2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage - The Auto Channel
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Ford Space Solutions - 2013 Ford Explorer Sport and Ford Flex Limited AWD Reviews By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Ford Space Solutions: 2013 Explorer Sport and Flex Limited AWD Do you need a vehicle with space for people and things and the ability to tow maybe a couple of tons of trailer? A couple of decades ago, years ago you'd be buying a truck-based utility vehicle and enduring the rough ri ... Continue reading
Acura Debuts Next-Generation AcuraLink Connected Car System at Los Angeles Auto Show
Acura today announced the next generation AcuraLink cloud-based connected car system that will debut in early 2013 on the all-new 2014 Acura RLX luxury sedan. AcuraLink services are now available via new embedded technology and web-enabled devices tethered to the car, bringing a broad range of convenience, media and se ... Continue reading
All-new 2013 Fiat 500e electrifies the Cinquecento lineup with even more innovation and style, plus up to an estimated 116 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) city and 100 MPGe highway of pure battery-electric power and zero tailpipe emissions Fiat 500e is designed to keep electric vehicle (EV) ownership simple with its ... Continue reading
First North American appearance of new Nissan crossover design exploration New 2014 GT-R offers enhanced dynamic performance and premium interior refinements, goes on sale in January Nissan DeltaWing, fresh off of Petit Le Mans Top-5 finish, showcases future racing design and technology Also on display: All-new 2013 Ni ... Continue reading
Jim Lentz Keynote Speech Opens 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
SEE ALSO: LA Auto Show CoverageBy Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LOS ANGELES< November 28, 2012. The LA Auto Show opened with the keynote speech of Jim Lentz, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Sales USA. He addressed several issues. I especially liked what he called his new âBig Threeâ. ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces All-New 2014 Forester Crossover SUV At Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 -- All-new design with improved performance, economy, comfort and space Up to 32 mpg estimated highway fuel economy New 250-hp direct-injection turbocharged 2.0-liter BOXER engine available New 6-speed manual transmission for 2.5i models New Lineartronic® CVT, with 2.0XT also featuring 6-spe ... Continue reading
2014 Jaguar XFR-S Sedan Unveiled At The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
LA Auto Show Nov. 28, 2012 -- At a glance The 2014 Jaguar XFR-S is the second model in the ultra-high performance R-S range from Jaguar, following the 2012 XKR-S Just 100 will be offered for the U.S. for the 2014 model year The XFR-S is powered by the same 5-liter supercharged V8 as the XKR-S, producing 550hp and 502 ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 -- New Fiat 500c Abarth combines turbocharged, track-capable performance with a clever open-top design for a high-performance four-passenger cabrio with the most interior space, rear-seat legroom and shoulder room among key competitors Turbocharged and twin-intercoo ... Continue reading
Acura Debuts 2014 RLX Sedan at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 -- Acura took the wraps off its all-new 2014 RLX luxury-performance sedan ââ¬â the most powerful, spacious, and technologically advanced Acura sedan, ever. In keeping with the Man-Machine Synergy direction of the Acura brand, the RLX utilizes an all-new ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012; New Ford Fiesta bursts onto the scene with an impressive lineup of powertrain options anchored by the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoostî engine that delivers a thrill-packed ride with unrivaled 40 mpg-plusà Fiesta is loaded with a dazzling array of feature ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Unveils New 2014 Sorento CUV at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled a significantly redesigned version of its popular Sorento CUV at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Just three years after U.S. production of the CUV began in West Point, Georgia, the 2014 Sorento comes to market as ... Continue reading
Bentley Continental GT3 Debuts at 2012 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Los Angeles, 28 November 2012; Bentley today unveils its Continental GT3 race car in the US for the first time as the company forges ahead with its plans to return to motorsport towards the end of 2013. Bentley is also showing its new 205 mph (330 km/h) Continental GT Speed performance flagship, the sister car upon whi ... Continue reading
2012 LA Auto Show Volkswagen Press Conference +VIDEO
Herndon, VA - Volkswagen R GmbH is responsible not only for the sportiest R models in the Volkswagen lineup, but also for the R-Line and âExclusiveâ lines. R-Line vehicles have the aggressive styling of the Volkswagen R models, but not the performance hardware. With Exclusive vehicles, the focus is on unique ... Continue reading
BMW Highlights at the Los Angeles International Auto Show +VIDEO
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â November 28, 2012⦠BMW today presentation at this yearâs Los Angeles International Auto Show press days. From the exotic BMW Concept i8 Roadster to the versatile new BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride based on the popular new BMW X1with graphics designed by Designworks USA, the company will ... Continue reading
New Lacks eVOLVE Hybrid Wheel Technology Enables a 1.1 MPG Highway Gain in Fuel Efficiency
Lacks Wheel Trim Systems LLC, a business unit of Lacks Enterprises, Inc., today introduced its all-new patented eVOLVE hybrid composite wheel technology. Based on Lacks successful Chromtec wheel technology, eVOLVE wheels are an attractive, highly engineered hybrid-composite wheel that enable a fuel economy improvement ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Press Conference at 2012 L.A. Auto Show +VIDEO
LA November 28, 2012; Mark Reuss President, GM North America introduced the new Chevrolet Models at the 2012 LA Auto Show, here is a transcript of his remarks. Good afternoon. Glad to have you with us. 2012 is turning out to be another great year for Chevrolet⦠and 2013 promises to be even bigger. We'll be launchi ... Continue reading
Haartz Tops the Redesigned Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, which was just unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, is topped by the Haartz Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of soft top convertible material. The soft-top provides a sportier, more dynamic silhouette. ... Continue reading
EcoMotors Announces "Reshaping the Future" Design Challenge Winners
EcoMotors International, in conjunction with Art Center College of Design (Pasadena) and the College for Creative Studies (CCS) located in Detroit, Michigan (Detroit), announces the winners of the completed EcoMotors Design Challenge: Reshaping the Future. "We're simply thrilled by the inspired concepts that the studen ... Continue reading
ChargePoint the world's largest and most established EV charging station network and Service Solutions US, LLC, an industry leader in EVSE full service supply, installation and support, today announced a reseller agreement for electric vehicle charging stations and services in the North American marketplace. Service So ... Continue reading
City CarShare, the largest nonprofit carsharing organization in North America, is driving the San Francisco Bay Area's access to electric-based vehicles by providing 18 plug-in vehicles and 160 hybrids available for shared use. With the addition of two new Ford Focus all-electric vehicles, City CarShare's fleet now inc ... Continue reading
2013 MAZDA CX-5 NAMED BEST CROSSOVER VEHICLE BY HISPANIC MOTOR PRESS AWARDS
The 2013 CX-5 today was named a Top Ten Car of 2013 by the jurors of the Hispanic Motor Press Awards. Selected as the best vehicle in the Crossover Vehicle category, CX-5 is Mazda's first vehicle to fully incorporate SKYACTIV [1] TECHNOLOGY as well as the KODO "Soul of Motion" design language. Offering best-in-class ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy Los Angeles Reaches One Year Milestone
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy's driver education programs exceed the state minimum requirements and are designed to combat the alarming statistics surrounding teen car crashes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60 percent of teens experience a car crash in the first year after receiving a lic ... Continue reading
Hyundai Showcases The 2013 Six/Seven-Passenger Santa Fe at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 -- The production version of the new three-row, six/seven-passenger Santa Fe makes its world debut today at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, joining the two-row, five-passenger Santa Fe Sport which has been on sale since August.Ã The all-new Santa Fe delivers Hyun ... Continue reading
2012/2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
2012/2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1148) It seems not quite fair to test drive one of the most capable off-road vehicles in the world today only on the streets of Chicago. This past summer I spent a week in the Range Rover Evoque, a very capable off-r ... Continue reading
Porsche Premieres New Cayman and 911 Carrera 4 at 2012 L.A. Auto Show +VIDEO
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 -- Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the new Cayman at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The third generation of the Cayman, which is making its appearance before an international audience at the LA Convention Center, has been re-engineered from the ground ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Escape Review By John Heilig
The Auto Page 2013 Ford Escape Review By John Heilig The Auto Channel Reviewed Vehicle â 2013 Ford Escape Model: 2013 Ford Escape Engine: 1.6-liter Ecoboost I4 Horsepower/Torque: 178 up @ 5,700 rpm/ 184 lb.-ft. @ 2,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.9 in. L x W x H: 178.1 x 72.4 x 66.3 in. Tire ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Sport Utility Makes North American Debut at L.A. Auto Show +VIDEO
LA November 28, 2012; The high-performance GL63 AMG sport utility is making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public from November 30 to December 9, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The latest model to join the award-winning newgeneration GL-Class family, the 2013 GL63 AMG fea ... Continue reading
The brand pays tribute to its heritage today, displaying seven of the most influential Lincoln designs Thursday sees a display full of the all-new MKZ premium midsize sedan and MKZ Hybrid, the future of Lincoln, on the Lincoln stand Lincoln launches on Tumblr http://lincolnnow.tumblr.com beginning with the visually stu ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 11.28.2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Toyota Brings the Thrill of "Let's Go Places" to Consumers at LA Auto Show
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will host multiple consumer activations at the Los Angeles Auto Show that embody the company's new "Let's Go Places" tagline and highlight its recent adventures. Beginning Nov. 30, Toyota will share some of its popular event elements from motorsports, music festivals and more, allowing con ... Continue reading
Infiniti To Debut All-New Model At 2013 North American International Auto Show
P Infiniti announced today it will unveil an all-new luxury sports sedan, January 14, at the brand's North American International Auto Show press conference, following a special performance by Cirque du Soleil. ... Continue reading
THE AUTO CHANNEL.COM News / Video: LA Auto Show Preview CHEVY SPARK EV /VW BEETLE / AUDI
THE AUTO CHANNEL.COM What happens in the 2012 LA AUTO SHOW happens to the entire auto industry! We have highlights and running footage of the highly anticipated SPARK EV, VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, and AUDI Diesel (A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7) vehicles for you to share with your online audience with no restrictions / obliga ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Launches UVO eServices in New 2014 Sorento at Los Angeles International Auto Show
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the UVO eServices Infotainment System with Voice Command Navigation, the next iteration of the company's innovative voice-activated infotainment system, would be introduced first in the stunning new 2014 Sorento CUV. UVO eServices represents an evolution from the original UVO sy ... Continue reading
Commentary - Noodling On The Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas (And A Gallon Of Milk)
<b>By Rick Carlton</b> <p> Austin, Nov. 27, 2012: With the price of a gallon of gas/diesel holding in the high $3, to the high $4 nationally for the last six months, a 'new normal' appears to have reached some kind of 'balance' when it comes to gas prices. <p> For the consumer, however, and regardless of the US Treasur ... Continue reading
BP Temporarily Suspended from New Contracts with the Federal Government
BP Temporarily Suspended from New Contracts with the Federal Government* *WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it has temporarily suspended BP Exploration and Production, Inc., BP PLC and named affiliated companies (BP) from new contracts with the federal government. EPA is ... Continue reading
United Conveyor Corporation Leads the Industry in Dry Sorbent Injection Mill Orders
United Conveyor Corporation (UCC) was recently awarded contracts for 11 Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) systems which include a total of 41 VIPER Mills. Dry sorbent injection is a leading technology for the removal of SO2, HCl and SO3 acid gas emissions. UCC's industry leading technology, including the new VIPER Mill, prov ... Continue reading
SKF signs contracts worth SEK 1 billion with Audi AG
SKF has signed contracts with Audi for the delivery of SKF components for use on a range of vehicle models. The contracts, estimated at nearly SEK 1 billion, include the delivery of four different versions of wheel bearing units for the wheel ends and a range of bearings for the new double clutch transmission. 'Togethe ... Continue reading
Autoliv Appoints New Head of Corporate Communications
Regulatory News: I want to welcome Thomas jansson to Autoliv. His broad, international experience in communications will be a great asset for Autoliv Autoliv Inc. -- the global leader in automotive safety systems ... Continue reading
SORL Receives Excellent Supplier Award by Yutong
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, today announced the Company was rated a 'Quarterly Excellent Supplier' by the Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd ("Yutong") based on its overall outstanding performance during the third ... Continue reading
Guglielmo Marconi Airport Introduces "Elettra", the Free EV Charging Station Service
Guglielmo Marconi airport has now turned to green energy. The new "Elettra" charging station was launched last Friday by the Mobility and Traffic Councillor of Bologna, Mr Andrea Colombo, and the Airport's President, Mrs Giada Grandi. The new service consists of an eco-friendly EV charging station which provides energy ... Continue reading
Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winning actor, Damian Lewis, to take the lead in a short feature film, created by Jaguar in association with Ridley Scott Associates and to be released early 2013 Jordi Molla named as the villain in the short film American actor, Shannyn Sossamon , to play lead female role The short ... Continue reading
Leveraging -- taking the FIAT brand's DNA, the all-new Fiat 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500, while adding two more doors plus comfortable accommodations for five passengers Large -- a Fiat 500 designed on the new "small-wide" architecture for 26 inches more length, plus 6 inches more in height and width, all ... Continue reading
Legendary Jeep Off-road Prowess Taken to New Level with Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition
The iconic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon -- named after America's most demanding off-road trail -- celebrates 10th anniversary with new model 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition is the most capable production vehicle ever; loaded with hardcore equipment off-road enthusiasts covet Off-road features include all-n ... Continue reading
Jaguar tonight revealed the F-TYPE sports car to 350 VIPs ahead of its US debut at tomorrow's LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Celebrates U.S. Arrival Of Two New Vehicle Models On Eve Of LA Auto Show
Special VIP preview at Paramount Pictures Studios Celebrates the U.S. Arrival of the Jaguar F-TYPE and the All-New Land Rover Range Rover Damian Lewis (Homeland), Diego Klattenhoff (Homeland), Michael Cudlitz (Southland), Martyn Bullard, Kathryn Ireland, Shannyn Sossamon among guests Jaguar Land Rover celebrated the U. ... Continue reading
Tesla's Model S Named Best Car for 2013 by WealthTV
LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW - Having difficulty determining what to get the car enthusiast in your life this holiday season? Well don't even sweat it because Wealth TV, thanks to Telsa Motors, is ready to help. Wealth TV, the premiere luxury lifestyle and entertainment network, recently announced that Telsa's Model S has e ... Continue reading
Look What's Happened To Vauxhall!
With its order books now set to open in mid-January, Cascada - Vauxhall's all new full-size convertible - will be in showrooms next April, with competitive pricing at odds with the car's up-market feel and dimensions. ... Continue reading
Audi SQ5 Tdi Ready To Join UK Range As First Ever Diesel 'S' Model
Six years after the Audi R10 made history on the circuit as the first ever sports prototype to win at Le Mans under TDI power, the new SQ5 TDI high-performance SUV is about to post another milestone on UK roads as the first ever diesel-fuelled 'S' model ... Continue reading
Nissan leaf drives into the record books... Again
The multi-award winning Nissan LEAF has entered the record books again. The convoy of 225 cars was driven around the Silverstone Circuit to break the Guinness World Record for the 'largest parade of electric vehicles', beating the previous record of 218 held by Chrysler in the US. ... Continue reading
Stylish New Ford Fiesta: Tech Spec Released
The new Ford Fiesta delivers large car quality in a small car and is designed to exceed the highest expectations of customers downsizing from larger vehicles. ... Continue reading
Get On A Sure Footing This Winter, With Vauxhall's Autosock Snow Socks
For those looking for something less bulky and awkward than snow chains to deal with the expected winter weather, Vauxhall retailers are once again offering their customers Autosock Snow Socks, tyre covers to get you out of a slippery situation in snowy and icy conditions. ... Continue reading
Ford Marks Milestone As 500,000th EcoBoost-equipped Vehicle Rolls of Line
Ford's highly successful, fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine technology has hit a milestone ... Continue reading
Aussies Triumph at Global Audi Golf Event
In a thrilling final round yesterday, an Australian pair have won the 2012 Audi quattro cup global golf tournament in South Africa. ... Continue reading
Surprising Results at Shannons Melbourne Sale
A 'failed' military recruit turned middle-age beach buggy was the hero of Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction on Monday 26 November, outshining many more credentialed players. ... Continue reading
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