RECALL: Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain 2004 to 2009 Model Year Prius Vehicles
Nov 14, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), will conduct two safety recalls involving Prius vehicles as part of the recall announced today by Toyota Motor Corporation. Approximately 670,000 Prius vehicles are being recalled in the United States to inspect and in some cases replace the ... Continue reading
2013 Cadillac ATS Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 13, 2012
2013 Cadillac ATS A new player in the sports sedan game By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0985) The rear-wheel-drive 2013 Cadillac ATS is an all-new, 5-seat, compact-luxury sport sedan that is new to the Cadillac brand and new to the U.S. automotive marketplace. The ATS doesnât re ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim and Bro Test Out a 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS +VIDEO
Nov 12, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, USA - November 12, 2012: In this episode of the "Talk Show in a Car," Funny Host Fireball Tim grabs a 420hp 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS for a hysterical ride with guest, brother and Hollywood Writer, Ethan Lawrence. Ethan's known for writing episodes from THE PRETENDER, EUREKA, MURDER IN SMALL TOWN X and David ... Continue reading
Automotive Book Author Event at Automotive Hall of Fame Dearborn MI November 16- 17, 2012
Nov 12, 2012
More than two dozen authors of books about cars and the car industry will be on hand at the seventh annual Auto Authors Book Fair taking place this year at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan on Friday and Saturday, November 16-17, 2012. The event is just in time for holiday gift shopping and best of all, ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Civic to Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 12, 2012
2013 Honda Civic to Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show With More Youthful and Premium Styling 2013 Civic styling honed to make the segment's best-selling car even better TORRANCE, Calif., Nov., 12, 2012; Honda today revealed the first look at the much-anticipated 2013 Honda Civic Sedan, in advance of its debut at the 2012 ... Continue reading
2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study
Nov 11, 2012
Westlake Village CA November 8, 2012; J.D. Power and Associates Reports:To Increase Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales, Automakers Must Address Economic Challenges, Not Just Tout Environmental Advantages Lower Fuel Bills and Special Rates from Utility Companies Are among Ways Electric Vehicles Owners May Save Money WESTLAKE V ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Helps Paralyzed Veterans Reclaim Their Freedom And Love Of Driving
Nov 11, 2012
Today, Pennzoil® is proud to announce the donation of three retro-fitted Dodge vehicles to three paralyzed veterans as part of the brand's Long Love Cars campaign, which celebrates the common themes associated with automotive passion, including music and freedom, as well as sharing the joy with others. The vehicles ... Continue reading
Suzuki's U.S. Departure: No Surprise to its Dealers
Nov 11, 2012
Washington November 9, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that when Suzuki Motor Corp. disclosed this week it would pull out of the U.S. auto market, the news came as little surprise to dealers who had struggled with a dramatic plunge in sales over the last five years. A maker of inexpensive compact cars and small spo ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (Nov 5-11 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Nov 11, 2012
* The election is over. President Barack Obama is in for a second term. We probably will be hearing more about electric vehicles, cleaner burning fuels and back-up cameras. * According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, the average fuel economy - based on window stickers of new cars sold i ... Continue reading
Where Cars Are Built - The Auto Channel's Exclusive "Where Is It Built Tool"
Nov 11, 2012
Where's My Car Built? - Find Out With The Auto Channel's Exclusive "Where Is It Built Tool" ... Continue reading
2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Premium Review By Carey Russ
Nov 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Premium Acura hasn't had an entry-level car since the demise of the RSX, offering small crossovers like the RDX instead. And, the late RSX being a coupe, there hasn't been a small Acura sedan since the last Integra before that. But time demands change, and someti ... Continue reading
2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works Prototype - First Drive and Review
Nov 9, 2012
First Drive: 2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works (prototype) By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel KÃHTAI, Austria, December 17, 2011. John Cooper Works, the family name of fast Miniâs, gets another model: de Mini Countryman JCW. Last week, I was in Austria for the first glimpse an ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Nov 9, 2012
MORE INFO Infiniti Buyers Guide (1997-2013) Is The 2013 Infihniti G37x Your Perfect Coupe Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel We recently had the chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2013 Infiniti G37x S Coupe. Introduced in its current configuration for the 2008 model year, the G37 ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon Launch Review By John Heilig
Nov 9, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor The Auto Channel 2013 Toyota Avalon Specifications Model: 2013 Toyota Avalon Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 195.2 x 72.2 x 57.5 in. Tires: P225/45R ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and GMC CNG Bi-Fuel Pickup Production Begins +VIDEO
Nov 9, 2012
DETROIT - November 9, 2012: Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers. The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L V8 engine runs ... Continue reading
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