The All-New Ford Ranger +VIDEO
Sep 26, 2011
The all-new global Ford Ranger comes to market in Australia next month, combining the toughness and capability of a pickup truck with smart technology, outstanding safety, excellent fuel economy and high standards of quality and comfort. ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 BMW M5 Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2011
Blue Thunder By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor SEVILLE, Spain - September 23, 2011: This time, they are all Monte Carlo blue, a color that suits BMW's super sedan indeed. But there may be reasons you want to be less outstanding in the new M5, especially when you drive a bit too fast on two-lane public roads and do ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class Shows Consumers Where The Brand Is Going With Its UK Tour +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2011
Mercedes-Benz has injected some style into the compact class with the dynamic, sporty styling of the front-wheel drive Concept A-CLASS. ... Continue reading
UK Opens First Public Access Hydrogen Filling Station +VIDEO
Sep 22, 2011
SWINDON, England - September 22, 2011: The UK's first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling station opened on Tuesday at Honda's manufacturing facility in Swindon. Built and operated by industrial gases company BOC, a member of The Linde Group, the venture is the result of a partnership between Honda, BOC and economi ... Continue reading
2012 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI quattro Review by Carey Russ
Sep 22, 2011
Now you can have it all DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Do you want it all in a luxury sedan? If so, Audi has you in mind with its A7. In Audi numerology, odd numbers denote something other than a sedan. The A5 coupe and Q5 and Q7 crossovers, for instance. But the A7 has four doors, which would usually get it cla ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 BMW 528i Touring Review by Henny Hemmes
Sep 22, 2011
Less is more By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel SEVILLE - September 22, 2011: Downsizing is what many car manufacturers are now looking at. Not necessarily as it pertains to physical size of their models, but rather the engine capacity. Around a year and a half year ago, when BMW introduced the new ... Continue reading
Major Alt Fuel POW WOW Convenes in Washington Today with Intriguing, Questionable Participants
Sep 21, 2011
Major Alt Fuel POW WOW Convenes in Washington Today with Intriguing, Questionable Participants By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL WASHINGTON â September 21, 2011: The United States Energy Security Council (USESC), the highest level extra-governmental group ever assembled to address ... Continue reading
Move Over, Mom: Dad's Becoming the Car Pool King +VIDEO
Sep 20, 2011
As children across America head back to school, a new survey commissioned by Chevrolet finds that many fathers in America are taking more of an active role in before- and after-school carpooling duties, with utility vehicles the preferred choice of dads over minivans. ... Continue reading
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Sep 20, 2011
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel. I was about to be driving a 556 HP production street car for a week. A supercharged 6.2L V8 rated at 556 HP sounds an awful lot like a race car engine's performance level. This was going to be exciting. I had a very brief previous experience behind the whe ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler Town and Country Van Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Sep 19, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Chrysler Corporation invented the minivan back in 1983, as an alternative to the full-sized wagon. The original Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager were solid middle-class vehicles, with more space than a large wagon on a smaller footprint, and with better fuel economy. What was a g ... Continue reading
2011 Jaguar XKR Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Sep 17, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2011 Jaguar XKR SPECIFICATIONS Model: Engine: 5.0-liter supercharged V8 Horsepower/Torque: 510 hp @ 6,000-6,500 rpm/461 lb.-ft. @ 2,000-5,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 119.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.7 x 74.6 x 57.0 in. Tires: P255/35ZR20 (F)/P28 ... Continue reading
2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show - Exclusive Press Pass Coverage on The Auto Channel
Sep 17, 2011
With TACH's Press Pass Coverage of the Frankfurt Motor Show it's like you were there FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: Once again The Auto Channel's European team is on-hand to bring you the best and most comprehensive coverage of this important event. We have loads of video, tons of photographs and reams of text stories ... Continue reading
Watch More Than 2,200 Automotive Videos FREE on Your iPad and Any Smart Phone
Sep 16, 2011
Hundreds of hours of auto-related videos No Fees No App required No Flash needed AUTO CENTRAL - June 8, 2011: One of the big draw backs about Apple's mobile devices (iPad and iPhone) is that it can't play flash videos. Because of this, an enormous amount of video content is lost to users of these devices. But TheAutoCh ... Continue reading
Ferrari 458 Retractable Hardtop Spider Debuts at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 16, 2011
New exclusive "Bespoke" program also showcased FRANKFURT - September 16, 2011: Ferrari's exclusive new 8-cylinder, the 458 Spider has finally was unveiled to the public at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show. The latest addition to the Ferrari range is a mid-rear-engined two-seater featuring a fully retractable ... Continue reading
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