Nissan Launches Leaf, World's 1st Mass-market EV - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 3, 2010
YOKOHAMA, Japan December 2, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Japan's Nissan Motor Co marked a major milestone in automotive history on Friday with the launch of the zero-emission Leaf, the world's first electric car to be mass-marketed. Nissan said the five-seater hatchback was rated with a driving ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named '2011 Urban Truck of the Year'
Dec 1, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 -- All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee sets the standard for premium SUVs and is awarded "2011 Urban Truck of the Year" Award is latest in growing list of accolades for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee hits the sweet spot of real-world capability ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Named 'Urban Car of the Year' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 1, 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2010 -- The all-new Chevrolet Cruze is the Urban Car of the Year as voted by judges at Decisive Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists. Cruze features the spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact. The Cruze Eco model fea ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: First Drive; Small doesn't always mean cheap and basic.
Nov 30, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: First Drive Small doesnât always mean cheap and basic. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0707) The Auto Channel The Chevrolet Cruze is an important car for General Motors. More important in my opinion than the well publicized Chevrolet Volt. The Cruze has the tasks of keeping ... Continue reading
First drive: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster: Blue Grit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2010
2011 Porsche 911 Speedster, A Collector's item By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel PALM SPRINGS, November 23, 2010; At the LA Auto Show, three new Porsches were unveiled. For the 911 Carrera GTS and the 911 Speedster it was their North American premiere, while the Cayman R made its ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Fit Receives More Standard Features; VSA Added to All Models
Nov 29, 2010
Accommodating, versatile and fuel-efficient five-door now includes standard VSA, USB, cruise control and remote entry on all models TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2010 - The Honda Fit offers even more value for the 2011 model year in its already versatile, fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package. New for 2011, al ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 26, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam BureauThe Auto Channel PALM SPRINGS, November 21, 2010. Those who have ever driven a Porsche 911 knows that it is a lovely sports car. The current 911 Carrera S is excellent and the lightweight GT3 is amazingly fast, while the Turbo beats the pace of the others. But ther ... Continue reading
6,348 Get Behind Wheel During Chevrolet Volt Unplugged Tour
Nov 24, 2010
Chevrolet Volt Unplugged Tour, 6,348 consumers climbed in and took the electric vehicle with extended-range capability for a spin. In shopping mall parking lots, on corporate campuses and on city streets, praise for the driving experience was nearly unanimous. ... Continue reading
Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's '10Best Cars' Awards
Nov 23, 2010
Car and Driver magazine has named the 2011 Honda Accord and the 2011 Honda Fit as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best" status 25 times in the 29 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competi ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Names Its 10 Best Cars for 2011
Nov 23, 2010
Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive enthusiast publication, today announced its 10Best Cars for 2011. Amid high-horsepower machinery such as the 556-hp Cadillac CTS-V, the editors at Car and Driver included an electrically-powered vehicle for the first time ever ââ¬â the groundbreaking Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2010
2011 Scion tC review An affordable sports coupe? Isn't that some sort of 80s nostalgia? No, not if the coupe in question is Scion's tC. When the original model was released in model year 2005, it rose to the top of the Scion sales charts. Yes, there is indeed a market among young, young-at-heart, and young-in-wallet pe ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt: Is it A Best Buy?
Nov 21, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Volt: Is it A Best Buy? A Quick First Drive. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0719) The Auto Channel Chicago, IL November, 2010. Chicago was the final stop in the Volt Unplugged 12-city tour showcasing the functionality and capability of the Chevrolet Volt, the worldâs first electr ... Continue reading
Does The New Fiat 500 Have A Chance For Success In The U.S.?
Nov 19, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel LOS ANGELES, November 18, 2010. When Fiat unveiled the American variant of the 500, I was wondering, who would be buying this small Italian car?. In The Netherlands, the 500 has been on the market for a couple of years and has sold mostly to women ... Continue reading
The Police Car Leader for 15 Years, Ford's All-New Police Interceptors Deliver at Public Testing
Nov 19, 2010
Ford's Police Interceptor 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoostâ⢠sedan turns fastest lap time of any vehicle at Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) testing and outperforms V8 competitors. Ford's new Police Interceptor utility outperforms key competitors in acceleration, while posting fastest lap times Ford's Police In ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4X4 Review
Nov 19, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4X4 Engine: 5.7-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque : 360 h @5,150 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: Multispeed automatic Wheelbase: 114.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 189.8 x 84.8 x 69.4 in. Tires: P265/60R18 Cargo volume: 35.1/68.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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