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There's nothing like taking a joyride off the beaten path, but being secure in the vehicle while going on that jaunt adds something to the excursion. The new 2008 Saturn Vue XR AWD has the best of both worlds, with its off-road capabilities and standard safety and security features.

The ‘08 Vue XR AWD is equipped with a 3.6-liter, V6 DOHC engine that generates 257-horse power and uses a six-sped automatic transmission and Variable Valve Timing. There's also TAPShift manual shift control, which lets the driver be more in control of easing the vehicle from one gear into another.

It's hard not to feel secure in this Saturn model, with features like six standard airbags, tire-pressure monitoring and OnStar services including Accident Assist, Advanced Automatic Crash Notification, Notification of Airbag Deployment, Emergency Services, Remote Door Unlock, Ride Assist among several others.

Adding to the rugged, yet sleek look of the Vue XR AWD include features such as body-color door handles, deep-tinted, solar-ray glass and 17-inch alloy wheels. Other convenient additions include exterior mirrors that are heated, power-adjustable and body-colored. Deluxe front bucket seats show that style isn't limited to the exterior on this Saturn SUV.

The Vue XR AWD comes standard with single-zone, automatic air conditioning, six speakers and an AM/FM radio with a CD/MP3 player, as well as XM Satellite Radio. A DVD-based navigation system also is available.

The new 2008 Saturn Vue XR AWD is versatile, stylish and safe, making it a ride that will be a tough one to pass up, with qualities offering both security and adventure.

Those looking for a full-sized luxury SUV that embodies a spirit and visual appeal of its own should look no further than the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK. This model is eco-friendly, with a 4-cylinder diesel engine, said to be one of the cleanest production diesel engines out there. It still has some oomph, delivering 168 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The model uses a 7-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC four-wheel drive system.

Hot off the press, this model debuted at the 2008 North American Inter-national Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January.

Impressive with its spacious cargo room and folding second-row seat that gives convenience in flat storage, the Vision GLK also offers safety and convenience through its features. There are active and passive safety systems included.

This model is stylish both inside and out. Providing a unique, sleek appearance on the exterior are features like taut bodylines for an aggressive and sporty edge. The bodywork is seductive, revealing Mercedes-Benz design of chiseled lines, athletic contours and unique surfaces. On the interior, there's premium leather and luxurious wood and sporty aluminum and chrome finishes. Five can be seated comfortably in the Vision GLK, along with ample legroom and cargo space.

The new 2008 Vision GLK from Mercedes-Benz is a testament to devoted engineering, and redefines the entry SUV category with 4-wheel drive exhilaration, utility and luxury. This model is sure to impress many, and may even introduce a new breed of SUVs.

The new 2008 Saturn Vue XE FWD is a vehicle that puts together safety, security and reliability. Impressive on this year's model is the strong body structure. For example, the Vue's frame incorporates high-strength steel components including cross-beams and other chassis-strengthening techniques that provide crashworthiness, as well as resisting roof-crush and maintaining integrity in the passenger compartment.

The 2008 Vue XE FWD is equipped with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 169-horse power. The engine, an Ecotec DOHC with Variable Valve Timing, also uses a four-speed automatic transmission.

Contributing to the sleek appearance of the Vue XE FWD include exterior features such as solar-ray, deep-tinted glass, body-color door handless and stainless steel sill plates. There's also an available rear cargo organizer for convenience, and smoke side-window weather deflectors.

The Vue XE FWD comes standard with an AM/FM stereo and CD player and MP3 playback capability, a six-speaker audio system and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Also available include a 6-disc in-dash CD changer and advanced audio system, such as 10 deluxe speakers, and a DVD-based navigation system.

This Saturn model is safe as well as entertainment-friendly, with standard features like six airbags, an occupant sensor that avoids unnecessary airbag deployment and for added security, remote keyless entry and an optional remote vehicle starter system. A single-zone automatic climate control provides comfort inside, as well as available leather, heated front seats.

The 2008 Saturn Vue XE FWD is a combination of technology, safety and affordability, making it likely to be one of Saturn's top sellers this year.

The new 2008 Saturn Aura XE V6 is safe, reliable and has impressive performance as well. It is equipped with 3.5-liter, V6 engine that generates 219-horse power and also uses Variable Valve Timing and a four-speed automatic transmission.

The 2008 Aura XE V6 model offers several standard safety features, including dual-stage front airbags and also protection from side impact. Too, there are features that prove that this family-friendly model kept children's safety in mind. Included are child safety locks in the rear seats and the LATCH system, including lower anchorages and top tethers in second row positions. Traction control and an engine-immobilizing theft-deterrent add to security, as well as anti-lock brakes and dynamic rear proportioning.

An optional sunroof, body color exterior door handles and 17-inch painted fascia-spoked wheels add to the striking appearance of the Aura XE V6.

Taking a look inside this Saturn model, driver and front passenger bucket seats, 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks and air conditioning provide comfort, and convenience is added to with the audio supply, including an AM/FM stereo with six speakers and a CD/MP3 player and also satellite radio capabilities. Remote keyless entry and retained accessory power is standard, and remote start, for optimum convenience, also is available.

An LED-backlit instrumentation display keeps the driver informed, and gives bold lighting that complements the Aura's modern interior design. Information displayed includes speedometer, temperature and fuel gauges and tachometer.

The 2008 Saturn Aura XE V6 is practical, affordable and reliable, making it a car that's easy for buyers to be drawn to this year.

Power and efficiency under one roof - these qualities can be found in the new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid model. This Saturn, which gets an estimated 32 mpg on the highway, is also equipped with a 2.4-liter, ECOTEC, four-cylinder engine that produces 172-horse power, using a four-speed automatic transmission.

The ‘08 Vue Green Line Hybrid is impressive with the available remote start system, which can start the vehicle from 200 feet away. There's also a spacious and comfortable interior, including a 60/40 folding rear seatback that operates at the touch of a side seat lever, and the seat reclines 14 degrees and also offers a fold-down armrest. Also adding to comfort are single-zone automatic air conditioning and an adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support.

Adding to the model's exterior appearance are features including body-color door handles, 17-inch alloy wheels and also deep-tinted, solar-ray glass. Contributing to convenience on this Saturn SUV are available molded splashguards and mirrors that are heated and power-adjustable.

Entertainment also comes in abundance in the Vue Green Line model, with standard features including six speakers, an AM/FM stereo with a CD/MP3 player and XM Satellite Radio. Power windows, outside temperature display and cruise control also are included in each Vue Green Line.

The ride is secure as well. With features like tire-pressure monitoring, which includes air pressure sensors in each tire, and Stabilitrak stability control, keeping the vehicle on its intended track by correcting steering mistakes with adjustment to engine power and brake distribution, make it hard to feel unsafe in the Vue Green Line.

Those looking for a ride with efficiency and safety but also has the power to go on a long drive to almost any destination should take a long, hard look at the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line - it may have everything that buyer is shopping for this year.

The new 2008 Saturn Vue XE AWD, equipped with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 169-horse power, also adds safety, technology and affordability into its plethora of features. With a MacPherson front suspension and independent 4-link rear suspension, this model offers exceptional ride and handling, proving for a unique driving experience.

The 2008 Vue XE AWD comes standard with several safety features, including six airbags protecting from front and side impacts. There's also a standard automatic Occupant Sensing System, which includes a sensor indicator inflatable restraint for the front passenger. Stability control and tire-pressure monitoring also are included in this model, for additional security.

Solar-ray, deep-tinted glass, body-colored door handles and stainless steel sill plates show the sleek design of this model, and optional smoke side-window weather deflectors and a mobile office organizer add to convenience in the Vue XE AWD.

Interior comfort is provided with single-zone manual air conditioning, available cloth, heated front seats, with a standard manual lumbar control for the driver's seat. There's also steering wheel controls for audio mounted right on the wheel. A six-speaker system comes standard, with AM/FM stereo and a CD/MP3 player. Also available is an advanced audio system with 10 deluxe speakers, MP3 playback capability, and a DVD-based navigation system.

The new 2008 Vue XE AWD from Saturn is versatile, convenient and secure, making it a model that seems to have something for everyone, whether the buyer is a single person looking to travel or one with a full family, with an eye on safety.

A sport compact vehicle that can be used for a joyride, but also is safe enough for taking the kids to school - that's one way to look at the new 2008 Saturn Astra 3-Door XR. The model is equipped with a 1.8-liter, ECOTEC DOCL, 4-cylinder engine that produces 138-horse power. This Astra also offers variable valve timing, which delivers sporty performance in a compact package.

Though the ‘08 Astra 3-Door XR is sporty, it still keeps its passengers' safety in mind. Standard features in that category include anti-lock brakes, active head restraints, OnStar services and airbags that protect from front and side impact. Adding security to the model are features like tire-pressure monitoring and the available Stabilitrak system, which improves traction control and avoids over and understeering by applying brake pressure when the system detects a skid or slide.

This Saturn offers a lot of car in a small package. Its exterior features contributing to sleek design include 16-inch, twin-spoke alloy wheels, premium door trim, metallic silver trim and front door sill plates. Taking a look inside the vehicle, the interior is attractive as well with features like a three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Air conditioning with filtration comes standard on the Astra 3-Door XR. Also providing comfort inside are easy entry, front sliding sport bucket seats. Occupants will have no problem enjoying the ride with entertaining features like the standard AM/FM stereo with seven speakers, and a CD player with MP3 playback capability.

The new 2008 Saturn Astra 3-Door XR is sporty yet safe, and seems to have something for everybody. It's likely to be a top seller this year.

Reaching a top track speed of 160 mph, the 2008 Porsche Limited Edition Boxster is impressive as it contains high performance, sporty design and also features that offer practicality and safety. Its braking power is greater than the engine output, making it a car that always will be able to be kept under the driver's control.

The ‘08 Limited Edition Boxster's 6-cylinder engine gets 245-horse power, and the newly designed two-stage resonance intake manifold helps ensure high levels of torque, even at lower speeds. Also, the car seems to "breathe." The Limited Edition Boxster's engine is designed to push large volumes of air into and out of the engine quickly and efficiently, with each cycle producing an emphatic power stroke. A Porsche-optimized exhaust system also enhances the car's breathing and, ultimately, its performance.

Safety is kept a priority in this model, as two full-sized airbags come standard and offer full upper-body protection. There's also a weight sensor that turns off if a passenger is not present, and side-impact protection is included with dual-side airbags.

This Porsche couldn't be as attractive without its exterior features, including 18-inch alloy wheels. Progressively larger contact patches between rubber and road ensure better grip and improved ride comfort, making this car one with a design that's both sporty and smart.

The new 2008 Porsche Limited Edition Boxster is a car that combines high performance, convenience, sporty design and more, making it a vehicle that will be hard for luxury car buyers to pass up this year.

A plethora of features are found in the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 SUV, offering a variety of performance, comfort and style. This model comes standard with 4MATIC 4-wheel drive, which has a 50/50 front/rear torque split maintained, making the ride more even.

The ‘08 R350 SUV comes with a V6 engine producing 268-horse power, and also uses a 7-speed automatic transmission with column-mounted driver adaptive shifting and touch shift, allowing the driver to manually downshift and allows upshift via rocker buttons behind the steering wheel spokes.

AMG bodystyling, halogen headlamps and front foglamps, and dual heated power mirrors add to the sleek, elegant appearance of the R350 SUV. Other exterior features that contribute to convenience include dual heated power mirrors, a liftgate close assist and light-sensing headlamps.

Taking a look inside the vehicle, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support and dual-zone climate control give comfort to occupants in the R350 SUV, and features adding to style including Birdseye Maple wood trim on the console and doors and aluminum trim along the console, and MB-Tex front and rear upholstery.

Safety comes in abundance with this Mercedes-Benz's Integrated Restraint System, including dual-stage airbags for front occupants, passenger sensors that avoid unnecessary airbag deployment by detecting the presence of an occupant. There's also a Universal LATCH System, which helps secure child safety seats. An optional Tele-Aid program provides 24-hour emergency aid, which can be helpful in the case of an accident.

The 2008 R350 SUV from Mercedes-Benz is advanced, convenient and reliable, making it an appealing ride for this year.

The new 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line is equipped with a 3.6-liter, six-cylinder engine that generates 257-horse power. The engine also comes with Variable Valve Timing and a six-speed automatic transmission.

With standard single-zone automatic air conditioning and a driver's seat that's manually adjusted, including lumbar support, it is hard not to find comfort in this Saturn model. It also comes standard with XM Satellite Radio, an AM/FM stereo and CD/MP3 player and a six-speaker system. DVD-based navigation, which can help on those long excursions, also is available, showing the advancement of the Vue Red Line.

The ride is also a secure one, which comes in handy when taking the Vue Red Line for those off-road jaunts. Standard safety features include six airbags, an Occupant Sensing System that determines the presence of a passenger and avoids unnecessary airbag deployment, OnStar services and tire-pressure monitoring.

Adding to security in this vehicle is an available Highway Emergency Kit, which includes jumper cables, a flashlight, a First Aid kit, gloves, a poncho, electrical tape and other items that will come in handy should an unpleasant situation present itself while on the road.

The Vue Red Line is appealing both inside and out, with features like 18-inch alloy wheels, deep-tinted, solar-ray glass and a rear spoiler. Deluxe front bucket seats and available premium all-weather floor mats add both style and convenience. An available Mobile Office Organizer lets some work get done even before getting to the office.

Sporty design, convenient features and a safe, grounded vehicle - that's how the 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line can be described, as it is likely one of the most appealing rides this year.

With sleek design, features offering safety and convenience, and high performance all under one roof, the new 2008 Porsche Cayman S seems to be the full package in luxury sports cars. This model has a manual gearbox, which is driven through a dual-mass flywheel that minimizes noise in the drivetrain. Also, noise is further reduced by the gear linkage, which insulates the lever from the engine and gearbox.

The ‘08 Cayman S, which has a top track speed of 171 mph, uses a 3.4-liter, 6-cylinder engine that generates 295-horse power and 251 lb-ft torque, making it one of the most powerful Porsches out there. It also uses a 6-speed manual transmission with double inertia flywheel and hydraulic clutch. Tiptronic S transmission also is available on this model. This Porsche gets 28 mpg on the highway, which is impressive for such a sporty car.

Safety emanates from this vehicle, with features like dual-front thorax airbags and head restraints, and there's also a weight sensor that helps avoid unnecessary airbag deployment by detecting the presence of a passenger. It automatically switches the passenger airbags off when unoccupied or fitted with a child seat. Side-impact protection and the child-friendly LATCH system also are available on this model.

The Cayman S is attractive with features like 18-inch alloy wheels that improve handling and traction, an automatically deployed rear spoiler and chrome exhaust pipe. Convenient features on the exterior include a rear window wiper, and the front end has prominent air intakes and lower spoiler edge painted in titanium color.

Porsche's new 2008 Cayman S is powerful, sporty and safe, making it one of the most appealing models in the lineup this year.

Power and efficiency are combined in the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI. This model has a V6 engine that generates 215-horse power, and uses a 7-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled shifting, making the ride smoother. Also impressive is the Electronic Traction System, which monitors the speed of all four wheels to detect wheel slip, then applies individual brakes as needed.

The ‘08 R320 CDI, a crossover vehicle, gets 24 mpg on the highway, and also has direct fuel injection, which can boost fuel economy. This model also uses ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, saving even more money at the gas station.

Working on the elegant appearance of the R320 CDI are exterior features like AMG bodystyling, halogen headlamps and front foglamps, and dual chrome exhaust tips. Convenient features include a liftgate assist, selectable light-sensing headlamps and programmable daytime running lamps.

Features like the SmartKey prove the presence of innovation in this model. This feature integrates controls like door unlock, liftgate unlock, panic alarm and power tailgate open/close. It can also open and close the windows using an infrared-remote function. Even more security is added with nighttime illumination that lights up a path from the vehicle after parking.

Safety is also a priority, as the R320 CDI comes with Universal LATCH, which helps to secure child safety seats. Front occupants are protected with dual-stage airbags, and there's also side-impact and rollover protection. An occupant sensor also is present to determine if a passenger is in the seat, for the purpose of avoiding unnecessary airbag deployment.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI is efficient, secure and stylish, making it a full package that will be hard to pass up this year.

The new 2008 Saturn Astra 5-Door XE is innovative and convenient and will leave the driver wanting more. Its 1.8-liter, ECOTECH DOHC engine produces 138-horse power and 125 lb-ft of torque, and has an impressive fuel economy with 32 mpg on the highway, leaving the driver with some money left after filling up the car. Transmission options include the standard five-speed manual, or optional four-speed automatic.

This ‘08 Astra comes standard with several safety features, including OnStar services, six airbags and active head restraints. Also available is Stabilitrak, which uses the Astra's electronic braking and traction control to apply brake pressure during instances when the system detects under or oversteering, making for a more stable ride, even in dangerous road conditions. Saturn also provides a safety cage for additional security in this model. This feature is designed to preserve occupant space in the event of a collision.

The Astra 5-Door XE includes a standard AM/FM radio and CD sound system, and also available is a 6-disc player with MP3 playback capability, showing this model is following right along with today's technological needs. Air conditioning with filtration also is available, and manually-adjustable front seats with heating available add to comfort inside this Saturn.

Body-colored door handles, metallic charcoal trim and 16-inch steel wheels with full covers add to the attractive look of the Astra 5-Door XE, while features like cruise control and a dual-panel sunroof with a retractable power add to practicality.

The new 2008 Saturn Astra 5-Door XE is safe, stylish and reliable, and buyers looking for a vehicle that is well rounded should take a second look at this model before shopping around any further.

Although the 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan isn't yet available in dealerships, there's plenty to get excited about right now. This "Micro SUV" is packed with driver friendly features and is about as technologically advanced as anything VW has ever come up with.

Owners of the '08 Tiguan will love the fact that the German engineers at Volkswagen designed the car with obsessive compulsive disorder in mind. There's literally a place for everything. There are a ton of standard and optional bins and binnacles.

Drivers that like to rock out to their own soundtrack while cruising down the interstate will dig the various musical options found in the cabin. From regular AM/FM radio to satellite and CD, there's almost nothing beyond the sound system's capabilities. There's even an MP3 Aux jack to hook and iPod into!

As for the engine, to say that it's award winning almost doesn't seem like enough.
The Tiguan has a 2.0 TSFI four-cylinder that can get as much as 207 pounds per foot of torque, eclipsing every other four-cylinder SUV in its class. It even has 2200 pounds of towing capacity, adding to the Tiguan's considerable versatility.

Drivers who loathe parallel parking find themselves constantly roaming around in search of a lot will love the rear backup camera. The camera isn't the only intelligent new addition to the Volkswagen, however. In fact, the navigation system has also been redesigned with the driver in mind and now features a 6.5-inch wide full color touch screen.

That said, the '08 Volkswagen Tiguan is also an extremely safe car to drive. It also leads its class in fuel efficiency, getting more than 20 miles per gallon on the highway (although exact EPA estimates are not currently available).

The new 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo combines power, safety and technology under one roof. Its impressive 8-cylinder engine nets 500-horse power, using two exhaust turbochargers and direct injection, which can boost fuel economy. The model gets an estimated 19mpg on the highway.

Standard safety features on this model include Porsche Stability Management, which improves traction and even helps during dangerous road conditions by correcting over and understeering by getting the vehicle back on its intended path, applying brake pressure when needed. There's also airbags that protect the front occupants, side-impact protection, 3-point seatbelts with pretensioners and anti-lock brakes.

A technology-package is available for this and the other ‘08 Cayenne models to assist in off-road handling. Included in that system are an electronically variable and lockable rear differential as part of the standard all-wheel-drive system. The differential helps supply the needed amount of torque in situations such as rough terrain, so the vehicle can ride through with ease.

Black, high-glass tailgate trim and brushed-aluminum roof rails add to the sporty yet stylish look of the Cayenne Turbo, while convenient exterior features include a rear tailgate window that may be opened separately and via remote control and dark tinted glass on rear window and rear side windows.

Lighting comes in abundance on the model, including bi-xenon headlights, footwell lighting and uniform lighting concept in white for entire interior, continuously variable, making the model not only even more convenient but also safer. Also contributing to safety are the standard front and side-impact airbags and anti-lock brakes.

Those looking for an all-wheel drive vehicle that will turn heads with its sporty design, but is also safe enough to carry the entire family should stop at the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. It's got something for everybody.

The new 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon is economical, fast and has features offering both comfort and style. Its V6 engine produces a generous 268-horse power and has an impressive fuel economy of 21 mpg on the highway. Also, 4MATIC all-wheel drive is used, sending power to every wheel and optimizing available grip, which makes for a more secure ride even in dangerous conditions.

In addition to its high performance, this ‘08 Mercedes-Benz rides in style with its power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory. For convenience, there's an intermittent rear-window wiper with wide-spray washer, programmable daytime running lamps and heated windshield washer reservoir.

Showing the advancement of the E350 4MATIC Wagon is the SmartKey remote control, which integrates controls like unlock, tailgate unlock and panic alarm. The SmartKey also offers infrared-remote opening and closing of the windows and sunroof. There's also an integrated three-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink components and some other systems.

Not only is this model powerful and stylish, but is also a secure ride. It includes a Tele-Aid GPS-based stolen vehicle recovery system, which assists police in tracking it down if stolen, and there's an anti-theft alarm that alerts Mercedes-Benz to contact the vehicle owner if the alarm activates.

Providing comfort are interior features like the power-adjustable front seats, each with 3-position memory and dual-zone climate control with individual driver and front passenger control. Audio is impressive as well, with digital surround sound and an integrated 6-disc in-dash CD changer.

Mercedes-Benz combined innovation, security and power when they designed the 2008 E350 4MATIC Wagon, making it a ride suitable for a family or a single person. It seems to have something for everybody.

The new 2008 Saab 9-7x 5.3i SUV is a vehicle that combines technology, safety and durability with its ability to ride off-pavement surfaces. Its 5.3-liter, Active Fuel Management 8-cylinder engine produces 300-horse power, with a rating from the Society of Automotive Engineers. The vehicle also uses a four-speed automatic transmission and the Saab-tuned Sport Chassis, which includes lower stance, firmer springs and stiffer shock absorbers are tuned to help provide better cornering, acceleration, and braking.

The all-wheel drive system, important in taking the road off the beaten path, distributes the vehicle's weight between the front and rear wheels. This system is designed to adjust seamlessly to help hold the road around tight curves or in unforgiving driving climates. AWD also helps with traction.

Features that make the ‘08 9-7x 5.3i SUV a hard vehicle to look away from include 18-inch, six-spoke alloy wheels, integrated roof rails and a body-colored grille and bumpers. Other features that contribute to practicality in this model include integral front fog lamps and headlamp washers.

Inside, French stream contrast stitching and a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio controls give this Saab style, and additional comfort is provided with dual-zone automatic climate control and eight-way power, heated front seats with lumbar support.

If safety is a priority, look no further than this Saab SUV. Standard features include head curtain side airbags, OnStar, anti-lock brakes and tire-pressure monitoring, which alerts when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle's tires by illuminating warning light on the instrument panel. The low tire pressure warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The 2008 Saab 9-7x 5.3i SUV is safe, reliable and affordable, making it an SUV that will attract many buyers this year.

Designed for comfort, performance and the love of the drive, the new 2008 Saturn Aura XR combines features of convenience and safety as well. This model has slightly performance than the others, with a 3.6-liter, V6 engine that produces 252-horse power and uses Variable Valve Timing, showing this Saturn is built to perform. It also gets an estimated 26 mpg on the highway.

Also impressive in the ‘08 Aura XR is the rack-and-pinion hydraulic steering, which provides an optimal balance between stability and responsiveness. In other words, the driver won't have to do a lot with the steering wheel to get the job of "driving" done.

Standard safety features come in abundance in this vehicle, including OnStar services and StabiliTrak, which uses sensors to monitor the car's steering angle, wheel speed, brake pressure, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. If the system senses that the car goes off its track, it reduces engine torque and braking to get it back in the driver's control. The Aura XR also comes standard with dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, front and rear crumple zones and a theft-deterrent engine immobilizer.

This Saturn is stylish, both inside and out. Working on the exterior appearance are features like 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior door handles an optional sunroof and chrome body side moldings. Inside, there's available morocco-brown leather appointed seats.

Providing comfort inside are air conditioning, power-adjustable pedals and 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks. The Aura XR comes standard with satellite radio, cruise control and remote keyless entry.

The new 2008 Saturn Aura XR is powerful, reliable and safe, making it a car that seems to have the full package for today's buyers.

Starting at only $23,125, the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible has more to offer than just its cute, peppy body style and color scheme. Underneath the brightly colored paint job is a sturdy frame that holds up against side, front and rear impact collisions as well as a slew of other safety features that work together to ensure that all aboard arrive at their destination safe and sound.

To be sure, VW designed the New Beetle Convertible with passenger safety in mind. Unlike a lot of other convertibles on the road today, this car has automatic rollover protection hidden underneath the headrests in the backseat. These two secret steel beams are pneumatically deployed as soon as the car detects a rollover. Similar to the way airbags are deployed, they go up extremely fast and help to minimize injuries in the event of an accident.

Integrated mirrors act like little blinking alerts to ensure that other drivers on the road can easily spot when a driver intends to switch lanes or make a turn. They also are easily visible to the driver of the New Beetle Convertible, so that the turn signal isn't unnecessarily left on for extended periods of time, giving cars behind the Beetle the wrong idea.

Still, there are several design features that have sport, not just safety in mind. A perfect example of this is the "whale tail shape" of the rear. When the top is down on the '08 New Beetle Convertible, it automatically folds into a spoiler, giving it the look and feel of a vintage racecar. With a top speed of 126 miles per hour, the extra drag that the spoiler provides might just come in handy.

The new 2008 Porsche Cayman is a luxury vehicle combining comfort, convenience and impressive performance levels, using its 2.7-liter, 6-cylinder engine that produces 245-horse power. This model also uses a 5-speed manual transmission or the available Tiptronic S, making it possible for the driver to shift between manual and automatic transmissions.

The ‘08 Cayman offers several standard safety features, including the anti-lock braking system, a seatbelt pretensioner with belt-force limitation and dual Advanced Airbags that provide optimum upper-body protection in front. There's also airbags for side-impact protection, and showing that children are kept in mind is a LATCH-compatible child seat.

Striking to look at, this Porsche shows off exterior features like an automatically deployed rear spoiler and chrome exhaust pipe. Also, the front end with prominent air intakes and lower spoiler edge painted in titanium color. Convenience is provided with heated and electrically adjustable outside mirrors.

Taking a look inside the vehicle, the optional Park Assist system helps the driver when going in reverse. It uses four ultrasonic sensors integrated into the rear bumper that gauge distances to stationary objects, triggering a warning signal that increases in frequency as objects draw nearer.

Automatic climate control is offered for comfort, and entertainment is provided to occupants with the audio system, which an AM/FM radio with digital CD player. Other options include surround sound and a remote CD changer.

The new 2008 Porsche Cayman is a car that puts together a package of sporty design, technology and safety, and this year's luxury car buyer will have a hard time passing by it without taking a second glance at this car.