Nov 9, 2012
When you window-shop among the digital aisles in eBay Motors for your next family car, you will undoubtedly be first and foremost considering safety. Rest assured that all of the vehicles listed in this collection score very well in that category. They also have won giggles and applause from youngsters and teens during ... Continue reading
Ford Brand Sales Top 2 Million for 1st Time Since 2007
Dec 30, 2011
Dec. 30, 2011 -- U.S. sales of the Ford brand this week topped 2 million vehicles for the first time since 2007. The milestone makes Ford  the best selling brand in America and the first automotive brand to hit the 2 million mark since 2007. "Ford's lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient cars, utilities and trucks co ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FISKER / KARMA 2012 Manufacturer: FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 21, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V598000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 239 Summary: FISKER IS RECALLING CE ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / JUKE Model Year(s): 2011 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 08, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V583000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER Potential Number of Units Affected: 28,294 Summary: NISSAN IS R ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid Review +VIDEO
Dec 6, 2011
SEE ALSO: Hyundai Buyers Guide SEE ALSO: Perfect New Car Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HYUNDAI OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLE A truly attractive and sporty redesign puts the 2011 Kia Optima as one sough-after mid-size sedan choice. It has a 2.4-liter hybrid engine und ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID REVIEW
Nov 29, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID VEHICLE The all-new sixth generation 2011 Hyundai Sonata is impressive enough with a head-turning redesign, but add in a hybrid system that gets an EPA-estimated 37-MPG at a base price of $25,795, and youâve ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Natural Gas Named 2012 Green Car of the Year at 2011 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2011 -- The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas - the only factory-built, CNG-powered car produced in America - was named 2012 Green Car of the Year� at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The award was presented to Honda by the editors of Green Car Journal representing a diverse panel of env ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2011
NADAguides.com, the leading online provider of new and used vehicle pricing and information, today announced that the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has been awarded the NADAguides "Car of the Year." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110929/LA77242LOGO) The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has beat out 10 other strong contenders th ... Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Road Trip and Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 14, 2011
2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG TDI LAKE TAHOE ROAD TRIP REVIEW Exploring the Mountains in a Luxurious SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [DSC 8391] If youâre following these stories youâll know this is our second of three road trips of the fall season. The first was last month, the Wisconsin Dells ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD review by John Heilig
Nov 13, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Model: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Engine: 5.3-liter Vortec V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 221.3 x 791 x 76.6 in ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 TOYOTA VENZA REVIEW
Nov 11, 2011
Toyota Specs, Comparisons and Prices - 2012-1997 Toyota Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE VENZA VEHICLE I wouldnât quite call it a crossover, because it looks more like a sedan. Or maybe a wagon. The Toyota Venza is part-car, part mid-size utility veh ... Continue reading
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Review By Carey Russ +VIDEO
Nov 10, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe BMW made its reputation by producing small two-door sedans that outperformed contemporary sports cars of their day in nearly every way. The 1600 of 1966 and especially 1968's 2002 ran circles around the similarly-sized and -priced British and Italian two-s ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 VOLVO S60 REVIEW
Nov 8, 2011
Volvo Specs, Prices nd Comparisons - 2012-1997 Volvo Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE S60 VEHICLE The 2011 Volvo S60 is an upscale mid-size sedan with room for five featuring a sporty redesign with more coupe-oriented styling cues and excellent safety as ... Continue reading
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart Review By John Heilig
Nov 4, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart Model: 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 237 hp @ 6,000 rpm/253 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 103.7 in. Length/Wi ... Continue reading
Tata Cheers, Mustang Jeers, GM and Nissan Here-Heres - In This Month's Letter From Europe
Oct 28, 2011
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel What a difference a boss makes! Well, that is a slight exaggeration but what Ratan Tata has done to Jaguar/Land Rover is nothing short of miraculous. During the Ford days these companies (together with Volvo and Aston Martin) were never given the TLC they deserved. ... Continue reading
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