Cadillac ATS Applies Latest Advances in Driver Visibility
Mar 8, 2013
North American Car of the Year uses new metrics to reduce visual obstructions DETROIT The 2013 Cadillac ATS luxury sport sedan offers visibility from the driver's seat that inspires the same confidence as the North American Car of the Year's acclaimed road-hugging performance. Engineers worked to identify the vehicle ... Continue reading
GMC Terrain IntelliLink Now Includes a Standard Tech Geek
Mar 8, 2013
Connected Customer Specialists help personalize connectivity DETROIT-March 8, 2013: The 2013 GMC Terrain's IntelliLink connectivity system offers features like a Pandora internet radio interface, Bluetooth hands-free calling and voice recognition. Now, it comes standard with David. Or Melissa. Or Adam. In November 20 ... Continue reading
GMC Sierra 1500 Shows Its Fitness with 46 Push-ups
Mar 8, 2013
Behind the scenes of Sierra's demanding new TV role DETROIT The 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup has a hydroformed steel frame designed to withstand years of abuse. But how does it withstand the force of four heavy-duty dock winches the kind that moor massive cargo ships tugging the truck in opposite dire ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2013
In another effort to provide the best customer experience in the industry, General Motors is changing the way its customer call centers operate, staffing Customer Engagement Centers with expert advisors who reach out to new owners to answer questions and are empowered to resolve most issues on the spot. ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium Review By Steve Purdy
Mar 8, 2013
2013 VW PASSAT TDI SEL PREMIUM REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau In our quest to meet stringent government mandated fuel economy standards in the next decade Iâm often amazed that we pay so little attention to an obvious contributor to the strategy of reaching those goals â the diesel p ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Mar 8, 2013
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel âTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DENVER HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING... 12 TO 15 INCHES POSSIBLE... ROADS WILL BECOME ICY AND SNOWPACKED.â During a week weâre testing Subaruâs all-new XV Crosstrek? Yes, please! In fact this was one of three storms ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces New Hybrid Version of 2014 Infiniti QX60 Premium Crossover
Mar 8, 2013
2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid set for world debut at upcoming New York International Auto Show Features Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid one-motor / two-clutch system adapted to front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive Inspired design offers anticipated combined fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon, which is expected to be best-in- ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2013
For decades International AutoSource has been providing expat car financing and leasing to foreign expats in the United States. Through their new partnership with Corporate Fleet Services, International AutoSource is now able to assist foreign expats in Canada with the financing or leasing of a vehicle without a Canadi ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Ten Vehicles as Top Dogs for Pet Safety
Mar 7, 2013
Both automakers and car buyers put a lot of thought into keeping drivers and passengers safe when they're on the road. But what about pets? Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, identifies 10 SUV's, minivans, hatchbacks and wagons that offer the most safety and comfort for every ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda6 is Named "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS
Mar 7, 2013
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 today earned a "Top Safety Pick+" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Mazda6 is the first Mazda vehicle to earn this new, more demanding designation by receiving a rating of "Good" on frontal moderate overlap, side, roof, and head restraint tests, and "Acceptable" on the new sm ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Sportage SX FWD Review By Carey Russ
Mar 7, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Kia Sportage SX FWD If you want a compact crossover with serious power, the Kia Sportage SX is worth a good, long look. While the 2.4-liter, 176-horsepower engine in most models of Kia's compact Sportage crossover will fit the needs of the vast majority of buyers, there are al ... Continue reading
Reader's Digest Names Kia Soul "Best Car Deal Under $15,000"
Mar 7, 2013
Kia Motors America (KMA) has been one of the fastest-growing car companies in the United States over the last five years1, and its top-selling urban passenger vehicle, the Soul, adds another award to the collection after being named one of the "Best Car Deals Under $15,000" by Reader's Digest. ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2013
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, has been honored by California Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez for its ongoing support of Southern California non-profit, Working Wardrobes, and the company's commitment to Orange County residents in need. "We rely heavily ... Continue reading
Great Helmet Invention Break-in 2013
Mar 7, 2013
Continual global success with Reevu's launch of the world's first "Rear Vision" - yes, rear vision in a helmet - RV MSX1 Motorcycle helmet. The unveiling of the RV FSX1 model the world's only rear view system / flip helmet begins in 2013. ... Continue reading
Volvo's World First Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Received the Government's Plug-In Car Grant Approval
Mar 7, 2013
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, has received approval for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) which is designed to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultra-low carbon cars. In this scheme, buyers will receive a £5000 grant towards the purchase price of the vehicle, meaning i ... Continue reading
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