September 11, 2007

Is flower power the way forward? - Times Online

Did you hear the following about Hybrids?

A carmaker-by-carmaker look at 2008’s new modelsHays Daily News, KS - 6 hours agoNow available with front-wheel-drive, the 2008 Mariner Hybrid has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, of $26620. …A carmaker-by-carmaker look at 2008’s new models - Hays Daily News

TruckTrend Magazine2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid Photo GalleryTruckTrend Magazine - Sep 10, 2007By the Manufacturer The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, featuring the world’s first two-mode hybrid propulsion system in an SUV, will offer consumers a 25-percent …2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid Photo Gallery - TruckTrend Magazine

Public shifts towards hybrid carsCanada.com, Canada - Sep 10, 2007It plans on making electric and gasoline-engine powered versions of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks at its Oshawa, Ont., truck plant in 2008.Public shifts towards hybrid cars - Canada.com

ABC NewsAudi to introduce diesel and hybrid Q7 in 2008, says reportMotorTrend Magazine - Sep 10, 2007The diesel Q7 will be available in all 50 states by the end of 2008, but no specific time frame was provided for the release of hybrid.Audi Ready to Bring Hybrid to US: And sooner than we thought AutoWeekall 6 news articlesAudi to introduce diesel and hybrid Q7 in 2008, says report - MotorTrend Magazine

Is flower power the way forward?Times Online, UK - 2 hours agoAfter sizing up the hybrids and comparing carbon emissions, visitors can refresh themselves with a vitamin-packed Green Sun Rise at the Biofuel Bar. …Firms focus on fuel DetNews.comall 10 news articlesIs flower power the way forward? - Times Online

Channel 4 NewsMercedes goes hybrid-tasticChannel 4 News, UK - 9 hours agoIt will be fitted in a wide range of vehicles including the economical E300 Bluetec, on sale in Europe in December 2007, then in 2008 the R, …Mercedes goes hybrid-tastic - Channel 4 News

FRANKFURT>The Mercedes plan: Diesel hybrids, fuel cell…AutoWeek - 14 hours agoA diesel engine for the United States in 2008 that will meet emissions regulations in all 50 states. The engine will be offered in the R-class wagon, …Automakers Get Green at Europe Auto Show - Forbes

2008 Volvos - still in the news! Check out the below.

Hello. I’ve discovered the following 2008 Jaguar briefs for you:

Ultimate Family 4 X 4 (5/5) - Dave from LA

Did you hear the following about 2008 Mercedes Benz automobiles?

PROS: comfortable ride, seats hug you, good acceleration

CONS: the price and if you have the ipod feature you cannot play movies thriugh the radio

REVIEW: I a volvo SUV which was not comfortable and had no power. The Mercedes is the only SUV that drives like a car!!!!!! …

Read full review Great car (5/5) - Denise from High Point NC

PROS: Smooth Ride, execellent trim,

CONS: not enough room in rear to have fun with my women

REVIEW: great, smooth ride! If only Mercedes could have accomodated a little more room in the rear seats so it’s not so crammed when i’m in the back with my girl. otherwise no prob’s. …

Read full review Not enough room in back for me and my women (4/5) - Rodney from Las Vegas, NV

PROS: Beautiful SUV, Lots of Power, Power rear seats

CONS: Sitll looking

REVIEW: This is the best SUV Ive ever owned. I used to have a 2001 Chevy Suburban and it had horrible body roll and took for ever to come to a stop. This car with the 4matic has fantastic handling. Its a dream to drive. …

Read full review Awesome Ride (5/5) - Daniel from Garden Grove, CA

PROS: MOTOR TREND’S SUV OF THE YEAR!

CONS: IF THERE IS, THEN IT WOULDN’T BE CAR OF THE YEAR!

REVIEW: IT IS THE BEST IN THE SUV CLASS AND HAS ALL WHAT YOU WANT! MERCEDES BENZ WAS ABLE TO HIT THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF STYLE, LUXURY, PRICE AND VALUE TO GET THE HIGH ACCOLADES FOR ITS SEGMENT! …

Read full review MERCEDES BENZ GL CLASS IS THE BEST IN ITS CLASS! (5/5) - James from FL

PROS: Feels and perform like theusual MB. Appearance packag + 20′’ alloy wheels adda a lot to it.

CONS: MB must consider to add more options as standard.

REVIEW: Only a couple of mm bigger than the close compititors (Q7, X5, Tourage…) but feels much bigger in term of everything.The new front grill shown in the NY auto show for the up coming GL 550 & CDI 420 2008 models, must be considered for all models. The mirrors are to small, the Camera must be …

Read full review Ultimate Family 4 X 4 (5/5) - Dave from LA

PROS: Excellent handling, acceleration, towing capacity, & comfortable quiet ride

CONS: Cupholders in middle seat of 2nd row. Small side mirrors

REVIEW: I’ve owned the GL450 for 2 months and have over 4K miles on the car. I love it. It is a pleasure to drive. It handles well, has good acceleration, is super comfortable & quiet, can accomodate 7 people and has good towing capacity. I wanted a car that could tow our boat would seat 7 …

Read full review Love It! (5/5) - California Girl from

PROS: great interior, plenty of power, good ride and reasonable handling for an SUV, 20 mpg highway

CONS: Can’t use regular cell phone or Ipod with system 12-13 mpg around town

REVIEW: We drove all ofthe luxury SUVs and cross overs and this was by far the best. 7,000 later we know we made the right choice. …

Read full review 07 Black GL450 (4/5) - Jay from Flemington, NJ

PROS: this car does very well with turns unlike most SUV’s

CONS: Wastes a lot of gas

REVIEW: The GL 450 is one of the best if not the best SUV out at the moment. It drives fabulously - the comfort is great and the turns are amazing. For being such a big car - it is amazing how easy it is to drive it. I love my car - I have had it for 8 months already and never had any problems or issues …

Read full review GL 450 is AMAZING!!! (5/5) - Tyra Shana Leon from Encino, CA