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Preview of Porsche Exhibit at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Mar 2, 2012

World premiere of the new Boxster and two European premieres STUTTGART - March 2, 2012: The new generation of the Porsche Boxster will be making its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show at 09:30 on March 6 in Hall 1, alongside the Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera Cabriolet that will receive their European premieres. New B ... Continue reading

Preview of Aston Martin at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Mar 2, 2012

GAYDON, England - March 2, 2012: This year marks the fifth anniversary of an independently owned Aston Martin, one of the world's most acclaimed manufacturers of luxury sports cars. Fittingly, 2012 will also be the year that the new V12 Zagato makes its debut as a production car demonstrating that now, more than ever b ... Continue reading

New Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon to Debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Mar 1, 2012

Third body variant of popular Chevrolet model New 1.7-litre 119g/km diesel engine LONDON - March 1, 2012: In China, it's the Year of the Dragon - but for Chevrolet, 2012 is very much the Year of the Wagon, with an all-new version of the million-selling Cruze making its debut at next week's Geneva Motor Show. Chevrolet ... Continue reading

Volvo to Reveal All-New V40 at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Mar 1, 2012

Scandinavian luxury look and feel with class-leading safety and driving dynamics GOTHENBURG - March 1, 2012: Volvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at a press conference at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6th March. The all-new V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Takes the Vantage GTE Racing +VIDEO

Mar 1, 2012

Gaydon, 24 February 2012: Aston Martin Racing will embark upon an exciting new challenge in 2012 as it prepares to make a return to international GT motorsport in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The team will campaign a V8-powered Vantage in the GTE Pro category of the eight round series, which spans three contin ... Continue reading

Worldwide Auto Show Debut of Terrafugia's Street Legal Airplane +VIDEO

Mar 1, 2012

NEW YORK WOBURN, MA - March 1, 2012: The Transition® Roadable Aircraft, developed by Terrafugia, Inc., makes its auto show debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), April 6th through the 15th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. After years of testing and engineering breakthroughs, ... Continue reading

2012 Buick Regal GS Ride and Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Feb 29, 2012

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Buick Regal GS Model: 2012 Buick Regal GS Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 270 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.2 x 73.1 x 58.0 in. Tires: P255/35R20 Ca ... Continue reading

2012 Toyota Prius c Review and Road Test by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

Feb 28, 2012

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS c A New Family Member By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau You may know that Toyota’s hybrid Prius, now in its third generation, owns fully half the hybrid/electric car market in the U.S. Early adopters, tree huggers, technology lovers adopted Prius right from its Japanese birth in 19 ... Continue reading

Range Rover Evoque Scoops Car Of The Year Award +VIDEO

Feb 23, 2012

MSN Cars is delighted to announce that the Range Rover Evoque has been named the winner of the eighth annual MSN Cars Car of the Year award. ... Continue reading

2012 Kia Rio Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Feb 22, 2012

2012 Kia Rio Surprise and Delight By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2953) It was pure coincidence that I was driving a 2012 Kia Rio during media preview week for the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. I say coincidence because the all-new Rio was making its first appearance at this show. Kia unve ... Continue reading

New Euro NCAP Crash Test Results - Honda Civic Impresses, Jeep Compass Disappoints +VIDEO

Feb 22, 2012

BRUSSELS - February 22, 2012: Since the revamp of Euro NCAP's rating in 2009, the safety organisation has upped the ante in safety by raising its criteria for 5 stars annually. This translates into significantly safer vehicles for consumers. The recently refreshed Jeep Compass, the most popular sport-utility segment in ... Continue reading

Get Straight Talk About Auto Service and Repair +VIDEO

Feb 22, 2012

PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 21, 2012 New Car Care Council Video a Must-See for Every Vehicle Owner BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new video from the non-profit Car Care Council entitled "Auto Service and Repair: What to Expect," takes the guesswork out of auto service by giving consumers ... Continue reading

European Premiere for Mazda Takeri Concept at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Feb 21, 2012

Mazda will unveil its Takeri concept car for the first time in Europe at next month's Geneva International Motor Show. Mazda Takeri is a next-generation mid-sized saloon featuring Mazda's new and unique i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology. ... Continue reading

Rinspeed to Present Dock+Go "Backpacks on Wheels" at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Feb 20, 2012

Another exciting innovation from the visionary automotive designer ZURICH - February 20, 2012: "You're not going to take your steamer trunk as if you were going on a lengthy vacation if all you want to do is a little shopping at your local supermarket!" - No, Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht isn't hirin ... Continue reading

Cadillac Celebrates 100 Years of the Electric Starter Motor +VIDEO

Feb 20, 2012

Invention that ended "crankiness" of early cars ushered in Cadillac innovation DETROIT - February 20, 2012: With the turn of a key or push of a button, starting a car today is taken for granted. But a century ago, the electric starter that debuted in the 1912 Cadillac Touring Edition helped establish Cadillac's reputat ... Continue reading