2012 Kia Soul+ Review by Carey Russ
Feb 23, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS A "mid-cycle product freshening" seems to be part of the life cycle of every car line, and that can be anything from minor trim changes to fairly significant alterations. The Kia Soul enters its third year for 2012, and gets its freshening. Which takes advantage of recent changes a ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Rio Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 22, 2012
2012 Kia Rio Surprise and Delight By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2953) It was pure coincidence that I was driving a 2012 Kia Rio during media preview week for the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. I say coincidence because the all-new Rio was making its first appearance at this show. Kia unve ... Continue reading
New Euro NCAP Crash Test Results - Honda Civic Impresses, Jeep Compass Disappoints +VIDEO
Feb 22, 2012
BRUSSELS - February 22, 2012: Since the revamp of Euro NCAP's rating in 2009, the safety organisation has upped the ante in safety by raising its criteria for 5 stars annually. This translates into significantly safer vehicles for consumers. The recently refreshed Jeep Compass, the most popular sport-utility segment in ... Continue reading
Japan's Island Paradise Okinawa Expands EV Role in Eco-Tourism +VIDEO
Feb 21, 2012
The name Okinawa means ârope in the open sea,â and the island archipelago in southern Japan offers tropical beauty that lassos in more than 5 million tourists annually. Over the past year, the Japanese prefecture has offered a new lure for visitors: Nissan LEAF electric cars. Setting its island-style pace asi ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Profile and Ride Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 18, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Toyota owns the hybrid sector of the automotive marketplace, with over 50 percent of sales in the past decade being Toyota hybrids. And the most popular one is the Prius, icon and poster child for the genre. Introduced in the U.S. for model year 2001 as a rather ungainly-looking se ... Continue reading
2012 Acura ZDX Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 16, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Acura ZDX Advance Acura is Honda's upscale luxury and performance division, but perhaps has suffered in prestige in the eyes of some possible customers because of that close association. So, how to differentiate the two? Something different. Something not shared with Honda. Th ... Continue reading
Post-Super Bowl, Lexus and Kia Hold Biggest Gains in Shopper Consideration, Reports Edmunds.com
Feb 15, 2012
The Lexus GS 350 and the Kia Optima finished last week with bigger increases in consumer interest than any other vehicles advertised in this yearââ¬â¢s Super Bowl, according to an analysis of web traffic behavior on Edmunds.com, the premier online source for automotive information. The GS 350, which was prom ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Honda Crosstour Review by Katrina Ramser +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2012
SEE ALSO Honda Specs, Comparisons and Prices HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSTOUR VEHICLE Simply put, the Honda Crosstour is for those who want the versatility of a crossover but do not want to lose full-size sedan styling. And this five-passenger, five-door uti ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review and Fun Drive by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Caution: Fun-to-drive! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2944) Yes. Fun-to-drive; lots of fun. With 200 horsepower at my command, for me every Stop sign was a temptation for a full-throttle blast. Back nearly thirty years ago the Volkswagen brand âownedâ ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Review By John Heilig
Feb 15, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Model: 2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm/148 lb.-ft. @4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 180.9 x ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda3 With SKYACTIV Technology Review and Roadtest by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2012
2012 Mazda3 With SKYACTIV Technology By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (2012Mazda3(o1).jpg) Hollywood, California, October 2011; It was just 2 months ago and 1100 miles further north on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Vancouver, Canada when I first learned the details about Mazdaâs n ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Civic HF Review
Feb 13, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CIVIC HF VEHICLE When dieting, it often makes more sense to cut back on your usual dining fair than to start eating entirely new foods altogether. Such is the argument the all-new, non-hybrid Civic HF is making. Standing for High Fuel ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
LLORET DE MAR, Spain - February 13, 2012: When Audi brought out the A1 model in the summer of 2010, expectations about sales numbers were not published. But with a worldwide sales figure of some 118,000 units since the introduction date, you may say the small Audi is pretty successful. The main market is Germany with 2 ... Continue reading
2012 Acura RDX SH-AWD Review By John Heilig
Feb 10, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Acura RDX Model: 2012 Acura RDX SH-AWD Engine: 2.3-liter DOHC turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 73.6 x 65.2 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Accent SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-Door There have been major changes to Hyundai's Accent for 2012, changes that move it from an afterthought straight toward the front of the subcompact pack. New "Fluidic Sculpture" styling brings it in line with other new Hyundais, a new engine gives it sig ... Continue reading
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