2015 Porsche Macan SUV Unveiled Ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 20, 2013
</p><p>By Henny Hemmes <br>Senior European Editor <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>LOS ANGELES, November 19, 2013. Just 12 hours before the LA Auto Show will open its doors to the media, Porsche unveiled the new addition to its model range, the Macan. </p><p>With the compact SUV the German sports car brand is entering the p ... Continue reading
2013 LA Auto Show | Mercedes-Benz Press Conference +VIDEO
Nov 20, 2013
2013 LA Auto Show | Mercedes-Benz Press Conference, Affalterbach/Los Angeles November 20, 2013; Mercedes-AMG will presented its outlook on a compact, high-performance SUV at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Concept GLA45 AMG features an excitingly bold, distinctive design and is powered by the most mus ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13T009000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,192 Manufacturer: Yokohama Tire Corporation SUMMARY: Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2011. These tires are missing the "DOT" prefix, th ... Continue reading
Eastwood Launches Mobile App That Connects Auto Enthusiasts
Nov 19, 2013
The Eastwood Company, innovators of do-it-yourself automotive restoration tools and accessories, introduces its new, free mobile app for iPhone and Android smart phones (http://www.eastwood.com/mobile-app). The app connects hobbyists by providing instant access to Eastwood's video library, tech library, blog, live chat ... Continue reading
Road and Track Names 2014 Mazda3 and Mazda6 To Best CaRS
Nov 19, 2013
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2013; The all-new 2014 Mazda3 compact car and 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan have been named to Road & Track's "Best of Everything" list, respectively taking the top spots in the "Economy Car" and "Family Sedan" categories. Selected by editors of the longest-running automotive magazine brand in the ... Continue reading
2013 LA Auto Show: 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
Nov 18, 2013
TORRANCE, Calif. November 18, 2013; The 377-horsepower Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD luxury-performance sedan will be on public display for the first time this week at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, showcasing Acura's dynamic new three-motor hybrid system. The 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, which launche ... Continue reading
Kelley Best Residual Value Awards
Nov 18, 2013
"Capturing top honors for the third year in a row, Toyota and Lexus continue their Best Resale Value Awards Brand and Luxury Brand reign, earning an impressive 18 combined awards among the 2014 model-year lineups," said Eric Ibara, director of residual value consulting for Kelley Blue Book. "While both Toyota and Lexus ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2013
TORRANCE, Calif. November 18, 2013; For the second straight year, Honda is the recipient of multiple 2014 Residual Value Awards from ALG, including the top honor of Best Mainstream Brand. Additionally, the Honda Accord automakers' outstanding achievements for vehicles that are predicted to retain the highest percentage ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2013
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18, 2013) â In Hollywood, they say itâs all about the residuals. If you own a Toyota, the same might be said for the car in your driveway. On the eve of Tinsel Townâs automotive event of the season, Toyota models were awarded 8 Residual Value Awards from ALG, the industry benchmark for ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Test Drives the 2014 KIA FORTE EX - Review
Nov 18, 2013
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - November 18, 2013: When I was a kid, I didn't have too many choices in cars. Not because there weren't that many, but simply because I had only 1 weekend to find wheels. It was high school and it was 1981⦠I settled on the first car I found which was a four-door 1977 VW Das ... Continue reading
2014 Buick Encore - Big Features In A Small Package
Nov 17, 2013
2014 Buick Encore - Big Features In A Small Package, 2014 Buick Encore Review and Opinion By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_4305) Iâve been wanting to drive Buickâs Encore since its appearance in the market about a year ago. Iâll admit I was somewhat conflicted with the ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids November 11-17, 2013
Nov 17, 2013
* The completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan was named "Car of the Year" by Popular Mechanics magazine. Popular Mechanics named the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as its Performance Car of the Year, the Nissan Versa Note as its Value Car, the new Ram Heavy Duty as its Hauler, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2013
First electric vehicles presented to the customers Munich. The BMW i3 will be available in Germany and selected European markets from the 16 November. The first customers from Germany collected their cars from the BMW Welt in Munich a day earlier. The keys were formally presented by Ian Robertson, Member of the Board o ... Continue reading
2014 Nissan Frontier Pricing and Options
Nov 16, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2014 Nissan Frontier, which maintains its 2013 starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $17,990 USD for the Frontier S King Cab 4x2 with 4-cylinder engine and manual transmission. The 2014 Frontier is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body ... Continue reading
One Year 15,000 Mile Test of Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RE970 AS Super Premium Tires.
Nov 15, 2013
Photo:Potenza RE970AS v2 Just a year ago we began a long term test of one super premium all season tire, a tire we reviewed in 2012 and thought highly of. That review was based on a single dayâs testing, not thousands of miles. Our question to ourselves and the tire company was, would we continue to think it was w ... Continue reading
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