2012 Buick Verano Review By Steve Purdy
Apr 9, 2012
2012 BUICK VERANO FWD 1SL By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau âThat was then and this is now,â I can almost hear the Buick team say while distancing themselves from the dismal compact Buick Skyhawks built in the 1980s and 1990s. The earlier Buick Specials and Skylarks of the 1960s and 70s, somet ... Continue reading
Pep Boys and Valvoline Join Forces to Help Consumers Close the Loop with Valvoline NextGen Motor Oil
Apr 9, 2012
Today Pep Boys and Valvoline are announcing a new way for consumers to unite their passion for engine performance and commitment to environmental responsibility. DIYers can now return their used oil to any of the more than 700 Pep Boys stores nationwide and purchase Valvoline NextGen motor oil to help "Close the Loop" ... Continue reading
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Review by Carey Russ
Apr 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Do you live where winter means snow and ice? Or travel to such places for recreation? Maybe you like outdoors activities in better weather, and need a vehicle that can deal with dirt or gravel forest roads that might not be as "improved" as the map says. If the answer to any of the ... Continue reading
2012 and 2013 Volkswagens Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS What's new at Volkswagen? Plenty -- and to demonstrate, VW recently hosted members of the automotive press in Half Moon Bay, CA, just south of San Francisco and conveniently close to the company's engineering research center in Belmont. Highlighted were the 2013 CC four-door coupe ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Introduces Industry-first In-vehicle Wireless Charging
Apr 9, 2012
Charge On the Go Charges iPhone, Blackberry, MP3 Players and Droid-based devices New Mopar Feature First Available on All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Look mom, no wires. After being the first to eliminate heavy, bulky owner manuals from its vehicles, Chrysler Group LLC, through its Mopar® division, will now be the first to ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif. â April 6, 2012 â Lexus today announced the Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan, the complete 2013 RX luxury utility vehicle line, and a price adjustment to the 2012 IS luxury sport sedan. Equipped with the second generation ... Continue reading
Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report
Apr 9, 2012
While the selection of hybrid models in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2007, only 35 percent of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk (See Table A). If repurchase behavior among the high volume audience of Toyota Prius owners ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Fit Review
Apr 8, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FIT VEHICLE The 2012 Honda Fit has quite the sporty personality with far more room than expected for a five-passenger subcompact hatchback. This vehicle is a solid pick for women on a budget without a need for four-wheel drive, but who ... Continue reading
Arizona Wins America's Best License Plate Award
Apr 8, 2012
The Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA, Inc.) has overwhelmingly voted that Arizona has the best new license plate in the United States. Last year, Arizona introduced a Centennial plate to honor the 100th anniversary of statehood in 2012. Since 1970, ALPCA recognizes a state with the best new licens ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2012
Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced today, at the New York International Auto Show, a commitment to break through a major milestone of $57 million in total donations to pediatric cancer research through their nonprofit foundation, Hyundai Hope On Wheels®. This level of funding places Hyundai among the lead ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Launches T3 Electric Vehicle into Film Production Industry
Apr 7, 2012
T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM, www.t3motion.com) a producer of clean/green technology, announced the launch of the T3-MT and T-41 vehicle systems, designed to support and assist camera crews during the film production process. Both products will be unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show in Las ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2012
Honda is taking a comprehensive approach to enhancing driver visibility and confidence on the road beginning with the widespread application of rearview cameras on 2013 models. Over 94 percent of Honda's 2013 model lineup(1) will be equipped with rearview cameras, with 100 percent of Honda's truck lineup (Crosstour, CR ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Comes Out on Top: Mercedes-Benz Named 2012 World Green Car of the Year
Apr 6, 2012
Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY comes out on top of field of 22 hybrids and electric vehicles Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of the 2012 World Green Car of the Year award at the New York International Auto Show: ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ: A Nimble, Rear-wheel Drive Sports Coupe
Apr 6, 2012
Subaru BRZ focuses on low centre of gravity, light weight and precision handling Newly engineered vehicle-specific platform New high-performance 200-horsepower SUBARU BOXER engine Choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmission Standard navigation Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is delighted to introduce the all-new rear- ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2012
California American Water has partnered with the National Safety Council to promote Driving While Distracted Awareness Month," which occurs every April. ur txt can w8, please drive safely. This campaign endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted with a particular focus on cell phone ... Continue reading
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