HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Yaris Review +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TOYOTA YARIS VEHICLE Iâve always felt the subcompact Toyota Yaris is for those who hate cars â simply because this four-door economy hatchback is a beacon of light in a compact market that often thwarts the shopperâs bot ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Focus Review and Comparison by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Jan 30, 2012
By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau I had a few minutes to make a direct comparison as I swapped last weekâs Chevrolet Cruze for this weekâs Ford Focus. Both are fresh new designs and both represent the fastest growing segment of the auto market â the compact or small car, segment. They happen ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 +VIDEO
Jan 30, 2012
Entertaining By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LISBON, Portugal - January 28, 2012: Hybrids are hot, especially in the US and Japan. In Europe however, the situation is quite different: Because of the high popularity and wide availability of ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 26, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe "Si" -- originally meaning Sport, injected -- has denoted the most performance-oriented version of the Honda Civic in the U. S. market since 1986, when fuel injection was a rarity. The Si badge started out as the top level of the two-seat CRX hatchback in ... Continue reading
2012 Buick Regal GS Review By Larry Nutson
Jan 25, 2012
2012 Buick Regal GS A Surprising Sports Sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2923) Just about one year ago, I drove the 2011 Buick Regal in the CXL trim and powered by the 182HP 2.4L Ecotec 4-cylinder. I liked that car a lot with much of my liking coming from its Opel designed Germa ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Evoque In Compact Luxury SUV Tests
Jan 25, 2012
SEE ALSO: BMW Buyers Guide SEE ALSO: Land Rover Buyers Guide Also Tested - New 2013 Toyota Prius v hatchback provides excellent efficiency and utility YONKERS, NY January 25, 2012; The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Brings Test Drives and More to the 2012 Houston Auto Show
Jan 25, 2012
Chrysler Group is bringing "The Chrysler Drive" experience to the 2012 Houston Auto Show. Show attendees will have a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest models from the Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands. Inside, auto show attendees can check out the latest products offered by the Dodge and F ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v Three Ride and Review By Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 19, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius v Three Prius is no longer one Toyota model. It's rapidly becoming a complete lineup. The familiar sedan, which has practically defined the gasoline-electric hybrid genre, has been renamed Prius Liftback for clarification and joined by a plug-in hybrid version and ... Continue reading
2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Jan 18, 2012
2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4-door Most Fuel Efficient A-W-D Car in the US. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2895) Subaru has been and continues to be on a roll. In spite of dismal auto industry sales in recent years, Subaru has bucked the trend and seen year-over-year increases. ... Continue reading
Honda Pilot Receives "Family Car of the Year" Award From Newspaper Owned Cars.com
Jan 17, 2012
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com "Family Car of the Year," award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and improved fuel economy. The 2012 Pilot had already earned the top s ... Continue reading
2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV 4X4 On and Off Road Test and Review By John Heilig
Jan 16, 2012
Compare Nissan Frontier - Nissan Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER PICK-UP Model: 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 261 hp @ 5,600 rpm/281 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 125.9 in. Length/Width/Height: ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Ford Focus Review +VIDEO
Jan 16, 2012
Compare Ford Focus - Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FOCUS VEHICLE The completely revised 2012 Ford Focus features a truly sportier design, dynamic multi-media technology, and class-leading fuel economy at 40 miles-per-gallon highway. Available as a ... Continue reading
BMW Delivers First All-Electric ActiveE in the US
Jan 13, 2012
The next chapter in BMWâs EV development takes to the road Woodcliff Lake, NJ â January 13, 2012; BMW today delivered the first all-electric ActiveE in the US and began the next chapter in its electromobility strategy. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America presented the keys to a BMW Acti ... Continue reading
Henny's Wrap 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 12, 2012
See Complete Video 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage â Press Pass Coverage By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 10, 2012. Before making arrangements to fly to Motown, I thought about how the atmosphere would be this time. Would it be as pessimistic as the past two ... Continue reading
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