News By Topic: 2012 New Vehicle Reviews

Ford Fiesta Top Selling Sub-compact Model in Europe in 2012

Feb 1, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 24, 2013. The year 2012 has been successful for Ford of Europe. The Fiesta was the best-sold compact car and the second most popular car overall. According to the most recent Polk registration data, the Fiesta was also the world’s best-sell ... Continue reading

2013 RAM 2500 CNG Pickup Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jan 10, 2013

Compressed Natural Gas RAM 2500 The only OEM-built CNG pickup in North America By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1552) I don’t consider myself a trucker. Therefore, I don’t drive and review pickups and usually turn them down when offered. I initially declined to drive a new 2 ... Continue reading

Ford C-MAX Is the Fastest-Selling Hybrid Ever at Launch

Dec 17, 2012

Ford C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, with 8,030 units sold in its first two months of sales in October and November, outpacing Toyota Camry Hybrid's 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid are selling three times faster than ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Corvette: 60 years of Iconic Design

Dec 17, 2012

LONDON, December 17, 2012 -- Chevrolet Corvette plays a big role in Hollywood Launch of the new Corvette 427 Convertible Collector's Edition Famed for its enviable looks and powerful performance, Chevrolet 's legendary Corvette is celebrating a unique milestone in the upcoming year - its 60th Anniversary. The Corvette ... Continue reading

2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Drive and Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 5, 2012

2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Continuous Improvement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1169) Volkswagen’s Golf arrived on the automotive scene 38 years ago in 1974. Now after having sold over 29 million around the world the Golf (aka: Rabbit) just keeps getting better. A little like t ... Continue reading

2012/2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 28, 2012

2012/2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1148) It seems not quite fair to test drive one of the most capable off-road vehicles in the world today only on the streets of Chicago. This past summer I spent a week in the Range Rover Evoque, a very capable off-r ... Continue reading

2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study

Nov 11, 2012

Westlake Village CA November 8, 2012; J.D. Power and Associates Reports:To Increase Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales, Automakers Must Address Economic Challenges, Not Just Tout Environmental Advantages Lower Fuel Bills and Special Rates from Utility Companies Are among Ways Electric Vehicles Owners May Save Money WESTLAKE V ... Continue reading

Suzuki's U.S. Departure: No Surprise to its Dealers

Nov 11, 2012

Washington November 9, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that when Suzuki Motor Corp. disclosed this week it would pull out of the U.S. auto market, the news came as little surprise to dealers who had struggled with a dramatic plunge in sales over the last five years. A maker of inexpensive compact cars and small spo ... Continue reading

2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works Prototype - First Drive and Review

Nov 9, 2012

First Drive: 2013 Mini Countryman Cooper S John Cooper Works (prototype) By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel KÜHTAI, Austria, December 17, 2011. John Cooper Works, the family name of fast Mini’s, gets another model: de Mini Countryman JCW. Last week, I was in Austria for the first glimpse an ... Continue reading

Cars Your Kids Will Love

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

Heels on Wheels- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Nov 8, 2012

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLE Thanks to satisfying and significant improvements to the last model year, this five-passenger mid-size SUV is once again a sound contender for consumers expecting an authentic off-road experience paired to a ... Continue reading

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 4x4 On The Road Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 8, 2012

2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT8 4X4 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau This is my first experience with the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee (on the market for about a year now), and it just happens to be time for a good, long road trip – 600 miles, door-to-door – from our southern Michigan headqua ... Continue reading

Cars.com Offers Important Information for Current and Potential Suzuki Owners

Nov 7, 2012

PR Newswire CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Experts from Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars are offering important information for current and potential Suzuki owners. With news released that the automaker's U.S. distributor has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Kia Initiate Program to Adjust Fuel Consumption Ratings on Select Vehicles

Nov 2, 2012

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 Automakers' Average Fuel Consumption Rating Increased by 0.3 L/100km; Affected Vehicle Owners to be Compensated TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and Kia Canada Inc. today announced that they are correcting the fuel consumption ratings for approximately 172,000 vehicles sold betwee ... Continue reading

2012 Toyota Camry Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 2, 2012

Toyota Camry – Everybody’s Darling All new in 2012; 2013 coming soon By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4333) The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2012. Introduced a little over one year ago, it’s the seventh generation of the Camry that has become well established in the Amer ... Continue reading