Volkswagen Struggling To Meet High Demand for Passat Diesel Powered Models
Aug 23, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 19, 2013; The Volkswagen plant in Tennessee is pulling out all stops to meet the increasing demand for diesel versions of the Passat. The rising popularity of diesel engines is mainly due to the longer range than of cars with gas ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 328i xDrive Road Trip: Philly To The Windy City
Aug 23, 2013
2013 BMW 328i xDrive Road Trip: By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3537) Our usual go-to mode of transportation between Philadelphia and Chicago is exactly what you would think, commercial airline. My wife had some free time available and I was game to give HER new car, a 2013 BMW 328i ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2013
Klobuchar, Grassley Call on Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Allegations of Possible Anticompetitive Practices by Oil Companies that Hurt Consumers Recent concerns indicate that oil companies may be taking steps to undermine efforts to distribute renewable fuels, including higher level eth ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door Down The Road Review By Carey Russ
Aug 22, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door Volkswagen's GTI has quite a reputation, and a fanatic following, but there are VW aficionados who want more that the 200 horsepower that the turbocharged and intercooled GTI produces. A few years ago VW satisfied them with the limited-production, 250- ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner First Look and Drive +VIDEO
Aug 22, 2013
2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner First Look and Drive, Carey Russ New to the Toyota lineup for 2014 are the latest iterations of Tundra and the 4Runner, recently shown to the automotive press in Cle Elum, WA and available for sale now. I'll cover each in turn Toyota has long been the class benchmark for small ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 450h Review By John Heilig
Aug 19, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel Model: 2013 Lexus GS 450h Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 286 hp @ 6,000 rpm, Electric BHP, 180 (338 total hp) /254 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 72.4 x 57.3 in. Tires: ... Continue reading
2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude Review By Dan Poler
Aug 18, 2013
2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude | Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Letâs get right to the heart of the matter. The Jeep Patriot has been maligned by the press. Available in substantially the same form since 2007, itâs age is showing. Now, that said, new for 2014 is a Hyunda ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids August 12-18, 2013
Aug 18, 2013
* Ford Motor Co. is cutting the stated fuel-economy rating of its C-Max Hybrid. The new test ratings will be 43 mpg combined, 45 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. C-Max Hybrid EPA/DOT labels have advertised 47 mpg for city, highway and combined driving. Ford said it will provide $550 to U.S. customers who purchased a C-Max ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein
Aug 16, 2013
THE 2013 HYUNDIA ELANTRA IS ALL RIGHT By Michael Bernstein The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As anyone who has shopped for a car and by car I mean the traditional coup, sedan as well as an SUV, Crossover, pick-up or hybrid-knows that overall vehicle quality is outstanding and the features, options and engine performance ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 16, 2013
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid A strong player in the hybrid games by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3383) PROLOGUE As we were about to publish this story on the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford Motor Company announced that it is changing the way it tests and labels the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid for fuel ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review By Carey Russ
Aug 15, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS REVIEW: 2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Smaller is better? In the case of the newest Honda Accord, yes. What started, 37 years ago, as a compact hatchback quickly grew into a compact sedan. Which became a mid-size sedan until the 2008 version, which had enough interior volume to count a ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda6 i Sport Review By John Heilig
Aug 15, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig 2014 Mazda6 Review Model: 2014 Mazda6 i Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 184 hp @ 5,700 rpm/185 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 111.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 191.5 x 72.4 x 57.1 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo: 14.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Impala Road Test and Review By John Heilig
Aug 15, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ (long test) Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6,800 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 5,300 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.4 x 72.9 x 58.7 in. Tires: P245/45R19 Cargo: 18.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo By Henny Hemmes
Aug 15, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel SICILY, Italy. March 17, 2013. Two weeks ago, at the Geneva auto show, BMW unveiled the third variant of the 3 Series. The F35 3 Series Gran Turismo, is a new âspace wonderâ which will be sold worldwide, but BMW is aiming this new model directly at the A ... Continue reading
2014 Acura RLX Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 15, 2013
2014 Acura RLX The Perfect Drive by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2442) Over the last couple weeks Iâve had the chance to get up close, get inside, and drive about 160 different new cars, SUVâs and trucks. Now I didnât drive all 160 but I drove many. Those, for the mos ... Continue reading
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