AAA Gets It Wrong On Ethanol Again +VIDEO
Aug 4, 2015
Demonstrates They Are Clueless With Regard to Beneficial Fuel Alternatives WASHINGTON, DC - August 3, 2015: Recently the American Automobile Association (AAA) filed comments concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposed rule for 2014 thro ... Continue reading
Open Letter To Green Car Reports About Ethanol +VIDEO
Jul 31, 2015
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL A few days ago, while on press trip testing new Mazda's, I learned of an article written by John Volcker of GreenCarReports.com. The story headline seemed to indicate one direction but as I quickly discovered, it was just a disguise. The full story can ... Continue reading
2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 31, 2015
In F-Sport trim, Lexus's GS 350 can hold its own against the best from Germany. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY Lexus's GS sedan has been a worthy competitor in the midsize sport-luxury class since its debut in 1993, but during much of that time luxury was predominant over sport. Which didn't hurt sales a bit, but the ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Drives a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat +VIDEO
Jul 30, 2015
HOLLYWOOD USA - July 30, 2015: This episode⦠Fireball & buddy Ken Vela from WIKDD Kustoms snag Blind Film Critic & Famous Youtuber TOMMY EDISON for a day filled with cool cars. First up, Tommy feels a 1957 Chevy and a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, then off to Picture Car Warehouse for some Movie Car action. He ch ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Takes Over Fuel Freedom Foundation's Twitter Feed on Wednesday +VIDEO
Jul 29, 2015
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, set your alarms for 12 Noon PDT, and hide your good wine! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2015: The Auto Channel's co-founder/co-publisher, Marc J. Rauch, has been invited by Fuel Freedom Foundation to take part in a live Twitter feed tomorrow at Noon, pacific time. If you've got questio ... Continue reading
First Look: 2016 BMW X1 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 29, 2015
By Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel Senior European Editor MUNICH - BMW has released details and pictures of the new X1, but we will have to wait another five weeks before we can drive the second generation of BMWs compact crossover in Austria. The premium compact crossover was introduced in 2009 on markets worldwide and ... Continue reading
Brits Tell Driverless Cars to "Sod Off" +VIDEO
Jul 28, 2015
A survey by OSV Ltd shows that although the auto industry is heading towards an autonomous car revolution, a whopping 75% of the UK population do not want a driverless car. The survey also showed that the English were most against driverless cars, with 82% stating that they did not want one. London, UK (27 July, 2015) ... Continue reading
Forbes Electric Car Story Reveals The Naked Truth
Jul 28, 2015
"Electric Car Prospects Stall, Awaiting Promised Battery Improvements" AUTO CENTRAL - July 27, 2015: Writing for Forbes.com, Neil Winton penned a devastating update in the slog to the electric vehicle future; and it's an opinion that The Auto Channel has long espoused. Mr. Winton reviews the disappointing results of el ... Continue reading
2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 27, 2015
An honest and useful family crossover, now with more panache. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for 2003, the Nissan Murano was notable for not even pretending to be a rough-and-tough truck SUV. Introduced with an "adventures in on-roading" theme, in direct to the offroad-ready image and marketing s ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim, Actress Tanna Frederick and Her 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider +VIDEO
Jul 27, 2015
HOLLYWOOD USA - July 26, 2015: In this episode, Fireball and Kathie meet actress/car aficionado Tanna Frederick for a drive along the Malibu coast in her 1983 Alfa. Tanna, who is perhaps best known for her roles in Hollywood Dreams (2006), Irene in Time (2009) and Queen of the Lot, is also a featured player in several ... Continue reading
Driving The BMW 1 Series Prototype With Direct Water Injection Review +VIDEO
Jul 26, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MIRAMAS, France - July 22, 2015: - Earlier this month, The Auto Channel already reported on one of the technologies that BMW wanted to share with us during their recent Innovation Day at the Miramas test facility in southern France. It was the plug-in hybrid driveline (LINK), whic ... Continue reading
2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 24, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda6 is a fine alternative to a high-budget luxury sports sedan Are you looking for an affordable midsize sedan that offers a more interesting and involving driving experience than the usual suspects in that class? Consider the Mazda6. Mazda's flagship sedan embodies the Japa ... Continue reading
Giving Up the Keys Equals Increased Risk of Health Problems in Older Adults
Jul 23, 2015
AAA Foundation study shows increased risk of depression and entry into long-term care facilities among former older drivers ORLANDO, FL -- July 23, 2015: Older adults who have stopped driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression and nearly five times as likely to enter a long-term care facility th ... Continue reading
More than 1,200 show vehicles expected at Gilmore Car Museum's 35th RED BARN SPECTACULAR August 1
Jul 21, 2015
West michigan's oldest and largest antique car show held at Gilmore Car Museum August 1 Largest antique Car Show in West michigan celebrates 35th year on August 1 OVER 1,200 SHOW VEHICLES, BOATS, & cAMPERS EXPECTED FOR 35th ANNUAL RED BARNS SPECTACULAR Hickory Corners, MI RED BARNS SPECTACULAR-the area's oldest and lar ... Continue reading
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