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Some Hybrids Now Cost-Effective - Vincentric Alternative Fuel Analysis

Some Hybrids Now Cost-Effective - Vincentric Alternative Fuel Analysis

The Vincentric 2012 Hybrid Analysis showed that of the 25 hybrids measured, 11 had a total cost of ownership that was lower than their all-gasoline powered counterparts. The average price premium for a hybrid was $5,243, with an average fuel cost savings of $3,583. When all costs to own and operate a hybrid were taken ... Continue reading

Ford Reveals All-New Global Transit And Transit Connect Commercial Vehicles At 'Go Further' Event

Ford Reveals All-New Global Transit And Transit Connect Commercial Vehicles At 'Go Further' Event

Ford today revealed a new generation of world-class Transit commercial vehicles at its 'Go Further' event. ... Continue reading

The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet - Dynamic Performance Where the Sky's the Limit

The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet - Dynamic Performance Where the Sky's the Limit

Dynamic performance where the sky's the limit - Audi introduces the RS 5 Cabriolet. ... Continue reading

Ford Reduces Fiesta Prices

Ford Reduces Fiesta Prices

Ford Australia has reduced the prices of its acclaimed Fiesta hatch range. ... Continue reading

2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport Review By Carey Russ

2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport Review By Carey Russ

MORE INFO Honda Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Match DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Since its debut in model year 2006, the Ridgeline, Honda's unique take on the pickup truck, has carved out a solid niche for itself in what is usually thought of as a conservative field. And it has recently expanded its lineup with ... Continue reading

2012 Dodge Charger SXT RWD Plus Ride and Review By Steve Purdy

2012 Dodge Charger SXT RWD Plus Ride and Review By Steve Purdy

2012 DODGE CHARGER SXT RWD PLUS A Mighty Macho Machine By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The politics surrounding just the existence of Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep are complex. Only the future will tell, I suppose, whether our investment - financial and philosophical – has been worth it. Two things I’ ... Continue reading

2013 Scion FR-S Review By Carey Russ

2013 Scion FR-S Review By Carey Russ

2013 Scion FR-S press launch of the Scion FR-S a few months ago, and being mightily impressed by its abilities on the track and street, I've just had the opportunity to spend a week at home with one. It works every bit as well in the everyday world as it does at a track day or autocross. And if you're careful, you coul ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's New Golf Hatchback is Headed for U.S.

Volkswagen's New Golf Hatchback is Headed for U.S.

Wahington DC September 5, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen is rolling out the latest version of its Golf hatchback in a key test of its ability to widen its lead over other mass market carmakers in Europe, lower manufacturing costs, and overtake Toyota as the world's biggest carmaker. It's coming to ... Continue reading

Kia Presentation At The APA in Detroit Had Soul (and Other Models)

Kia Presentation At The APA in Detroit Had Soul (and Other Models)

Detroit MI, September 5, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News said that South Korean automaker Kia is targeted to finish 2012 with a 4 percent U.S. market share, its highest ever, during a pess presentation to the APA in a meeting held at the DAC. Kia Executives used a slick, well-produced presenta ... Continue reading

Hyundai Establishes 'Center of Excellence' through long-term R&D Partnerships

Hyundai Establishes 'Center of Excellence' through long-term R&D Partnerships

Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea's biggest automotive group, has established the 'Hyundai Center of Excellence' by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two of America's greatest research universities - University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis. ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim Compares Aston Martin Against Lamborghini, Small Time in Car Shorts +VIDEO

Fireball Tim Compares Aston Martin Against Lamborghini, Small Time in Car Shorts +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD, CA - September 5, 2012: In Episode 2 of CAR SHORTS Fireball features the Aston Martin One-77 Concept versus the Lamborghini Estoque. ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Accord Details and Complete Specs

2013 Honda Accord Details and Complete Specs

all-new 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe, a storied nameplate that will once again redefine sophistication, efficiency and driving joy in the midsize class. Completely redesigned for 2013, the all-new Honda Accord provides a host of powertrain, engineering, electronic and safety firsts combined with Honda's trademark visibi ... Continue reading

2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Specs

2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Specs

TORRANCE, Calif. September 5, 2012; The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque. Set to go on sale in early 2013, the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will offer p ... Continue reading

New Opel Convertible is called Cascada

New Opel Convertible is called Cascada

Now it's official: the new Opel convertible is called Cascada. Derived from the Spanish word meaning waterfall, the name ends in the traditional letter "a" typical for Opel. It also conveys a rhythmic, dynamic and flowing elegance, beauty, freshness and pure pleasure for open-air driving. ... Continue reading

Seventh Generation Volkswagen Golf Breaks Cover In Berlin

Seventh Generation Volkswagen Golf Breaks Cover In Berlin

The all-new Volkswagen Golf has been unveiled in Berlin, 36 years after the original model redefined the small family car. ... Continue reading

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