Heels on Wheels: 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Review
Aug 26, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA SPORT WAGON VEHICLE Now in its second year of production, the Acura TSX Sport Wagon combines the popular sedan versionâs four-cylinder efficiency and straightforward entry-level luxury into a five-passenger family wagon that ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (August 20-26, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Aug 26, 2012
Nutson's Nuggets* The oldest and by far the most prestigious Concours d'Elegance (invitational classic and collector car show) was held for the 62nd time in the shadow of the Lodge at Pebble Beach overlooking Monterey Bay along California's dramatic central coast. Rare and significant cars come from all over the world ... Continue reading
Nissan To Move Frontier, Xterra Production to Mississippi
Aug 24, 2012
Smyrna, Tenn. August 24, 2012; Change is coming to Nissan. Long-time employees at Nissan's Smyrna vehicle assembly plant see it as both a beginning and an end, the final frontier. Plant manager and director Randy Knight started his career at Nissan the same year the Smyrna manufacturing plant opened in 1983. He helped ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 450h Illustrates Dynamic Hybrid Performance
Aug 24, 2012
TORRANCE, CALIF. (August 23, 2012) -- The all-new Lexus 2013 GS 450h continues to be a leader in the hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan category it created six years ago. Combining bold, dynamic styling, precise handling, 338 total system horsepower, and a spacious interior, the GS 450h offers the best of all worlds wit ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2012
The August new-vehicle selling rate is expected to be the highest monthly rate in more than four and one-half years, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power Retail Light-Vehicle Sales August new-vehicle retail sales are projected to come in at 1,066,200 units, which represents a seasonally adjuste ... Continue reading
Mazda Ends 20 Years Of Production With Ford JV Flat Rock Michigan Plant
Aug 24, 2012
Washington DC August 24, 2012, The AIADA newsletter reported that according to The Detroit News, the last Mazda is expected to roll off the assembly line in Flat Rock, Mich., today as the Japanese automaker hands the keys to the plant back to its one-time owner, Ford Motor Co. Known as AutoAlliance International, the p ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review By John Heilig
Aug 23, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Fiat Abarth Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 160 hp @ 5,500 rpm/170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500-4,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 90.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 144.4 x 73.5 x 58.7 in. Tires: P195/45R16 Cargo volume: 9.5/26.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Review By Carey Russ
Aug 23, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T If there is anyone out there who still thinks of Hyundaiâs as poorly-made vehicles that epitomize the most negative connotation of the word "cheap", it's time to reset your clock. Twenty-five years forward would be a good start. While you're at i ... Continue reading
Vincentric Alternative Fuel Analysis: Are Diesels a Cost-Effective Option?
Aug 23, 2012
BINGHAM FARMS, Michigan â August 23rd, 2012; Consumers seeking shelter from high gas prices wonât always find the relief they might expect by turning to diesels, announced Vincentric, the leading provider of cost-of-ownership data to the auto industry. The Vincentric 2012 Diesel Analysis determined that of 23 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers More Cars In Period To July / +10.4 Per Cent
Aug 23, 2012
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand handed over 3.26 (January-July 2011: 2.95; +10.4 per cent) million vehicles to customers worldwide from January to July. ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Selects Their Top 10 All-New Cars for 2013
Aug 22, 2012
Total Car Score Selects the Top 10 All-New Cars for 2013 These are the most important all-new 2013 models entering showrooms this fall Los Angeles, CA â August 22, 2012 â The 2013 model year is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the automotive industry. With over 30 all-new vehicles arriving in showrooms T ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Pathfinder A Next -Gen SUV By Larry Nutson
Aug 22, 2012
2013 Nissan Pathfinder The Next-Gen SUV by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Nissan rolled into Chicago, âThe Second Cityâ, last week with the all-new 2013 Pathfinder SUV. In a presentation to auto journalist members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Nissanâs Di ... Continue reading
Undercover Greenie - 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid Review By Rex Roy
Aug 22, 2012
Undercover Greenie 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid By Rex Roy Contributing Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau American drivers have been conditioned to think that fuel-efficient hybrids look dull and nerdy, if not kind of weird. For example, the first Toyota Prius sold in the US scored and absolute zero on the looks scale. ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
Aug 21, 2012
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Tackles Snowboarding and a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe +VIDEO
Aug 20, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, CA - August 20, 2012: Not only is Fireball Tim trying to make the planet cooler, in this episode Fireball goes to Big Bear Ski Area to give us a cool break from the summer heat. ... Continue reading
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