Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (October 1-7 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Oct 7, 2012
* Another month came to a close and auto industry sales continued to climb. September was up 13% with 1.19 million units soldââ¬Â¦mostly fuel efficient cars amid flat pickup truck sales. The seasonal rate was at 14.9 million units, the best since February 2008. Asians continue to recover from the earthquake an ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Reviews the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
Oct 7, 2012
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD, CA - October 7, 2012: In 1955, Walt Disney built Disneyland. And with it, several people movers. Theyâd whisk guests around the park in style and let them marvel at cool stuff. It was futuristic, comfortable and safe. Well, this is 2012. ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2012
MMAL CEO, Mutsuhiro Oshikiri said the 0.9 percent comparison rate finance campaign run throughout September proved so popular, with total monthly sales up 21 percent on September 2011, it had been extended with Outlander, ASX and Lancer now available in conjunction with the offer. ... Continue reading
Opel Joins the Market with a Healthy Sales Start in Australia
Oct 4, 2012
In its first month of sales, Opel has delivered 174 units in September with the return of the Astra nameplate leading the way. ... Continue reading
Purdy Book Review: Chevrolet 1911-1960 By Michael W. R. Davis
Oct 3, 2012
>By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau CHEVROLET 1911 â 1960 (Images of America Series) By Michael W. R. Davis Arcadia Publishing $21.99 â www.arcadiapublishing.com Reading history books can be tedious and a bit dry requiring great effort and dedication, but Arcadia Publishing created a format and ... Continue reading
2013 Audi S5 Ride and Review By Dan Poler
Oct 3, 2012
MORE INFO Audi Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Match By Dan Poler The Auto Channel Rocky Mountain Bureau The Audi âSâ line represents high-performance variants of Audiâs vehicles â performance with a distinctly Audi flair. In the S5, our friends from Ingolstadt have brought us a two-door, four-passenge ... Continue reading
2012 Mondial de l'Automobile Paris Part Three: Mercedes - Volvo
Oct 3, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM, September 26, 2012. The third and last part of our preview of the Mondial de lâAutomobile, the auto show in Paris that opened its doors for the media Thursday and Friday and for the public from September 28 until October 14. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes goes electric wit ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v Review By John Heilig
Oct 3, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Toyota Prius v Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 98 hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm - plus 80 hp, 153 lb.-ft. electric motor Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 181.7 x 69.9 x 62.0 in. Tires: P205/60R18 (t ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Mustang Coupe Premium V6 Review By Steve Purdy
Oct 3, 2012
2013 FORD MUSTANG COUPE PREMIUM V6 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We all love surprises, do we not? I pulled this sexy red Mustang into the garage late in the evening on the day I picked it up, grabbed my bag from the passenger seat, stepped out, closed the door and grinned as I saw projected on my g ... Continue reading
Ride Along with Fireball Tim - 2013 Cadillac XTS Review +VIDEO
Oct 3, 2012
HOLLYWOOD - October 3, 2012: In this episode of this Talk Show in a Car, Host Fireball Tim heads for the world's best coffee with Bride of Fireball (Kathie) in a 2013 Cadillac XTS. ... Continue reading
Sneak Peak: 2013 Lexus LS 460 Sedans
Oct 2, 2012
MORE INFO Link Name Perfect New Car Match The Brandâs New Flagships are Luxurious, Stylish & Elite by Marty Bernstein Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel Once upon a long time ago there were just a few choices in premium luxury automobiles. Today, there are more fine cars in this category than ever, each with a disti ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Vehicle Lease Deals Don't Always Add Up
Oct 2, 2012
Yonkers, NY Oct 2, 2012; At the turnover of the model year, car dealers of all stripes roll out ads for cut-rate leases as they try to clear out old inventory. As tempting as these low lease rates may sound, even the best lease deals don't save money, according to a recent analysis of several local ads. We broke down t ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Takes Next Step in Car-to-Car Communication
Oct 2, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the members of the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium, regarding the implementation of shared technology for communication between cars in 2016. ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-door Review By John Heilig
Oct 1, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-door Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm/243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 165.8 x 70.3 x 57.5in. Tires: P225/40R18 Cargo volume: 14.8 cu. ft. Fuel ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review By Carey Russ
Oct 1, 2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review By Carey Russ ... Continue reading
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