Dec 30, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 30, 2008 â The often stressful and frustrating task of parallel parking soon will be as easy as pressing a button for owners of the Lincoln MKS flagship sedan and all-new Lincoln MKT seven-passenger luxury crossover, thanks to an exclusive new technology from Ford Motor Company called Active ... Continue reading
Auto Winners and Losers 2008: NYT Writer's View
Dec 30, 2008
By JERRY GARRETT Published: December 26, 2008 In its 2008 Car Reliability Study, Consumer Reports ranked the Chrysler Sebring convertible, with a reliability score that was â283 percent worse than average,â dead last among the 357 vehicles covered in the survey of subscribers. At the other end of the scale wa ... Continue reading
Toyota Once Again Top Seller in U.S.
Dec 30, 2008
For the second year in a row, Toyota Motor Corp.'s namesake brand likely will beat Chevrolet and Ford as the top seller in the United States. According to the Detroit Free Press, plummeting SUV sales that came with spiking gas prices earlier this year helped widen Toyota's margin over Ford and Chevy. Through November, ... Continue reading
Propane; the Gas of the Gods - Exclusive Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Propane Engine Fuel Summit
Dec 30, 2008
Extensive Video of One of the Year's Most Important Automotive Expositions Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch, Exec. VP & Co-Publisher The Auto Channel was honored to be the official Media Sponsor of the First Annual Propane Engine Fuel Summit. We are also pleased and proud to present to the world complete PRESS PASS ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2008
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conference and Exhibition - In-Depth Exclusive Press Pass Coverage ... Continue reading
CARZ 4 GIRLZ: Holiday Driving Tips For Teens
Dec 26, 2008
By Ilyse Gordon & Friends Do you have a long holiday traveling trip coming up, or are you planning on party hopping in your hometown? There will be more cars â and that means more mishaps â on the road during this busy driving time. Recently three teens were found dead in a car parked in the infamous Squaw Va ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept - Surprise in Detroit and Miss(ed) in L.A.
Dec 26, 2008
For years, there were speculations about the arrival of a Cadillac coupe. The rumours were confirmed at the Detroit Auto Show with the unveiling of the CTS Coupe Concept. That it is going into production has been confirmed by the plans to unveil the final version on November 18, the eve of the LA Auto Show. It was a pi ... Continue reading
2009 Audi A4 2.0TFSI Quattro Review
Dec 26, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Audi A4 2.0TFSI Quattro Review The Audi A4's technical excellence and front- or all-wheel drive prowess have always been first-rate, but since its inception in 1994, its styling has been on the conservative side. While that has undoubtedly added to its attraction for those peo ... Continue reading
Ford Triples Support of Breast Cancer Research and Awareness with $1.8 Million Raised in 2008
Dec 24, 2008
Ford's 2008 Warriors in Pink campaign generated more than $1.8 million in donations for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, nearly tripling last yearâs efforts * Donations help fund important research and community outreach programs aimed at saving lives and ending breast cancer forever * Fordâs Warriors in Pink cam ... Continue reading
2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE Review
Dec 24, 2008
2009 LAND ROVER LR2 HSE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is not your fatherâs Land Rover. This isnât the rough and tumble off-roader made for banging through the wilds of Africa that you could fix with duct tape, wire and a good sturdy hammer. Instead, this is a sophisticated, 5-passenger ... Continue reading
Jonas Brothers to Play Special Concert at 2009 Detroit Auto Show to Support the 2009 Charity Preview
Dec 24, 2008
All proceeds from the concert to benefit local area children's charities and organizations DETROIT, Dec. 23, 2008; The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the Grammy nominated artist, Jonas Brothers, will play a special concert at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena on January 18, 2009 to help raise fu ... Continue reading
Santa Trades in Reindeer for Zero-Emission GEM Car
Dec 23, 2008
Global Electric Motorcars Rescues the Holidays for Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 -- In an effort to spread some much-needed eco-cheer this holiday season, electric auto manufacturer Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) and The West Valley Boys & Girls Club are coming together to implement Operati ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Equinox: A Compact Crossover for All Seasons and Lifestyles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 22, 2008
Chevrolet unveiled the all-new 2010 Equinox, a compact crossover that blends distinctive design with outstanding efficiency. A new, 2.4L direct injection engine helps the Equinox deliver expected best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (EPA certification pending) - a 25-percent improvement over the pre ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 CROSSOVER WATCH LIST
Dec 21, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSOVER As something of a self-appointed crossover queen, evidence shows crossover shapes began as far back as 1980 with the AMC Eagle. However, I dare pinpoint the first CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) you see today were General Mot ... Continue reading
Dec 21, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Acura TL with Technology Package The Acura TL plays in a tough neighborhood, one defined by the Germans and challenged by the Japanese and Americans. Performance-luxury is the name of the game, and all of the world's premium automakers have a presence. And all of the cars in th ... Continue reading
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