2011 Porsche Panamera S Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 12, 2011
by Bruce Hubbard Auto Advisor Group 2010 Panamera S rear wheel drive model is superb. Porscheâs wins at the Panamera races gave the great four-door sedan its name Porscheâs Public Relations manager Gary Fong told me. Not only at the Panamera but also in August 2010 at the Superstars event in Mugello, Italy it ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Transit Connect Review
Mar 12, 2011
2011 Ford Transit Connect Review - All week long folks of all sizes and ages would gather around this training should looking red box on wheels and ask, "What IS this?" 2011 Ford Transit Connect This, I would explain, is Ford's Transit Connect - a mini panel van manufactured by Ford Europe. Oddly enough, the 10 year ol ... Continue reading
MapQuest Helps Drivers with Money-saving Tools
Mar 11, 2011
DENVER--MapQuest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc. , helps drivers find the lowest prices on gas in their hometowns, near the office or just out for errands. According to INRIX, drivers are experiencing an average 10 percent increase in travel times*, news that comes on the heels of the U.S. Energy Departmen ... Continue reading
PA Insurance Commissioner: Winter-Related Damage to Vehicles Can Lead to Auto Insurance Questions
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., March 11, 2011 HARRISBURG, Pa., March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania drivers coping with vehicle damage from potholes or weather have the right under state law to choose their own repair shop, acting Insurance Commissioner Michael F. Consedine said today. "While many insur ... Continue reading
Lexus Ranks Highest of Any Luxury Brand in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates CSI Study
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 11, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 11, 2011 -- Lexus ranked highest in customer satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM). Lexus achieved an overall CSI score of 846 on a 1,000-point scale, 27 points above the seg ... Continue reading
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and Other Surprises
Mar 11, 2011
Take a look By Elaine Silver Special to The Auto Channel Petaluma CA March 11, 2011; Volkswagen has been tantalizing consumers by promoting is 2011 Jetta with the âsurprisingâ price of $15,995. We, at theautochannel.com, thought we would help out car buyers and take a peek at the Jetta to see how it compared ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced there is currently no reported harm to Suzukiâs personnel, headquarters or manufacturing plants located in the Shizuoka Prefecture region. The earthquakeâs epicenter was located 240 miles north of Tokyo while Suzukiâs headquarters are in Hamamatsu City, which is 1 ... Continue reading
OnStar Crisis Assist Services Available for Tsunami Warning
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 11, 2011 DETROIT, March 11, 2011 -- OnStar is offering Crisis Assist services to active subscribers in areas affected by the Tsunami warning. A simple push of the OnStar button in their vehicle will put subscribers in contact with specially trained Crisis Advisors. Crisis Assist services are ... Continue reading
Earthquake in Japan and Impact on Nissan Operations (Update)
Mar 11, 2011
During the overnight hours in the Americas, northern Japan was hit with an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, and numerous tsunamis are causing heavy damage across the Pacific coastline in Asia. Additionally, tsunami alerts have been issued for communities along the entire North America Pacific coastline. At this time, we are c ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
Auto Central March 10, 2011; The IIHS has reported that after earning the top rating of good for roof strength, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and 3 large GM SUVs (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave) become the latest 2011 Top Safety Pick winners. The Odyssey is the second minivan to earn Top Safety Pick sin ... Continue reading
Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ford's eco-friendly driving technologies coach drivers to more fuel-efficient driving habits, using real-time feedback and rewards Since 2008, Ford has pioneered an array of green driving technologies designed to empower consumers to conserv ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 10, 2011 DETROIT, March 10, 2011 -- The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse today received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for all models built after January. "Car buyers shopping for safety get a big head start with vehicles earning our Top Safety Pick desig ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading
Special Gas Tank Caters to All-Electric Chevy Volt Drivers
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ben Short isn't complaining about the rising price of gasoline. In fact, the Pittsford, N.Y., Chevrolet Volt owner doesn't pay attention to the rising prices since he's only used about a half a tank of gas in the last three weeks. Short is an ea ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Azera Limited Review
Mar 10, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI AZERA LIMITED Model: 2011 Hyundai Azera Limited Engine: 3.8-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 6,200 rpm/263 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 109.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 193.3 x 72.8 x 58.7 in. Tires: P255/55R17 Cargo volume: 16.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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