2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4matic Review
May 24, 2009
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4matic Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 108.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 178.2 x 79.4 x 66.9 in. Tires: P235/45R20 Cargo volume: 23.3/54.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
May 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD Model: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD Engine: 3.7-liter SOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 305 hp @ 6200 rpm/273 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 195.3 x 74.0 x 57.2 in. Tires: P245/40ZR19 Cargo v ... Continue reading
May 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Model: 2010 Toyota Prius Engine: 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle I4plus 27 kw electric motor Horsepower/Torque: 98 hp @ 5200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm (134 total h orsepower) Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 175.6 x 68.7 x 58 ... Continue reading
Great Rides; Crater Run Maui, Hawaii
May 1, 2009
By John Heilig Itâs known simply as âThe Crater Runâ in Maui, Hawaii. As a Great Drive it competes with the better-known and more highly publicized âHeavenly Hana Road,â which in itself is a heck of a drive on Maui â if you have all day. But if you have time constraints, and most trips to ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Volkswagen Routan ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 197 hp @ 5200 rpm/230 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode WHEELBASE: 121.2 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.9 in. TIRES: P225/65R16 CARGO VOLUME: 83/144 cubic feet (3rd/ ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2009 Toyota Venza 4WD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6200 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with sequential shift WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 189.0 x 75.0 x 63.4 in. TIRES: P245/50R20 CARGO VOLUME: 30.7/70.1 cubic feet ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen CC 4 Door Coupe Review
Apr 24, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel MODEL: Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm/265 lb.-ft. @ 2,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 188.9 x 73.0 x 55.8 in. TIRES: P235/40R18 CARGO VOLUME: 13.0 cubi ... Continue reading
2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Review
Apr 17, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 325 hp @ 7,000 rpm/267 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual/7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.3 x 72.9 x 55.1 in. Tires: P225/50R18 (F)/P245/45R18 (R) C ... Continue reading
2009 New York International Auto Show - Thoughts and Observations
Apr 10, 2009
NEW YORK AUTO SHOW By John Heilig ????????? There may be a recession, car sales may dip below the 10 million mark in 2009, and money is tight, but you wouldn't know it by the way people spoke at the New York Auto show, which runs at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York from April 11-19. ????????? Speaker afte ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Review
Apr 4, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE Engine: 1.8- liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase (in.):102.4 Length/Width/Height (in.): 178.7 x 69.3 x 57.7 Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume (cu. ft.): 16.6 Fuel economy (m ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2009
SPECIFICATIONS Model: Pontiac G8 GT Engine: 6.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 361 hp @ 5300 rpm/385 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with driver shift control and sport mode Wheelbase: 114.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in. Tires: P245/40R19 Cargo volume: 17.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4x4 Review
Mar 24, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Toyota RAV4 LTD 4X4 Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 179 hp @ 6000 rpm/172 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 181.9 x 71.5 x 68.7 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 37.2/73.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2009 Mini Cooper Clubman Review
Mar 15, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG The Bottom Line: Itâs hard not to like driving the Mini Cooper Clubman. At its base is the Mini, which offers go-kart handling with comfort and amazing interior room. Exterior styling is cute, but the instruments, are so poorly designed and laid out that it makes driving the Mini a cha ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2010 Lexus RX350 SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Lexus RX350 Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 6,200 rpm/257 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 187.8 x 74.2 x 66.3 in. Tires: 235/60R18 Cargo volume: 40.0/80.3 cubic fe ... Continue reading
America On Wheels Museum - Allentown, Pennsylvania
Feb 28, 2009
On Wheels Museum By John Heilig Combine an 1889 car that may well be one of the first manufactured in Pennsylvania with a Curved Dash Oldsmobile and a 2007 Global Electric Motorcar, throw in a couple of bicycles and race cars, and you have an idea of the range of vehicles on display at the recently opened America On Wh ... Continue reading
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