2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible to Debut at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Helps SVT Mark Its 20th Anniversary of Delivering High-Performance Vehicles The newest Shelby GT500 convertible with the optional Performance Package is nearly 3.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model at Sebring International Raceway. The 5.8-liter supercharged V8 with 650 horse ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan 370Z Previewed at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing -- sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a n ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-5 Try It For Size +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
The Mazda CX-5 will be the first new entrant into the newly-classified medium SUV segment and with SUV buyers typically requiring ample space for a wide variety of uses, Mazda has designed the CX-5 to fit perfectly with busy lifestyles. ... Continue reading
Honda's 2012 Geneva Motor Show Line-Up to Include NSX and Euro CR-V Concepts +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
BERKSHIRE, England - February 7, 2012: Honda has revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2 Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand. Honda NSX Concept The stunning Honda NSX Concept will make its European debut ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing of All-New 2013 CX-5 Compact Crossover SUV +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its all-new 2013 CX-5 five-passenger compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle in the Mazda lineup to fully encompass SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering philosophy. Through these efforts, CX-5 achi ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 5, 2012
Hyundai Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai is aggressively growing and expanding its product offerings into new niches. It has had a presence in the usual categories -- subcompact, compact, and mid-size sedans, even a large luxury sedan (the Equus), crossovers of various si ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Lexus CT 200h Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 134 (total) hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Electronically6 controlled CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 (mini spare) Cargo: 14.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Turbo Review - A Bowtie Pocket-Rocket +VIDEO
Feb 2, 2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2933) Last minute schedule changes occur very often in our lives. And, the auto writerâs world is very much a part of that dynamic. Most recently for me, one of my scheduled test cars was needed elsewhere. Fortuna ... Continue reading
British Petroleum and the Redline Agreement - Book Review +VIDEO
Feb 2, 2012
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL BRITISH PETROLEUM and the REDLINE AGREEMENT is the third and latest entry in a series of books written by award-winning investigative journalist Edwin Black that tackles the issues surrounding automobiles, energy, and transportation. The previous two b ... Continue reading
2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 2, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L Nav The CR-V has been a major success for Honda since its debut in 1997, to the point where it is a benchmark in the small affordable crossover class. Vehicles in that class, known in the days when truck SUVs ruled as "soft-roaders" or "sport-cutes", have n ... Continue reading
Limited Edition 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder to Start at $210,000 +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2012
It is a stunningly beautiful car, after all The recently introduced Audi R8 GT Spyder is a hand-built, limited production vehicle with just 333 units produced world-wide and 50 units coming to the U.S. Similar to the R8 GT Coupe unveiled last year, each car will be uniquely distinguished with an individual vehicle numb ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 Toyota Camry Review +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLE This mid-size sedan has built a lasting reputation for being reliable, safe, comfortable and affordable. For 2012, the Camry focuses on improved powertrains, sharpened exterior styling, and a new wireless mult ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Senior Editor The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS - 2012 Fiat 500 Model: 2012 Fiat 500 Gucci Engine: 1.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 101 hp @ 6,500 rpm/98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 90.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 139.6 x 64.1 x 59.8 in. Tires: P185/55R15 Cargo ... Continue reading
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