http://www.autonewsandreview.com Automotive News and Reviews from entire the net Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:35:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The BMW X5 SUV was recently redesigned, and the current X5 is 7.4 inches longer and 2.4 inches wider than the model it replaced. Its bigger size, including an optional third row of seats, helps differentiate the X5 from BMW’s smaller X3 model. Though it was resculpted, the X5’s exterior styling ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/10/2008-bmw-x5-review/ The 350Z Roadster is powered by a strong 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces just a touch over 300 horsepower. It may lack the sheer muscle and bragging rights of a V8, but this engine is still able to take the car to 60 mph in around 5.5 seconds. A six-speed manual ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/10/nissan-350z-roadster-review/ AP - But after the top Japanese automaker posted a 32 percent drop in September sales that only domestic competitors had experienced until now, the question is: Is it enough to get people to buy? "I don't think it's going to just open the floodgates," said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst at ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/10/toyota-motor-corp-offer-0-financing/ To revive declining sales Hindustan Motors is planning to launch new variants of its sedan in the coming months, even as it unveiled Mitsubishi Corporation�s sports utility vehicle Outlander here. The company will also launch a new commercial vehicle on a similar platform to its current RTV model, a top company ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/10/new-delhi-commercial-vehicle/ Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, announced the launch of a new clean diesel X-TRAIL "20GT," which goes on sale September 18 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The new X-TRAIL 20GT has met Japan's stringent "Post New Long-term Regulations"*1 – the first vehicle in the world to do so*2. The X-TRAIL 20GT achieves high ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/09/nissan-releases-new-diesel/ Road&Track - Hummer has come up with an entry-level offering called the HX. Riding on a 103.0-in. wheelbase, the open-top HX measures 171.0 in. overall and is powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 producing 304 bhp and 272 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/09/hummer-big-foot/ And there’s no better time or place to litmus test Ford’s dramatic new Flex family car. At one summer cookout in my neighborhood recently I polled friends and neighbors for their views on the Flex. After all, everyone in holiday cookout land drives a family vehicle, be it a minivan, ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/09/ford-new-comer/ A custom-fit Car Covers is specially tailored to the lines of your vehicle. No detail is left unturned. Custom-fit car covers hug every contour of your vehicle and feature sewn-in mirror pockets, plus grommet holes for antennas. Protection you need, Quality you can afford Sunlight, salt air, trees ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/09/outdoor-car-covers/ Fcai- The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), says the Senate’s decision not to allow the increase in the luxury car tax is an economically responsible move. “This was always bad policy and the Senate was right to reject it,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said. “This is a vital reprieve for ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/09/the-peak-body-representing-the-australian-car-industry/ Anheuser-Busch official Tony Ponturo made the announcement of the contract extension and the format changes Tuesday. He was joined by Daytona International Speedway president Robin Braig and NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter. AP - The 31st annual season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 7 will have a field of 24 ... http://www.autonewsandreview.com/2008/08/next-year-budweiser-shootout/