April 8, 2007

Maybe people throw there money out the window. (5/5) - chs from Phoenix Arizona

2008 Mercedes Benz - still in the news! Read about it below.

PROS: Better than SUV Hybrids

REVIEW: I Bought a GL 320 CDI two weeks ago. It is all that I hoped for and then some. The comfort is amazing. It is very quiet. It is hard to know that it is a diesel. …

Read full review A Diesel with class (5/5) - Goose Wimp from Norfolk,

PROS: nice SUV, my wife loves it. my wife wants one.

CONS: Transmission whines, eats up high Class gas.

REVIEW: Tried to trade my 2005 Acura in for the GL 450. All the dealers in Arizona would not meet my price. My Acura MDX has 46,000 miles. All the Arizona Mercedes-Benz Dealers were like the GL450 was gold. Only offered $20.000.00 for my Acura, Then the Lease was 699.00 a month, they came back with $883.00 …

Read full review Maybe people throw there money out the window. (5/5) - chs from Phoenix Arizona

PROS: Its a Mercedes, making it the best 7 passenger SUV on the Market

CONS: Its a SUV that seats 7 passengers, making me feel my age.

REVIEW: The local MB dealer I have been going to for the past 20 years just gave me a deal I could not pass up. Without getting my dealer in trouble I wont tell u the price per month. All I can say is if you live in the tri-state NY area do not consider buying a mercedes without calling Benzel Busch of …

Read full review The Price I just received was unreal, true Bargain (5/5) - Wayne from Fort Lee, NJ

San Antonio Express, TX - 22 hours ago
The Veracruz even has more cargo space than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL500. It’s also among the most powerful midsize crossover utility vehicles. …G. Chambers Williams III: Hyundai moves up

Economic Times, India - Apr 6, 2007
Currently, Tata Motors does the paint jobs for the Mercedes Benz range of cars assembled locally in India. DaimlerChrysler, which sold 2121 units last …DaimlerChrysler to drive out of Tata land

Wilmington Morning Star, NC - Apr 6, 2007
… to DaimlerChrysler stockholders who have called for the automaker to dump Chrysler and regroup as a luxury carmaker, focusing on Mercedes-Benz. …Again, Kerkorian Makes a Move for Chrysler

Crossovers elbow way into minivan territory

Hiya!

Today I found the following articles about minivans for 2008.

Kitsap Sun (Subscription), WA - 8 hours ago
Manufactured by a division of Mercedes-Benz, the car is not designed to replace the family minivan or SUV, but to fill specific segments of the car buying …Tech Test: Smart Cars Are Short on Stature, Big on Mileage

Iowa City Press Citizen, IA - 12 hours ago
After only about a block, however, the chapter adviser found Beuter and transported her to the hospital in her minivan. "School that next week was really …IN THE STORM’S PATH

San Antonio Express, TX - 18 hours ago
No ratings have been released for the 2008 Highlander. Hyundai claims to have a quieter cabin in the Veracruz than the Pilot, with levels of noise and …G. Chambers Williams III: Hyundai moves up

Brandweek Magazine, NY - Apr 6, 2007
Fords Flex, a station wagon/SUV inbreed that is one more hip alternative to the dreaded minivan, will hit the market in summer of 2008. …Dateline: New York Auto Show

Vancouver Sun (subscription), Canada - Apr 6, 2007
Chrysler sees a whole new clientele for its new Sebring convertible — minivan and SUV intenders. Yes, the company that brings you the Jeep Commander and …Sebring a California cruiser

Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA - Apr 5, 2007
Also on display are a Toyota Sienna minivan taxi with a motorized seat and a Chrysler PT Cruiser taxi prototype powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. …Taxi! They might not drive, but New York loves cars

Audi Looks To Align Brand, Product In New Campaign

Did you hear the following about 2008 Volvos?

San Antonio Express, TX - Apr 5, 2007
The company has said it intends to become a carmaker that is recognized for its commitment to safety, just like the Swedish automaker Volvo. …G. Chambers Williams III: Updated CR-V best one yet

China Post, Taiwan - Apr 5, 2007
Volvo and Infiniti also unveiled crossovers Wednesday — the XC70 and EX-35, respectively. The Volvo, set to replace a model of the same name in September …Automakers show off new models

PR Newswire (press release), NY - Apr 5, 2007
Mitsubishi will also extend factory availability of SIRIUS to the full lineup of Mitsubishi vehicles in all 2008 models. …Mitsubishi to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Standard Equipment …

MediaPost Publications, New York - Apr 6, 2007
Indeed, Audi inhabits what might be called a second tier of luxury car brands, sharing the space with brands like Volvo and Infiniti. …Audi Looks To Align Brand, Product In New Campaign

Autochannel (press release) - Apr 6, 2007
The Meeting resolved to establish a new share-based incentive program during the second quarter of 2007 for senior executives in the Volvo Group. …Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo

Helena Independent Record, MT - Apr 7, 2007
Fords sales include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands, as well as Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. DaimlerChrysler AG sold 228047 vehicles in the US last month …Toyotas gains bolster US sales in March

AskMen - Apr 6, 2007
Historically, Volvo has relied on other automakers to provide diesel propulsion, which is surprising considering the companys reputation as a premier …5 2007 Diesel Cars

Prdomain Business Register (press release), Maharashtra - Apr 6, 2007
… Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, Aston Martin and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. …Ford Motor Company proxy reports 2006 executive compensation