News By Topic: 2011 New Vehicle Reviews

2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick - VIDEO ENHANCED

Apr 26, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving "good" scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control. The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupa ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 MAZDA2 REVIEW

Apr 22, 2011

2011 MAZDA2 VEHICLE 32-MPG, the 5-passenger 2011 Mazda2 hatchback might cause shoppers to rethink hybrid vehicle options. And its little 100-horsepower 1.5-liter 4-cylinder surprisingly knocks the performance socks off electric-gas powered engines, too. The Mazda2 is sporty and has modern technology conveniences and de ... Continue reading

Going Gas Pump Free: Some Chevrolet Volt Owners Go 1,000 Miles Between Fill-Ups

Apr 21, 2011

Chevrolet Volt owners say they are challenging themselves to see how fuel-efficient they can be by tracking how far and how long they can go without buying gasoline. "Volt owners drove an average of 800 miles between fill-ups since the Volt launched in December, and in March they averaged 1,000 miles," said Cristi Land ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Volt Named 2011 World Green Car

Apr 21, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Volt was named 2011 World Green Car of the Year at the New York Auto International Auto Show. "The selection of the Volt as the World Green Car is a further proof point of the fuel-efficient technologies that are now being offered by the Chevrolet brand around the world," said Rick Scheidt, vice presiden ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Wins 2011 World Car of the Year

Apr 21, 2011

Nissan LEAF was named 2011 World Car of the Year, edging out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot. Today's award is the latest in a string of accolades for the world's first affordable mass-market, all-electric vehicle for the global market, which was also named European Car of the Year. "It is a great joy ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 KIA OPTIMA REVIEW

Apr 20, 2011

2011 Kia Optima Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel Total vehicle price came to $26,745. ... Continue reading

2011 BMW X6 Review

Apr 20, 2011

THE AUTO PAGE By John HeiligThe Auto Channel Model: 2011 BMW X6 Engine: 4.4-liter DOHC twin turbocharged V8 Horsepower/Torque: 555 hp @ 6,000 rpm/500 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,650 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Adaptive Transmission Control, sport and M manual shift modes with paddles. Wheelbase: 115.5 in. Length x W ... Continue reading

2011 Dodge Durango Crew AWD Review - It Was Worth The Wait

Apr 20, 2011

2011 Dodge Durango Crew AWD Engine: 5.7-liter Hemi V8 Horsepower/Torque: 360 hp @ 5,150 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 199.8 x 75.8 x70.9 in. Tires: P265/60R18 Cargo volume: 17.2/47.7/84.5 cubic feet (behind 3rd row, behind 2nd row, behind front ... Continue reading

2011 Jaguar XJ Named 2011 International Luxury Car of the Year by Road & Travel Magazine

Apr 20, 2011

The International Car of The Year (ICOTY) jury, made up of 12 nationally-renowned automotive journalists, has named the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ as the 2011 International Luxury Car of the Year for its unique design and stellar performance. "We're delighted that the 2011 Jaguar XJ has received this honor," said Adrian Ha ... Continue reading

Trade-In Value Guaranteed By Hyundai Assurance Trade-in Value Guarantee

Apr 20, 2011

Hyundai today announced the introduction of the all-new . The Guarantee is a direct result of Hyundai's sensitivity to consumer preferences and is made possible by the strength of Hyundai's residual values, now among the highest in the industry. This newest addition to the Assurance suite of programs eliminates concern ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Plug-in On-Line Ordering

Apr 19, 2011

Toyota Announces Priority Registration Web Site for All-New Prius Plug-In ordering new Prius Plug-in Hybrid, the most advanced Prius yet. The first phase of the Online Order System, called Priority Registration, will launch on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Customers who are interested in being one of the first to own a Pr ... Continue reading

2011 Honda Fit Sport Review - Driving Down The Road Review

Apr 19, 2011

2011 Honda Fit Sport Review, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Honda Fit Sport Honda positions its Fit as a "premium subcompact hatchback", and that it is. It can also be thought of as the world's smallest and most entertaining crossover/minivan/real-world utility vehicle. ... Continue reading

Nissan To Voluntarily Repair Start-Up Glitch In All 8,000 Leafs

Apr 15, 2011

Tokyo April 16, 2011; Nikkei reported that Nissan Motor Co. said Friday that it will launch a repair service campaign for its Leaf electric car in response to the vehicle's start-up problems. The Leaf made its Japanese and U.S. debuts in December. Nissan has received reports from some Leaf drivers that the car fails to ... Continue reading

Going Topless This Summer? (Enhanced With DEEP-LINKS)

Apr 14, 2011

New York International Automobile Show has more new convertibles than ever before in all shapes and sizes, with seating for two, four or five, and offering buyers a choice between models with conventional rag tops or retractable hardtops. "Convertibles make every journey a special one, and over the last few years the w ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Optima Turbo Review and Road Test - Family Sedan With Street Legal Steroids

Apr 14, 2011

2011 Kia Optima Turbo Review, 2011 Kia Optima Models;New Car Review: 2011 Kia Optima Turbo THE FAMILY SEDAN WITH STREET LEGAL STEROIDS! by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large <br>The Auto Channel New car introductions are usually held in areas that are usually hilly, some are mountainous, a few have rugged and roug ... Continue reading