2013 Mazda CX-5 Sport FWD Road Test Review By John Heilig
Jul 27, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2013 Mazda CX-5 Model: 2013 Mazda CX-5 Sport FWD Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm/150 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 179.3 x 72.4 x 65.7 in. Tires: P225/65R17 (temporary spare) Cargo volum ... Continue reading
First DRIVE: 2012 BMW M6 Convertible and 2013 BMW M6 Coupe - Mpressive
Jul 26, 2012
First Drive: 2012 BMW M6 Convertible and 2013 BMW M6 Coupe - Mpressive By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel ESTEPONA, Spain, June 22, 2012; Unlike the American media, the European journalists had to wait until this week to drive the new BMW M6 Convertible. That is exceptional, but due to the fact tha ... Continue reading
First Production Exige S comes off the Assembly Line
Jul 26, 2012
First Production Exige S comes off the Assembly Line The first production Exige S came off the assembly line today and very soon the first customers will experience this exciting new Lotus, a car which has already produced very positive headlines in the automotive media Lotus Chief Operating Officer, Aslam Farikullah s ... Continue reading
First Half of 2012 Sets MPG Record for Higher Auto Fuel Efficiency
Jul 26, 2012
On Eve of New Federal MPG Rules, Analysis Shows Bigger, More Efficient Vehicles Are a 'Real Game Changer' The first half of 2012 set the record for the highest-ever fuel efficiency for new passenger vehicles entering the U.S. market, according to industry analysts Baum & Associates. The country reached this record mile ... Continue reading
Nissan Foundation Celebrates 20 Years Of Giving
Jul 26, 2012
The Nissan Foundation awarded $655,000 in grants today to 26 nonprofit organizations from across the country during a special luncheon commemorating the institution's 20th anniversary. Located in California, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee and Texas, all of the organizations receiving grants in 2012 ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Stars in Science Museum Exhibition
Jul 26, 2012
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will take a starring role in the 'Make it in Great Britain' exhibition at the Science Museum, which was opened this morning by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk. The exhibition runs from 24 July until 9 September and will demonstrate the very best of British manufac ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2012
To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces, Ally Financial has teamed up with Jay Automotive Group to provide $10,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies to children of Georgia military personnel. In cooperation with Operation Homefront Georgia, backpacks and school supplies will be delivered to child ... Continue reading
2012 Subaru Outback Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 26, 2012
2012 Subaru Outback- And a peek at the 2013 by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3908) Let me say this up front. I like the Subaru Outback, for the most part. This is most probably because I am past the SUV phase of my lifeâ¦and I had a bunch of themâ¦but I really like station wag ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2012
July's new-vehicle retail sales are expected to post the second strongest year-over-year growth rates during the past 12 months, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. ... Continue reading
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Ultimate Adventure Edition Review By Dan Poler
Jul 26, 2012
By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel Introduction / History Letâs face it â the CUV segment in the US is a crowded one. With excellent offerings from American, European, and Asian manufacturers, a vehicle must really stand out and be something special in order to be successful in this part of the mar ... Continue reading
GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Jul 26, 2012
Engineers at GE Global Research are advancing motor technology that could have a substantial impact on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) of the future. 'We have built a motor that is substantially more powerful than what's commercially available now, all while improving efficiency by up to 5%.â GE recently tested ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Keeps Drivers Safe from Car Thieves This Summer
Jul 26, 2012
The warm sunshine of a Michigan summer brings with it more than just trips to the beach - it also brings an increase in auto theft and auto theft-related crimes, according to H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts), Michigan's statewide vehicle theft prevention program. According to the FBI, July marks the start of the h ... Continue reading
Daimler and carpooling.com Forge Strategic Partnership
Jul 26, 2012
Pioneer in urban mobility concepts and carpooling market leader bundle their know-how - Daimler AG takes minority shareholding in carpooling.com GmbH - Strong international growth planned - expansion to the US Daimler AG is investing in the world's leading ridesharing network, carpooling.com GmbH. The main shareholders ... Continue reading
The 34th Annual Concours d'Elegance of America July 27-29, 2012
Jul 25, 2012
Dedicated to the Genius of the Automobile: The 34th Annual Concours d'Elegance of America Returns to St. Johnâs in Plymouth on July 27-29, 2012 Plymouth Michigan July 24, 2012; After a hugely successful inaugural year at the beautiful St. Johnâs Inn in Plymouth, Michigan, the renowned Concours dâElegance ... Continue reading
Allstate Announces Crowdsourcing Effort to Test Usage-based Insurance Product
Jul 25, 2012
Allstate's usage-based insurance product, Drive Wise®, will be put to the test by interested employees and Allstate agency owners. The crowdsourcing technique will put the device in the hands of employees and agency owners around the country to identify opportunities to continue enhancing the device as the company loo ... Continue reading
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