2012 Toyota Prius v 'Preview' Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS To say that the Toyota Prius has been successful is massive understatement. Where I live, it sometimes seems like every other car is a Prius. Prius owns the hybrid market, with over half the hybrids sold in this country and over a million sold here since its debut in 2000. And, acc ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Platinum Review By John Heilig
</p><p>THE AUTO PAGE <br>By John Heilig </p><p><b>Model: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Platinum <br><b>Engine: 6.2-liter Vortec V8 <br><b>Horsepower/Torque: 403 hp @ 5,700 rpm/417 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm <br><b>Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual on shifter <br><b>Wheelbase: 130.0 in. <br><b>Length x Width x Heigh ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Lounge Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Fourth of July, 2011. I'm driving a Fiat 500, the Italian company's comeback car in the US marketplace, and the timing couldn't be better. Its namesake and ancestor made its debut in Italy on July 4th, 1957. Like many other European car makers, Fiat abandoned the US market when Ame ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review By Steve Purdy
2011 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6R LIMITED A Fast, Lovely, Functional Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lansing MI July 15, 2011; My pretty blonde and I vacation in New England occasionally. I recall a few years ago having breakfast in a lovely little diner in Northern New Hampshire watching rush-hour traffic ... Continue reading
Manage Your Car From Your Phone from Ituran
Ituran USA has introduced a mobile application that makes it easier for Android smart phone users to manage their vehicles and assets directly from their mobile devices. "We are intensely focused on building mobile solutions that will help Driveit, Rideit, Controlit and Manageit customers have immediate access to infor ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited , China's largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Company leased 3,446 commercial vehicles in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 4,130 in the second quarter of 2010. Since launching its commercial vehic ... Continue reading
SoCal Penske today announced the addition of Penske Chevrolet of Buena Park, located in the Buena Park Auto Center in Buena Park, California. SoCal Penske was awarded the Chevrolet franchise to fill an open market for Chevrolet in Buena Park and is pleased to add another Chevrolet Dealership to its growing footprint of ... Continue reading
Win Up to Five Years of Free Fuel in Shell V-Power "Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes by Loving Your Car
Who knew loving your car could pay off, butsixauto enthusiasts throughout the country are now fuelling their favorite rides for free thanks to Shell. With more than 5,000 entrants vying for a chance to win up to five years of free Shell gasoline in the third annual Shell V-Power "Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes, these six ... Continue reading
The GEICO Gecko Rides with the Wounded Warrior Soldier, Long Island, New York
The 2011 Soldier Ride National Tour sponsored by GEICO is making its way back to New York for two separate rides on July 22 and July 23. It is our honor to partner with Soldier Ride in support of the noble men and women serving our country. Long Island: July 22, at 8:45 a.m. at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highw ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Rzadinski Confirmed As Starter For Edmonton Lights Double Header
Edmonton, July 14, 2011: Following two days of evaluation on Indiana's Putnam Park road course, Edmonton's Stefan Rzadzinski has been given the go ahead to enter at the upcoming Edmonton Indy® Firestone Indy Lights® double header, July 22-24 at City Centre Airport. In front of his relatives, friends and home crowd, t ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Not Ready To Stand Pat In Second Half Of Season
DENVER, July 14, 2011: It didn't take Regan Smith long to answer how he would like to start the second half of the 2011 Sprint Cup season. "The same way we started the first half of the season, but a few positions better," Smith said succinctly. Smith will get that opportunity Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway whe ... Continue reading
Nationwide Series - Travis Pastrana To Compete In New England 125 At NHMS
LOUDON, July 14, 2011: XGames legend, American Rally driver and now NASCAR racer Travis Pastrana will race in the 55th annual NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 race on Friday. Known for wowing crowds in motocross, Pastrana will pilot the No. 99 Boost Mobile Toyota for Pastrana-Waltrip Racing this weekend. He m ... Continue reading
Motorsports Media - Green Becomes CEO of IMS Productions
INDIANAPOLIS, July 14, 2011: Mobile television industry executive Robby Greene has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of IMS Productions, the rapidly growing, Indianapolis-based mobile television production/post-production company which counts ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, VERSUS and CBC among its large ... Continue reading
Woburn, July 14, 2011" Terrafugia, Inc., developer of the Transition® Roadable Aircraft officially received a grant of all of the special exemptions it had requested from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Terrafugiaâs Transition® is the first combined flying-driving vehicle to recei ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Performance SUV: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Offers unique blend of legendary Jeep capability and utility, head-turning SRT performance, luxury and refinement, and innovative advanced technologies Best performing Jeep vehicle ever: 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds; quarter mile in mid-13 second range; top speed of 160 mph; 60-0 mph braking in 116 feet Most powerful Jeep v ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger SRT Delivers Perfect Balance of Intelligent Performance and Power
6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine delivers 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque for power across a significantly wider rpm range Fuel Saver Technology with all-new active valve exhaust system improves fuel efficiency by an estimated 25 percent on the highway New, exclusive SRT heated steering wheel features mounted paddle ... Continue reading
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT Offers the Ultimate Combination of World-Class Luxury and Performance
All-new Chrysler 300 SRT8 with its 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 offers ultimate combination of world-class luxury and performance in Chrysler's most powerful, best-handling sedan ever Fuel Saver Technology with all-new active valve exhaust system improves fuel efficiency by an estimated 25 percent on the highway New, exclusive S ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram Pickup Recall, Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DODGE / RAM 1500 2008 DODGE / RAM 2500 2003-2011 DODGE / RAM 3500 2003-2011 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:11V350000 PE11009 NHTSA Action Number:PE11009 Component:STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY P ... Continue reading
New High-tech Features Boost 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392's Overall Performance
Proven 392-cubic inch (6.4-liter) HEMI® V-8 engine offers 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque across a wide rpm range while delivering up to 23 miles per gallon New two-mode adaptive damping suspension system offers selectable suspension tuning and automatically adapts to road and driver inputs for optimal vehicl ... Continue reading
Teamsters Launch Web Site About BMW's Mass Layoffs
TEAMSTERS LAUNCH WEBSITE ABOUT BMW'S MASS LAYOFFS BMWUltimateMisery.com will educate the public about BMW's plans to outsource jobs after taking bailout loans and making record profits (Ontario, CA) - Today Teamster Local 495 launched the website www.BMWUltimateMisery.com to provide information about BMW's plan to fire ... Continue reading
Jackson Michigan's Free Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Consumers Energy officials today joined federal, state and City of Jackson leaders at the utility's Jackson headquarters to announce the availability of ten plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations located statewide. The PEV charging stations are free and accessible to the public, and are currently installed at ... Continue reading
Renowned Artist Paints The Perfect Picture With Alfa Romeo
An exclusive work of art commissioned by Alfa Romeo has been unveiled to celebrate the launch of the new eco-friendly Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 85 bhp Sprint in a partnership between the Italian marque and Castle Galleries. ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 1 Series: Unique Driving Pleasure in a Premium Compact Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
BERLIN - July 15, 2011: The second generation of the BMW 1 Series offers state-of-the-art engine and suspension technology, further improvements in fuel efficiency, significantly more space and an innovative range of features and equipment. Still the only rear-wheel-driven car in its class, it builds on the strengths o ... Continue reading
And The Winner Is.....Hyundai Scoops Major Motor Trade Accolade
Hyundai has been hailed as the Car Franchise of the Year at the 2011 Motor Trader awards for the second consecutive year. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Keeps The UK Buzzing
Chevrolet dealerships across the UK have been veritable hives of activity in 2011 with the launches of the award-winning Orlando MPV, brand-new Captiva SUV and the upcoming Cruze 5-door. But now the activity has turned to a hive of an entirely different sort. ... Continue reading
Land Rover To The Fore At The 2011 Cla Game Fair
As the world's biggest celebration of country sport and pursuits, The CLA Game Fair provides Land Rover with a superb opportunity to connect with a key part of its UK market. ... Continue reading
Latest Audi A5 Ranges Set The Efficiency Standard
Subtle re-sculpting and significant re-engineering will enable new generation Audi A5 and S5 Sportback, Coupe and Cabriolet models to slip even more elegantly, more nimbly and more cleanly through the air. ... Continue reading
It's Game On For Jeep In Big Country Show Debut
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is to make its first ever appearance at the CLA Game Fair, the world's largest country sports and pursuits event. ... Continue reading
Head Of Design, Walter De Silva, Receives Prestigious Award
The Head of Volkswagen Design, Walter de Silva, yesterday accepted the ADI "Compasso d'Oro" (Golden Compass) Award for his lifetime achievements in Rome. The award is considered one of the most renowned Italian design prizes. ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Euro Adds More Value, Style and Technology
The Accord Euro - Wheels Car of the Year 2008 - acclaimed for its sporty nature and high-level of creature comforts, has received luxury and safety upgrades. ... Continue reading
Relic to Record-Breaker: Renault Just Adds Salt to Hit 280km/h
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Renault 4 - the world's third-best selling model of all time - a trio of childhood mates with a need for speed aim to crack the 280km/h barrier in a slightly modified example. ... Continue reading
Shannons Bring Mopar Magic to MotorEx
Shannons have some magical Mopar vehicles going under the hammer in their Collector and Muscle Car Auction at Meguiar's MotorEx at Sydney's Olympic Park on July 24. ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Industry Reports Strong Growth In First Half Of 2011
Motorcycle sales in Australia increased in the first half of 2011, according to figures releases today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). ... Continue reading
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