Heels on Wheels-2013 Ford Taurus Review
Nov 2, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD TAURUS REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TAURUS VEHICLE The chiseled Ford Taurus is a five-passenger large-size sedan done up in masculine tones with a panache for cold weather driving thanks to such popular options as remote vehicle start, heated ste ... Continue reading
Purdy Book Review: INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMAN'S GUILD
Nov 2, 2012
A BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMANâS GUILD Contestants Recall the Great General Motors Talent Search Edited by John L. Jacobus Published by McFarland & Company, Inc. There was a time in the 1950âs, I was told some years ago by retired GM VP of Desig ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Kia Initiate Program to Adjust Fuel Consumption Ratings on Select Vehicles
Nov 2, 2012
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 Automakers' Average Fuel Consumption Rating Increased by 0.3 L/100km; Affected Vehicle Owners to be Compensated TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and Kia Canada Inc. today announced that they are correcting the fuel consumption ratings for approximately 172,000 vehicles sold betwee ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of All-new "N-ONE" Mini-vehicle
Nov 2, 2012
TOKYO, Japan, November 1, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin sales of the N-ONE, the third model of the new N Series mini-vehicle following the N BOX and the N BOX +, on November 2nd at dealerships across Japan. N-ONE Gã»L Package (FWD) N-ONE Premium Tourerã»L Package (FWD) The N-ONE was devel ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Camry Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 2, 2012
Toyota Camry â Everybodyâs Darling All new in 2012; 2013 coming soon By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4333) The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2012. Introduced a little over one year ago, itâs the seventh generation of the Camry that has become well established in the Amer ... Continue reading
NADA Offers Car Owners Post-Hurricane Advice on Water-Damaged Vehicles
Nov 1, 2012
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 NADA Offers 10 Inspection Tips to Detect Flood-Damaged Vehicles WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is urging vehicle owners to take caution before trying to start or move a rain soaked or flooded vehicle following the devastation caused by Hu ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2012
MARYSVILLE, Ohio--Honda today marked its 30th anniversary of U.S. auto production by reaching cumulative investments of more than $1.2 billion in U.S. manufacturing operations in the last two years, including the announcement today of more than $200 million in new investments in its Russells Point, Ohio, transmission p ... Continue reading
Ford Executive News: Mulally to Remain through at Least 2014, Other Changes
Nov 1, 2012
Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ford Motor Company is further strengthening and developing its leadership team while continuing to deliver the One Ford plan for profitable growth. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford today said that Alan Mulally plans to continue to serve as Ford president and CEO through at least 2014. At the same time, ... Continue reading
Ford Small Car Sales Reach Highest October in 11 Years; F-Series Sees Best October Sales Since 2004
Nov 1, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ford October small car sales total 25,493 vehicles ââ¬â the company's strongest October small car sales in 11 years ââ¬â with a 54 percent increase year over year Escape compact utility sales increased 4 percent for the month; 19,832 ... Continue reading
Toyota Produces 25 Millionth North American Built Vehicle
Oct 31, 2012
Toyota celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, Ky., plant coinciding with the start of production for the all-new 2013 Avalon. The milestone vehicle â a Classic Silver Hybrid Avalon â represents 26 years of manufacturing, a direct investment of ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 350 Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 31, 2012
2013 Lexus GS 350 A quick and quiet quality ride By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4304 ) The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 is now the fourth iteration of this mid-luxury performance sedan. The Lexus GS first hit the U.S. shores in 1993 and this fourth generation made its U.S. premier at t ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels -2013 Mazda CX-5 Review
Oct 31, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA CX-5 VEHICLE The CX-5 is a new model for Mazda, best described as a more compact and sportier version of the mid-size CX-7 and the three-row CX-9 crossovers, fitting right into the market by focusing prima ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Nissan Quest Review
Oct 31, 2012
MORE INFO Your Perfect Minivan Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE NISSAN QUEST VEHICLE Redesigned just last year â with raging success â the Quest is Nissanâs three-row, seven-passenger minivan featuring a boxy, wagon-like design notable for its ful ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2013 Volkswagen CC Review
Oct 31, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC VEHICLE Just as traditional SUVs evolve into crossovers to stay competitive, so must sedans â and the Volkswagen CC successfully does this by embracing a couple-like si ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2012
BOULDER, Colo.--Assembly lines in Japan and the United States produced more than 20,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in 2011, an all-time record for such vehicles. But optimism about the market for PEVs has gradually been replaced with a better understanding of the practical challenges of launching new models and e ... Continue reading
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