Oct 24, 2011
2011 2012 Nominees Are Ford Focus Electric, Honda Civic Natural Gas, Mitsubishi i, Toyota Prius v and Volkswagen Passat TDI WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2011 The Diesel Technology Forum is congratulating Volkswagen for having its 2012 Passat TDI clean diesel named as one of five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year Awa ... Continue reading
Honda to Debut Two All-New Models at the Los Angeles Auto Show - See It All Here On The Auto Channel
Oct 24, 2011
Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV, at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th at 1:05 pm PST. As one of the best-selling SUV's in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added technology features. T ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Optima Review - Green Or Mean By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 24, 2011
2012 Kia Optima : From Mean to Green By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2501) The Kia Optima sedan was redesigned for 2011 with a longer wheelbase, a more spacious cabin and bolder exterior styling complementing its wider and lower stance. For 2012, changes are minor and include some eq ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 CGI BlueEfficiency +VIDEO
Oct 22, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor VIENNA, Austria - October 20, 2011: The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class is about to hit the European market within four weeks and Canada will also get this completely renewed second generation model. However, Mercedes says that â just like the original B-Class â the new model ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Hybrid Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Oct 21, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Toyota has made quite an investment in hybrid technology, and the best way to recover that investment is by selling product. And one of the best ways to sell the most product is by offering customers the most choice. You can't say that Toyota isn't giving hybrid buyers choices. A d ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500C Drive and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 19, 2011
Fiat Specs, Comparisons and Prices - Fiat Buyers Guide 2012 Fiat 500c - âCâ as in Cabrio by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2348) Convertible owners buy convertibles for one primary reason. That is, to put the top down and enjoy the open-air. The coolest feature of the 2012 Fi ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-spec Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 18, 2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis is a full-sized car in all respects. It has a long 115.6-inch wheelbase, which accounts for the "unprecedented" ride quality. My initial impression was that here was a luxury-type car from a company not known for building luxury cars. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Marketing Campaign For The Reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry
Oct 17, 2011
marketing campaign for the all-new 2012 Camry: "It's Ready. Are You?" The campaign demonstrates how the seventh-generation model addresses changes in consumers' vehicle needs, expectations and driving habits through the combination of new innovations and improvements to interior and exterior styling. Camry has built a ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Insight Details Revealed
Oct 17, 2011
A significantly updated 2012 Insight hybrid debuts today with new exterior styling, an enhanced interior, additional features on select models and an EPA fuel economy-rating1 improvement of 1 mpg. The Insightâs city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy rating1 of 41/44/42 mpg, up from 40/43/41 on the prior model, con ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 16, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Honda Civic Model: 2012 Honda Civic sedan Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 6,500 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.3 x 58.5 x 69.0 in. Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume: 12.5 cubic fee ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Edge Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Oct 13, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Edge has given Ford a solid presence in the crossover field since 2006, and got its first major updates for 2011 with bolder exterior styling, notable interior revisions, updated cabin electronics, and powertrain and chassis upgrades. So you'd think there wouldn't be anything n ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test by John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 12, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Chevrolet Volt Model: 2012 Chevrolet Volt Engine: 1.4-liter I4 (plus electric motor) Horsepower/Torque: 84 hp @ 4,800 (gas); 111 hp, 368 lb.-ft. (electric) Transmission: Automatic Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.1 x 70.4 x 56.3 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo ... Continue reading
2012 Range Rover Evoque Review +VIDEO
Oct 10, 2011
The Luxury SUV Segment Has a New Leader By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The new Range Rover Evoque from Land Rover has been waiting in the wings for some time, since its first official introduction in July 2010 via a live global Internet launch that was seen right here on TheAutoChan ... Continue reading
2011/2012 Kia Forte SX Sedan Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Oct 10, 2011
2011/2012 KIA FORTE SX SEDAN Euro-styled and competent By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The stylish Forte, introduced in 2010, is a very competent compact sedan. For 2011 an all-new 5-door hatchback was added. For 2012 it is pretty much carry-over with a few minor changes. The Forteâs ... Continue reading
First drive: 2012 BMW ActiveE Prototype by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Oct 8, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH - October 8, 2011: At the end of 2009, BMW presented the ActiveE, a concept that was under development as part of Project-i initiative. Under this project, the German car manufacturer started up the research and development of an electric Mega City Vehicle, ... Continue reading
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