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2013 MAZDA2 Heels on Wheels Review

2013 MAZDA2 Heels on Wheels Review

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 MAZDA MAZDA2 REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2013 MAZDA2 VEHICLE The spirited five-passenger Mazda2 subcompact boasts surprising space, athletic styling and great gas mileage at a reasonable price. Performance-wise, it’s nimble and planted with a lo ... Continue reading

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Ride and Review By John Heilig

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Ride and Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution…It’s Two, Two Cars in One SPECIFICATIONS - 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Model: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 291 hp @ 6,500 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

(PLEASANT)SURPRISE SURPRISE By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Suppose you’re a vehicle manufacturer with a vehicle that’s been wildly successful for nearly the past two decades. When it comes time to update the vehicle, what do you change to make the vehicle better but not endanger the platf ... Continue reading

2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Review By Carey Russ

2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Review By Carey Russ

2013 Subaru Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Subaru Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Subaru Your Perfect New Car Match? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Timing is everything. The SUV boom was well underway in 1994, and Subaru had recently committed to an all all-wheel ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News December 31, 2012-January 6, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News December 31, 2012-January 6, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

* 2012 is over. Auto sales climbed. 14.49 million vehicles were sold; up 13% over 2011 and the best year since 2007. Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, Audi, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz set new U.S. annual sales records. Volkswagen, BMW, and Honda had huge December sales. ... Continue reading

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 For over seven decades by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1427) Jeep is one of the world’s true icons and is now in its 72nd year. Jeep just keeps on keepin’ on. Last year the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited got an all-new powertrain. For ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Promotes "Not So" TrueCar Data

Consumer Reports Promotes "Not So" TrueCar Data

Consumer Reports New Car Report Sample Disclaimer from Consumers Report (Bottom of sample page) The material provided in this report is gathered by Consumer Union from its own resources and outside experts. Copyright © 2012 by Consumers Union of U.S. Inc. Careful attention has been given to this report's accuracy an ... Continue reading

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review By John Heilig

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS - 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Model: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine: 2.0-liter 16-valve I4 Horsepower/Torque: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 91.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 157.3 x 67.7 x 49.4 in. Tires: P205/45R17 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEW – 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND Of late, SUV’s have moved away from their traditional go-anywhere, do-anything heritage and become spacious on-road vehicles that happen to adapt well to hauling lots of people and stuff. Not so for the Jeep Grand C ... Continue reading

Happy New Year 2013

Happy New Year 2013

Gentle Reader; I would like to thank to everyone who helped make 2012 such a great year for the TACH Family. Our writers, technical staff, artists, vendors and of course our advertising partners, with Google, Vibrant Media and Price Quotes at the top of our list. I believe that this quote from Ann Landers says it all.. ... Continue reading

First drive: 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited By Henny Hemmes

First drive: 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited By Henny Hemmes

‘For your eyes only’….? Not really! By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel REDONDO BEACH, CA. December 2012. The Optima has been on the road already for some time, and in Chicago, earlier this year, Kia introduced the SX Limited, the top trim variant. As this model is not available in Eu ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News December 24-30, 2012 Just In Case You Were Dozing

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News December 24-30, 2012 Just In Case You Were Dozing

* Toyota Motor said that it would spend $1.3 billion to settle a sweeping class-action lawsuit with millions of owners of vehicles that were recalled for unintended acceleration problems. Filed in California Federal court, the agreement is one of the largest product-liability settlements in history. Toyota would compen ... Continue reading

2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ V6 Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Representing the small crossover category, the current Chevrolet Equinox was introduced for the 2010 model year. Not much has changed in the intervening time outside of availability of options and packages, but 2013 brings a nice u ... Continue reading

1st Drive: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL Plug-in Hybrid & Senior Driver Notes

1st Drive: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL Plug-in Hybrid & Senior Driver Notes

FORD TARGETS TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID WITH THE LONGEST CAR NAME EVER by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel Hybrid. What is a hybrid? In automotive terms it’s a vehicle that gets better mileage. But according to an online dictionary, hybrid is defined as anything derived from heterogeneous (not comp ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2013 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T R-spec Coupe Review Plus Senior Driver Notes

First Drive Review: 2013 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T R-spec Coupe Review Plus Senior Driver Notes

MY FIRST CHOICE SPORT COUPE COMBINES STYLE, PERFORMANCE, AMENITIES & VALUE by Marty BernsteinSenior Editor-at-large Auto writers lead a tough life. We get to drive at least one new car a week, every week of the year and then report our objective opinions about the vehicle. Naturally some we like more than others. The n ... Continue reading

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