2012 Ram Cargo Van Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 27, 2011
2012 Ram Cargo Van >A City-Friendly Holiday Helper By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (RM012_001CV.jpg) December 2011, Chicago, IL â The Ram Truck Brand Team made a Holiday Season stop in the Windy City to talk with the Midwest Automotive Media Association (M.A.M.A.) about their city-fr ... Continue reading
Dec 27, 2011
All-new 300 Luxury Series expands the 2012 Chrysler 300 lineup with more personality, style and efficiency Exclusive Luxury Series appointments include ultra-premium leather, hand-sanded matte wood, world-class craftsmanship and refinement ââ¬â all to deliver the most luxurious Chrysler sedan ever Chrysler ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches 'Aqua' Compact Hybrid in Japan
Dec 27, 2011
Tokyo, Dec 26, 2011; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the "Aqua" gasoline-electric compact hybrid.The Aqua combines a comfortable and roomy interior with a stylish body, and displays exciting acceleration and agility.The Aqua incorporates 17 years of Toyota expertise and technology ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Sedan Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Dec 22, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Sedan Hyundai's entry in the compact sedan class is the Elantra. The nameplate has been around for years; the fifth generation was brand-new for 2011 and gets some small but important improvements for 2012. If your last experience with Hyundai was in th ... Continue reading
New Four-cylinder 2012 Honda Crosstour
Dec 21, 2011
Honda announced the details and pricing for two new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive Honda Crosstour® models are set to go on sale next month, broadening the vehicle's appeal through a lower price point and EPA-estimated fuel economy that increases 3 mpg1 in the city and 2 mpg1 on the highway. Equipped with a 2.4-liter ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI outscores 2012 Honda Civic Si
Dec 21, 2011
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta GLI outscores Civic Si in head-to-head comparison YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While earlier tests of the more-popular basic versions of the Honda Civic scored too low to be Recommended, the sportier Si version has earned a notably hig ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2012 CR-V
Dec 19, 2011
Pricing remains consistent with outgoing model despite the addition of innovative features and new AWD system TORRANCE, Calif. December 17, 2011; The all-new 2012 Honda CR-V, which was recently named a finalist for 2012 North American Truck of the Year, is set to debut at U.S. dealers nationwide today with a manufactur ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2012 RAV4 Compact SUV and Prius Liftback
Dec 19, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2012 RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the Prius Liftback. The RAV4 will begin arriving at dealerships on December 20 and the Prius in January 2012. RAV4 The Toyot ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Clean Diesel) Review
Dec 18, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI Engine: 2.0-liter Clean diesel turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,75 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 165.4 x 70.3 x 58.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 H Cargo volume: 15.2/46 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Dec 16, 2011
2012 Scion iQ Review Model: 2012 Scion iQ Engine: 1.3-liter 4 Horsepower/Torque: 94 hp @ 6,000 rpm/86 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 78.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 120.1 x 66.1 x 59.1 in. Tires: P175/60R16 Cargo: 3.5/16.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
Dec 15, 2011
Detroit MI December 15, 2011; The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year were announced this morning at the Automotive Press Association meeting held at the Detroit Athletic Club in downtown Detroit. 2012 Ford focus 2012 Hyundai Elantra 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2012 BMW X3 2012 Range Rover Evoque ... Continue reading
IIHS Names 115 Top Safety Picks For 2012 Models +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2011
115 winners of 2012 Top Safety Pick Stronger roofs lead to another record year for award ARLINGTON, VA â The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. Fr ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Yaris SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Something happened in the subcompact hatchback class in the time since the Toyota Yaris made its debut in model year 2007 -- popularity, especially among younger buyers with more European tastes in cars, and who weren't around in the `70s and `80s when subcompact hatchback meant "e ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: Katrina's 2012 Top 5 Vehicle Picks
Dec 14, 2011
Find Your Perfect New Car Match HERE HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 VEHICLES. Compact, sporty, fuel-saving engines with a fun-to-drive factor define many of my top 2012 vehicles. From the Hyundai Veloster to the Toyota Prius Plug-in, the trend with carmakers is ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Honda Civic (European Version) by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Dec 13, 2011
9th generation of the Civic, Honda talked to many customers and to people who did not buy the current model. The conclusion was no surprise: the new Civic would have the good features of its predecessor and the not-so-good ones were going to be changed. In other words, the design of the new generation has been slightly ... Continue reading
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