Mar 6, 2012
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Hyundai folks are nothing if not efficient and effective. They brought a gaggle of us to Las Vegas in the dead of winter (winter in Vegas, by the way, is 55 and sunny) to experience not one, but three cars â the uber-luxury sedan Equus with new V8, the all-new, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera Voted European "Car of the Year 2012" +VIDEO
Mar 6, 2012
GENEVA March 5, 2012; The Opel Ampera and the Chevrolet Volt electric cars with extended-range capability today won the European âCar of the Year 2012â award voted by a panel of 59 judges from 23 European nations. The Ampera/Volt 330 points against the Volkswagen Up with 281 and Ford Focus with 256. For the f ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Jeep Liberty Review
Mar 5, 2012
SEE ALSO: Jeep Buyers Guide-Specs, Comparisons And Prices HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LIBERTY VEHICLE The trail-designed 2012 Jeep Liberty is no off-road imposture. Often a novice quality for the compact SUV class, the five-passenger Libertyâs rugged charact ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Nissan Altima Review
Mar 5, 2012
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide - Specs, Prices and Comparisons HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ALTIMA VEHICLE A stalwart in the mid-size sedan market, the Nissan Altima is a solid pick for those who require their five-passenger vehicle to present bolder style and snaz ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback (Titanium Edition) Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Mar 3, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Focus has been a mainstay in Ford's worldwide passenger car lineup since its European debut in 1998. The North American market got that car in 1999, model year 2000. Ford here was all about SUVs at that time, and the compact, efficient Focus provided some balance for CAFE fuel ... Continue reading
2012 Audi A4 TFSI quattro Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Mar 2, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Audi A4 Model: 2012 Audi A4 TFSI quattro Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 211 hp @ 4,300 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic with sport and manual shift modes Wheelbase: 110.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 185.2 x ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2012
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau Chief Auto Central March 1, 2012; It is a small world. Many years ago Mark Gillies, big cheese in VWâs PR department and yours sincerely were colleagues at Britainâs award winning CAR Magazine. These days we are both living in the States, albeit several thousand miles away from ... Continue reading
2012 Buick Regal GS Ride and Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 29, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Buick Regal GS Model: 2012 Buick Regal GS Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 270 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.2 x 73.1 x 58.0 in. Tires: P255/35R20 Ca ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Review By John Heilig
Feb 29, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Toyota Prius c Model: 2012 Toyota Prius c Engine: 1.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 73 hp @ 4,900 rpm/82 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (99 net horsepower) Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 100.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 157.3 x 66.7 x 56.9 in. Tires: P175/65R15 (temporary spare) Ca ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Review and Road Test by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Feb 28, 2012
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS c A New Family Member By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau You may know that Toyotaâs hybrid Prius, now in its third generation, owns fully half the hybrid/electric car market in the U.S. Early adopters, tree huggers, technology lovers adopted Prius right from its Japanese birth in 19 ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Review by John Heilig
Feb 25, 2012
Volkswagen Buyers Guide Compare VW Tiguan THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel Model: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE with sunroof and navigation Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 200 H @ 5,700 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.5 in. Length ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster Ride and Review by Larry Nutson
Feb 24, 2012
2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Funky and Fun By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2998) I was impressed by the fashionable looks of the Hyundai Veloster when I first saw it in person a year ago at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. And, I was impressed with the Hyundai Sonata in my drive last summer. No ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Nissan Xterra Review
Feb 24, 2012
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE XTERRA VEHICLE The five-passenger Nissan Xterra is a mid-size ânicheâ SUV appealing to a particular market: One that actually faces a need for a vehicle to perform in snowy conditions and haul a ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2012 BMW M550d xDrive by Henny Hemmes
Feb 24, 2012
The Devilish Diesel By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH - February 24, 2012: M GmbH, the daughter of BMW AG, has added another product category to its portfolio: M Performance Automobiles, which will be placed in between the standard line-up and the M cars. The first Performance models will m ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX
Feb 23, 2012
Statement by American Honda Regarding Fuel Tank Recall: Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 8,700 model-year 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank. The vent shut float (VSF) valve case, a component of the emissions-related on-board fuel ... Continue reading
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