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2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Review by Carey Russ

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Review by Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From its introduction for model year 1995 through 2012, Toyota's flagship Avalon sedan was primarily a car made in America for American luxury car buyers. Read that "American luxury car buyers" as people who appreciated the traditional American luxury car, as built from the 1950s t ... Continue reading

Castrol And TomTom to Study Impacts of Stop-Start Driving

Castrol And TomTom to Study Impacts of Stop-Start Driving

SHANGHAI--Castrol, one of the world’s leading engine oil manufacturers, has partnered with TomTom to study the impact of “stop-startâ& acir c;‚¬??? driving patterns across the world. A report highlighting the impact of stop-start driving in 50 cities and regions around the world will be ... Continue reading

Car Care Tips from Rain-X

Car Care Tips from Rain-X

Whether you drive a Ferrari or a Jeep, let your personality shine through. Rain-X‚® products offer a variety of car care products to maximize the appearance of your vehicle. Grab your favorite cold drink and wash your car to showroom quality. Here are a few products you should know about: A. Rain-X Wash & Wax: ® Hig ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Review By John Heilig

2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE REVIEWS By John Heilig 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited a car that’s close to ideal. Reviewed Vehicle : 2013 Hyundai Sonata Model: 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Engine: 2.4-liter Atkinson Cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 159 hp @ 5,500 rpm/154 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm (199 combined hp) Transmission: 6-s ... Continue reading

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 - RS300 Cosworth; A. Kahn Design

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 - RS300 Cosworth; A. Kahn Design

RS300 Cosworth. we provide an option for customers who want an engine upgrade via our partnership with Cosworth. ... Continue reading

Justice League Kia Unveiled

Justice League Kia Unveiled

Kia Motors America Teams Up with Industry Legend Jim Lee to Customize Vehicle On-Site in Front of Live Audience; All to Support ‘We Can Be Heroes’ Giving Campaign eBay Hosts 10-Day Online Charity Auction to Benefit the Horn of Africa SAN DIEGO, July 17, 2013 – DC Entertainment (DCE) opened San Diego Comi ... Continue reading

SSCA Mazda MX-5 Series Results July 20, 2013

SSCA Mazda MX-5 Series Results July 20, 2013

Szymczak Scores First Mazda MX-5 Cup Career Win at CTMP Jul. 20, 2013 - BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - Christian Szymczak, of Palos Verdes, Calif., took the win in Saturday’s Round Seven of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. John Dean, of Sebring, Fla., came home second, followed by ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids July 15-21, 2013 Just In You Were Dozing

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids July 15-21, 2013 Just In You Were Dozing

* The city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy this week but that will not effect the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show according to the executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Rod Alberts. Cobo Center, venue for the show which was owned and operated by the city until 2009, is now part of ... Continue reading

Tire Recall From NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Tire Recall From NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T006 Synopsis: Michelin Tire is recalling certain Latitude Tour P255/70 R18 (DOT TIN B9YU99CX and DOT date range 1313 through 2113) and P255/60 R19 108 S (DOT TIN B9R1W3WX and DOT date range 1913 through 2113), X Radial LT2 P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9KA003X and DOT date range 0513 through ... Continue reading

Concours D'Elegance Of America At St. John's - Events Begin July 25, 2013

Concours D'Elegance Of America At St. John's - Events Begin July 25, 2013

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE OF AMERICA AT ST. JOHN’S Celebrating Excellence in Automobile History and Design By Steve Purdy Photos By Gary Purdy and Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau For those who want to immerse themselves in automobile history and schmooze with those fortunate folks who own and manage th ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe Production Model First Drive

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe Production Model First Drive

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel CASCAIS, Portugal, July 18, 2013. BMW’s new 4 Series Coupe has gotten a name that is in line with its larger brothers. BMW gave the on the 5 and 7 Series based two-door models already an even number, 6 Series and 8 Series. Therefore, it is no surprise that th ... Continue reading

ICONS & IDIOTS by Bob Lutz - Book Review By Marty Bernstein + Exclusive Video

ICONS & IDIOTS by Bob Lutz - Book Review By Marty Bernstein + Exclusive Video

SEE ALSO - An Industry Icon Writes About His Bosses By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel How many current or former auto executives have the experience, talent, charisma - much less the cojones - to write an entertaining, informative book about one's bosses and inspirational leaders? There's only ... Continue reading

World's First Full Production Fuel Cell Cars To Arrive In The UK

World's First Full Production Fuel Cell Cars To Arrive In The UK

Emission-free hydrogen powered vehicles will soon be operating in London. ... Continue reading

Henny Helps Celebrate MINI 50th With A Long Test Run In 2013 Cooper S Clubman

Henny Helps Celebrate MINI 50th With A Long Test Run In 2013 Cooper S Clubman

Mini celebrating 50th anniversary of Cooper S, and a long run in the Cooper S Clubman By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, July 17, 2013. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cooper S, Mini organized two days packed with festivities at the Brands Hatch circuit, south-east of London. Th ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Phaeton Returning To USA

Volkswagen Phaeton Returning To USA

Detroit MI July 16, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen AG plans to bring back the Phaeton luxury sedan to the United States as the carmaker looks to reignite flagging growth. According to Automotive News, the Phaeton, the brand's most expensive model, could be shown to U.S. consumers at the Detroit aut ... Continue reading

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