2012 Buick Regal GS Ride and Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Buick Regal GS Model: 2012 Buick Regal GS Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 270 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.2 x 73.1 x 58.0 in. Tires: P255/35R20 Ca ... Continue reading
As weeks have passed since the automakers ran their Super Bowl commercials around the world, it is only now possible to know whether the ads worked to actually change consumer behavior. The advertising pundits have had their turn to assess the spots, but CarWoo!'s infographic of the effects of 2012 Super Bowl ads demon ... Continue reading
PEMCO Poll: Are Hybrid Vehicles a Northwest Rarity?
If you drive a hybrid vehicle in the Northwest, you might be more uncommon than you thought, according to poll results from Seattle-based PEMCO Insurance. In a recent poll, the Northwest personal-lines insurer finds less than 2 percent of Northwest drivers say they own a hybrid vehicle. However, the poll shows that hyb ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Toyota Prius c Model: 2012 Toyota Prius c Engine: 1.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 73 hp @ 4,900 rpm/82 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (99 net horsepower) Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 100.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 157.3 x 66.7 x 56.9 in. Tires: P175/65R15 (temporary spare) Ca ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Becomes First Electric Car Available For Order In All U.S. Markets
Beginning tomorrow, drivers across the country will have their first opportunity to order their Nissan LEAF, as Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) expands availability for all U.S. markets, nationwide. ( This new launch phase means residents of 21 new states will be able to select and order a 2012 Nissan LEAF. The LEAF, t ... Continue reading
Interest in Fuel-Efficient Cars Quickly Followed Spike in Gas Prices in January
Echoing the trend seen in the recently released New Car Insights Report, the notable increase in gas prices in January also sent used car shoppers searching for fuel-efficient cars on AutoTrader.com. In January, the national average for a gallon of fuel rose to nearly $3.40 per gallon, a 30 cent increase over the same ... Continue reading
Ford Recognized With Climate Leadership Award
Ford has been recognized with a Goal-Setting Certificate at the inaugural United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony and Conference for its global CO2 strategy, which includes a publicly stated goal of 30 percent per vehicle reduction in manufacturing greenhouse gas emissions from ... Continue reading
Arizona Innovator Raises Solar Lotus Through Biomimicry
Monarch Power announced today the Monarch Lotus and unveiled the first prototype of the solar energy innovation. Dr. Joseph Hui founded Monarch Power after exploring ways to recharge his Tesla electric vehicle. Later after researching methods of powering his home and heating his pool, Dr. Hui turned to the world energy ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (Feb 19-26, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
* We got our first drive in Toyota's new Prius C this week at a media preview in Florida. The Prius Câ¦"C" for cityâ¦is targeted at young singles and couples living in an urban environment and wanting a fun-to-drive hybrid car. The Prius C is 19 inches shorter than the Prius liftback and has an EPA city fuel ec ... Continue reading
Agenda and Keynote Speakers Announced For 2012 Penton Media's WardsAuto Interiors Conference
New advancements in technologies, materials, safety and design trends will be explored at the 2012 WardsAuto Interiors Conference, to be held May 17, 2012 in Dearborn, MI. The day-long event covers virtually every aspect of the modern automotive interior, with keynote addresses from top industry designers, informative ... Continue reading
Californians Tighten Their Wallets as Gasoline Prices Soar
Californians are feeling the pinch at the pump as gasoline prices jumped 20 percent in November prompting consumer consumption to dip 2.6 percent, according to a report released today by Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the Board of Equalization (BOE). "I'm keenly aware of the negative impact higher gas prices have on hard ... Continue reading
EV Connect, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions, today announced it helped Sacramento increase its modern EV charging facilities and moved the state capital forward in its effort to improve emission standards and remain consistent with the recent landmark clean car mandate that will req ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - For Kurt Busch The Business Of Racing Starts At Phoenix
MOORESVILLE, Feb. 29, 2012: Itâs time to get down to business. The unspoken idiom is a sentiment echoed throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage as competitors now turn their attention westward to Phoenix International Raceway, where the second race of the 2012 season takes place Sunday. The pageantry, pomp ... Continue reading
Three Honda vehicles have been named a 10 Best Family Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. The 2012 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Honda Civic have all made Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com 10 Best Family Cars of 2012 list. The annual list rates vehicles on 'family-approved' attributes like available safety features, ... Continue reading
Vehicle manufacturers (VMs) in Europe and North America have stepped up their game in response to the smartphone threat. Most of them have flooded the market with free apps focusing on areas such as customer relationship management (CRM) and breakdown assistance, while others have created value-added apps such as remot ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Multicar Wreck Shoves Smith To 24th-place Finish In Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 28 2012: A late-race accident spoiled Regan Smith's performance in Monday night's rain-delayed Daytona 500, the season-opening event in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Smith's No. 78 Furniture Row/CSX Play it Safe Chevrolet, which showed its power by running up front during different periods of the sc ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Patrick Race Report
Daytona, Feb. 28, 2012: Danica Patrick was caught in a multi-car accident not of her making on the third lap of Monday nightâs rain-delayed 54th Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and finished a disappointing 38th. Patrick qualified 29th but dropped to the rear of th ... Continue reading
Motorsports Media - NASCAR Blitzes Monday Overnights
New York, Feb. 28, 2012: NASCAR pushed Fox to an overall win for the night, though the lack of time zone adjusted numbers will likely paint a different picture later in the day. The race -- which saw Juan Pablo Montoya slam into 200 gallons of jet fuel -- averaged a 4.5 among adults 18-49. Fox brought in 14.2 million v ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Thunderhill Raceway March 2 And 3
Kyle, Feb. 28, 2012: Welcome back to Stock Car Racing at Thunderhill Raceway! Join us for our 2012 Season Opener this weekend - on Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Shown below is a link to the Detailed Schedule of Events for this weekend: Thunderhill Raceway Detailed Schedule of Events for March 2 & 3 Grandstand ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - MIS Statement On Condition Of Jet Dryer Driver Duane Barnes
Daytona, Feb. 28, 2012: Michigan International Speedway had three jet dryers and two employees at Daytona International Speedway assisting with Mondayâs Daytona 500. The jet dryer driven by Duane Barnes, 52, of Addison, Mich., was hit from behind by Juan Pablo Montoya during a caution. Barnes was released from Hal ... Continue reading
The stakes are high in Houston as four high schools and universities prepare for Shell Eco-marathon Americas. St. John's High School and the University of Houston are competing again this year and for the first time, Westside High School and Rice University are also getting ready to compete. ... Continue reading
After a long gestation period, the fuel cell industry has reached a significant turning point. To date, the industry has been supported to a very large degree by government-funded R&D and subsidies. Now, however, an increasing number of industries are moving to adopt fuel cells in limited volumes based on economic and ... Continue reading
AAA Launches New Safety Patrol Program at Gompers Elementary/Middle School in Detroit
Twenty-six students at Gompers Elementary/Middle School in Northwest Detroit are now on patrol at the new school which has nearly 1,000 students who must cross busy streets and board buses. The newest AAA Michigan Safety Patrollers on duty morning and afternoon join the proud tradition of AAA Safety Patrollers dating b ... Continue reading
Obama's Green-Car Plan Runs Into Limited Alternative-Fuel Choices (Like All Americans)
President Barack Obamaâs administration is buying fewer hybrid and electric cars and more vehicles that can consume both ethanol and gasoline to meet 2015 environmental goals, favoring older technology over new. Washington DC February 24, 2012; The NADA newsletter reported that a Bloomberg article stated that Pres ... Continue reading
Fourteen Minnesota High Schools Named Winners in Toyota's 'Drive For Education' Contest
Fourteen high schools in Minnesota have been named winners of Toyota's "Drive For Education" contest. ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Sorento Named to "10 Best Family Cars of 2012" List By Kelley Blue Book
The award-winning Kia Sorento is again in the limelight, this time being named to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com coveted "10 Best Family Cars of 2012" list. The ultra-popular CUV enjoys this accolade for a second year in a row. Lauded for its outstanding drivability, functionality, refinement and comfort, the Sorento has d ... Continue reading
NACS Reports Fuel Retailers Not Ready to Embrace E15
Many fear liability concerns for engine damage if they offer the higher-ethanol blend. ORLANDO, Fla. Feb 29, 2012; The NACS newsletter reported that while the nationâs ethanol industry applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) decision to begin E15 registration, gasoline retailers are indicati ... Continue reading
To deal with the issue of driver distraction, the automotive industry is turning to a multi-modal human machine interface (HMI) approach, wherein all the interfaces play an equal role. The main aim here is to prioritise information and reduce driver workload. According to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic ... Continue reading
Admiral Insurance has Revealed That the First Year of Driving Poses Risk for new Licence Holders
Admiral has revealed that motorists driving within the first year after passing their driving test are considerably more likely to obtain a conviction or make a claim than when learning, according to new research. Car insurance specialist Admiral looked at data from 1 million car insurance quotes and found that drivers ... Continue reading
Announcing The F12 Berlinetta: The Fastest Ferrari Ever Built
Today's on-line unveiling of the F12berlinetta ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders in the form of a car that delivers unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, combined with innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics. ... Continue reading
Skoda Brings The Geneva Motor Show To Your Desktop
For journalists unable to attend this year's Geneva Motor Show, Skoda will be streaming live video content directly from the Swiss event. ... Continue reading
Free Navigation Upgrade And 5.9% APR Finance For Mazda CX-5 Customers
To welcome its first SKYACTIV technology vehicle to the UK, Mazda is offering retail customers of the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV a free upgrade to the Navigation version of their selected model, a low-rate (5.9% APR) finance package and three years complimentary European roadside assistance. ... Continue reading
Mini At The 82nd International Geneva Motor Show 2012
A portfolio of six models and three new takes on familiar themes allow Mini to welcome visitors to the International Geneva Motor Show 2012 with a spread of models unprecedented in the brandâs history. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Australia Appoints Public Affairs Manager
Volvo Car Australia has announced the appointment of Oliver Peagam to the position of Public Affairs Manager effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Lifts The Lid On New Golf GTI Cabriolet
The most powerful production Golf Cabriolet ever is set to be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show and promises to be the most versatile Jaguar ever created. ... Continue reading
Ford Wins Global Mobile Award For Technology On All-New B-Max
A new Ford technology being introduced on the all-new B-MAX to assist occupants in making a 999 call to emergency services in the event of a crash has won a prestigious technology award. ... Continue reading
Bentley Appoints New Marketing And Product Director
Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Stefan Büscher as Marketing and Product Director. Stefan reports directly to Alasdair Stewart, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing, at Bentley's world-wide headquarters in Crewe, England. ... Continue reading
Royal Automobile Club Announces Launch Of Inaugural Charity Cup
The Royal Automobile Club is pleased to announce that it will host its first ever Charity Cup golf competition at Woodcote Park on Tuesday 24 April. ... Continue reading
Climate Week Sponsorship Driven By Nissan
Nissan is to sponsor the most important fixture in the eco calendar, Climate Week. ... Continue reading
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