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Aaron's Cars Blog August 2007 Archive

By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide to Cars since 2004

First impressions: 2008 Saab 9-3

Friday August 31, 2007
I'm back from a day of driving the 2008 Saab 9-3. This isn't an all new design; it's a facelift accompanied by several minor improvements. The real big news is ... Read More

2008 Honda Accord: First impressions

Wednesday August 29, 2007
On Tuesday I had my first get-acquainted meeting with the 2008 Honda Accord, including the chance to take a relatively quick spin in several versions. Honda told us one of ... Read More

Honda cars: What's new for 2008

Monday August 27, 2007
Here it is -- Honda's plans for the 2008 model year. The big news is, of course, is the all-new Accord, but there are also some notable changes to the ... Read More

Test drive: 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee

Friday August 24, 2007
I knew it. I knew it! I knew that if I drove enough Chrysler products, I'd eventually find one I really, really liked -- and here it is, the bright ... Read More

2008 Dodge Caliber photo gallery

Thursday August 23, 2007
Dodge has finally given us the low-down on the long-awaited Caliber SRT4. The turbocharged 2.4 liter engine won't put out 300 horsepower as originally announced; output is a respectable 285 ... Read More

2008 Honda Accord: Details and photo gallery

Wednesday August 22, 2007
Honda has released details and photos of the all-new 2008 Accord sedan and coupe. The new 2008 Honda Accord sedan is longer, wider and taller, and the extra size translates ... Read More

Test drive: 2008 Audi TT Roadster

Tuesday August 21, 2007
Regular readers know I'm not usually one to give away the whole story right here in the blog, but why beat around the bush? The all-new 2008 Audi TT Roadster ... Read More

General Motors: What's new for 2008

Monday August 20, 2007
General Motors has announced the changes to all of its cars (and nearly all of its trucks, SUVs and vans) for 2008. Among the highlights: All-new Cadillac CTS and facelifted STS Turbocharged ... Read More

Photo gallery: 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

Friday August 17, 2007
Chevrolet has just announced the next major salvo in the Great Comeback of the SS: The 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS, complete with 260 horsepower turbocharged engine, performance-tuned suspension and ... Read More

Civic Hybrid trip wrap-up

Thursday August 16, 2007
We're back from our Civic Hybrid trip. Total mileage: Just over 1,100. Average fuel economy: 38.7 MPG. I have to admit, I'm a bit disappointed with this figure, which I really ... Read More

Test drive: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Monday August 13, 2007
My 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible test drive has been a particularly difficult review to write. I have a soft spot in my heart for Chryslers. When it comes to ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid update

Saturday August 11, 2007
Greetings from Half Moon Bay, California! Now, before I tell you how we're doing MPG-wise, bear in mind that the Civic is working pretty hard -- all of the driving ... Read More

Test drive: 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Thursday August 9, 2007
Greetings from Monterey, California! The Civic Hybrid is humming along nicely, though so far fuel economy isn't what I had hoped (I'd give you a number, but I don't want ... Read More

Our high-tech holiday

Wednesday August 8, 2007
Today, Robin and I are taking off to a friend's wedding in upstate California, and I figured this would be a perfect time to put the Honda Civic Hyrbid to ... Read More

Test drive: 2008 Scion xD

Monday August 6, 2007
A couple of weeks ago I brought you coverage of the 2008 Scion xB. Now it's time to talk about the other new-for-2008 Scion, the xD, which replaces the xA ... Read More

Test drive: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

Friday August 3, 2007
When Jeff James, About.com's Guide to Minivans, found out at the last minute that he couldn't make it to the launch of Chrysler's new Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town ... Read More

First impressions: 2008 Audi TT Roadster

Thursday August 2, 2007
Whew! Another busy week here at About.com Cars World Headquarters. (Doesn't that have a nice ring to it? Sure sounds better than "my apartment".) I'm working on writing up my ... Read More

Photo gallery: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Wednesday August 1, 2007
Soooo, looks like Mercedes has addressed my complaints about the new C-Class needing a bit more power. The upcoming AMG version of the C-Class, the C63 AMG, will get a ... Read More
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