First Drive 2013 BMW X1 xDrive25d By Henny Hemmes
Jul 22, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GARCHING, Germany, June 27, 2012. It has lasted a while before BMW made the definite announcement of the date of the US market introduction of the X1. Originally the X1 was planned for arrival early 2012, but the BMW plant in Leipzig, Germany, could barely made en ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2013 BMW 7 Series 750i and ActiveHybrid7 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 22, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel St. Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2012. Hearing the word face lift, many people would expect a worked over, fresh face, even if itâs about cars. No such thing for the BMW 7 Series, that now is four years under way and gets a mid-life facelift with minimal cosm ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 200 BlueEfficiency Ride and Review +VIDEO
Jul 20, 2012
Shooting Star By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LLUBLJANA, Slovenia, July 13, 2013. Mercedes-Benz wants to be taken serious in the compact premium segment. That is why the Germans say âAâ stands for âattackâ. It means that the new A-Class is ready to submit hell to competitors ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2013 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z
Jul 20, 2012
FRANKLIN, TN July 20. 2012; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The iconic Nissan Zã» continues to offer legendary performance in a stunning package. Enhancements for the new model year includ ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By Thom Cannell
Jul 19, 2012
2013 Elantra GT is a Great White; bolder nose, more teeth, and a lot more muscle. This European-designed hatchback swims in a lagoon filled with hearty eaters like Mazdaâs Mazda3, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Matrix, and Subaru Impreza. All circle the $20-$24,000 price point. Elantra GT competes by deliveri ... Continue reading
2013 Porsche Panamera GTS Drive and Review By Dan Poler
Jul 19, 2012
By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS - Introduction / History In a recent review, I wrote about how Iâm impressed by compromise â almost every car has compromises; itâs a matter of where a manufacturer chooses to make them that makes most cars what they are. The 2013 Po ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ride and Review By Thom Cannell
Jul 18, 2012
Hyundai revealed the intriguing new Veloster at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show did you rush out and buy one? Or did you wait for what you knew, knew, had to be tucked away in the product planning office, a turbocharged version of Veloster. Veloster 1.0 launched last fall with a 1.6-liter Direct Injected engine and either 6 ... Continue reading
Driving Sports Lands Primetime Broadcast Premiere on TACH-TV +VIDEO
Jul 17, 2012
KIRKLAND, WA - July 17, 2012: MediaSpigot announced that its automotive adventure and review series, Driving Sports will be making itâs broadcast premiere on The Auto Channel broadcast network, TACH-TV. The series will be headlining the coveted âPrime Timeâ slots of 8pm (EST) every Tuesday and Friday nig ... Continue reading
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 - First Drive Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 15, 2012
Top of the line By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, Germany - July 6, 2012: At the same time BMW lifted the cover of the new 3 Series (F30), it was announced that the top âDreier' would be the ActivHybrid 3. This model will hit the market in the autumn of 2012 and is the fourth hybrid of the Bavarian ma ... Continue reading
Opel Unveils the Adam - Preview by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 13, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Opel, the European GM-division, that together with its twin brother Vauxhall of Great Britain has to quickly improve its sales record. One of the strategic models is the new Adam; a small city car in the so-called A-segment, where Opel needs new presence. The 145.6 inches long Ada ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Ride and Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jul 6, 2012
SEE ALSO: Chevrolet Buyers Guide 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO A good thing gets better by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The auto industry around the globe spent the last decade bringing electrification into the automobile powertrain. Today we now have pure battery EVs, gasoline-electric hybri ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus LX570 Review By John Heilig
Jun 29, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2013 Lexus LX570 Model: 2013 Lexus LX570 Engine: 5.7-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 5,600 rpm/403 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.0 x 77.6 x 73.4 in. Tires: P285/50R20 Cargo volume: 15.5/41.0/83.1 cu. f ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Jun 27, 2012
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Our test car this week - the Mazda CX-5 - is one of the hot new contenders in the popular compact CUV market, one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S. We wrote about it at launch a few months ago, but now we have the chance to live with it for a week. Mazda offic ... Continue reading
Henny's First Drive: 2013 Dacia (Renault) Lodgy
Jun 26, 2012
Bargain MPV By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MARRAKECH, Morocco, June 15, 2012. Seven years ago, Renault revived the Rumanian Dacia brand by entering the first model (Logan) in the affordable segment on European markets. Dacia is part of Renaultâs Gamme Entry, which also covers the Dacia mod ... Continue reading
Hyundai 2013 Elantra Coupe Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
Jun 26, 2012
By Thom Cannell Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Asked âhow are you? âOur reply is âBetter Than Average!â. Itâs not a smart-ass rejoinder, rather how we see the world. So if we were asked âwhat do you think of Hyundaiâs Elantra Coupe and 5-door GT?â âBetter Than Average,â ... Continue reading
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