Heels On Wheels : 2012 Kia Soul Review
Apr 1, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SOUL VEHICLE The Kia Soul is proof fun things do come in small â and square â packages. This five-passenger mobile device offers unique urban styling and peppy performance at incredible prices. Numerous improvements have shar ... Continue reading
Sensible Sentra, Scintillating SRT8, Sexy 650i and So-So Acura In This Month's Letter from Europe
Apr 1, 2012
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I cannot pretend that the Nissan Sentra is the greatest automobile in the World. It isnât. But, having said that it is a willing work horse millions would be happy to own. First and foremost it is priced well under 20 thousand dollars and you do get a pretty ... Continue reading
2012 Nissan Maxima SV Sport Review by Carey Russ
Apr 1, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Sometimes a back-to-the-roots approach is just what's needed. Case in point: the Nissan Maxima. Originating in the 1980s, complete with fully-independent suspension, rear-wheel drive, and the engine from the original 240Z (in a slightly different state of tune), the Maxima was not ... Continue reading
2012 Buick Verano with Leather Group - Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 1, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS In common with most luxury car manufacturers, Buick has had to deal with generational shifts in customer tastes and preferences. Compounding that challenge, Buick's position as the entry-luxury brand in the General Motors portfolio means that it needs to adapt to customers younger ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2012
University Health System co-hosted a Celebration of Safety' in conjunction with the Buckle Up for Life program, at an event held today at My Father's House Church in San Antonio. Raising awareness about the importance of using seat belts and car seats is critical to injury prevention and saving lives. Buckle Up for L ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2012
Ford Motor Company will create the ultimate automotive enthusiast and consumer experience at the 10th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on April 5-7, 2012. ... Continue reading
Governor Pat Quinn Rolls Out Nation's Largest Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network
Mar 30, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced yesterday the availability of the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations. As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to increasing sustainability across Illinois, the initiative will ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Review By Steve Purdy
Mar 30, 2012
2113 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau From last weekâs 23 mpg Chevy Equinox compact CUV to this weekâs 33 mpg Malibu Eco mild hybrid sedan we learned much about Chevroletâs new cachet. Since the current product cycle began just a few years ago with the Saturn Aura an ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Yaris Review By Larry Nutson
Mar 30, 2012
2012 Toyota Yaris - A Good Looking Fuel-Sipper>/b> By Larry Nutson Senior Editor Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3214) These days the oft-posed question is: What car do I buy that will get good fuel economy and reduce the amount of money spent at the gas pumps? And the second question that follows is: How much do ... Continue reading
AAA Teams with Sprint to Launch AAA ID Pack
Mar 30, 2012
AAA and wireless carrier Sprint have teamed to launch the AAA Member ID Pack providing instant access to AAA services and information. With only one download, Sprint customers can now compare gas prices near home or on the road, call for roadside assistance, find AAA Approved hotels and restaurants, route a trip and mu ... Continue reading
California Consumers Reduce Gasoline Consumption as Pump Prices Soar 23%
Mar 30, 2012
California gasoline prices jumped 23% in 2011 to an average of $3.86 as consumer consumption dropped 1.8%, according to a report released today by Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). 'It is a heavy burden for California families who are already struggling to find creative ways ... Continue reading
Automobile Finance Is Negotiable, Educational Coalition Says
Mar 30, 2012
Many consumers focus their pre-car buying research on selecting the right vehicle, but spend limited time educating themselves about financing options. As Financial Literacy Month approaches, AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics) encourages consumers to concentrate on the entire automobile-b ... Continue reading
The Vehicle Production Group Opens New Distribution Channels
Mar 30, 2012
Today The Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG), the Miami, Florida-based manufacturer of the MV-1 wheelchair accessible vehicle, announced that it would begin formal partnerships with traditional bus and mobility dealers to service broader markets in the United States. VPG also announced that it has entered into an Amend ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans to Charge Up Cities Across Europe
Mar 30, 2012
Nissan sets out to 'turn on' one million people to electric driving and reward one city with help to improve infrastructure - 100-day campaign driven by massive digital social movement - Winning city to be awarded 30 Nissan electric vehicle Quick Chargers for the city to install - Call to action: one million 'eco-consc ... Continue reading
Toyota and Wyland Foundation Partner to Encourage Resource Conservation Throughout Earth Month
Mar 30, 2012
Toyota kicks off Earth Month by expanding its partnership with the Wyland Foundation to encourage residents nationwide to preserve our natural resources by taking an online pledge to conserve water. Toyota's support of the Wyland Foundation, a non-profit founded by renowned environmental, marine artist Wyland, is part ... Continue reading
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