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2006 VW Passat 2.0 T (585)

31-01-2006Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 T. VW does some great things and although the Phaeton was a bust I believe such efforts help to make the rest of the line better. Ahhh, well then the Edsel should have made Ford better you say. I'll have...

2006 Mazda 6 S Grand Sport Wagon (584)

24-01-2006Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="3312,3313,3314,3315"] Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Mazda 6 S Grand Sport Wagon. Even this utility wagon comes with 18-inch wheels. Remember when 14” and 15” were the standard? This wagon is where practical comes home and although Corvette and other flashy cars are fun they just don't...

2006 Audi A4 3.2 FSI Sedan (583)

17-01-2006Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2006 Audi A4 3.2 FSI. I like German cars but I have to say I don’t care for their electronics. They just tend to be more complicated to operate than the rest of the world’s cars. Ok so my son, daughter and grandchildren of...

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS 2WD (582)

06-01-2006Autolove No comments

Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS 2WD 5-passenger midsize SUV. The first midsize SUV was the S-10 Blazer in 1983 and in 1995 it was redesigned and simply named Blazer. The third-generation for 2002, adopted the name TrailBlazer. In Chevrolet's words: “…the 2006 TrailBlazer adds the SS...

2006 Saab 9-7 X SUV (581)

29-12-2005Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="1662,1663"] Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Saab 9-7 X SUV. If you've been following this column you know that this Saab sits on the same platform as the Chevy Trail Blazer and the Isuzu Ascender. This of course carries the Saab Badge and if you like the marketing...

2006 Mazda MPV 2-WD (580)

27-12-2005Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="3306,3307,3308,3309"] Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Mazda MPV 2-WD (SUV / Mini Van?) Mazda says: Body of a Minivan, soul of a sports car. I have a friend that fits that description. If you've read my column for very long you'll know that for a very long time...

2006 Isuzu Ascender 2WD (579)

20-12-2005Autolove No comments

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This week we’re looking at the 2006 Isuzu Ascender 2WD 5-passenger SUV (the industry EPA classes SUVs as “Special Purpose”, which means what? This is the most common of vehicles today. I expect a forklift would be special purpose or even a Hum Vee, but SUVs?).

2006 Mitsubishi Raider 4WD DC (578)

16-12-2005Autolove No comments

[gallery link="file" ids="3494,3495,3496,3497,3498"] Overview: This week we're looking at the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider 4WD DC V8 Pickup truck. I recently took the Isuzu I 280 very basic pick up with a jump seat in the rear. It is admittedly built for light duty work and can only carry 3 people legally. At the...

2006 Isuzu I 280 Extended Cab 2WD LS (577)

06-12-2005Autolove No comments

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Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2006 Isuzu I 280 Extended Cab 2-WD LS Pickup Truck. Isuzu began in 1916 as a shipbuilding company with truck manufacturing in 1918. In 1936 Isuzu introduced the first diesel-powered truck to the Japanese market.... Read more

2006 Hummer H3 SUV (576)

28-11-2005Autolove No comments

Overview: Returning to LAX I had the excitement of being greeted by the new 2006 Hummer H3 SUV. If you liked the H1 and warmed up to the H2 you surely will like this H3. GM has continued to downsize the original “Alpha” H1 Hummer while maintaining the look and feel into...