IIHS 2009 Crash Ratings: 3 Small Cars Earn Top Safety Pick Award
Aug 13, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight, 2010 Kia Soul, and 2010 Toyota Prius are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are toug ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
CYPRESS, Calif. August 10, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced pricing for its newest addition to the multiple award-winning Lancer lineup - the versatile five-door 2010 Lancer Sportback GTS and Ralliart. The Lancer Sportback carries with it similar distinctive and aggressive styling as the rally-ins ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
'Core' Domestic Brands Continue to Show Consumer Interest Strength IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest analysis by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence of recent kbb.com Web traffic patterns, includ ... Continue reading
The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 - American Market Version
Aug 13, 2009
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 13 August 2009; BMW announced today the production version of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September and will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009. ActiveHybrid technology provides a glimpse into the ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Sell Its Luxury Flagship Sedan in U.S. Competes With Mercedes, BMW and Lexus
Aug 12, 2009
Crafted to rival Mercedes, BMW, Lexus and the world's most prestigious luxury automobiles, marking another step in Hyundai's growth as a leading brand PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Hyundai is shaking things up at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance by announcing its intention to launch its most premium luxur ... Continue reading
A New GM Kicks Into High Gear at Product and Technology Event
Aug 11, 2009
'New GM' 2010 General Motors Product Guide Chevrolet Volt estimated city fuel economy is 230 mpg / 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles (press release) Media and consumers preview 25 new models coming between now and 2011 Cadillac confirms new entry-level luxury sport sedan is under development GMâs four brands launch ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra
Aug 10, 2009
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the new 2010 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup and Pathfinder and Xterra SUVs, which are on sale now at Nissan retailers nationwide. Each vehicle offers a number of significant enhancements for the new model year. Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Prices* (M ... Continue reading
New Flagship 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo to Debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 7, 2009
Porsche continues to create more from less; greater driving dynamics, lower fuel consumption ATLANTA, Aug. 7 -- Porsche has traditionally put great emphasis on the efficiency of its cars, but the new flagship 911 will give a whole new meaning to its high performance label: while its acceleration, braking and handling c ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 6, 2009
SEE ALSO: BMW BUYERS GUIDE Mark Fulmer and RoadTrip are back in Southern California for this latest episode. In this show, Mark attends the live Internet introduction of the new Z4 and then is joined by Nadya Arnaout, the vehicle's Interior Designer, and Martin Birkmann, Manager of Product Planning and Motorsports for ... Continue reading
Lexus HS 250h Causing Internet Buzz
Aug 5, 2009
by Bill Kwong The internet is buzzing with Lexus HS 250h excitement and observations, and it has been reported that the HS 250h is a Lexus version of the Toyota Prius. That is far from the truth. All Toyota and Lexus hybrids use the series/parallel hybrid system, but thatâs where the similarity ends between the To ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Taurus Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick award
Aug 4, 2009
The 2010 Ford Taurus, a large family car, is the Institute's newest 2009 Top Safety Pick award winner. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the aw ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Ten? Do your really think we could limit the list to just 10? Not TheAutoChannel.com, we always give you more! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: Okay, so the Cash For Clunkers program has you dreaming about which new vehicle you'd want. Here's 14 different cars that you might want to test drive. They may not all qualify fo ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight EX Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Insight EX Engine: 1.3-liter I4 with IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) Horsepower/Torque: (gasoline) 98 @ v5800 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1500 rpm: (electric) 10 hp @ 1500 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1700 rpm Transmission: CVT with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 100.4 in. L ... Continue reading
2010 Buick LaCrosse Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
2010 BUICK LACROSSE Second Renaissance Vehicle for Buick By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Cadillac went through its renaissance a few years ago with a major redefinition, bold advance in styling language, renewed products and a fresh commitment from GM to make the brand something special. Now Buick is e ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
Acura's 2010 ACURA lineup is significantly enhanced by four vehicles â the all-new TSX, the significantly enhanced RDX and MDX, and the all-new ZDX four-door sports coupe, due later this year. We had an opportunity to drive the first three recently at Acuraâs National Full-Line e vent held in New York City an ... Continue reading
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