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2013 Mazda3i Grand Touring Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Mazda3i Grand Touring Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Mazda3i Grand Touring Compact Cruisin’ By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC-2399) A recent visit to the Motor City had me “Cruisin’ Woodward” in a 2013 Mazda3i 5-door. My wife was along for this cruise and the famed Vinsetta Garage made for a perfect stop for a c ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CIVIC VEHICLE The Honda Civic is a mainstay in the compact sedan segment – arguably one cannot go for a quick trip to the corner grocery without spotting one on the road or in the parking lot (or both). Praised for its value, reli ... Continue reading

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio Review By Carey Russ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio Spring is here, and what could be a better car for Spring than a convertible? But since Spring weather can be unpredictable and quickly changing in temperature and precipitation -- no matter where you live -- said convertible should have a top that can ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Civic Sedan Leads all Small Cars in Safety Ratings with Top NHTSA and IIHS Crash Scores

2013 Honda Civic Sedan Leads all Small Cars in Safety Ratings with Top NHTSA and IIHS Crash Scores

TORRANCE, Calif., May 9, 2013 TORRANCE, Calif., May 9, 2013 -- The new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan, the most popular small car among individual buyers, has received the highest possible overall safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD M/T Road Test and Review By Carey Russ

2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD M/T Road Test and Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD M/T You want a sports car, but you need something practical. A small crossover is practical, but not much fun. Maybe some sort of quick, small hatchback? But the roads in your part of the country are poorly-maintained and full of holes and cracks and decayed ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Review

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Review

MORE INFO Mazda Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Mazda Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect New Car Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CX-5 VEHICLE Now in its second year, the 2014 Mazda CX-5 steps into a bigger 2.5-liter engine with SKYACTIV turb ... Continue reading

2014 BMW X6 Review By John Heilig

2014 BMW X6 Review By John Heilig

The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2014 BMW X6 Engine:: 3.0-liter DOHC I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,800-6,000 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1,300-5,000 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 115.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 192.0 x 78.1 x 66.5 in. Tires: P315/35R20 Cargo: 25.6/59.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! By Thom Cannell

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! By Thom Cannell

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Review <br>By Thom Cannell <br>Senior Editor <br>Michigan Bureau <br>The Auto Channel Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! Santa Fe is Hyundai’s new entry into the three row family friendly CUV marketplace, replacing the Veracruz. Hyundai predicts this larger and longer Santa Fe will be popular ... Continue reading

2013 Dodge Dart Limited California Review By Carey Russ

2013 Dodge Dart Limited California Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Dodge Dart Limited Chrysler is back from the brink, with a breakthrough product to show that it's more than merely alive. Again. Thirty years ago, it was the K-cars. Twenty, the LH sedans. Ten, the 300 family, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Magnum, and later Challenger. ... Continue reading

2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review

2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review

2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF joins the Nissan Altima and Infiniti M as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2013 Top Safety Picks

Nissan LEAF joins the Nissan Altima and Infiniti M as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2013 Top Safety Picks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenge ... Continue reading

2013 Scion FR-S Review By Steve Purdy

2013 Scion FR-S Review By Steve Purdy

A True Sports Car From Scion By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Not long ago Akio Toyoda asked his people the simple question, “Where is the passion in our lineup?” When they found none he followed up with, “I want to build a sports car.” So they teamed up with Subaru to co-develop th ... Continue reading

Family Sedans Coming Back Into Vogue?

Family Sedans Coming Back Into Vogue?

Detroit May 3, 2013; It's no secret that prices at the pump have soured us on gas guzzling SUVs and crossovers and people are looking to downsize to a vehicle that is more affordable and has increased fuel efficiency. And while there are alternatives, not everyone is ready to squeeze into mini hybrid or EV. For those w ... Continue reading

2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD Review By Carey Russ

2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS Exotic looks without first-class road manners would be false advertising to my mind. No such problem with this 2013 Ford Fusion! 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD Review Midsize sedans are the most popular motor vehicles in this country, but Ford has not been a major factor in that clas ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Passenger Review By Martha Hindes

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Passenger Review By Martha Hindes

MORE INFO Hyundai Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Hyundai Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect 7 Passenger New Car Match 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets Stretched in Appeal to Family Buyers By Martha Hindes The Auto Channel <Michigan Bureau My driving partner, another automotive journalist, was determined ... Continue reading

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