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2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Review By Steve Purdy

Feb 3, 2013

2013 NISSAN MAXIMA By Steve Purdy TheAuto Channel.com Michigan Bureau Since its earliest days the Nissan Maxima, a conventionally structured, front-wheel drive, 5-passenger sedan has claimed a sporty character going so far as to call it a 4-door sports car. At times it has modestly justified those claims with better-th ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD FLEX REVIEW

Feb 3, 2013

MORE INFO Ford Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Ford Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Ford MX-5 Your Perfect New Car Match? HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE The Ford Flex is a pioneer amongst crossovers, offering families a wagon-shaped three ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 LEXUS RX 350 REVIEW

Feb 3, 2013

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS RX 350 VEHICLE The Lexus RX 350 is a popular mid-size crossover targeted to busy moms who deserve a luxurious edge to functionality. Already noted for its smooth driving manners, Lexus ups the ante on sportier driving dynamics wi ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News January 27 - Feb 2, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

Feb 3, 2013

* Auto sales got off to a better than expected start according to just-in sales figures for January with the industry showing a solid 14% gain. The Detroit 3 all posted strong performances over year-ago numbers with Cadillac leading the way at a 47% gain. Part of that could be the result of softer than the overall mark ... Continue reading

2013 Buick Regal GS Review By Steve Purdy

Feb 1, 2013

2013 BUICK REGAL GS By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau First impressions are both telling and often amazingly accurate. We picked up this striking red Regal GS on a dark and cold winter night at the airport parking lot. As I climbed in and pushed the start button with my foot on the brake there was no re ... Continue reading

What's Up Mac? "Auto Sales Receding as New Model Mania Grips Detroit"

Feb 1, 2013

By Mac Gordon Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit February 1, 2013; With U.S. new-car sales turning south amid January's icy and rainy weather, the optimism exuded by the Detroit auto show has turned to concerns among automakers and dealers alike. The winter's post-holiday months a century ago never stirred a cons ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - Lamborghini Turns 50 Brings Race Series to America +VIDEO

Jan 31, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, January 30, 2013; Fifty years ago, Ferruccio Lamborghini had an embitious plan: “I want to build the perfect car.” Lovers of sports cars all know what has been achieved since then, with big names such as the Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murcielago ... Continue reading

2013 BMW 335i xDrive Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

Jan 30, 2013

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Introduced as an all new-model for 2012, the 2013 BMW 3-series sedan carries over mostly unchanged with just small updates like standard power front seats. We recently spent a week in the 335i xDrive to get a feel for the vehicle and came away with a generally favorab ... Continue reading

RX Love, Stingray Joy, Ford and Cadillac ELR Hisses IN This Months Letter From Europe

Jan 28, 2013

</p> <P>By Andrew Frankl <br>European Bureau Chief <br>The Auto Channel</p> <p>It isn't very often that I am fooled by an automobile but I have admit the 2013 Lexus RX350 did just that. Without looking at the price or the specifications I ‘ve assumed the price to be in the 60s. Well, even with extras it on ... Continue reading

Hey Mac: Supercars Shine at Winter Shows Supercar Tweaked by Aston Martin

Jan 27, 2013

Detroit January 27, 2013; The era of supercars is taking a major leap forward in the present show season. The Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York shows-where six figure supercars enjoy the most sales-are being graced by unveilings of two new supercar models. They are the Aston Martin Rapide S and the Bentley Mul ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Runs 2014 Corvette Up the Proverbial Flagpole -- And Gets Lots Of Salutes +VIDEO

Jan 27, 2013

The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau DETROIT, MICHIGAN, January 14 -- “The car, the car and the car,” was the answer from General Motors North America President Mark Reuss, through a broad grin. The question dealt with Chevrolet's efforts to win over the kind of auto aficionados who usually buy exotics like Ferrar ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News January 20-26, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

Jan 27, 2013

* We've been watching the progress of Mazda's promise to bring a production diesel car to the U.S. and it is still slated for later this year. In the meantime a racing version of that production diesel engine will compete in the upcoming Daytona Rolex 24 hour race. Billed as SKYACTIVE-D, the 2.2-liter clean diesel engi ... Continue reading

The Green Lines Are Back The Green Lines Are Back

Jan 26, 2013

2013 Scion FR-S Review Rocky Mountain Review

Jan 23, 2013

MORE INFO Scion Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Scion Buyers Guide (2004-Present) Your Perfect New Car Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Much has been made of this year’s introduction of the Scion FR-S. We see stories written by members of the press who’ve never driven the car; ... Continue reading

Best Eats (and beats) at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show? +VIDEO

Jan 22, 2013

By Lillie Guyer Detroit auto journalist Special to The Auto Channel DETROIT January 21, 2013; It was a glamour and glitz week at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit as 500 new models and 50 concepts bowed at one of the world’s largest auto shows. This year’s Detroit show feature ... Continue reading