Chevrolet Sonic has Lowest Cost-of-Ownership of Vehicles Advertised In Super Bowl
Feb 9, 2012
There is a significant marketing buzz around automotive advertising during the Super Bowl, but the focus is typically on the enjoyment of the commercials rather than on the vehicles themselves. Vincentric, the leading provider of cost-of-ownership data to the auto industry, took a different approach and released a stud ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe priced at $76,895
Feb 9, 2012
BMW of North America today announced pricing for the all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe. The $76,895 (including $895 Destination and Handling Charge) TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder powered 640i Gran Coupe is the initial model of the range, and arrives early this summer. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered 20 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for 2012 Prius c
Feb 8, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2012 Prius c which extends Toyotaâs Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment. This dynamically styled, five-door hatchback will arrive at Toyota deal ... Continue reading
Toyota to Increase Highlander Output, Including Hybrid and Exports, in Indiana
Feb 8, 2012
ERLANGER, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2012) â Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the companyâs Princeton, Ind. plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Family Vehicle of the Year +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
Chicago, Illinois February 8, 2011; The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the winner of its second annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading
Mopar's Big Four 75th Birthday Presents
Feb 6, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Celebrating the brandâs 75th anniversary a group of journalists and enthusiasts gathered at the Mopar Accessory and Performance Lab in Centerline, Michigan last week for a sneak peek of four Mopar branded vehicles to be introd ... Continue reading
2012 Nissan NV 2500 High Roof V6 Utility Van Review By Steve Purdy
Feb 5, 2012
2012 NISSAN NV 2500 V6 SV UTILITY VAN A Brief Respite from Car Reviews By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had to do some serious hauling this weekend and the good folks at Nissan were kind enough to offer up a new âHigh Roofâ NV 2500 cargo van for the job. You may be surprised to know that Ni ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 5, 2012
Hyundai Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai is aggressively growing and expanding its product offerings into new niches. It has had a presence in the usual categories -- subcompact, compact, and mid-size sedans, even a large luxury sedan (the Equus), crossovers of various si ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Lexus CT 200h Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 134 (total) hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Electronically6 controlled CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 (mini spare) Cargo: 14.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Yaris Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Toyota Yaris Model: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE Liftback Engine: 1.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 106 hp @ 6,000 rpm/103 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 98.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 154.7 x 66.7 x 59.4 in. Tires: P195/50R16 (compact spare) Cargo: 15.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 NISSAN LEAF REVIEW
Feb 3, 2012
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution or Diversion? SEE ALSO: EV-MOTORING.COM HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEAF VEHICLE The Nissan Leaf is the first one-hundred percent electric vehicle to be mass marketed to American consumers. Thatâs correct: Zero gas. Thi ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Turbo Review - A Bowtie Pocket-Rocket +VIDEO
Feb 2, 2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2933) Last minute schedule changes occur very often in our lives. And, the auto writerâs world is very much a part of that dynamic. Most recently for me, one of my scheduled test cars was needed elsewhere. Fortuna ... Continue reading
2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 2, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L Nav The CR-V has been a major success for Honda since its debut in 1997, to the point where it is a benchmark in the small affordable crossover class. Vehicles in that class, known in the days when truck SUVs ruled as "soft-roaders" or "sport-cutes", have n ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Camry Review +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLE This mid-size sedan has built a lasting reputation for being reliable, safe, comfortable and affordable. For 2012, the Camry focuses on improved powertrains, sharpened exterior styling, and a new wireless mult ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Senior Editor The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS - 2012 Fiat 500 Model: 2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Engine: 1.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 101 hp @ 6,500 rpm/98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 90.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 139.6 x 64.1 x 59.8 in. Tires: P185/55R15 Cargo ... Continue reading
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