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New Articles for April 19, 2007

Worst Cars To Buy

Everybody who knows anything about cars has their own list of the worst cars to buy. We have our own, which we'll give you below. But we'll also give you a lot more than just a few kinds of cars that our research and experience have shown to be the worst cars to buy.

How to Buy Your Dream Car and Avoid Car Dealers' Dirty Tricks

Buying a new car is a lot of fun; the new car has its unique smell no doubt about it, and the very fact you can afford to own a brand new car is a great feeling. There are two best times to buy a car. The end of December is a good time for car buyers to buy a new car. Everyone is out buying Christmas gifts, leaving new car dealer lots void of customers, motivating dealers to cut costs, and break year-end sales records. Another good time to buy a car is July.

10 Things Every Car Buyer Must Know

Buying a car needs not just investment but deep thought. The market is overflowing with choices and temptations. Buyers need to think, what kind of car and can I afford it?

2007 New York International Auto Show

WheelsTV First Auto News presents the New York International Auto Show, starring Vanessa B! In this episode we cover the 2008 Hummer H3, 2008 Infinity G37, 2008 Nissan 350Z Nismo, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 KR, 2008 Subaru WRX. We also cover the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and have an interview with the Marketing Director of Ferrari, Attilio Ruffo.

Crazy Car Crashes

A compilation of crazy car crashes!

Autobodies: The Beautiful Women of Corvettes at Carlisle

Autobodies, The beautiful women of Corvettes at Carlisle

Catching the Jaguar XJ6

The Jaguar XJ6 was a different and unique kind of vehicle that the Ford Motor Company introduced and marketed under the Jaguar brand. The interior of the XJ6 could be considered stunning and amazing. This vehicle sports an analog clock and as a whole, the cabin provides an easy comfort and relaxing ride for its passengers.

Jaguar XK 140: Filling the Spot Between the 120 and the 150

The Jaguar XK 140 has been produced starting from 1954 up until 1957, thus it has lived for only three years. It is a sports car and it holds two doors. The Jaguar XK 140 made its way to public knowledge during its debut at the 1954 motor show. It was then considered to be an evolution of the Jaguar XK 120.

Jaguar XJS Shows Sportsmanship

The Jaguar XJS is a luxury coupe and it has replaced the famous and world-renowned Jaguar E Type. This vehicle went into a very quick ascent to popularity when there was a television series that came up needing a vehicle. The television series was the popular Return of the Saint.

An Elegant Fast Car

The elegant stylish and all new 2007 Jaguar XKR concept is finally revealed. The four-seater two-door convertible vehicle is the forefront of the latest technology of future lightweight car structure of Jaguar. The lustrous car model was also made to show off unique design and outstanding performance.

Jaguar X-type Diesel

I don't remember settling into a new car faster than I did with the X-Type D. Just moved the seat once to take the delivery driver to the station and I was comfortable for the rest of the week. Everything I wanted fell to hand, or was in a logical place and worked logically, though that could be due to years of conditioning by Mondeo. I have received a few complaints from tall, long-legged drivers that they just can't get comfortable in an X-Type, but that applies to 3-Series, 5-Series and numerous other cars. For normal size blokes like me it's fine.

MSN Cars: Jaguar XKR Video Road Test

Besides the driver's seat, the best vantage point from which to enjoy Jaguar's supercharged XKR may be from behind it. All the better to admire the sinuousness of its arching fenders and tapered rump, this vantage point puts you front and center for a guttural blast from the XKR's four exhaust pipes. Jaguar designers, engineers, and product types have given the marque's Grace, Pace, Space mantra a shot of protein powder and sent the XK model to a spin class. She's fitter, trimmer, lighter, and hotter for sure--yet elegant as ever.

Test Driving the Jaguar XK

Michelle and I went to XK training in NJ, where we got to test out the new XK coupe... it was such a blast. I love this car! The outgoing Jaguar sports car, the XK8, is 10 years old, and in its later years, had become a patchwork as new technologies like satellite radio, navigation and airbags had to be adapted to it. Its V8 horsepower number began with a 2 instead of a 3, putting it way behind the competition. There were new safety and emissions goals to be met. So they threw out the XK8 and replaced it with a brand new car from the ground up, the first aluminum-chassis sports car in Jaguar's six decades of production. They've changed the name, too, in the process, from XK-8 to XK 4.2.

Seat Belt and Teen Driving Safety

This is your opportunity to help your teenager become a better driver. Learn how to handle cell phones, driver distractions, seat belt safety, first time driver techniques and much more from Andy Pilgrim, champion race car driver.

Rediscover the Land Rover Discovery

Currently known in the United States as the LR3, the Land Rover Discovery is a comfortable sport utility vehicle from the Land Rover brand of the Ford Motor Company.

Land Rover's Resilient, But Absent Defender

For several years during the 1990s, the Land Rover Defender graced the line up of Land Rover vehicles sold in the U.S. Safety issues resulted in the cancellation of the Defender in 1998, but for 2007 many updates to the versatile and lauded SUV have been made. Will the Defender soon make its way back into the American market or do the changes stop short?

Behold! The Mighty Land Rover

The truth is, if you want a vehicle that performs well on the tarmac and handles splendidly off-road then there is only one realistic option. Need I say it again? Land Rover is the Best 4 x 4 x Far.

2008 Land Rover LR2: Off Road

See how the new Land Rover LR2 performs on the simulated off road ruts, mud, water, down hill, snow and sand dunes all in Santa Barbara, CA.

2008 Land Rover LR2: Richard Beattie, Interview

Richard Beattie, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, takes time to talk about the car business, Land Rover and new Land Rover LR2 with AutoNetwork at the launch in Santa Barbara, CA.

2008 Land Rover LR2: Rory O'Murchu

Rory O'Murchu, body and exterior engineering, details some of the features of the new Land Rover LR2 with journalists attending the launch in Santa Barbara, CA.

2008 Land Rover LR2: Richard Beattie, Price

Richard Beattie, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, discuss marketing plan and pricing for the new Land Rover LR2 with journalists attending the launch in Santa Barbara, CA.

2008 Land Rover LR2: Richard Beattie

Richard Beattie, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales, welcomes and gives journalists update on the new Land Rover LR2 at launch in Santa Barbara, CA.

2008 Land Rover LR2: Walk Around

Take a first look at the new Land Rover LR2 with Bob Burns, Driving Events Manager, in Santa Barbara, CA.

The 2007 Saturn Aura XR Bids for Mid-Size Sedan Segment Supremacy

The 2007 Aura XR is Saturn's entry to the mid-size sedan market. The General Motors marquee hopes to capture a good portion of the mid-size sedan market with the Aura, evident in the features and performance of the car.

Saturn: That Was Then, This Is Now

The Saturn brand has changed tremendously over the past two decades. One model is giving way to six and the brand is now officially part of the General Motors line up. Is there a Saturn in your future?

Saturn ION Sedan Ready for Personalization

The all-new Saturn ION sedan has been redesigned and restyled so as to bring about a new kind of energy and enthusiasm in the small car segment. Saturn has certainly made sure that the Saturn ION sedan would be able to pull in and attract the younger generation.

Saturn Vue Green Line Ready For 2007

The year 2006 still has not yet ended but General Motor Corporation's Saturn brand of automobiles has made sure that the Saturn Vue Green Line would be ready for the auto market come the following.

Saturn Delivers An Affordable Looker

Saturn delivers its avant-garde VUE Green Line hybrid SUV that is designed to give better fuel mileage than the traditional VUE engine. The automaker conveys the hybrid without draining purchaser's wallet.

2007 Saturn Sky Test Drive

Yes, Saturn has finally made a truly exciting car. Let us take you through the highlights and the flaws of Saturn's roadster in this web-exclusive video. 2007 Saturn Sky Convertible, Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 177 hp, 166 lb-ft, Drive: Rear-wheel Price: $23,115 (base), $26,205 (as tested)

Saturn Vue Hybrid Test Drives at BlogHer

Women bloggers test drive the Saturn Vue Hybrid and give their impressions of the car during the BlogHer '06 Conference in San Jose, CA last week.

Saturn Sky Roadster Walk Around

Get a closer look at the new Saturn Sky Roadster with a walk around by a GM executive. Search for AutoNetwork on YouTube for more exclusive videos. Visit dealers.autonetwork.com to schedule a test drive.

2007 Saturn Sky Roadster

The Saturn designer, Valarie Vlachakis, talks about the inspiration for the Sky design cues. Search for AutoNetwork on YouTube.com for more exclusive videos. Visit dealers.autonetwork.com to schedule a test drive.

Driving Tips: What the Highway Code Doesn't Say

Many observers attribute road accidents, particularly those involving fatalities, to speeding and/or drunken driving, but that is far from the truth.

Driving Tips: Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road

I'm not suggesting that you should drive on the wrong side of the road in your own country but some others drive on the opposite side to the one you're used to. This can lead to all sorts of problems so these tips are designed to help you keep to where you should be.

Driving Tips: Driving in the City

Driving in a city can be dangerous and stressful. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you drive to help it make a more pleasant experience.

Driving Tips: Help You To Pollute Less

These 10 simple steps can help you to save money while you save your car AND the environment. Take a look, then print it out for handy reference.

Ducati Monster Road Test

Nick Hine tests Ducati's Monster. The original naked motorcycle, the Ducati Monster created an overnight sensation when it was launched over a decade ago. Today, it defines the class more than ever. An essential street fighter - with its fully exposed engine and bodywork - the Monster delivers style and real sport bike performance. This year, the Monster S4R, the first in the high-performance Monster SR dynasty, is joined by the new S2R. Classic versions of the bike, which have made this family so popular, include the agile 620 and the powerful 1000.

Toyota Yaris Road Test

Darryl Kelbrick tests Toyota's Yaris. Although it's not particularly likely to top the sales charts, the second generation Yaris goes straight to the top of the supermini segment in terms of desirability. It's certainly packing lots of visual character, from the charismatic contours of its bonnet to the perfectly formed rear end. And, more importantly, it's also packed with useful features.

Mazda MX5 (Eunos/Miata) Road Test

Darryl Kelbrick tests Mazda's MX-5. Back in 1989 the original Mazda MX-5 rewrote the rule book on two seat roadsters. It even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the all-time top seller in the segment. The third generation MX-5's familiar styling make it instantly recognisable—but that's where the similarities over the earlier cars end. Underneath the skin it's completely fresh - bigger, more spacious, safer and featuring a far higher-quality cabin.