******************************************************************** USA TODAY CARS NEWSLETTER 08/27/04 Updated 11:49 a.m. ******************************************************************** USA TODAY auto writer James R. Healey's Test Drive 2005 Lotus Elise: Heaven or hell? The answer depends on where you are driving. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat30-0
******************************************************************** Top Stories Jaguar cuts production because of poor U.S. sales Jaguar Cars said Friday it is cutting production at its three British plants because of poor sales in the United States, the company's biggest market. The Ford-owned company will drop 15,000 cars from the production line from now until the end of the year -- a cutback of 11%. Jaguar said there would be no job losses. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat27-0 Satellite TV beams 140 channels into your SUV First, there were navigation systems using satellite guidance for cars. Then there was satellite radio. Now you can get satellite TV with 140 channels in your SUV, minivan or large sedan. While it's feeding a seemingly unquenchable thirst for entertainment in cars, the technology also raises concerns about growing in-car distractions for drivers. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat26-0 Foreign cars, trucks take their time losing value Several new European and Japanese cars and trucks likely will retain the most value over the next five years, according to a report released Thursday by Kelley Blue Book, an auto research and pricing service. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat24-0 GM pulls ad that doesn't fly with safety groups General Motors said Wednesday that because of complaints it pulled a Corvette television ad that shows a young boy dreaming about driving a Corvette. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat25-0 More news http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat29-0 ******************************************************************** You Asked Q: What's your best choices on a full-size AWD sedan and wagon? A: Some expensive models from Acura, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. If I were actually spending my own money, I'd do this: Wait for the Ford 500/Freestyle (which are quite large inside though midsize on the exterior) in a month or so, and make my choice between those and the Chrysler 300/Dodge Magnum. Latest Test Drive chat http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat3-0 ******************************************************************** Under the hood (Powered by cars.com) Blue Book Value Find out what your car is worth. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat18-0 New Car Buying Guides Not sure which vehicle you want to buy? http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat17-0 Pre-Owned cars Learn about the latest Certified Pre-Owned programs. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat15-0 Advice Find advice regarding financing, shopping, insurance, safety and more! http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat19-0 ******************************************************************** Unsubscribe ******************************************************************** You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNSUBSCRIBE, please reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line or click: http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat7-0?password=AQc52PASc-fFBBL2BhQdR1$aqAnvgJ Make sure you receive our e-mails. Please add [EMAIL PROTECTED] to your address book. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for this newsletter, please contact us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] USATODAY.com is a free service dedicated to providing the best news on the Web. To review your privacy with USATODAY.com please go to http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBL2BhAQc52PASvxRnASc-fFKs/usat6-0 � 2004 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/BCfwlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kumpulan/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
