Kia Launches Elegant and Luxurious All-New K9 Flagship Sedan +VIDEO
May 4, 2012
Kia's all-new luxury flagship sedan goes on sale in Korea today (Wednesday), powering the brand into an entirely new segment of the global automotive market. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Project - Volvo Hybrid Truck Sets World Speed Record +VIDEO
May 4, 2012
Mean Green, Volvo's hybrid truck, establishes new world speed records at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA. STOCKHOLM - May 4, 2012: Last week, on April 27th, Mean Green achieved the following world record speeds: Flying Kilometre -236.577 km/h (147.002 mph) and Standing Kilometre - 153.252 km/h (95.245 mph). "We are very ... Continue reading
Florida Fun and 40MPG With 2012 Kia Rio and Optima Hybrid +VIDEO
May 2, 2012
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3401) April 2012 From Miami Beach to Key West is about 170 miles. Kia Motors America invited 28 auto writers to test their hypermiling skills making the drive down U.S. Highway 1 behind the wheels of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, Rio sedan and Rio 5-door. ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Three Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 1, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius c Three Since its debut in the US over a decade ago, the Toyota Prius has become almost synonymous with the gasoline-electric hybrid car. Over half of the hybrids sold have been Toyotas, with the Prius the most popular of those. But there's room for improvement, a ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 350 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 29, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From its debut in 1993, the GS has provided mid-size sedan customers the luxury experience that is Lexus's specialty. The GS combined that Lexus luxury with a good amount of performance -- but never quite as much or in the same manner as did its German competitors. Until now. The f ... Continue reading
Dodge Dart - The All-New Compact Car +VIDEO
Apr 28, 2012
AUBURN HILLS, MI - April 28, 2012: All-new 2013 Dodge Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat Group architecture 2013 Dodge Dart breaks new ground with a savvy, modern, unmistakable Dodge design that evokes emotion, efficiency and fluidity of movement and delivers world-class aerodynamics Dodge Dart offe ... Continue reading
2012 Range Rover Evoque is Women's World Car of the Year 2012 +VIDEO
Apr 19, 2012
SEE ALSO: Land Rover Buyers Guide By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, April 18, 2012. The Range Rover Evoque is the winner of the Women's World Car of the Year 2012. The Evoque took the crown because it scored top point in this yearâs election. The BMW 3 Series ended as the runner up ... Continue reading
Is Your Vehicle Pet Friendly? +VIDEO
Apr 12, 2012
NEW YORK - April 12, 2012: They're warm, cuddly and put a smile on the face of their owners. As they become a bigger part of their owners' lives, pets also should be top of mind when buying a new automobile. Nearly six in 10 respondents to a 2011 AAA/Kurgo survey said they had driven with their dog in the automobile at ... Continue reading
Tips from GM Help Get You Ready for the First Spring Road Trip +VIDEO
Apr 12, 2012
New Technology Helps Drivers Steer Clear of Danger DETROIT - April 12, 2012: Coming out of winter, most cars are covered with a thin layer of salt and packed with shovels, snow brushes and extra blankets in case of the unexpected snow storm. However, now that we've gotten a little taste of spring, it's time to start th ... Continue reading
2012 and 2013 Volkswagens Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS What's new at Volkswagen? Plenty -- and to demonstrate, VW recently hosted members of the automotive press in Half Moon Bay, CA, just south of San Francisco and conveniently close to the company's engineering research center in Belmont. Highlighted were the 2013 CC four-door coupe ... Continue reading
Skoda Announces Citigo Prices in UK +VIDEO
Apr 6, 2012
One of the most eagerly anticipated UK new car launches of 2012 has come a step closer with the release of prices for Å KODAâs all-new Citigo. ... Continue reading
Stunning 2013 Toyota Avalon Debuts at New York Auto Show +VIDEO
Apr 5, 2012
NEW YORK - April 5, 2012: Toyota revealed the all-new 2013 Avalon premium mid-size sedan today at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new Avalon is re-conceived for the premium mid-size sedan segment with a progressive and emotionally styled exterior design. When it arrives to dealerships late this year, the ... Continue reading
New 2013 Ram 1500 - Best-in-class Features and Efficiency Unveiled at New York Auto Show +VIDEO
Apr 5, 2012
Best-in-class fuel economy: New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward's Automotive 10 Best Engines) features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-val ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces All-New Sports Car: The Jaguar F-TYPE +VIDEO
Apr 4, 2012
The all-new Jaguar F-TYPE sports car will expand the Jaguar model line As the largest sports car market in the world, the United States will be a prime market The Jaguar "Alive" campaign accelerates with this new product announcement Today at the New York International Auto Show, Jaguar formally announced that an all-n ... Continue reading
SRT Viper GTS-R Unveiled; Set for Return to American Le Mans Series +VIDEO
Apr 4, 2012
The street legal 2013 SRT Viper unveiled to the world today at the New York International Auto Show isn't the only high-performance snake making a triumphant return in 2012. The purpose-built, non-street legal and competition-ready SRT Viper GTS-R also was revealed as part of the Chrysler Group's announcement that a fa ... Continue reading
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