Saab 9-3 SportCombi June 25, 2006
Six months in, there is little I don’t like about my Saab sedan, but the new SportCombi model is causing a bit of buyer’s remorse. TESTED: 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi WHAT IS IT? A sport wagon version of Saab’s 9-3 sedan.HOW MUCH? $27,620 for the base model; $33,620 for the Aero. WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD? 2-liter turbocharged in-line 4 (210 horsepower) with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic in the base model; 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6 (250 horsepower) with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic in the Aero.HOW MUCH STUFF CAN IT HOLD? 29.7 cubic feet cargo capacity behind 2nd seat; …
Gothenburg on the Hudson April 16, 2006
This is the 50th anniversary of both Saab and Volvo in the United States, and a reminder that the vaguely New Age aura of both Swedish carmakers has long given them a special link to New York. Read more
Lexus.com: It’s speedy and friendly February 20, 2006
Lexus has the most user-friendly Web site for new-vehicle shopping among auto manufacturers, according to the latest survey of automaker Web sites by J.D. Power and Associates.
Pontiac and Suzuki tied for second.
Lexus.com “scores at the top by upsetting the fewest shoppers,” said Dennis Galbraith, senior director of digital marketing for J.D. Power, of Westlake Village, Calif.
Power released its results this month. They were based on evaluations by 11,800 shoppers who indicated they would be in the market for a new vehicle within 24 months. Many manufacturers subscribe to a detailed version of the study and say that it helps them …