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All New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

All New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 26, 2012) – When the all-new, North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers can choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota’s proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new pr ... Continue reading

2013 Acura RDX Ride and Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Acura RDX Ride and Review By Larry Nutson

2013 ACURA RDX An all-around win by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3664) The Acura RDX crossover SUV is all-new for 2013. The production version made its world debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show in February. As a continuum of the intro in Chicago, Acura wanted to have an RDX on hand f ... Continue reading

2013 Dodge Dart First Drive Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2013 Dodge Dart First Drive Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

The new Dart will only add to the name's historic reputation. by Carey Russ The Auto Channel The 2013 Dodge Dart is coming, the Dodge Dart is coming! The first product of the merger between Chrysler Group and Fiat, the Dart puts Chrysler back in the compact sedan business. In a big way, as evidenced by an all-too-short ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Accord Sneak Peak From Chapman Honda Tucson

2013 Honda Accord Sneak Peak From Chapman Honda Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz., June 21, 2012; In an effort to shake up the segment, the Honda Accord is upping its game with a redesign for 2013. The steadfast vehicle has to compete with the Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion and Mazda6. To keep up with the stiff competition, Honda will be o ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus ES 350/300H Preview By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2013 Lexus ES 350/300H Preview By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2013 LEXUS ES 350/300H First Impressions By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau It took me by surprise to find out we’re into the sixth generation of the genteel Lexus ES. First introduced in 1989 to support Toyota’s then-new luxury brand, ES has been the entry point for the Lexus. Think of it as a ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118 MPGe; Receives Best-Ever Consumption Rating of 29 kWh/100mi

2013 Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118 MPGe; Receives Best-Ever Consumption Rating of 29 kWh/100mi

The 2013 Honda Fit EV tops all other EV offerings in efficiency ratings, providing the most mileage for your electric dollar The 2013 Honda Fit EV, has received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 2 ... Continue reading

Oh MAMA 2012 Spring Rally - Track and Road

Oh MAMA 2012 Spring Rally - Track and Road

MAMA Spring Rally All the cars, all the time By Steve Purdy Michigan Bureau and Larry Nutson with Paul Sichert Chicago Bureau TheAutoChannel.com (2012 small rally logo.pdf) We always look forward to this time of year because the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) rounds up cars, SUVs and crossovers from nearly ... Continue reading

This Weekend - Mercedes-Benz New 2013 SL Debuts Among the Classics at 2012 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

This Weekend - Mercedes-Benz New 2013 SL Debuts Among the Classics at 2012 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

Mercedes-Benz USA previews the brand's newest 2013 models at the 17th Annual Greenwich Concours d'Elegance from June 2-3, 2012 including the redesigned SL, GLK and GL. The event features rare vehicles from past and present and benefits Americares, the private, non-profit relief and humanitarian aid organization. With t ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Altima Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2013 Nissan Altima Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2013 Nissan Altima Model: 2013 Nissan Altima Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm/180 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 191.5 x 72.0 x 57.9 in. Tires: P21/55R17 Cargo volume: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Motorists Can Go Further For Less With Clean Diesel This Memorial Day Weekend

Motorists Can Go Further For Less With Clean Diesel This Memorial Day Weekend

Whether headed to the beach, lake or mountains, more families will be hitting the road with the new generation of fuel-efficient clean diesel cars this summer driving season than ever before. And with the high prices at the pump, these clean diesel drivers will significantly benefit from diesel's 20 to 40 percent highe ... Continue reading

Ford and SEMA Join Forces on Mustang Build Powered by Women

Ford and SEMA Join Forces on Mustang Build Powered by Women

-- Consumers to Vote on Design Concepts May 23-June 3, 2012 -- Diamond Bar, CA (May 21, 2012) – Ford Motor Co. and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) teamed up to present the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. Under the direction of the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and built entirely by ... Continue reading

Fast Cars, Faster Quips - AF Musings About The 20th WAJ Test Days

Fast Cars, Faster Quips - AF Musings About The 20th WAJ Test Days

Driving the fastest car on the road presents certain hazards; like being passed by every Prius between San Francisco and Monterrey; like watching policeman drooling at the opportunity to stop a Cadillac CTS V, a 140 miles per hour flagship from rapidly recovering General Motors. Old friend Bob Lutz may have been involv ... Continue reading

Ford Begins Taking Orders for 2013 C-MAX Hybrid

Ford Begins Taking Orders for 2013 C-MAX Hybrid

DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2012 – Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America’s most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid – with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-t ... Continue reading

Three More Cars Earn IIHS Top Safety Picks

Three More Cars Earn IIHS Top Safety Picks

AUTO CENTRAL May 15, 2012; The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, a midsize hybrid; 2012 Hyundai Azera, a large family car; and 2012 Toyota Prius c, a small hybrid, earn the Institute's top award for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. The Malibu Eco is a redesigned model. The 2012 Malibu con ... Continue reading

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