News By Topic: 2009 New Vehicle Reviews

BMW's New 7 Series: This is Driving Heaven...Anywhere on Earth - VIDEO ENHANCED

Feb 20, 2009

by Marty Bernstein Dresden, Germany The BMW 7 Series just isn't a car, nor can it be referred to as just a vehicle or an automobile, this is a fine, exclusive, elegant motorcar … in the oldest, grandest sense of the term but with contemporary commitments to style, agility, elegance and quality. BMW had been keepin ... Continue reading

2009 Chicago Auto Show Highlights

Feb 16, 2009

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The big news at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show was the weather. We come here every year in February expecting bitterly cold temps with harsh wind chills. We were pleasantly surprised this year by mild - even warm by February standards – temp ... Continue reading

CARZ 4 GIRLZ : DOWNSIZING INTO AN ECONOMY CAR

Feb 14, 2009

By Ilyse Gordon & Friends Small is the new big thing. Economy cars are affordable, they don't guzzle gas, and they come in a variety of retro sizes and colors. Some even have three-row seating and free navigation systems! Manufactures are giving away a lot to make sure these small voices get driven. While it is true yo ... Continue reading

Nissan Shifts Ad Focus from Price to Safety

Feb 13, 2009

Mp>More: Nissan Buyers GuideWashington DC February 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan North America will stray from the discount-deal marketing pitch adopted late last year when a sinking economy kept consumers away from U.S. dealerships. A TV ad campaign that begins today will tout the loftier message ... Continue reading

2009 Nissan Xterra SE-V6 4X4 Review

Feb 12, 2009

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Xterra S-V6 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm/ 281 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in. Tires: P265/70R16 Cargo volume 35.2/65.7 cu. ft. (rear seats u ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA FIT SPORT REVIEW

Feb 12, 2009

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA FIT SPORT REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 HONDA FIT VEHICLE When micro or economy cars first came out, they were likened to clown cars – a bit silly, but surprising able to cram a bunch of bodies inside. Now the new rage d ... Continue reading

2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan Review

Feb 1, 2009

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan Six months ago you might have been interested in a Toyota Yaris sedan because of its 30+ mpg gas mileage. Now, after looking at your investment portfolio, interest stems from the low price. Cheer up. If you're thinking " ... Continue reading

2009 New Mini Convertible Review

Jan 30, 2009

Always Open – the new Mini Convertible By Henny Hemmes Senior Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Do you like to smell the grass in spring, or inhale the oxygen filled air in the winter time? You might be a fan of cars with folding tops, or even be one of the more than 164,000 owners of a Mini Convertible. So ... Continue reading

Hybrid Tahoe on The Auto Channel

Jan 30, 2009

Hybrid Tahoe The Auto Channel has almost 150 Tahoe Hybrid stores, articles and news concerning the new Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Stories such as - Moms Blog Their Way Across the U.S. in a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid - VIDEO STORY.Tahoe Hybrid specs, reviews, pictures and prices can be found on the Chevrolet Buyers Guide, just cho ... Continue reading

2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Review

Jan 25, 2009

The Auto PageBy John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Engine: 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 425 hp @ 6000 rpm/420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 120.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 196.8 x 74.1 x 57.9 in. Tires: 245/45ZR20 Cargo volume: 15.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 INFINITI G37 COUPE REVIEW

Jan 22, 2009

SEE ALSO: Infiniti Specs, Pics and Prices-Infiniti Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE INFINITI G37 VEHICLE The G37 design straddles both luxury sedan and sporty coupe, so you'll look like a Hot Mama Jet-Setter but with tons of class. Name change replaces th ... Continue reading

2009 Lexus IS 350 Review and Specs

Jan 22, 2009

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Lexus IS 350 Lexus is unique among the world's luxury car manufacturers in that it has two distinct offerings in the entry-luxury class. Looking for American Traditional, with an emphasis on quiet and comfort? Lexus ES 350. Looking for something more European in concept, with ... Continue reading

2009 Detroit Auto Show Wrap-up

Jan 21, 2009

Not Our Usual Show By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Title Shot] It was the worst of times; it was the worst of times – at the Detroit auto show this week. Politicians attended during press week to make sure the bridge loan money was not being squandered. Normally flamboyant hospitality events were ... Continue reading

2009 Detroit Auto Show - The Best and Worsts

Jan 21, 2009

STEVE'S BEST AND WORST OF THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW 2009 MOST ANACHRONISTIC VEHICLE – Can you believe they are still building the Mercury Grand Marquis. That rear-wheel drive design must be 50 years old by now but there are still buyers out there I guess. The Ford version, Crown Victoria, is still being made for cop a ... Continue reading

Mazda Launches Special Edition Axela Sport in Japan

Jan 20, 2009

- The '1.5 Smart Edition' Axela offers an affordable option in the Axela carline - HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition in Japan. This special edition Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) goes on sale from today at all Mazda, Mazda Anf ... Continue reading