Infiniti JX 7 Passenger Concept Makes World Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2011
The Infiniti JX Concept, a preview of an innovative new 7-passenger/3-row luxury crossover that joins the Infiniti lineup in spring 2012, made its world debut last evening at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The JX Concept was unveiled by Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura prior to its ... Continue reading
Un-Named Four-Door Concept Sets New Direction for Kia at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2011
FRANKFURT - August 19, 2011: Powerful, dynamic and forward-looking, Kia's new concept car signals the company's distinctive new design direction. This rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan marries sleek and muscular proportions with a sophisticated and elegant four-seater cockpit. "No matter from which perspective yo ... Continue reading
MINI Reveals Results of Electric Vehicle Trials +VIDEO
Aug 18, 2011
LONDON - August 18, 2011: Earlier this month, MINI (part of the BMW Group) presented the details of the UK's most in-depth electric vehicle consumer tests. Sixty-two With 62 members of the public and 76 pool users running the battery-powered hatchbacks over two six-month periods Understanding how electric cars are driv ... Continue reading
Jaguar to Unveil New C-X16 Concept at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Aug 17, 2011
FIRST GLANCE: JAGUAR C-X16 MAHWAH, NJ - August, 16, 2011: The Jaguar C-X16 production concept will make its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13. Designed by the same team that produced the Jaguar XJ, XF and XK, headed by Jaguar's Design Director Ian Callum, the C-X16 concept is a precursor to futur ... Continue reading
Gucci and FIAT To Unveil Fiat "500 by Gucci" During New York Fashion Week +VIDEO
Aug 16, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 16, 2011 -- Set to debut during New York Fashion Week (Sept. 8 - 15), on Fashion's Night Out (Sept. 8), the new Fiat 500 by Gucci limited-edition models represent the perfect combination of craftsmanship and style, and bring together two of Italy's most respected brands. ... Continue reading
New Luxury Brand "ETERNITI MOTORS" on the Horizon +VIDEO
Aug 16, 2011
LONDON - August 16, 2011: Mark Carbery, former head of communications for Daewoo Cars (UK) and board member responsible for European PR strategy, appears to be part of a new British-based effort to launch a new luxury brand called "ETERNITI MOTORS." In a rather cryptic press release issued early today, Mr. Carbery mere ... Continue reading
CODA and Great Wall Motors Enter Into Electric Vehicle Agreement +VIDEO
Aug 16, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2011 -- CODA Holdings, a California based leading developer of advanced Lithium-ion power battery systems for its all-electric CODA sedan, EV powertrain and stationary energy storage applications, today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to develop electric vehicles with China's ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Provides Helpful 'Spotter's Guide' for Windward Cruise Event +VIDEO
Aug 15, 2011
Ten classic Chevrolets to search for on Woodward Avenue DETROIT â August 15, 2011: Over the past century, Chevrolet has built hundreds of different models, many of which have found places in the hearts of collectors, hot roddersâ and cruisers. Following are a few notable Chevrolets, along with tips for pickin ... Continue reading
Aston Martin One-77 And V12 Zagato Set For Debut In Monterey +VIDEO
Aug 15, 2011
Aston Martin has confirmed the American debut of both the One-77 and V12 Zagato, as the world renowned British automotive brand plans a series of exclusive celebratory events around the famed automotive week in Monterey, California, from 17-21 August. ... Continue reading
Kia Picanto 3-Door Joins The Range For The First Time +VIDEO
Aug 15, 2011
Following on from the recent launch of the all-new Picanto city car Kia is introducing a three-door version to the line-up for the first time since the model appeared in 2004. The distinctively styled three-door version, with a new range of trim levels, will go on sale in the UK from 1st September. ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2011 Lexus IS 350 Review +VIDEO
Aug 15, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS IS 350 VEHICLE The Lexus IS series represent Toyotaâs entry-level luxury sedan lineup. The IS 350 comes with the larger 3.5-liter engine as opposed to the smaller 2.5-liter found in the IS 250 and both can be had as converti ... Continue reading
Iconic Volkswagen Camper Van Memorialized by LEGO® +video
Aug 14, 2011
The iconic VW Camper Van, an icon of the sixties counter-culture and loved by hippies and surfers around the world, has been recreated as a LEGO Exclusive model. The red LEGO VW Camper Van is a loving recreation of a T1 Camper from 1962, also known as the Combi or the hippie van. It includes features such as the 'V' sh ... Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Cars of 2011 - Right Here on TheAutoChannel.com +VIDEO
Aug 14, 2011
Jaguar XKR-S, Audi R8 and A7, Porsche 918 Super Hybrid, Aston Martin V12 Zagato, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Masserati ... TheAutoChannel.com has great video of them all AUTO CENTRAL - August 14, 2011: It's like arguing which chocolate is the best; or which wine is the best; or which ice cream is the best. It doesn't matter ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12, 2011 -- Chrysler Group LLC's newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Brand is hitting the road with its first-ever, "SRT High Performance Tour" featuring four drivers, four vehicles - the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Jeep, Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT ... Continue reading
Improved i-DTEC Engine to Power the New Honda Civic +VIDEO
Aug 12, 2011
LONDON, August 12, 2011 -- Honda will launch the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. In the build-up to th ... Continue reading
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