Oct 30, 2012
Wheelz, the first and only peer-to-peer car sharing service that gives you instant access to cars in your neighborhood, announced today its first urban launch in San Francisco. As part of the launch, Wheelz will also host a special Free Wheelz for a Day" promotion weekend, picking up the tab for new and existing driv ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport AWD Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Oct 30, 2012
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Lexus has long built cars known for their luxury and comfort; adjectives like aggressive and athletic were not typically used to describe them. Enter the new GS 350. Completely redesigned for 2013, the new GS is built clearly with the intention of taking on its German ... Continue reading
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 Will Be Showcased at the 2012 SEMA Show
Oct 30, 2012
The first Mazda to fully incorporate SKYACTIV 1 TECHNOLOGY, the brand's engineering philosophy that strength, safety and performance can still equate to fuel efficiency, the 2013 CX-5 was built completely new, from sketch book to sheet metal. With Mazda North American Operations' (MNAO) Irvine-based Design team behind ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces New Mopar Performance and Customization Initiatives at SEMA
Oct 30, 2012
Announces availability of performance calibrations for select 2011, 2012 and 2013 model-year Chrysler Group vehicles Introduces new emissions-compliant 5.7-liter HEMI crate engine for classic muscle cars and hot rods, a version of the same legendary HEMI in modern Dodge Challenger and Charger R/T models Newly created M ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Review By John Heilig
Oct 30, 2012
MORE INFO Toyota Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Matcher THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Senior Editor The Auto Channel 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4, plus electric motor Horsepower/Torque: 156 hp @ 5,700 rpm/156 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm (plus 105 kw @ 4, ... Continue reading
Change Your Clocks; Check Your Lights and Wipers
Oct 30, 2012
As you turn back the clocks, check your vehicle's lights and wipers, as the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen, says the Car Care Council. "Turning back the clocks means fewer hours of daylight, so it's even more important that your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so you can be ... Continue reading
EV Charging Stations Make Good Old-Fashioned Horse Sense
Oct 30, 2012
Electric vehicle (EV) owners traveling in and around Houston can get a charge at four Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations. High-powered rapid charging eVgoSM Freedom Station® sites were recently installed by eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. at Cracker Barrel® stores in Kingwood, League City, Pearland a ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru WRX And WRX STI Special Editions Debut At SEMA Show
Oct 30, 2012
Subaru of America, Inc. reveals 2013 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions at the 2013 SEMA Show. The new models are in keeping with a long tradition of customized Subaru SEMA show cars -- and just in time for Halloween. The Special Edition WRX and WRX STI models feature an "Orange and Black" custom paint scheme, wit ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2012
Claimant satisfaction with their auto claims experience has increased from last year, driven primarily by an improvement in their perceptions of the fairness of settlement terms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction StudySM released today. The study measures claimant satisfactio ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2012
Setting the Record Straight on Misunderstood Topic, Alan Baum and NRDC Auto Expert to Detail Historic Highs in Average Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy, Conventional Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Sales. Contrary to what is being suggested in some news accounts, the market for clean cars is thriving, with every major record f ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Taurus Ride'm Review By Maureen McDonald
Oct 29, 2012
High Chaparral- Ride'm 2013 Ford Taurus by Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel When the leaves in Michigan start turning gold and the temperature dips below freezing at night the call of the high chaparral gets louder â climb up where the air is clear and the nights are warm, where the ... Continue reading
Lexus Offers Test Drive During Accenture Innovation Trip
Oct 29, 2012
During the Accenture Innovation Trip, an initiative of LIDE JOVEM -- Grupo de Jovens Lideres Empresariais [Group of Young Business Leaders] and LIDE INOVACAO [INNOVATION], a group of 20 young businesspersons will share their knowledge and experiences with Brazilian and American entrepreneurs in California's Silicon Val ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2012
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2012
With the 2012-13 NBA season about to tip off, Kia Motors' global brand ambassador, superstar Blake Griffin, is back in a series of humorous new television commercials featuring the fast-growing automaker's best-selling Optima midsize sedan and innovative UVO voice-activated infotainment system. In the five 30-second sp ... Continue reading
Lexus LS Marketing Campaign Lives Loudly
Oct 29, 2012
Generations of the Lexus LS have inspired an entire industry through visionary innovation, craftsmanship and design. And now the flagship not only has a new face, but has more than 3,000 new parts. The LS line-up also includes the first-ever LS F SPORT, and a marketing campaign to highlight the thrilling, exclusive lif ... Continue reading
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