2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Sep 1, 2016
You can count on the Forester to be Subaru Forester is comfortable, capable, and useful DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Subaru Research and Buyers Guide When you think of Subaru, what comes to mind? Outback? WRX? Maybe BRZ? They're all well-known, but the best-selling Subaru in the U.S. is the Forester. Which sho ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS NX 200t REVIEW
Aug 31, 2016
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS NX 200t REVIEW ... Continue reading
BMW At The Petersen Museum In LA
Aug 31, 2016
The Petersen will host some of BMW’s greatest road and race cars through October 14. Woodcliff Lake, NJ, August 30, 2016 – In celebration of the BMW Group’s 100th anniversary, BMW of North America and The Petersen Automotive Museum will feature “BMW: 100 Years of Performance,” from September 1 through October ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2016
Auto Central August 31, 2016; Jack Nicas writing for the WSJ reported that Google is moving onto Uber Technologies Inc.’s (which by the way lost 1.5 $billion in the first half of 2016) turf with a ride-sharing service to help San Francisco commuters join carpools, a person familiar with the matter said, jumping into ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches Recall Information Center To Support Dealers And Customers
Aug 31, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 -- There is a heightened public awareness of automotive recalls, but recall repairs remain comparatively low. In an effort to increase recall completions, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has launched the new Mazda Recall Information Center – www.MazdaRecallinfo.com. The Recall Inf ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review by Marc J. Rauch +VIDEO
Aug 31, 2016
The everyman-roadster from Mazda is better than ever The Mazda Miata is special to me for two reasons: First, it was born the same year that The Auto Channel launched our first automotive television series (1989). It was also the first entirely new vehicle that we featured in Episode 1 of that series, and it was the fi ... Continue reading
McCall’s 25th Motorworks Revival
Aug 30, 2016
Rob Eckaus, Editor The Auto Channel Gordon and Molly McCall celebrated the 25 th anniversary of the Motorworks Revival on Wednesday, August 17 th with a proper party that continues to evolve. It had all the requisite aircraft, cars, appetizers, and ambiance. This year a live DJ at 9pm was joined by a live drummer and v ... Continue reading
Galpin Motors Reveals Search and Reward for First-Ever "Galpinized" Vehicle
Aug 30, 2016
Southern California's Galpin Motors<http://www.galpin.com/>, home to some of the leading automotive brands and the world famous Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), announced that it is searching for its long lost 1952 Ford Convertible, the "Galpin Custom" - it's first custom car. Galpin's recent discovery of one of Ed "Big Daddy ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 28, 2016
The Jetta Hybrid is the most fun-to-drive way to save fuel DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the fuel economy potential of a hybrid is appealing but you also actually like driving and have so far seen hybrids as boring transportation appliances for people who hate cars, Volkswagen has something that might be of ... Continue reading
August 2016 Car Sales to Keep Year On Record-Setting Pace, Says Edmunds.com
Aug 26, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 26, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, forecasts that 1,533,508 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in August for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.2 million. This reflects a 1.1 percent increase from July 2016, but a 2.5 pe ... Continue reading
Reuters Reports Deal Reached For U.S. Volkswagen Dealer Compensation
Aug 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters In an exclusive report that Volkswagen AG is expected to announce on Thursday it has reached a deal in principle to compensate its 650 U.S. dealers in connection with the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source briefed on the matter said. The ... Continue reading
2017 Tesla Model S P100D: 315-mile range, 0-60 mph in 2.5 sec.
Aug 25, 2016
Automaker sets a new benchmark for electric vehicles and consumer range anxiety. NEW YORK August 25, 2016; The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla Motors Inc. is offering its electric vehicles with a battery capable of going up to 315 miles on a single charge. The company unveiled new versions of its Model S seda ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes West Coast Debut at AltCar Expo
Aug 25, 2016
The 2016 AltCar Expo will showcase the West Coast debut of the new Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid with free ride and drives open to the public. Representatives from Kia will be on hand to answer any questions. The 11th Annual AltCar Expo, is the region's premier car show dedicated to alternative fuel vehicles and transporta ... Continue reading
Princess Cruises Presents Majestic Princess
Aug 24, 2016
Designs and Key Features Unveiled For Newest Ship in the Growing Fleet SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2016 -- Princess Cruises today unveiled designs and announced key features of Majestic Princess, the newest and most luxurious ship in the global fleet. Departing April 4, Majestic Princess will sail on her inaugural ... Continue reading
Hyundai Partners with Fountain Valley Historical Society to Preserve the Courreges Ranch Tank House
Aug 24, 2016
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2016 -- In an effort to preserve a local landmark, Hyundai Motor America has contributed a two-for-one match, up to $25,000, to The Fountain Valley Historical Society in order to help preserve Fountain Valley's oldest building, the 118 year old Courreges Ranch Tank House. The Fountain ... Continue reading
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