2013 Toyota Avalon Preview By Carey Russ - Verry Interesting +Video
Dec 7, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Toyota Avalon Preview I'm in a pre-production 2013 Toyota Avalon, driving on a surface street in Isla Vista, CA during the ride and drive part of the press introduction for the car. I notice a first-generation Toyota Highlander following me. Nothing unusual there, Toyota sold ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - Cadillac's CUE System Too Complicated +VIDEO
Dec 7, 2012
Cadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation Every time Consumer Reports complains about an overly complicated vehicle control system, like Cadillac's CUE or MyFord/MyLincoln Touch, we hear critics call us Luddites who hate all touch screens. But that misses a rather big point. It isn't t ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Says Ford Overstating Some New Model MPG
Dec 7, 2012
Consumer Reports Tests show Ford Fusion, C-Max hybrids don't live up to 47-mpg claims Yonkers, NY December 7, 2012; Consumer Reports said that Ford has been making some eye-opening claims about the fuel economy of the redesigned 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid wagon: "47 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg." ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2013 Model Year Prices for Camry and Camry Hybrid, Prius c and Scion xB
Dec 7, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2013 Camry and Camry Hybrid mid-size sedans, Prius c hybrid sub-compact and the Scion xB, urban utility vehicle. Price adjustments were announced on 12 current 2013 mo ... Continue reading
Watching My New Buick Verano Being Born
Dec 6, 2012
MY GREAT VERANO ADVENTURE GM gives me a royal welcome By Dar Davis Photos by Tom Burch There is nothing like a visit from Santa to lift oneâs spiritsâ¦and boy, did I have a Christmas morning experience on November 1. My âlittle-boyâ eyes opened wide and they stayed that way all day when at 10:10 a.m. ... Continue reading
2012 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report - World
Dec 6, 2012
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 6, 2012 â White/white pearl dominates the global automotive color popularity ranks for the second consecutive year, according to the 2012 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report, released today. Black/black effect moves into second place in the global ranks this year, largely due to the in ... Continue reading
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 5, 2012
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Continuous Improvement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1169) Volkswagenâs Golf arrived on the automotive scene 38 years ago in 1974. Now after having sold over 29 million around the world the Golf (aka: Rabbit) just keeps getting better. A little like t ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Review By John Heilig
Dec 4, 2012
MORE INFO Lincoln Buyers Guide Is the 2013 Lincoln MKS Your Perfect new car Match? THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Engine: 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Select Shift Wheelbase: 112.9 ... Continue reading
Nissan Continues Record-Setting Pace in November
Dec 4, 2012
Nissan has continued its record-setting performance by recording its best ever sales result for November. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group Invests in Sweden for Next-Generation Vehicle Architecture and Engines
Dec 4, 2012
Volvo Car Group's future as a strong, independent car maker based in Sweden is now being reinforced with a multi-billion dollar investment in SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) and VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture). ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Volt Second Look Review By Steve Purdy
Dec 2, 2012
2013 CHEVY VOLT Taking a second look By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We just reviewed the extended-range electric Chevy Volt last spring but our resource guys assured us there were enough changes to warrant another look. This is also an opportunity to check back with my friend, Walt, whom I referenced ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2012
DOHA, Qatar--The Middle East may soon overtake other nations and become the global role model in developing sustainable energy, according to an author of a new report released today by the World Energy Council and Oliver Wyman at the COP 18 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar. The World Energy Trile ... Continue reading
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Dec 1, 2012
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channnel 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i The BMW X5 has been around in its current form since the 2007 model year and represents the standard for on-road luxury SUV performance. We had an opportunity to spend an enjoyable week with this trendsetter and found that it still retains the s ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia Public Relations Showcase
Nov 29, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LOS ANGELES, November 29, 2012. Early this month, Hyundai-Kia made an announcement about misstating fuel economy ratings. The Korean car manufacturer had been prompted by the US Environmental Protection Agency to lower the fuel economy estimated on a slew of 2011- ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES--Sprint today formally unveiled Sprint Velocity, a comprehensive global end-to-end solution designed specifically for automakers as part of the Technology Showcase at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sprint introduced its Sprint Velocity service to a packed audience of automotive media and auto industry exec ... Continue reading
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