Jan 8, 2009
Building alternative fuel cars and exploring emerging markets seen as chief opportunities Execs continue to see significant rise in bankruptcies and M&A activity DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Global automotive execs expect a significant decline in market share for United States vehicle manufacturers but continue to see U.S. OEMs ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Nearly Half of Americans Have Delayed Purchasing a New Car
Jan 8, 2009
Toyota and Honda lead the pack in CR's Auto Brand Perceptions Survey YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) reported that they will wait longer before their next vehicle purchase, according to the results of Consumer Reports' 2009 Auto Brand Perception Survey. The weak ec ... Continue reading
Suzuki Displays SX4 Trip Edition at CES
Jan 6, 2009
- 2009 Suzuki SX4: First car priced below $16,000 with standard navigation - Suzuki's consumer base of 'confident explorers' made more confident with the help of Microsoft and Garmin LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Having appeared on several prestigious consumer automotive industry lists in 2008, including Kelley Blue Book's "Top ... Continue reading
New Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo To Make World Debut in China
Jan 6, 2009
Porsche will be presenting the new Panamera to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2009 in China from 20 - 28 April. The unique, four-door Gran Turismo will be making its world debut at a press conference on 19 April prior to entering the market in late summer. ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Announces First ChargePoint Network Availability for Electric Vehicle Drivers
Jan 6, 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the first availability of the ChargePoint⢠Network for plug-in vehicle owners. Developed to be the worldâs easiest and yet most advanced vehicle charging infrastructure, the ChargePoint Network is designed to provide drivers of plug-in vehicles convenient ... Continue reading
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Jan 5, 2009
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review; Someone once said, âa good tool is hard to find.â Maybe thatâs not what they said. Maybe they said, âTools makes strange bedfellows.â Actually seems like Iâm a tool with this opening. So let us start again. There is actually a method to this tool madness. W ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2009
BOOKS FOR THE CAR LOVER By Steve PurdyTheAutoChannel.comDetroit Bureau Motor City Dream Garages By Rex Roy Forward by Don Sherman Motorbooks International It has been said that a manâs home is his castle. For many car guys it may be more accurate to say that a manâs garage is his castle. Rex Roy has explored ... Continue reading
Sirens of Chrome - The Enduring Allure of Auto Show Models
Jan 4, 2009
BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Sirens of Chrome The Enduring Allure of Auto Show Models By Margery Krevsky With Maureen McDonald Another wonderfully entertaining book has crossed my desk. This one is Margery Krevskyâs celebration of another form of beauty surrounding automobiles calle ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2009
Last night I mingled with an estimated 500,000 citizens of Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrating the first DAKAR Rally in South America. Long a staple in North Africa, the rally once known as The Paris To Dakar Rally, now just Dakar, moved the start of its 31st event to South America after violence and the death of Fren ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 3, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2008: Well, good ridence to a very trying year. While we're probably not out of the woods yet, we certainly hope that the worst has passed and that we're on the road to recovery. On a bright not, however, The Auto Channe ... Continue reading
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Review
Jan 2, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Engine: 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 420 hp @ 6200 rpm/420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 195.1 x 84.3 x 66.7 in. Tires: 255/45ZR20 (F)/285/40ZR20 ( ... Continue reading
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Review
Jan 2, 2009
2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau My pretty blonde and I sat by the front window of a small town diner in rural New Hampshire while on a spring vacation a couple of years ago. In fact, it was the week that the emblematic Man on the Mountain rock formation, that inspired the imag ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Nissan 370Z Engine: 3.7-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 332 hp @ 7,000 rpm/270 lb.0ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 100.4 in. (-3.9 in.) Length/Width/Height: 167.1 x 72.6 x 52.1 in. Tires: 255/50R18 (F)/245/45R18 (R) Cargo v ... Continue reading
All-New Nissan 2009 370Z Coupe Pricing
Jan 2, 2009
- Revised Marketing Tagline "SHIFT_the way you move" Also Revealed - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 30 -- 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) gets an early start on the new year with the announcement of pricing of the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe and a revised marketing tagline. The new Z(R) goes on sale t ... Continue reading
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