Purdy Book Review: Chevrolet 1911-1960 By Michael W. R. Davis
>By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau CHEVROLET 1911 â 1960 (Images of America Series) By Michael W. R. Davis Arcadia Publishing $21.99 â www.arcadiapublishing.com Reading history books can be tedious and a bit dry requiring great effort and dedication, but Arcadia Publishing created a format and ... Continue reading
2013 Audi S5 Ride and Review By Dan Poler
MORE INFO Audi Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Match By Dan Poler The Auto Channel Rocky Mountain Bureau The Audi âSâ line represents high-performance variants of Audiâs vehicles â performance with a distinctly Audi flair. In the S5, our friends from Ingolstadt have brought us a two-door, four-passenge ... Continue reading
Brand That Created the "Microcar" Segment Creates the "Affordable Electric Car" Segment
smart USA announced today that it will bring in its third generation electric fortwo next spring at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $25,000, making it the most affordable production electric vehicle in the U.S. A companion cabriolet model will retail at $28,000 when both models hit the U.S. market in ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild Calls for Nominations for Prestigious Journalism Awards
Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, announced today that it is seeking submissions for the highest accolade in automotive journalism, The Dean Batchelor Award, as well as MPG Best of Year Awards across several categories. The awards are presented at the Motor Press Guild' ... Continue reading
EcoBoost is a breakthrough for Ford Ford's innovative 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine has been honored with a Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics. This three-cylinder EcoBoost engine is one of 10 new items including a camera and 3D printer the magazine chose as technology products that matter most. Available now in E ... Continue reading
2012 Mondial de l'Automobile Paris Part Three: Mercedes - Volvo
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM, September 26, 2012. The third and last part of our preview of the Mondial de lâAutomobile, the auto show in Paris that opened its doors for the media Thursday and Friday and for the public from September 28 until October 14. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes goes electric wit ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America (KMA), one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S.[1] over the last five years, has joined forces with renowned comic book publisher DC Entertainment, to bring the World's Greatest Superheroes to life by combining automotive styling with comic book art. The partnership, which will yield eigh ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Toyota Prius v Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 98 hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm - plus 80 hp, 153 lb.-ft. electric motor Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 181.7 x 69.9 x 62.0 in. Tires: P205/60R18 (t ... Continue reading
PEMCO Poll: Many Puget Sound drivers are unfazed by 520 tolls
A new poll from PEMCO Insurance shows that nearly half of drivers polled in the Puget Sound region use the now-tolled State Route 520 bridge just as often as they did before the toll, despite projections from about six out of 10 drivers who said they planned to change their route to avoid paying the variable toll once ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Mustang Coupe Premium V6 Review By Steve Purdy
2013 FORD MUSTANG COUPE PREMIUM V6 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We all love surprises, do we not? I pulled this sexy red Mustang into the garage late in the evening on the day I picked it up, grabbed my bag from the passenger seat, stepped out, closed the door and grinned as I saw projected on my g ... Continue reading
Toyota Canada Establishes September Records for Sales of Trucks, Hybrids and Luxury Vehicles
Toyota Canada Inc.'s sales momentum continued in September with 16,834 Toyota, Lexus and Scion passenger cars, SUVs and trucks - up 21.9% from the same month in 2011. The Toyota Camry remained #1 in the intermediate segment, several vehicles experienced best September sales ever and TCI's proven hybrid vehicles continu ... Continue reading
State Auto Names Bob Cohen Business Development Director
The State Auto Insurance Companies announced today that Bob Cohen has been named Business Development Director. Cohen will lead efforts to profitably expand State Auto's commercial lines book of business. 'He's the right person to join our leadership team and help State Auto become an important player in the business i ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Third Quarter 2012 Conference Call on October 30
Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its third quarter 2012 results prior to the market opening on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: What: Spartan Motors, Inc. Ann ... Continue reading
GoIndustry DoveBid to Conduct Auction for Automotive Welding and Finishing Facility
GoIndustry DoveBid, a global provider of surplus asset management, auction, and valuation services, will be conducting a two-day auction that features an array of surplus assets as part of the complete closure of an automotive frame welding, assembly, and finishing facility in Longview, Texas. Potential buyers will hav ... Continue reading
Ride Along with Fireball Tim - 2013 Cadillac XTS Review +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD - October 3, 2012: In this episode of this Talk Show in a Car, Host Fireball Tim heads for the world's best coffee with Bride of Fireball (Kathie) in a 2013 Cadillac XTS. ... Continue reading
Autoweek Editors Announce the Best of the 2012 Paris Motor Show
The Autoweek editorial staff presents Jaguar with the 2012 Autoweek Editors' Choice Award for Best in Show at the Paris motor show. The long-awaited Jaguar F-Type unanimously won the vote, featuring a sleek body style and powerful performance potential. 'It means sales and profits for Volkswagen. The Golf's fuel effici ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses Consolidates Manufacture of Complete Buses in Europe
Together with the staff in Saffle and Poland we have invested in new city bus models and improved efficiency, but unfortunately the negative development of the European market nonetheless forces us to take this decision regarding our employees in Saffle Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Following weak market developments a ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Gas price averages rise in September
AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, the average regular unleaded gasoline prices increased $.04 in September with an average cost of $4.07 for the month. This price is $.31 higher than last year. In northern Indiana, gas prices averaged $3.99 in September, which is down $.01 from Aug ... Continue reading
Extreme Networks 18-Wheel Truck Hits the Road on National Tour
Extreme Networks, Inc., today launched its 'Network Liberation' Truck Tour in North America, which features a fully-customized 18-wheel semi-truck built to showcase intelligent networking solutions for data centers, campuses, mobility, and physical security. The truck made its debut at the company's Global Partner Conf ... Continue reading
After receiving an extensive mid-cycle refresh for 2012, including a new high-value Sport trim level, new front styling and improved fuel efficiency, the Honda Ridgeline returns for 2013 with a rearview camera now standard on all trim levels. The 2013 Honda Ridgeline represents an exclusive and innovative approach in t ... Continue reading
Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation , in collaboration with Cohda Wireless, is providing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications equipment for the U.S. Department of Transportation Safety Pilot program, which launched in late August. The project potentially offers significant improvements in driver awareness ... Continue reading
Faurecia FUELS ampaign Surpasses 1 Million Meals to Families in Need Across U.S., Mexico and Canada
Faurecia employees at 45 production sites and technical and customer centers across North America donated 660,000 pounds of non-perishable items to local food banks as the company's annual food drive soared past its initial goal by 392 percent. Food collected throughout September as part of the FUELS (Faurecia Unites w ... Continue reading
The following is being released by The Century Council: Educating students about the dangerous consequences of drunk driving and underage drinking is paying off. A new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of 1991 to 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) revealed that drinking and driving ... Continue reading
UPS to Add 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles to Its Fleet
UPS today announced the deployment of 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs) -- 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation, the package cars can achieve up to 35 percent improved fuel economy and up to 30 percent CO2 emissions reductio ... Continue reading
All-New Dodge Dart Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
Scored maximum possible rating in every IIHS Top Safety Pick test More than 60 available safety and security features, including | 10 standard-equipment air bags ââ¬â unsurpassed in the Dart's segment 68-percent high-strength-steel ratio among highest in industry 12th Chrysler Group vehicle to earn 2012 Top ... Continue reading
NHRA Drag Racing - Team JEGS Race Preview
Maple Grove, Oct. 2, 2012" In 2012, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is making his return to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series after a one-year hiatus. Jeg Jr is driving the all-new JEGS Mopar Dodge Avenger in the Pro Stock class. In his first outing of the season he drove to a runner-up finish at the OâReilly Auto Parts ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Quicken Loans Doubles Down On NASCAR Sponsorship
KANNAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2012: Quicken Loans, the nationâs largest online mortgage lender, today announced that it will double down on its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) and Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Through the new agreement, Quicken Loans will serve as Ne ... Continue reading
SCCA RallyCross - National Championships Tackle Tulsa Terrain
TOPEKA, Oct. 2, 2012: For the third consecutive year, a record number of competitors are expected to take part in the SCCA RallyCross National Championships this weekend, October 6-7. The event makes its second appearance on the grounds of Tulsa Raceway Park, and will complete a month-long run of SCCA National Champion ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Johnson Race Preview Talladega
HUNTERSVILLE, Oct. 2, 2012: Trying to find something positive in the three restrictor-plate races run this season by Jimmie Johnson is like getting pocket aces while playing Texas Hold âem â difficult. The one positive is the havoc that took place on the track at each of those events hasnât been entirely ... Continue reading
Hyundai Extends A-League Partnership Until 2016
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Hyundai Motor Company Australia have today announced that the automotive manufacturer's highly successful naming rights partnership with the Hyundai A-League will continue for an additional four years until 2016. ... Continue reading
Celebrate Global James Bond Day At Beaulieu Friday 5th October 2012
In celebration of Global James Bond Day, Friday 5th October 2012, why not make a visit to BOND IN MOTION at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu? This exclusive exhibition of 50 original James Bond vehicles is the largest of its kind ever staged, and includes some of the most iconic vehicles from the James Bond films. ... Continue reading
X-Trail Boosted With New N-Tec+ Trim
A new trim level has joined the X-Trail range, bringing sporty looks and a raft of standard equipment to Nissan's popular 4x4. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Enters The Ranks Of The 'top 100 Best Global Brands'
Kia Motors Corporation has entered the exclusive list of the 'Top 100 Best Global Brands,' according to the 2012 study released by Interbrand, the world's largest brand consultancy agency. ... Continue reading
Heaven Is A Halfpipe For Skate Fortwo Gamers
Nailing the urban art of freestyle skateboarding is now at people's fingertips thanks to skate fortwo - the new retro-esque game from smart. ... Continue reading
To celebrate the return of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, London's legendary Abbey Road Studios and Volkswagen have teamed-up to present an exclusive, one-off performance by Paul Weller in the famous Studio One on 9 November. ... Continue reading
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce another big leap in sales this year with impressive third Quarter registrations of 8,200 units, a 30 per cent increase over the same period in 2011. ... Continue reading
Jet-Set: Volkswagen Jetta Claims Record-Breaking Towcar Victory
The Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0-litre TDI DSG has been crowned The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year for the second year in a row, setting the record for the first car in the 30-year history of the competition to secure the accolade in consecutive years. ... Continue reading
City Safety Lowers Insurance Rating For All-New Volvo V40
The all-new Volvo V40 will be given a lower insurance rating following extensive testing of the model's City Safety technology at the renowned industry research centre in Thatcham, Berkshire. ... Continue reading
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