News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

BMW 5 Series Leads Line-Up of New BMW Models to Debut at NYIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 20, 2010

All-New BMW 5 Series Leads Strong Line-Up of New BMW Models to Debut at New York International Auto Show BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible, X5 SAV and ALPINA B7 xDrive also debut. ... Continue reading

AMERICA'S CAR SHOW with Tom Torbjornsen is Back on TACH

Mar 20, 2010

Tom Torbjornsen is one of world's best automotive broadcasters. He combines enormous knowledge and extensive hand-on experience with great communication skills. Over the years, Tom has been a regular content contributor to The Auto Channel, in fact we carried his live weekly radio show from 1999 to 2002. We're proud an ... Continue reading

Tesla Motors and TAG Heuer Head to Zurich as First Stop on "Odyssey of Pioneers" World Tour

Mar 19, 2010

ZURICH--An historic round-the-world tour in a zero-emission car will come to Zurich on Saturday - the first stop in a 37,000-kilometer voyage by Tesla Motors and avant-garde watchmaker TAG Heuer. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and TAG Heuer President and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin kicked off the “Odyssey of Pioneers” Mar ... Continue reading

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review

Mar 19, 2010

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Thom Cannell The Auto ChannelDetroit Bureau Count me a naysayer when it comes to hybrids—most of the time. A small car like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta with a 1.0-liter to 1.6-liter engine already gets terrific mileage, and adding another power train simply amplifies cost and complexit ... Continue reading

2010 Chevrolet Equinox V6 AWD Review

Mar 19, 2010

CHEVROLET EQUINOX V6 AWD 2LT One of GM’s Comeback Products By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This new all-wheel drive Equinox appeared in my driveway during a cold February week - the week of the Chicago Auto Show. Though some of my Detroit area colleagues fly to the windy city to cover the show, I ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Connect Builds on Energy Company's Sustainability Efforts - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 19, 2010

DEARBORN, Mich., March 19 -- -- DTE Energy, a company that provides natural gas and electric utility services to 3.4 million Michigan homes and businesses, recently purchased 19 Ford Transit Connects and is exploring additional ways to integrate the new compact van into its vehicle fleet -- The Ford Transit Connect is ... Continue reading

Flex Your Eco-Driving Skills and Win an Vauxhall Ampera

Mar 19, 2010

The motto says it all: 'Green Drivers Wanted!' Vauxhall is looking for Europe's greenest driver as part of its ecoFLEX Experience, a unique competition where entrants can show off their fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly driving skills. ... Continue reading

Kia Debuts Official Soul Safety Car This Weekend

Mar 19, 2010

Customized Soul Sport to Serve as Official Safety Car for Nitto Tires U.S. Touring Car Championship for 2010 Race Season - Soul sport customized by GOGOGEAR promotions to pace the field at Infineon Speedway - Fuel-efficient Soul to be showcased at seven USTCC events IRVINE, Calif., March 19 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) ... Continue reading

Should You Pay Traffic Tickets Issued by Speeding Ticket or Red Light Cameras?

Mar 19, 2010

ENCINO, Calif., March 19 -- Mr. Ticket's answer is a "conditional no." The question refers to the citation or photograph you receive in the mail informing you of a recorded violation in the case of a camera, VASCAR, or other mechanical evidence record. It is always in your best interest to fight traffic tickets. If you ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Report: March New-Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound From Recall and Weather-Dampened February Levels

Mar 19, 2010

Industry Recovery Regains Traction as Both Retail and Fleet Sales Levels Improve WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19 -- New-vehicle buyers are returning to dealer showrooms in March, lured by incentives, after recall news and bad weather kept them away in February. As a result, March new-vehicle retail sales are project ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Voted Fleet Manufacturer Of The Year At 2010 Fleet News Awards

Mar 19, 2010

The coveted title - Fleet Manufacturer of the Year - has been awarded to Vauxhall at the 2010 Fleet News Awards held on Wednesday 17 March at London's Grosvenor House Hotel ... Continue reading

Fiat's New Family Space

Mar 19, 2010

The Fiat Doblo has always been about space - one thatâ's versatile, practical and value for money for the family driver. Now the all-new version builds on those qualities, yielding improved comfort, style, economy, safety and running costs. ... Continue reading

Aston Barclay Sale Shows Clear Division Of Used Convertible Market

Mar 19, 2010

Aston Barclay ran what it believes was the UK's first convertible sale of 2010 on the 4th of March with a 100% sales conversion rate on 72 cars. ... Continue reading

Mazda6 Estate Named 'Best Estate Car' At The 2010 Fleet News Awards

Mar 19, 2010

Strong residual values, keen pricing and competitive CO2 emissions see the Mazda6 Estate beat off stiff competition to be named 'Best Estate Car' at the 2010 Fleet News Awards - the industry 'Oscars' ... Continue reading

New Moon for Nissan Murano as Feature Count Rises

Mar 19, 2010

The luxurious, powerful and sharply styled Nissan Murano has struck a chord with Australian buyers in the premium, medium-sized SUV market since the second generation model made its debut one year ago. ... Continue reading