Fireball Tim Puts a 2013 Hyundai Sonata To The Test
Jul 1, 2013
A Practical Review of a Practical Car By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - July 1, 2013: It seems that the farther into the future you go, the more car companies give. Doodads that do this, doodads that do that. You can get into just about any new car and have to have the dealer give you a crash course in the sheer ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Escape Titanium AWD Review by Carey Russ
Jun 20, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS By any measure, Ford's compact Escape crossover SUV has been a success. Surprisingly, there were no major changes during the two generations from its model year 2001 introduction through 2012. If technically a unibody crossover, it was styled and marketed like an SUV, the smaller s ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's Wack Rides Goes Kansas Style - VIDEO
Jun 18, 2013
HOLLYWOOD USA - June 17, 2013 For reasons that will be revealed in future episodes, Fireball Tim Lawrence jumps ahead from the "A" lettered states all the way to "K" - Kansas. This weeks episode features his "BISON BILL AND HIS KANSAS STORM WRANGLERS" design plus featured guest, lil' dancer Alexa Simone Lawrence. ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Review by Carey Russ
Jun 13, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Can luxury, performance, and fuel economy coexist in one car? BMW is working in that direction, and successfully if my week with a 2013 640 Gran Coupe is any indication. The latest entry in the premium four-door luxury coupe class, the 6-Series Gran Coupe is a stretched version of ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Screen Tests the 2013 BMW X1 - Review
Jun 13, 2013
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - June 13, 2013: As cars show up at my door, the challenge becomes, Where do I test these vehicles? ... Continue reading
How Wacky is Fireball Tim This Monday? He's Shaved His Moustache! +VIDEO
Jun 10, 2013
HOLLYWOOD USA - June 10, 2013: Episode 3 of Fireball Tim's WACKY RIDES MONDAY is a pretty special, it's the Arizona Cactus Hot Rod. But what makes this Monday's show especially special is that Fireball shaved his facial hair. What's up with that? Anyway, this week's episode is great, so sit back and enjoy and watch it ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Rogue SV FWD Review by Carey Russ
Jun 7, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Nissan's Rogue has always been an honest compact crossover, with no attempt at a rough, tough, off-road demeanor. There's the body-on-frame Xterra SUV for that, and I doubt that there's much cross-shopping between the two. The Rogue, based on the same "C" platform as the Sentra sed ... Continue reading
South Florida Car Show TV Joins The Auto Channel Network
Jun 4, 2013
AUTO CENTRAL - Jun 4, 2013: The Auto Channel is pleased to announce an exciting addition to our broadcast television network schedule. Car Show Television, produced by Andrew McClary and Alex Berry, will begin airing this Saturdat night at 9PM EDT. This new weekly program showcases the latest car culture events all aro ... Continue reading
British Firm Makes Gasoline from Air - Breakthrough Technology +VIDEO
Jun 3, 2013
Amazing News Promises Gold-from-Lead Results DARLINGTON, England - June 3, 2013: A small British technology company located in the North Yorkshire region, Air Fuel Synthesis LTD., has announced a new technology, which if true, wouldn't be just a technological breakthrough, it would be nothing short of Merlin-like Alche ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Rocks the New 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Track M/T - Review
May 30, 2013
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD, USA - May 30, 2013: Thereâs a reason that this 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUP TRACK M/T has the word âtrackâ in it. No, itâs not because they are tracking you via some hi-tech stealth GoPro embedded inside the A/C unit or that it comes with a pair of track shoes. (Alth ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Focus ST Review by Carey Russ
May 30, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The last hot-rod Focus we got was the SVT, a decade ago. With 170 horsepower and strong midrange torque front a 2.0-liter engine in a 2750-pound car with a properly dialed-in suspension, I found it quick, entertaining, and reasonably good on gas at a 22-mpg average with fun trumpin ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's Wacky Rides Monday, Ep. 2: Alaskan Rocket Moose - VIDEO
May 27, 2013
HOLLYWOOD USA - May 27, 2013: In episode 2 of Fireball Tim Lawrence's new video series, Fireball reveals how moose might get around in the snowy state, while keeping the streets clean. To go back to Episode 1 of Fireball Tim's Wacky Rides Monday CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
BETTER PLACE Electric Car Company Files for Liquidation - BK List Gets Longer
May 26, 2013
AUTO CENTRAL - May 26, 2013: News from Tel AvivLatest in growing list of electric car companies to fizzle out proves The Auto Channelâs position against electric cars TEL AVIV, Israel - May 26, 2013: Better Place, the innovative initiative founded by Shai Shai Agassi, has filed for liquidation this morning in Isra ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti FX 37 RWD Review by Carey Russ
May 23, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS SEE ALSO: A decade ago crossovers were poised to take over the American automotive world. The formula was: SUV-like looks, with car-like construction and comfort. Almost by default, this meant unibody construction with a transverse front engine and front-wheel drive (optionally all ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's NEW Video Series "Wacky Rides Monday" Ep.1: Alabama - VIDEO
May 20, 2013
HOLLYWOOD USA - May 20, 2013: Fireball Tim Lawrence, the auto world's bestest and funniest car designer kicks off an entirely new video series that follows up on his wildly successful book, "BIG BOOK OF WACKY RIDES!" For more information about Fireball Tim visit www.FireballTim.com. ... Continue reading
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