News By Topic: 2013 New Vehicle Reviews

Toyota Announces Pricing for the All-New 2013 RAV4

Dec 18, 2012

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 RAV4 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV). The new RAV4 offers great value through balanced performance and capability, including improved fuel efficien ... Continue reading

Toyota Launches Fourth-Generation of Original Crossover SUV - The 2013 RAV4

Dec 18, 2012

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2012 - - Toyota’s fourth-generation RAV4 arrives in January, a reinvention of the world’s original crossover sport utility vehicle. The new RAV4 offers balanced performance and capability, including great fuel efficiency, class-leading cargo capacity, striking design, and a compelli ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus ES350 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

Dec 18, 2012

MORE INFO Find Lexus ES350 Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Lexus Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Lexus ES350 Your Perfect New Car Match? 2013 Lexus ES350 Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel In Lexus' ES line, the aim has always been to blend luxury and value. Based upon the Toyot ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: 2013 Honda Accord Returns To Front Of Pack

Dec 18, 2012

Impressive Accord Redesign Alters Mid-sized Sedan Landscape YONKERS, NY Dec 18, 2012; With a roomy interior, frugal fuel economy, a fun-to-drive character, and an attractive combination of features and price, the Honda Accord has given Consumer Reports testers convincing evidence that Honda may be back on track. The ne ... Continue reading

Updated 2014 BMW Z4 Gets More Engine Choices - Includes Full BMW Details

Dec 17, 2012

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, December 17, 2012. The BMW Z4 Roadster has been updated for the second half of its life cycle. The 2013 Roadster gets a mild face lift and a larger engine line-up. The first generation BMW Z4 hit the market ten years ago and made it through 2008. In 200 ... Continue reading

Cars.com Announces "Best Of 2013" Award Nominees

Dec 17, 2012

Cars.com, today announced its editors' nominees for the site's highest honor, the "Best Of 2013" Award. Nominees include the BMW 3-Series, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Ram 1500, Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ and the Toyota Prius. "Each year, automakers roll out upwards of 70 brand-new or redesigned cars," said Patrick Olsen, Cars ... Continue reading

Why the 2013 Nissan Sentra Stands Out From Its Competition By Holly Reich

Dec 17, 2012

By Holly Reich Special to The Auto Channel Automotive Journalist Trying to compare economy-priced compact cars is kind of like trying to wade through the mid-priced dress department at Macy’s. It's overwhelming. It comes down to this: Whether it’s cars or clothing, finding the product you like is based on pac ... Continue reading

Ford C-MAX Is the Fastest-Selling Hybrid Ever at Launch

Dec 17, 2012

Ford C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, with 8,030 units sold in its first two months of sales in October and November, outpacing Toyota Camry Hybrid's 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid are selling three times faster than ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Corvette: 60 years of Iconic Design

Dec 17, 2012

LONDON, December 17, 2012 -- Chevrolet Corvette plays a big role in Hollywood Launch of the new Corvette 427 Convertible Collector's Edition Famed for its enviable looks and powerful performance, Chevrolet 's legendary Corvette is celebrating a unique milestone in the upcoming year - its 60th Anniversary. The Corvette ... Continue reading

2013 BMW 335i Ride and Review By John Heilig

Dec 16, 2012

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 BMW 335i Engine: 3.0-liter twin turbo I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,900 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1,200-5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 71.3 x 56.3 in. Tires: P225/40R19 (F)/P285/35R19 (R) Cargo volume: 13.0 c ... Continue reading

2013 Toyota Avalon - Steve Purdy First Look

Dec 16, 2012

2013 TOYOTA AVALON – FIRST LOOK By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Until now if asked to identify the most typical “old-man’s” car we might have named the Toyota Avalon, particularly with the anachronistic Mercury Grand Marquis gone to the storage yard in the sky. Even though the last ... Continue reading

2013 Infiniti FX 37 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 14, 2012

2013 Infiniti FX37 A Performance Luxury Crossover By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1304) The Infiniti FX has been around since 2003. It’s a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that was freshened in 2012. It’s sporty. It’s fast. It’s luxurious. ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim Test Drives the 2013 Kia Soul

Dec 14, 2012

HOLLYWOOD, USA - December 14, 2012: KIA's promotional campaigns have been fun and inventive. I've enjoyed watching the "Hamstars" doing their thing, but up until this first drive in the 2013 KIA SOUL, I never fully grasped their goal. A week in this model, cruising PCH and around town led to smiles, curiosities and won ... Continue reading

Heels On Wheels- 2013 Honda Odyssey Review

Dec 13, 2012

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ODYSSEY VEHICLE The Honda Odyssey is a value-driven minivan with a hard-to-beat safety record and spacious environment for eight. Last year the model took on a sleek redesign that equated to a ... Continue reading

BMW M6 Gran Coupe To Bow At 2013 NAIAS in Detroit

Dec 12, 2012

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, December 13, 2012. We already know the BMW M6 Convertible and M6 Coupe and this fall it became clear that the third super sporty variant of the 6-Series was well on its way. In October, a barely camouflaged M6 Gran Coupe was spotted testing on the Nürburg ... Continue reading