Jan 10, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editoe Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Last week Chrysler dropped a bomb on diesel enthusiasts announcing it would bring back diesel power to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and that was all they would tell The Auto Channel other than it would be built at the Jefferson North facility in Detroit. A bit o ... Continue reading
Hyundai At 2012 Detroit Auto Show Video - Genesis Coupe for 2013, Veloster Turbo, +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit MI January 9, 2012; Today Hyundai introduced a major refresh to the hot-selling Genesis Coupe and expanding the lineup to appeal to any coupe buyer. Thus, they draw a bead at not only Camaro and Mustang, but Infiniti G37 and Nissanâs 370Z, perha ... Continue reading
Volvo to Reveal New XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
By Thom Cannell Volvo is unveiling a novel take on its XC60, a vehicle we in the US call a station wagon. Previously available in a base 3.2-AWD, T6 AWD, and T6 AWD R-Design - the later with more power and tighter suspension for the enthusiast family "man" - the XC60 Plug-In Gasoline Hybrid Concept is said to be the fi ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Azera Preview - "A Yes Brainer" +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
Hyundai launches second generation 2012 Azera entry luxury four-door with V-6 power, loads of leather and a plethora of premium features By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Originally known as the Hyundai XG, their then-luxury model became Azera in 2006. Predating the ultra-luxury Equus and less sporty and larger than Son ... Continue reading
2012 VW New Beetle First Drive by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2011
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor The Auto Channel Can you identify a Volkswagen Beetle, a Bug? Of course you can. Call them what you will, Volkswagenâs BugsâBeetlesâare among the most distinctive cars ever built, and if you didnât own one, you rode in one. So, in 1998 when the New Beetle was launched, ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Accent First Drive And Review
Aug 29, 2011
2012 Hyundai Accent - Another Potential Hit for the Koreans By Steve Purdy* TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We recently had an opportunity to spend some quality time with the Hyundai folks and the new 2012 Accent subcompact, front-wheel drive, sedan and hatchback. Weâll wait until weâve had a chance to spen ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Review - Cruzing to New York
Aug 29, 2011
By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We werenât anticipating driving a Chevy Cruze to New York, but an offer to drive a new Chevrolet Cruze LT came from a major supplier, Honeywell Turbo Technologies. It was a welcome alternative to a tasty but comparatively sternly riding Mitsubishi L ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L R-Spec Road Test and Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 29, 2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Road test and review by thom cannell for the auto channel ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2011
Thom Cannell roadtests Bridgestone's new ultra-performance tires: Potenza RE-011, Potenza S-04 Pole position, Potenza RE970AS Pole Position ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Recap of the 2011 New York Auto Show - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
May 4, 2011
A Season Ender in The Big Apple By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The last major American auto show of the season is in New York City. Auto makers had, this year, plenty of new product to fill the Javitz Center after earlier major shows - LA in November, Detroit in January and Chicago in ... Continue reading
TACH's 2011 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-Up
Feb 13, 2011
2011 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-Up The Auto Channel Press Pass Coverage By Steve Purdy, Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson [0787] Chicago February 12, 2011; Having just come off our high from the intense press days at the Detroit North American International Auto Show last month itâs a relaxing job to cover the February Ch ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Thom Cannel's Review
Feb 10, 2011
By Thom Cannel Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Hyundaiâs first hybrid is also the fist hybrid design we can cautiously approve of. It delivers good fuel economy and pretty decent ride and handling without the kinds of compromises that deliver economy without pleasure. Whatâs remarkable is a real ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2011
Nissan 2011 Quest, a fourth-generation minivan Why minivans? I mean they are so 1987, uh, make that âlike totally 1990â, or should that read âso 2000-maybe, kinda, 2010? Absurd, isnât it, to fail to understand that families need transportation regardless the decade, buying half a million minivans ev ... Continue reading
New Hyundai Sonata 2.0Turbo; Why would anyone want a V-6?
Jan 9, 2011
The SoCal weather is beautiful and Iâm doing my navigational best to arrive at our destination as my buddy Jim puts his boot to every one of the 274 turbocharged horsepower available from Hyundaiâs latest Sonata, the Sonata 2.0T. Behind us is the ultra-forthcoming âbuck stops here in the US,â presid ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2010
Honda Odyssey for 2011 By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Why does Honda have the guts to develop an all-new minivan when GM and Ford have abandoned the market? Though sales have dropped, annual sales of half a million per year makes the minivan market larger than many and, one supposes, prof ... Continue reading
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