Look for an upscale rendition of the big Dodge Durango SUV in Chrysler's 2007 line badged as the Aspen. It packs premium appointments in a spacious cabin with room for up to eight passengers on three banks of seats. Read More »
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Feed Subscription2006 Cadillac XLRv Sports Car
Cadillac's two-seat XLR sports car, built on a rear-wheel drive platform also used for racy Corvette, is the foundation for another high-performance v-badged model dubbed XLRv. Read More »
2006 Cadillac STSv Mid-Size Touring Sedan
Cadillac creates a brand-within-the-brand for big-engine muscle cars sporting the v-badge -- that 'v' tacked to a model's alphabetical nameplate, perhaps to denote 'velocity.' Read More »
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle/Pickup Truck
Equipped with a five-seat passenger compartment like the full-size Tahoe SUV, Avalanche discards Tahoe's rear cargo bay in favor of the shortened bed of a pickup. Read More »
2006 Hummer H2 Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Here's what you'd get if a five-star general went on "Pimp My Ride." It's the Hummer H2, a smaller, civilized version of the military machine that chases third-world dictators. Hard plastics and poor fit and finish are disappointing in the Hummer H2, especially considering its $50,000 price tag. Read More »
Groundbreaking Discovery Of Chimpanzee Tool-Use Reported By Cres Scientist In Cameroon, Africa
Field scientists working in the Ebo forest of Cameroon, Central Africa recently made a groundbreaking discovery when they witnessed chimpanzees using stone hammers to crack open hard-shelled nuts to extract the edible interior. Read More »
2006 Volvo C70 Mid-Size Convertible Coupe
It doesn't look like a cardboard box, so it can't be a Volvo ... or can it? The new Volvo C70 has an attractive, distinctive body style that comes with a power folding hard top. It looks great with the top up or down. A cool, clean, futuristic interior in the Volvo C70 is a comfortable place to spend miles on the road. It's also a safe place thanks to a pop-up rollbar, heavy steel roof and state-of-the-art side curtain airbags. Read More »
2006 Mazda6 Sport Wagon
Base MSRP Range: $19,110 – $29,925 Base Invoice Range: $17,658 – $27,608 MSRP As Tested: $28,570 Versions: Base, Sport, Touring, MazdaSpeed. Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Sedan, Wagon and Hatchback Engine Location: Front Engine Drive Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive . Standard Engine: 2.3-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 16-valves, I-4,160 – horsepower at 6000 rpm and 155 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm. Fuel Economy (city/hwy): ... Read More »
2007 Audi S8 Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Lavish cabin appointments include a DVD-based navigation, Bose surround-sound audio system and seat heating for every passenger. Read More »
2007 Audi Q7 Full-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
Audi introduces a new large-scale Q7 4.2 Quattro sport-utility vehicle featuring AWD traction and a vast passenger compartment containing three tiers of seats with rear rows that flip and fold flat into the floor. Read More »