Scion, the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., was created to suit the demands of an emerging culture of new car buyers.The all-new 2004 Scion xB targets the growing Gen Y market with innovative styling that elicits emotion and demands to be noticed. Beyond its aggressive styling, the xB is a versatile […]

The all-new 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible is poised to reaffirm Saab as a market leader in the art of building open cars with rugged four-season, four-seater practicality.In addition to its functional qualities, the new Swedish soft-top offers a greatly improved driving experience through incorporating the widely-acclaimed chassis dynamics of the new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. […]

The Touareg is Volkswagen’s first SUV, which was co-developed with the Porsche Cayenne, comes in two versions: a V6-powered model and another with a V8. The V6 is 3.2 liters and delivers 220 horsepower connecting to a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with Dynamic Shift Program.Touareg utilizes VW’s proven electronically controlled 4XMOTION permanent four-wheel-drive system to […]

Lee Auto Malls777 Center Street, Auburn207-784-5441John A. IsaacsonChief Executive Officer NISSAN -“The most exciting news from Nissan is that they have entered the full-size truck market with the new Titan, and the full-size SUV market with the new Pathfinder Armada. We have seen a high level of customer interest in these new models and they […]

Buick’s Rainier comes standard with a 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine rated at 275 horsepower providing the power, capability and smoothness of a V-8 combined with the efficiency of a six-cylinder.A 5.3 V-8 is optionally available providing 290 horsepower. Both mate to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. Towing capacity ranges from 6,100 to 6,700 pounds […]

Into one of the most exclusive segments of the car market comes a bold new entry from Cadillac, the 2004 XLR. Replete with a dynamic design, advanced technology and a unique blend of luxury and performance, the XLR is set to bring a striking new presence to the elite luxury roadster class.The XLR underscores its […]

Canyon, the new midsize pickup truck from GMC, is available in three body styles, including Crew Cab, Extended Cab and Regular Cab models. It also comes in two-wheel-drive Crew Cab and High-Stance off-road models. All models offer the option of either two- or four-wheel drive.Canyon has two new inline engines: The Vortec 2800 inline four-cylinder […]

The new Range Rover HSE is the the Land Rover group’s top-of-the-line vehicle, continuing to better itself in terms of refinement and technological development. The Range Rover HSE is an all-purpose, aluminum-bodied, four-wheel drive vehicle.The V8 engine dropped displacement from 4.6-liters to 4.4-liters, while boosting horsepower and torque. The advanced five-speed automatic transmission features CommandShift […]

By Herb ShuldinerMotor Matters Manufacturers say that he’s the proprietor of “Lemon Law Mill,” but attorney Craig T. Kimmel shrugs that off and keeps winning cases for car owners whose vehicles spend more time in the shop than on the road.Kimmel is cofounder of a law firm with 12 attorneys and a backup staff of […]

By Dan LyonsMotor Matters Those readers with a few miles on their odometers may recall that, up until the 1980’s, the family vehicle of choice was the station wagon. As a breed, they were roomy and practical. Generations of Americans grew up with memories of childhood seen through the back seat windows of a wagon.In […]