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2007 GMC Yukon -- The Best Old-School SUV on the
Market

post from Karl on Cars on 11 April 2006 10:04:59 PM. © Karl on Cars

I drove this one home tonight and must admit that -- as body-on-frame SUVs go -- it's a compelling ride. The 5.3-liter engine has plenty of power and the handling is definitely improved over the previous versions (they've switched from torsion bars to coil springs up front). Interior materials are notably better as well, though I still think the leather grain could be more supple. The navigation touch screen is easy to use and the audio system is pumping (I don't understand the teensy-tiny volume and tuning knobs, but it does have an MP3 auxiliary input jack). Of all the things that have been improved on this truck the most impressive relates to the body panel gaps. They are truly tight and consistent, so much so that they almost seem out of place on the vehicle (really shows my level of expectation regarding GM SUV body panel alignment). The GMC folks told me that the increased rigidity of the structure is what allows them to achieve such tight panel gaps. The reduced flex in the body means they can put body pieces that much closer together. This element, if nothing else, gives the truck a much greater feeling of quality and refinement. Not sure how many people are buying these vehicles in a $3-a-gallon world (yes, even with Displacement-on-Demand), but if this is what you need GM has worked hard to make you want theirs.

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50 Years at the NY Auto Show

post from Trollhattan Saab on 11 April 2006 08:25:00 PM. © Trollhattan Saab

RE-POSTED (originally appeared 19th March) Saab celebrate their 50th year at the New York Auto Show next month (ahem, this week). The Aero-X will feature in New York this year, and it's quite fitting as it was inspired by the Sonett, the first generation of which was shown at that inaugural Saab appearance in 1956. Below is a fantastic shot from that 1956 show. Click to enlarge.... Following is the official press release from Saab.... New York, N.Y. -- The...

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Mercedes R-Class Model Recalled

post from eMercedesBenz on 11 April 2006 01:50:00 PM. © eMercedesBenz

Here's a story I'm sure Mercedes execs are loving a day before the launch of their new E-Class... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling 2,500 model year 2006 Mercedes R-Class, because the thread in a nut used to secure the seat belt buckle in a limited number of second row seats may be missing. As a result, the missing threads may cause an incomplete connection of the buckle to seat, which in the event of an accident could increase the risk of personal injury.

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Green Tomato Cabs Help Clean London Air

post from 4 Drivers Only on 11 April 2006 10:30:00 AM. © 4 Drivers Only

Not all London taxis are those common-sense purpose-built cabs we've come to know and love. Freelance firms, whose cars are available only by phone, are called "minicabs." How that name came about I've no idea, except no taxi based on...

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Mercedes Releases Details Of The New E-Class

post from eMercedesBenz on 11 April 2006 10:20:00 AM. © eMercedesBenz

Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement that the new Mercedes E-Class will be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, DaimlerChrysler has published the first official photos and details of what we can expect from their newest luxury sedan. On the outside, the new E-Class remains largely similar to the previous model. A slightly re-worked front bumper and grille, transparent louvres on the top of the headlights, and white LED parking lamps are a few of the differences you'll find in the latest E. Inside, prospective customers will benefit from a number of new color choices, including cognac brown and sahara beige for the AVANTGARDE line. Other changes include a new four spoke steering wheel with elliptical thumb-operated buttons and a new control unit for the standard-fit THERMATIC automatic climate control.

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