Nissan Sets New Direction for Crossover Design, Debuts Versa Note at 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2013
DETROIT - January 15, 2013: Nissan presented two important all-new vehicles today during a press conference at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which made its North American debut, and the dramatic Nissan Resonance, a design concept previewing the direction of future ... Continue reading
Jeep and Chrysler LIVE Unveilings from Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 14, 2013
Journalists and the public are invited to watch live the unveiling of several new/refreshed Jeep vehicles, plus a Broadcast Media question and answer session With Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Live satellite feeds of both events will al ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2013
An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The dynamic and youthful concept hints at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the U.S. market in 2014. "No on ... Continue reading
2014 Corvette Preview Introduction at 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 13, 2013
RIGHT HERE ON THE AUTO CHANNEL DETROIT - January 13, 2013: Chevrolet has huge plans coming up for the North American International Auto Show this week, including the reveal of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7, which takes place LIVE today at 7PM, eastern time - 4PM pacific. Just click on the play button below at anytime ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Drives the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo
Jan 8, 2013
HOLLYWOOD, USA - January 8, 2013: Gone are the days where European cars are the Grand Tourers of the day. And gone are the old stuffy Buicks that your Dad or Grandad drove. American car companies like Buick and Cadillac are coming on strong with vehicles that are solid, tech-friendly, greenish and fun to drive. The 201 ... Continue reading
Editor's Top 5 Cars of the Year for 2012 +VIDEO
Dec 31, 2012
By Mark Fulmer Editor-in-Chief AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2012: These five cars are all 2012 models with the exception of the FR-S which is a 2013. They have been selected out of this last years available press fleet have three qualities that are personal preferences of mine: 1. Fun To Drive 2. Distinctive technology/ ... Continue reading
Peter Schreyer Appointed First Non-Korean President at KIA +VIDEO
Dec 29, 2012
WEYBRIDGE, England - December 28, 2012: Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer at Kia Motors and the man who has led the company's design transformation has been appointed President - the first non-Korean to hold that title in the company's history. Schreyer, 59, joined Kia in 2006 from the Volkswagen Group to create a n ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Smitten By 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT "Shark"
Dec 21, 2012
BY Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - December 21, 2012: Again, itâs about the feeling with cars. I sound like a broken record sometimes, but the fact remains that like us, cars have individual personalities. Itâs an assemblage of the talents of the individuals who created them. An aggregation; like an Ave ... Continue reading
GM Reveals All New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups +VIDEO
Dec 14, 2012
DETROIT - Chevrolet and GMC today unveiled the all-new Silverado and Sierra 1500 pickups, designed to be the most refined, best engineered full-size pickups in the market. Among the many updates for 2014 are dramatic new designs inside and out for each brand; a trio of powerful, efficient EcoTec3 engines that seamlessl ... 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
Fireball Tim Drives the 2013 Dodge Journey R/T - Review
Nov 26, 2012
HOLLYWOOD USA - November 26,2012: Cars perform a number of functions. They make us feel something, take care of our stuff that we pack inside and keep us safe on trips, even if it's to the market. But not all cars cover the gambit: The 283 horsepower (260 lb-ft of torque) 2013 Dodge Journey R/T is unique because it doe ... Continue reading
American Petroleum Institute and Stooges Continue to Abuse the Facts About Ethanol
Nov 20, 2012
API Tries to Keep America in Economic Bondage By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - November 20, 2012: Today, the American Oil Institute and a number of its stooges issued a press release titled, "EPA Ignores the Facts," concerning the EPA's most recent ruling against Big Oi ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's BIG BOOK OF WACKY RIDES has Launched!!
Nov 20, 2012
HOLLYWOOD USA - November 20, 2012: Inspired by his intense love of cars, animals and creativity, Big Book of Wacky Rides! by Fireball Tim is a mad-cap take on inanimate objects transformed into cool cars. Each illustration stands on its own as an amusing story, delighting children and parents around the world. From the ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Asks: "Why Hasn't Anyone Pimped Out a Pacer, Yet?"
Nov 20, 2012
Are these cars really too hard to find? Not really... In fact, you can find them on Ebay for about $3K. So, why haven't we seen a Pacer having been tuned at a car show or SEMA? Do you think it's about time? HOLLYWOOD USA - November 19, 2012: Are these cars really too hard to find? Not really... In fact, you can find th ... Continue reading
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