2013 Nissan Altima Review In The Sonoran Desert By Steve Purdy
Dec 12, 2012
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IN THE SONORAN DESERT An Arizona Road Trip By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau [5382] Arizona is one of our favorite travel destinations. We usually go when itâs not too hot in the Desert Southwest, mostly late fall and early spring, and weâre usually able to score a test car ... Continue reading
Finalists For North American Car Of The Year And North American Truck/Utility Of The Year Announced
Dec 12, 2012
A group of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the United States has selected the Cadillac ATS, the Ford Fusion and the Honda Accord as the finalists for the 2013 North American Car of the Year. The Ford C-Max, Mazda CX-5 and Ram 1500 are the finalists for the 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year. This y ... Continue reading
2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Platinum Steve Purdy Review
Dec 11, 2012
2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Platinum A Flagship Reborn By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The new Cadillac front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive, XTS replaces the aging full-size sedans called STS and DTS. While slightly smaller than it progenitors, XTS feels about the same in terms of interior space and it is mor ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2013 Kia Sorento Review
Dec 10, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SORENTO VEHICLE A more rugged mid-size SUV, the Kia Sorento is on point with price, interior comforts and constructional frame changes that have resulted in a more refined ride for up to seven passengers. Another bonus is gas estimates ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti M35h Rocky Mounrtain Review By Dan Poler
Dec 9, 2012
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Infiniti M35h First introduced in 2012 and carried over unchanged for 2013, in the M35h Infiniti has managed to combine uncompromising performance with a host of smart fuel-conserving technologies, a unique combination in the luxury sedan segment. We recently had ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon Preview By Carey Russ - Verry Interesting +Video
Dec 7, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Toyota Avalon Preview I'm in a pre-production 2013 Toyota Avalon, driving on a surface street in Isla Vista, CA during the ride and drive part of the press introduction for the car. I notice a first-generation Toyota Highlander following me. Nothing unusual there, Toyota sold ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - Cadillac's CUE System Too Complicated +VIDEO
Dec 7, 2012
Cadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation Every time Consumer Reports complains about an overly complicated vehicle control system, like Cadillac's CUE or MyFord/MyLincoln Touch, we hear critics call us Luddites who hate all touch screens. But that misses a rather big point. It isn't t ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Says Ford Overstating Some New Model MPG
Dec 7, 2012
Consumer Reports Tests show Ford Fusion, C-Max hybrids don't live up to 47-mpg claims Yonkers, NY December 7, 2012; Consumer Reports said that Ford has been making some eye-opening claims about the fuel economy of the redesigned 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid wagon: "47 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg." ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2013 Model Year Prices for Camry and Camry Hybrid, Prius c and Scion xB
Dec 7, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2013 Camry and Camry Hybrid mid-size sedans, Prius c hybrid sub-compact and the Scion xB, urban utility vehicle. Price adjustments were announced on 12 current 2013 mo ... Continue reading
Watching My New Buick Verano Being Born
Dec 6, 2012
MY GREAT VERANO ADVENTURE GM gives me a royal welcome By Dar Davis Photos by Tom Burch There is nothing like a visit from Santa to lift oneâs spiritsâ¦and boy, did I have a Christmas morning experience on November 1. My âlittle-boyâ eyes opened wide and they stayed that way all day when at 10:10 a.m. ... Continue reading
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 5, 2012
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Continuous Improvement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1169) Volkswagenâs Golf arrived on the automotive scene 38 years ago in 1974. Now after having sold over 29 million around the world the Golf (aka: Rabbit) just keeps getting better. A little like t ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Review By John Heilig
Dec 4, 2012
MORE INFO Lincoln Buyers Guide Is the 2013 Lincoln MKS Your Perfect new car Match? THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Engine: 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Select Shift Wheelbase: 112.9 ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Volt Second Look Review By Steve Purdy
Dec 2, 2012
2013 CHEVY VOLT Taking a second look By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We just reviewed the extended-range electric Chevy Volt last spring but our resource guys assured us there were enough changes to warrant another look. This is also an opportunity to check back with my friend, Walt, whom I referenced ... Continue reading
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Dec 1, 2012
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channnel 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i The BMW X5 has been around in its current form since the 2007 model year and represents the standard for on-road luxury SUV performance. We had an opportunity to spend an enjoyable week with this trendsetter and found that it still retains the s ... Continue reading
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