AMERICA'S CAR SHOW with Tom Torbjornsen is Back on TACH
Mar 20, 2010
Tom Torbjornsen is one of world's best automotive broadcasters. He combines enormous knowledge and extensive hand-on experience with great communication skills. Over the years, Tom has been a regular content contributor to The Auto Channel, in fact we carried his live weekly radio show from 1999 to 2002. We're proud an ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors and TAG Heuer Head to Zurich as First Stop on "Odyssey of Pioneers" World Tour
Mar 19, 2010
ZURICH--An historic round-the-world tour in a zero-emission car will come to Zurich on Saturday - the first stop in a 37,000-kilometer voyage by Tesla Motors and avant-garde watchmaker TAG Heuer. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and TAG Heuer President and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin kicked off the âOdyssey of Pioneersâ Mar ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2010
2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Thom Cannell The Auto ChannelDetroit Bureau Count me a naysayer when it comes to hybridsâmost of the time. A small car like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta with a 1.0-liter to 1.6-liter engine already gets terrific mileage, and adding another power train simply amplifies cost and complexit ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Equinox V6 AWD Review
Mar 19, 2010
CHEVROLET EQUINOX V6 AWD 2LT One of GMâs Comeback Products By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This new all-wheel drive Equinox appeared in my driveway during a cold February week - the week of the Chicago Auto Show. Though some of my Detroit area colleagues fly to the windy city to cover the show, I ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Builds on Energy Company's Sustainability Efforts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 19, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., March 19 -- -- DTE Energy, a company that provides natural gas and electric utility services to 3.4 million Michigan homes and businesses, recently purchased 19 Ford Transit Connects and is exploring additional ways to integrate the new compact van into its vehicle fleet -- The Ford Transit Connect is ... Continue reading
Kia Debuts Official Soul Safety Car This Weekend
Mar 19, 2010
Customized Soul Sport to Serve as Official Safety Car for Nitto Tires U.S. Touring Car Championship for 2010 Race Season - Soul sport customized by GOGOGEAR promotions to pace the field at Infineon Speedway - Fuel-efficient Soul to be showcased at seven USTCC events IRVINE, Calif., March 19 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) ... Continue reading
Should You Pay Traffic Tickets Issued by Speeding Ticket or Red Light Cameras?
Mar 19, 2010
ENCINO, Calif., March 19 -- Mr. Ticket's answer is a "conditional no." The question refers to the citation or photograph you receive in the mail informing you of a recorded violation in the case of a camera, VASCAR, or other mechanical evidence record. It is always in your best interest to fight traffic tickets. If you ... Continue reading
New Exclusive Sports Car Zenvo ST1 Hits the Road in Copenhagen - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 19, 2010
LONDON - March 19, 2010: The Danish Zenvo model presented at the Dubai Motor Show is displayed at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. Danish companies Hermann & Brandt and Zenvo Automotive designed the Zenvo ST1, only 15 models are available worldwide at a price of EUR 850, ). Click PLAY to watch the video. ... Continue reading
SF 49ers Coach Mike Singletary Helps Midas Kick off "Alive at 25" Teen Driving Program
Mar 19, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--Midas Inc. , a leader in automotive services, has joined forces with the National Safety Council and San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary to kick-off a statewide initiative to help parents protect teen drivers. To celebrate the partnership, Midas is hosting Customer Appreciation Day at particip ... Continue reading
Porsche Top Brand in J.D. Power and Associates Dependability Study
Mar 19, 2010
Has Fewest Problems of Any Manufacturer ATLANTA, March 18 -- According to a quality study by J.D. Power and Associates, Porsche continues to meet and exceed the long-term quality demands of its customers in the United States. Porsche recorded the top score of all brands surveyed in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Ve ... Continue reading
U.S. Says Driver Error Possible in NY Prius Crash
Mar 18, 2010
WASHINGTON - March 18, 2010: Reuters is reporting that U.S. safety officials believe driver error may be behind the crash in New York of a Toyota Prius that has been investigated as a possible case of unintended acceleration. Federal investigators made the report available today, Thursday. According to the report, the ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Review
Mar 18, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 271 hp @ 6,200 rpm/24 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 196.8 x 74.7 x 65.7 in. Tires: P225/60R18 Cargo volume: 25.7/53.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: March Gas Prices on the Rise
Mar 18, 2010
AURORA, Ill.--As spring looms, fuel prices have increased in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to a couple of factors including slight increased demand and a continued uncertainty of the economy. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unl ... Continue reading
McLaren Unveils the MP4-12C Supercar - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 18, 2010
LONDON - March 18, 2010: McLaren Automotive hosted a LIVE 70-minute press conference this morning that was seen right here on The Auto Channel. The press conference, 'Inside McLaren - The Launch of a New Car Company', was streamed from the McLaren Technology Centre. Chairman Ron Dennis, Managing Director Anthony Sherif ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2010
Japanese Models Capture Nine Segment Awards, While Domestic Models Garner Seven and European Models Earn Three; For the First Time in More than A Decade, A Domestic Model Achieves Lowest Incidence of Problems WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 18 -- Twenty-five of 36 vehicle brands have improved in long-term dependability ... Continue reading
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