Heels on Wheels - 2013 Toyota Avalon Review
Nov 5, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 TOYOTA AVALON REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AVALON VEHICLE The redesigned Avalon represents a new direction for Toyota, now focused on going after a younger and more tech-based buyer by giving this sedan a sleeker interior and athletic feel behind the ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Sentra Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 5, 2012
2013 Nissan Sentra A little panache for a little car By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau One of the most competitive segments in the car business these days is that of compact sedans. Just about every mainstream manufacturer has new product in that class introduced over the past couple of years, most loaded ... Continue reading
Boston Children's Hospital Research: Standardized Booster Seat Laws Could Save Lives
Nov 5, 2012
A new study by researchers in Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Emergency Medicine indicates that a nationwide standard on booster seat laws for children 4 feet 9 inches and shorter, or up to 8 years old, would save lives. The findings were published online Nov. 5, 2012, in the journal Pediatrics . Boston Childr ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Fusion - My Love Affair Continues by Michael Bernstein +VIDEO
Nov 5, 2012
MORE INFO Ford Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Matcher â¦the 2013 Ford Fusion rides even better than it looks. By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The North American International Auto Show, the annual event held in Detroit, was the venue the Ford Motor Company chose to give the world its first peek ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2012
* The two big news stories this week are Hurricane Sandy and of course the Presidential election. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the storm. We hope for a speedy recovery. Sandy's impact on the auto world will be significant. Many destroyed vehicles will need to be replaced. ... Continue reading
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
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