http://www.paulhenriques.com Automotive Knowledge Since July 2005 Mon, 24 May 2010 21:55:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While not on the radar of most car shoppers these days, Buick is possibly one of the most storied automotive brands in the world. Founded in 1899 and incorporated into General Motors in 1908, Buick is not only one of the first GM brands to exist, but also the ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=67 1. The first generation Isuzu Impulse was based on the same platform as the 1976-1987 Chevrolet Chevette. 2. The 2.5 liter inline six in the 1987-1991 BMW 325i was not the largest engine ever offered in the E30 3 series. From 1984 to 1986, South African customers were ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=66 With the economic downturn and everyone concerned about being environmentally friendly, there has never been a better time to buy a used vehicle. This is a daunting task, however, as there are millions of used cars out there. How do you know which one is right for you? ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=65 While at the local BMW dealer this past weekend, I had the urge to drive some MINI Coopers. I’ve always had a keen interest in these vehicles. My father bought one of the first MINI Coopers imported in 2002 and has had nary a problem with his car ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=63 I shut the door, hit the start button, threw it in first gear and took off. Suddenly it was 1998 all over again, feeling as if I was reunited with my first car, a 1988 BMW 325is. Such is the purity of the new BMW 128i coupe. ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=62 Those that know me know I have never been a fan of sport utility vehicles. I was surprised then, after driving the new Mercedes-Benz GLK 350, that this little SUV was a car I would be proud enough to call my own. Witnessing the GLK in the flesh for the ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=61 It came as a surprise today to see a slew of alternative fuel vehicles outside my offices at L’Enfant Plaza in Southwest, Washington D.C. It turns out the Society of Automotive Engineers was holding their Government/Industry Meeting at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel hosted by Volkswagen of America, which recently ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=59 If you need affirmation that the GM renaissance is in full swing, visit a Saturn showroom. First introduced as a line of compact vehicles sold by dealers with no hassle pricing, Saturn is now bringing upscale, European hardware to the average U.S. buyer in the form of rebadged Opels. ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=58 Over nine months have passed and a little over 5,000 miles under the performance rubber of my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport Sedan. I felt it was a good time to reflect upon the past year with this machine and provide a glimpse into ownership for anyone considering one of ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=57 I was about to compile my list of best rides for 2008, but then it dawned on me. There’s A LOT of bad cars out there this year. Let’s take a look: Acura RL The Acura Legend of 1986 was a turning point for Honda. Not only did ... http://www.paulhenriques.com/?p=56