2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback Review
Feb 10, 2011
TOTAL KNOWLEDGE: Suzuki Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback Model: 2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 150 hp @ 6,200 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 162.0 x 69.1 x 61.8 i ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Thom Cannel's Review
Feb 10, 2011
By Thom Cannel Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Hyundaiâs first hybrid is also the fist hybrid design we can cautiously approve of. It delivers good fuel economy and pretty decent ride and handling without the kinds of compromises that deliver economy without pleasure. Whatâs remarkable is a real ... Continue reading
Some Like It Hot -- Dodge Introduces New Durango Heat
Feb 9, 2011
Durango R/T, new five-passenger Heat package with the Pentastar V-6 engine delivers 295 horsepower and up to 23 miles per gallon (mpg) Best-in-class 50 cubic feet of storage behind the second row and performance-tuned to thrill anyone who truly loves to drive New Heat package delivers affordable performance with a star ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Honors All-new 2011 Dodge Durango with Drivers' Choice Award for Best Large Utility
Feb 9, 2011
The 2011 Dodge Durango is performance-tuned to be a driver's SUV World-class handling with intelligent, powerful and fuel-efficient engines, the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango delivers driving excitement and refinement combined with the interior flexibility of a three-row SUV Both Pentastar V-6 and HEMIâ⢠V-8 e ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 9, 2011
In its second production year, a high-performance V-Series joins the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon lineup. It combines the performance and luxury of the landmark CTS-V Sport Sedan with the dramatic design of the CTS Sport Wagon. "The CTS-V Sport Wagon is a natural extension of both the V-Series and the CTS lineup, offering ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Names 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2011 Family Vehicle of the Year
Feb 9, 2011
Chicago, Illinois (February 9, 2011) â The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named the inaugural winner of its Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading
Mazda Named to 2011 'Best Car' Lists of Kiplinger's, U.S. News & World Report
Feb 8, 2011
In Kiplinger's Personal Finance's March 2011 issue, the 2011 Mazda CX-9 is "Best in Class" in the Midsize and Large Crossovers category while the 2011 Mazda3 sedan and 2011 Mazda6 were listed as "Worth a Look" in the Cars Under $20,000 and Cars $25,000-$30,000 categories, respectively. à The 2011 MX-5 Miata ââ ... Continue reading
Chrysler is the Winner in BrandBowl 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 8, 2011
BOSTON--According to the 250,000+ tweets monitored by BrandBowl2011, Chrysler was the most effective brand to advertise on the Super Bowl telecast on the FOX Network this year. Cars.com was the least effective Super Bowl advertiser, according to the results (which were compiled immediately upon the gameââ¬â¢ ... Continue reading
Two-Minute Ad Delivers Huge Post-Super Bowl Traffic Hike for Chrysler
Feb 7, 2011
Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that site traffic for Chrysler, Volkswagen and Chevrolet saw the most significant spikes after their ads ran during Super Bowl XLV. The traffic spikes represent important returns on investment for companies that reportedly spent as much as $3 ... Continue reading
900,000th Mazda MX-5 to Set New Guinness World Record
Feb 6, 2011
Hiroshima, Feb 4, 2011; Total production of Mazda Motor Corporation's MX-5 sports car (known as the Mazda Roadster in Japan) reached 900,000 units on February 4, 2011. This significant milestone was achieved 21 years and 10 months after mass production of the first-generation MX-5 commenced in April 1989. The MX-5 was ... Continue reading
Snowy X Marks The M56x Infiniti Spot, Ford Fiesta Surprise Suprise In This Months Letter From Europe
Feb 2, 2011
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I would be a total hypocrite if I did not admit that our destination for a recent road test was the scene of the 1960 Winter Olympics-Squaw Valley in California. At first we were due to drive the Ford Edge, then a Suburban and finally an Infiniti M56x. Talk about ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-Z NADA Car of the Month for February 2011
Feb 2, 2011
2011 Honda CR-Z was selected as the NADAguides Car of the Month based on the quality of both interior and exterior engineering, as well as fuel efficiency, safety features, value and its ability to redefine the standards for the hybrid industry by pairing performance and efficiency with Honda's 3-Mode Drive System. The ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima and Sportage Named 'Best New Model' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Feb 2, 2011
2011 Kia Optima and 2011 Sportage were both honored recently as "Best New Model" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Â The Optima was named "Best New Car" in the $25,000-$30,000 category, while the Sportage was designated the "Best New Crossover" in the Small Crossovers category. Â In addition, Kia Motors' funky urban p ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-V EX-L Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 1, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L with Navigation The third-generation Honda CR-V has changed little since its debut for model year 2007, which only shows how well Honda hit its target. The CR-V is a perennial best-seller, so why mess with a good thing? Compact on the outside for easy maneuvera ... Continue reading
Buick Regal Turbo Attracting New Customers to Brand
Jan 28, 2011
Buick Regal CXL Turbo she couldn't believe it was a Buick. The recent college graduate and insurance adjuster said she'd never considered buying a Buick, but the sleek sporty sedan Webber test drove changed her perception. "I knew I had to have one," Webber said of the Regal Turbo. ... Continue reading
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