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Fireball Tim Reviews the Fisker Karma

Fireball Tim Reviews the Fisker Karma

Fisker Karma, an Agent of Change HOLLYWOOD USA - Feb 4, 2013: The best cars on the planet are in a race. A very serious race. A race to be the best, out in front, the leader of the ultimate driving blah, blah, blah. And you see and hear it everywhere. It's overwhelming. ... Continue reading

What's Up Mac? - Toyota Makes Stirring Recovery

What's Up Mac? - Toyota Makes Stirring Recovery

TORRANCE, CA February 3, 2013; One of the most amazing recoveries in modern automotive history has been graphically completed by Toyota Motor, which iced the frosting on the sushi in 2010 by exceeding GM and VW in world sales. Toyota's comeback from the tsunamis, recalls and recession came about as payback for numerous ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Review By Steve Purdy

2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Review By Steve Purdy

2013 NISSAN MAXIMA By Steve Purdy TheAuto Channel.com Michigan Bureau Since its earliest days the Nissan Maxima, a conventionally structured, front-wheel drive, 5-passenger sedan has claimed a sporty character going so far as to call it a 4-door sports car. At times it has modestly justified those claims with better-th ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD FLEX REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD FLEX REVIEW

MORE INFO Ford Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Ford Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Ford MX-5 Your Perfect New Car Match? HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE The Ford Flex is a pioneer amongst crossovers, offering families a wagon-shaped three ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 LEXUS RX 350 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 LEXUS RX 350 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS RX 350 VEHICLE The Lexus RX 350 is a popular mid-size crossover targeted to busy moms who deserve a luxurious edge to functionality. Already noted for its smooth driving manners, Lexus ups the ante on sportier driving dynamics wi ... Continue reading

The Flaming Lips And Hyundai Produce Epic Super Bowl Ad

The Flaming Lips And Hyundai Produce Epic Super Bowl Ad

Building on a tradition of musical collaborations, Hyundai has partnered with legendary alternative rock band, The Flaming Lips, to create a one-of-a-kind song to serve as the rock anthem for its new Super Bowl XLVII commercial, "Epic PlayDate." The new track "Sun Blows Up Today" will be featured as a digital bonus tra ... Continue reading

NADA Launches New Energy Ally Program to Help Dealerships Reduce Energy Use

NADA Launches New Energy Ally Program to Help Dealerships Reduce Energy Use

New-car dealers move toward 'greener' dealerships‚ The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have partnered to help new-car dealers reduce their energy consumption through the Energy Star program. As part of this effort, NADA and EPA are encouraging dealerships to ... Continue reading

2013 Buick Regal GS Review By Steve Purdy

2013 Buick Regal GS Review By Steve Purdy

2013 BUICK REGAL GS By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau First impressions are both telling and often amazingly accurate. We picked up this striking red Regal GS on a dark and cold winter night at the airport parking lot. As I climbed in and pushed the start button with my foot on the brake there was no re ... Continue reading

Ford Fiesta Top Selling Sub-compact Model in Europe in 2012

Ford Fiesta Top Selling Sub-compact Model in Europe in 2012

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 24, 2013. The year 2012 has been successful for Ford of Europe. The Fiesta was the best-sold compact car and the second most popular car overall. According to the most recent Polk registration data, the Fiesta was also the world’s best-sell ... Continue reading

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Hosted By TFS In U.S.

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Hosted By TFS In U.S.

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is hosting the U.S. segment of the worldwide Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, which is designed to inspire creativity in youth and encourage an interest in cars. Across the nation, youth, ages 4-15, are invited to create and submit a drawing of their idea of a "Dream Car" during February 1- ... Continue reading

Former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella Stars As A Futuristic Robot In Latest Super Bowl Ad From Kia Motors To Introduce The All-New 2014 Kia Forte Compact Sedan

Former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella Stars As A Futuristic Robot In Latest Super Bowl Ad From Kia Motors To Introduce The All-New 2014 Kia Forte Compact Sedan

Technology is an integral part of everyday life and advancing faster than ever. And when one unsuspecting auto enthusiast gets a little too touchy-feely with the all-new 2014 Kia Forte compact sedan in Kia Motors America's (KMA) latest Super Bowl ad, a futuristic robot played by former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella spring ... Continue reading

CONSUMER REPORTS; 2013 CAR-BRAND PERCEPTION SURVEY

CONSUMER REPORTS; 2013 CAR-BRAND PERCEPTION SURVEY

Newcomer Tesla is on the rise, challenging established brands While the competition has grown even tighter, Americans again rank Toyota, Ford, and Honda the best overall brands in the annual Consumer Reports Car-Brand Perception Survey. This year, Toyota has a 15-point advantage with its 133-point overall brand percept ... Continue reading

Audi Announces Pricing and Fuel Economy for 2014 Audi A8 L TDI Clean Diesel

Audi Announces Pricing and Fuel Economy for 2014 Audi A8 L TDI Clean Diesel

Pricing Starts at $82,500 for the First Ever 2014 Audi A8 L TDI(R) Clean Diesel With an EPA Estimated Fuel Efficiency of 24 City/ 36 Highway/ 28 Combined MPG HERNDON, VA Jan 31, 2013; The Audi A8 has set new standards for the luxury sedan in terms of interior and exterior design, technology, performance and efficiency. ... Continue reading

Idling Cars and Frosty Windshields Pose Risks to Northwest Winter Drivers

Idling Cars and Frosty Windshields Pose Risks to Northwest Winter Drivers

Scraping a frosty windshield is a winter-weather chore shared by many Northwest drivers, especially those who live east of the Cascades. But regardless of geography, the latest poll from PEMCO Insurance shows that some drivers' ice-removing habits may leave them out in the cold. According to the PEMCO Insurance Northwe ... Continue reading

Toyota To Livestream Panel Discussion Following World Debut Of 2014 Tundra Pickup At 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Toyota To Livestream Panel Discussion Following World Debut Of 2014 Tundra Pickup At 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Toyota will stage the world debut of the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The press conference will take place Thursday, Feb. 7, at 9:00 a.m. (CST) in the Grand Ballroom at McCormick Place. ... Continue reading

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