2013 Nissan Altima Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2013 Nissan Altima Model: 2013 Nissan Altima Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm/180 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 191.5 x 72.0 x 57.9 in. Tires: P21/55R17 Cargo volume: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
May 28, 2012
LONDON - May 28, 2012: The new BMW 7 Series reinforces BMW's commitment to building the finest flagship model possible with a focus on sporting elegance, superb refinement and luxurious comfort combined with efficient yet high performance powertrains. Small design enhancements, including new optional Adaptive LED headl ... Continue reading
How Volvo Car Corporation's World-First Pedestrian Airbag Works +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
Advanced technology, a multitude of sensors and an airbag that deploys at lightning speed in the windscreen area - these are just some of the elements of Pedestrian Airbag Technology, the system that makes Volvo Car Corporation, with its all-new V40, the first manufacturer with a pedestrian airbag. ... Continue reading
New Kia Cee'd On Sale in the UK +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
The all-new second generation Kia cee'd goes on sale in the UK on 1 June bringing enhanced quality, refinement and efficiency to the family car market. ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2012 Honda CR-V Review +VIDEO
May 27, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-V VEHICLE The 2012 Honda CR-V has a compelling exterior redesign and more interior standard features, but letâs cut to the chase: Fuel economy averages 25 miles-per-gallon with all-wheel drive and total cost remains under $30k ... Continue reading
Ready, Set, Go! Summer Driving Season Begins +VIDEO
May 25, 2012
DETROIT: May 25, 2012: Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and families across America start planning weekend getaways and summer road trips. In fact, AAA predicts that more than 30 million Americans will be hitting the road for the long weekend. With all of those extra cars on the road, traffic is inevit ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus ES 350 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 17, 2012
The New ES features something for everyone, and why not! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The ES has been the entry-level Lexus since Lexus's beginning in 1989. Lexus is unusual in that it now has multiple entries in the entry-luxury segment of the automotive marketplace. That shouldn't be overly surprising as som ... Continue reading
Big Oil's Anti-E15 Campaign Filled with Gross Exaggerations and Misinformation +VIDEO
May 16, 2012
The people who rammed lead down our throats for nearly a century, and denied it was harmful, have a new story to peddle By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - May 16, 2012: A bit more than 18-months ago, the EPA issued a study finding and held a teleconference to announce tha ... Continue reading
Baboons Go Ape Over Hyundai 130 Family Hatchback +VIDEO
May 14, 2012
Car parts and interior subjected to wear and tear of over 40 monkeys Hard-wearing hatch survives toughest challenge yet High Wycombe - May 14, 2012: There was plenty of monkeying around last week when Hyundai setunderwent the ultimate wear and tear challenge for its new family car. In the first endurance test of its ki ... Continue reading
Car Of The Year Honour for Range Rover Evoque as Land Rover Excels in 2012 Diesel Car Awards +VIDEO
May 10, 2012
The design, technology and capability of Land Rover's current model range has been reflected in the brand's emphatic success in the 2012 Diesel Car Awards. ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Named Pace Car for 96th Indianapolis 500 +VIDEO
May 10, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time a Chevrolet has paced â ... Continue reading
Siemens Presents 'Trolley-like" eHighway Electric Concept +VIDEO
May 9, 2012
Solution Involves Electrification of Trucks and Highways to Drive Sustainable, Efficient and Clean Transportation LOS ANGELES - May 7, 2012: On Monday, Siemens announced its 'eHighway of the Future' concept at the 26th Annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. The eHighway concept is the electrification of truc ... Continue reading
GM Australia Discovers Ethanol as GM America Ignores It +VIDEO
May 8, 2012
Ironic Twist in General Motors' Strategy Could Eventually Help Enlighten American Acceptance of Ethanol By Marc J. Rauch There's an interesting development taking place at General Motor's Australian subsidiary, Holden. The Australian division is trumpeting ethanol as a viable fuel that can help Australia's economy whil ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe First Drive Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
May 6, 2012
6 Series Gran Coupe: BMW's answer to the Mercedes CLS By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor PALERMO, Italy, - May 5, 2012: The presentation of the Concept CS, a study of a four-door Gran Turismo, at the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show indicated that BMW was considering such a model that far back. It also resulted in surging r ... Continue reading
2012 Porsche Boxster Goes On Sale in UK +VIDEO
May 5, 2012
LONDON: May 5, 2012: The new Boxster arrives in Porsche Centres in the UK and Ireland this weekend, offering open-top driving enthusiasts a new generation of the benchmark roadster. With an all-new lightweight body, new flat-six engines with direct petrol injection, a completely revised chassis and evolutionary styling ... Continue reading
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