September 15, 2007

First Look: 2008 Lexus RX 350 - TruckTrend Magazine

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Lexus is still in the news for 2008!.

New York TimesBehind the Wheel | 2008 Buick Enclave A Hunt for Big Game Yields a …New York Times, United States - 14 hours agoThe Enclave has three rows of seats, is available in seven- or eight-passenger configurations, and is aimed at competitors like the Acura MDX and Lexus RX …A family hauler with class Atlanta Journal ConstitutionTest Drive: Buick Enclave has some nifty DNA USA Todayall 4 news articlesBehind the Wheel | 2008 Buick Enclave A Hunt for Big Game Yields a … - New York Times

Officially Official: 2008 Lexus GS 460 and 450hAutoblog, CA - Sep 7, 2007We showed you the updated 2008 Lexus GS a few days ago, but Toyota has released a slew of official high-res images and all the specs on its midlevel luxury …Officially Official: 2008 Lexus GS 460 and 450h - Autoblog

Gizmos, gadgets galoreIn-Forum (subscription), ND - 16 hours agoOne new model, the 2008 Lexus LS600h L, can even monitor a driver’s face and give an audible alert about an upcoming obstacle in the road that the driver …Gizmos, gadgets galore - In-Forum (subscription)

Auto Scorecard: The Best Values in Clean CarsWSFA, AL - Sep 14, 2007For this superstar sports agent — widely considered to be the model for Jerry Maguire — buying a Lexus RX 400h was a symbol of his conversion to …Auto Scorecard: The Best Values in Clean Cars - WSFA

Dodge shows softer side in new ad campaign for 2008 CaravanThe Canadian Press, Mich. - Sep 13, 2007s Lexus division. The Caravan, she added, "is the bedrock of what we’re really going to do." Dodge is abandoning its muscular image and embracing a softer, …Dodge shows softer side in new ad campaign for 2008 Caravan - The Canadian Press

First Look: 2008 Lexus RX 350TruckTrend Magazine - Aug 16, 2007The 2008 Lexus RX 350 receives exterior enhancements that include a freshened front-grille design and new exterior chrome door handles. …First Look: 2008 Lexus RX 350 - TruckTrend Magazine

Veracruz wins value raceSeattle Post Intelligencer - Sep 13, 2007In fact, Toyota was just entering that lofty position with its new Lexus line of upscale vehicles, but there were no Toyota-branded vehicles at the starting …Veracruz wins value race - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Jaguar 2008!- still in the headlines! Look at the below.

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

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

PROS: 28 mpg highway, 23 mpg city,

REVIEW: I have approximately 4400 miles on the vehicle. I’m very pleased with it so far. I couldn’t think of any cons yet. Maybe it could accelerate faster. Mercedes is supposedly coming out with a V8 diesel for the GL. It will be the GL-420. …

Read full review Awesome Full-size, 7 paseenger SUV w/good mpg. (5/5) - Chris from Cypress, TX

PROS: Looks cool, drives nice, You can use the GPS while driving!

CONS: Not all cell phone work with the SUV like the Q56 ipod is a waste as not all ipods work with the SUV

REVIEW: I looked at the escalade, Q56, and the GL 450. I am a American truck/SUV lover, but none of the american trucks/SUV’s match up to the GL. None of the american trucks/suv have keyless go(Not talking about auto start), GPS that you can you while driving! and much more. This SUV has everything …

Read full review Great ride, great value for the name (3/5) - Tim from

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: 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: all digital and good ride

CONS: have been to dealership twice for factory defect within 3 months into owership

REVIEW: I have been to dealership twice for factory defect first time with leaking transmission fluid and 2nd time with airmatic problem. We are disapponted with our new GL 450 …

Read full review Problem with reliability (3/5) - Moore from Tampa, Florida

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

DaimlerChrysler buses by early 2008 - Sify

Volvos - still in the headlines! Look at the below.

Ford Undecided on VolvoWall Street Journal - Sep 11, 2007Mr. Booth — who also serves as chairman of Volvo’s board of directors — said the prospect of unloading the Swedish unit "is quite complicated" by the high …Ford Undecided on Volvo - Wall Street Journal

The AgeFord Undecided on Volvo SaleCar and Driver, MI - Sep 13, 2007In related news, Booth said Ford expects to announce a buyer for its UK-based Jaguar and Land Rover units by early 2008, according to a Bloomberg News …Ford Says It Wants a Total Sale of Jaguar and Land Rover New York TimesFord: Jag Sale Would Bring Needed Cash ForbesAuto briefs Detroit Free Pressjust-auto.com (subscription) - DetNews.comall 118 news articlesFord Undecided on Volvo Sale - Car and Driver

Press Trust of IndiaResponsible Luxury comes to IndiaEconomic Times, India - Sep 12, 2007Volvo Cars, the Swedish automobile maker has been in the auto business since 1927. Despite its rapid expansion in its massive range of cars and SUV’s, …Volvo plans to expand in India The Statesmanall 22 news articlesResponsible Luxury comes to India - Economic Times

Technology News DailyNew EPA Fuel Economy LabelTechnology News Daily, AZ - 12 hours agoThe innovative solution will be available as an option on the Volvo S80, V70 and XC70 from the start of 2008, and by next summer it will also be available …New EPA Fuel Economy Label - Technology News Daily

2008 Volvo C30 EfficiencyCar and Driver, MI - Sep 13, 2007BY ERIK JOHNSON, Volvo used the 2007 Frankfurt auto show to highlight its focus on environmentally friendly vehicles, as evidenced by the introduction of …2008 Volvo C30 Efficiency - Car and Driver

US SAILING SETS DATE FOR NEW 2008 YOUTH WORLD QUALIFIER REGATTAUS SAILING (press release), RI - Sep 12, 2007The 2008 Youth World Qualifier Regatta is open to all competitors who were born in 1990 or later. The 2007 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship drew …US SAILING SETS DATE FOR NEW 2008 YOUTH WORLD QUALIFIER REGATTA - US SAILING (press release)

Driving.caBMW not interested in VolvoReuters UK, UK - 15 hours agoBMW?s board chairman Norbert Reithofer has put paid to speculation that the German company plans to buy Volvo. Speaking at the Frankfurt motor show he …GERMANY: BMW rules out Volvo buy just-auto.com (subscription)all 10 news articlesBMW not interested in Volvo - Reuters UK

DaimlerChrysler buses by early 2008Sify, India - Sep 5, 2007The premium end of the bus market in the country is still small, with the market leader Volvo selling under 600 units annually. Tata Motors has also entered …DaimlerChrysler buses by early 2008 - Sify