Archive for January, 2009

First Impressions of the Cadillac XLR for 2005

The restyled XLR Base is equipped with a General Motors 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The Northstar engine is paired with a General Motors 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.

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Getting 18 - 19 Miles a Gallon: The Aston Martin DB7 for 2003

Aston Martin DB7

The 2003 DB7 is an important vehicle to Aston Martin for the coupe market segment. The GT is a member of a series of four trim levels for the DB7 which include Vantage, Vantage Volante, GT, and GTA. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Aston Martin. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

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The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante for 2004: Improving on 2003

Aston Martin DB7

The Aston Martin DB7 is a 2-door car available at your Aston Martin dealer. The DB7 came in three configurations: Vantage, Vantage Volante, and GT. The Vantage Volante configuration is powered by the 6.0-liter twelve -cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The DB7 competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Nissan.

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First Impressions of the Aston Martin DB7 for 1997

The restyled DB7 Base is equipped with a TWR 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Aston Martin.

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An Evolutionary Model: The 1992 Spider Revisited

One of the staples of the Convertible segment is the Alfa Romeo Spider. In the previous model year released a brand new version of the Spider with two versions: Veloce and Base. Sales for the Spider, especially the Spider Veloce, were brisk during 1992 and 1993. The improved vehicle quality and the classic styling were responsible for the sales boost.

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The Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce for 1991: Improving on 1990

Alfa Romeo introduced the Spider Veloce in late 1990 to regain its grip on the Convertible market. There are 2 trim levels for the Spider in 1991: . With two doors and spacious seating for five, the rear-wheel drive Spider makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Nissan.

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