2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Review By John Heilig
Jul 19, 2012
By John Heilig Pennsylvania Bureau The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lb. ft. @ 2,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with sport Mode Wheelbase: 110.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.5 x 73.3 x 63.1 in. Tires: P235/50 ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By Thom Cannell
Jul 19, 2012
2013 Elantra GT is a Great White; bolder nose, more teeth, and a lot more muscle. This European-designed hatchback swims in a lagoon filled with hearty eaters like Mazdaâs Mazda3, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Matrix, and Subaru Impreza. All circle the $20-$24,000 price point. Elantra GT competes by deliveri ... Continue reading
Bishop Ranch Announces First Blink DC Fast Electric Vehicle Charger in East Bay
Jul 19, 2012
Bishop Ranch, the largest mixed-use business community in the East Bay, today announced a partnership with ECOtality to install its state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, including one of the first Blink DC Fast Charging in the country, and the only one in San Francisco's East Bay region. The EV charging ... Continue reading
2013 Porsche Panamera GTS Drive and Review By Dan Poler
Jul 19, 2012
By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS - Introduction / History In a recent review, I wrote about how Iâm impressed by compromise â almost every car has compromises; itâs a matter of where a manufacturer chooses to make them that makes most cars what they are. The 2013 Po ... Continue reading
Autobytel to Report 2012 Second Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Jul 19, 2012
Autobytel Inc. , a leading provider of online consumer purchase requests and marketing resources to the automotive industry, today announced that the company will release its 2012 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Autobytel management will host a conference call later ... Continue reading
Auto Data Direct Improves Access to Real-Time Motor Vehicle Records
Jul 19, 2012
Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) today announced it has added Arizona motor vehicle records to its DMV123 program for qualified companies. With access to 27 state databases, ADD offers a single platform to more real-time records than any other company of its kind. The web-based system is available to companies who need acc ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Launches First App for iPhone & iPod touch
Jul 19, 2012
Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is pleased to introduce its new app for iPhone and iPod touch. The app's short, three-step reservation process allows customers to quickly book a rental car on the go while also planning their trips with the unique "Around Town City Guides." ... Continue reading
Ford Acts Quickly To Ensure Customer Safety By Recalling 2013 Ford Escapes with 1.6-liter Engines
Jul 19, 2012
Ford Motor Company is taking quick action on behalf of its customers by conducting a voluntary safety recall of 2013 model year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6-liter engine, which were built through July 11, 2012; Escapes equipped with the 2.0-liter and the 2.5-liter engines are unaffected The recall is bein ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz "On the Road" Picnic Menu Inspired by the SL Roadster
Jul 19, 2012
Planning an adventurous mid-summer getaway is driving a collaborative initiative between Mercedes-Benz (MBUSA) and James Beard Award-winning Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad to create this season's "On the Road" picnic menu. Inspired by the new 2013 SL Roadster, Humm's menu offers a unique selectio ... Continue reading
Young drivers view drowsy driving as understandable but strongly believe drunk driving wrong
Jul 19, 2012
Evidence proves both types of impaired driving predominant among young drivers and can be as deadly ITASCA, Ill., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recent study in the Journal of Safety Research from the National Safety Council indicates the dangers of sleep-deprived driving are not highly recognized among you ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2012 APEAL Study Results on Wednesday, July 25
Jul 19, 2012
J.D. Power and Associates will release the results of the 2012 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 25. Unlike IQS, which measures short-term quality and VDS, which examines longer-term quality, the APEAL Study identifies consumer likes and dislikes about their ve ... Continue reading
RECALL: Honda Front Door Latch:: 2012 Honda CR-V and 2013 Acura ILX
Jul 19, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif. â July 18, 2012; â American Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 166,000 model-year 2012 CR-V vehicles and approximately 6,200 model-year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles in the United States to replace both front door latches and, in some CR-V vehicles, the interior front door handles. Simulta ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Durango R/T Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 18, 2012
2012 Dodge Durango R/T - That thang got a Hemi? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3832) Yup, itâs a Hemi. A big V8 making 360HP. 5.7-liters of V8 or, 345 cubic inches if thatâs more familiar. And the Hemi question is a valid one, since there are no badges on the outside to te ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2012
The first of the Olympic Lanes has opened this week in London with many more set to follow. MotorQuoteDirect has taken a look at the impact so far as the Olympic Lanes on the M4 are the first to come into operation. This first Games Lane comes into affect where the M4 bus lane used to operate, between junctions 3 and 2 ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2012
AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, has launched an enhanced mobile site for the over one million consumers who access the site each month from a mobile device. With more advanced searching, sorting and viewing features, the revamped mobile site delivers an improved experience and helps shoppers perfor ... Continue reading
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