Just as Hyundais look strangely conservative in South Korea and Land Rover Defenders look authentic in Tanzania, so Saabs make sense in Sweden. Take a stroll in Saab's quiet,...
2005 Ford Escape Review
May 26, 2005 EST | Ford , SUV's
For 2005, the Escape gets a freshened look and some new mechanicals. Last year's base 2.0-liter engine is replaced by a new 153-horsepower, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine that's available with either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. This new engine... [More...]
Lexus GS 300 2005
May 25, 2005 EST | Lexus
Lexus GS 300 2005 is a capable and comfortable car, but considering that the IS 300 is sportier and the ES 330 nearly as luxurious for less, the GS 300 doesn't make much sense. It has silky engine, available Mark... [More...]
2005 Toyota Avalon
May 23, 2005 EST | Toyota
The new Avalon is the third generation of Toyota's large sedan, derived from the same the midsize Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES330 entry-level luxury sedan. Toyota put considerable effort into giving the new Avalon a more distinct identity. It's... [More...]
2005 Acura MDX
May 22, 2005 EST | Acura , Luxury Brands , SUV's
Instead of dilution, Acura has been able to stay focused on its one offering and make sure it's as good as it can be. The MDX is meticulously engineered to serve a specific purpose, much like a good set of... [More...]
Honda Pilot 2005 driver review
May 17, 2005 EST | Honda , SUV's
Like its popular brethren, the CR-V, Odyssey and new Element, the Pilot completes Honda's best-buy SUV and van line. And like any of those offerings or anything else in Honda's arsenal, it's hard to find serious fault with the Pilot.... [More...]
The Cadillac CTS
May 16, 2005 EST | Cadillac , Sedans
The Cadillac CTS is a dramatically styled, true luxury sports saloon with a European driving feel. It came out under Cadillac’s commitment to become a global premium brand and is every inch a true eye-catching Cadillac. Features highlight: 255 HP...
Mitsubishi Outlander 2005: The weekly driver review
May 15, 2005 EST | Mitsubishi , SUV's
The 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is the least expensive of the Japanese manufacturer's three sports utility vehicles. It's compact, nicely designed and offers more standard features than many SUVs nearly twice the price. But the Outlander faces a tough challenge. In... [More...]
Acura TL 2005: The weekly driver review
May 13, 2005 EST | Acura , Sedans
Drivers have more stress during the holidays, alcohol consumption increases and patience in busy traffic can quickly wane. A 200-mile roundtrip, therefore, is a less-than-ideal way to spent part of Thanksgiving. It's potentially more problematic knowing the crowded, late-night return... [More...]
2005 Lexus RX 330
May 10, 2005 EST | Lexus , Luxury Brands , SUV's
Early January this year Lexus sprung a pleasant surprise on its followers by announcing and unveiling a Special Edition of the 2005 Lexus RX 330. They did this last January 9, 2005 at the North American International Auto Show in... [More...]
Chrysler may increase Liberty diesel production
May 03, 2005 EST | Chrysler , Jeep , SUV's | Comments (0)
The Chrysler diesel Liberty reached dealerships in late January. U.S. with total sales of 1,729 units. The diesel liberty sells within 18 days on a dealership lot, which, comparing to 40 to 50 days for a typical vehicle to sell... [More...]
