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2006 New York Auto Show

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Wayne Cunningham

The VW Rabbit is back

Remember the Volkswagen Rabbit from the '80s? Ever wonder what happened to it? Volkswagen decided to standardize its model branding and use the same n... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Tue Apr 18 18:38:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Can't get enough of the Scion Fuse?

Toyota released a video documentary about the design work that went into the Scion Fuse concept it debuted at the New York Auto Show. The first 30 sec... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Mon Apr 17 13:04:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Lincoln shows off MKS, MKX, and MKZ

For the past year, Lincoln has been on a rebranding kick, getting rid of names for its cars in favor of letter designations beginning with MK. It had ... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Fri Apr 14 13:56:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Chevy Tahoe fleet promotes corn-based fuel

Walking to Jacob Javitz Center on Thursday morning for the New York Auto Show, I came across the most Chevy Tahoes I've ever seen in one place, all pa... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Fri Apr 14 08:56:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Honda retails natural gas Civic

At the New York Auto Show, Honda showed off its Civic NGV, which runs on compressed natural gas, gives off almost zero emissions, and can be fueled at... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Fri Apr 14 08:05:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Tuner Yaris

Among Toyota's Yaris display at the New York Auto Show is a sporty-looking tuned-up version. The Yaris is Toyota's new, inexpensive subcompact, and wi... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Fri Apr 14 07:59:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Off-roading in Manhattan

At the New York Auto Show, Jeep demonstrated its vehicles' off-road credibility with a hazard course. I went on a ride-along in a Jeep Liberty, which ... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Fri Apr 14 07:57:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

A short Fuse

The Scion Fuse concept unveiled at the New York Auto Show features a radical shape, a flexible interior design, and futuristic electronics. With its S... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Thu Apr 13 11:54:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

What does VW marketing say about you?

Volkswagen wants you to know that 92 percent of Jetta owners go snorkeling. And that Jetta owners are 40 percent less likely to get separated or divor... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Thu Apr 13 11:32:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Suzuki SX4 rally car

Fast on the heels of its SX4 launch, Suzuki showed off the new four-wheel-drive off-roader in rally trim. I first saw the SX4 at the Geneva Auto Show ... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Thu Apr 13 11:30:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

Volvo steps gracefully into tech

Past Volvos we've reviewed, the 2005 XC90 and the 2006 S60 R, didn't offer much in the tech department, but the company catches up with the 21st centu... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Thu Apr 13 06:42:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

The Scion Fuse concept teaser

Scion sent out a teaser about the concept it will launch at the New York Auto Show this week. The name Fuse was confirmed, plus a teaser picture was m... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Mon Apr 10 15:18:00 PDT 2006

Wayne Cunningham

2006 New York Auto Show

Coming on the heels of larger shows in Detroit and Geneva, it may seem like car makers won't have much to show in New York, but this year's list of de... (Read more)

Posted by: Wayne Cunningham, Fri Apr 07 12:44:00 PDT 2006


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