High-Country Accessories for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Model
May 24, 2013
From Mac Gordon 05-18-2013 DETROIT - GM tips its truck hand, unleashing 2014 model pickups ASAR (as soon as ready). Are 2013 brands backfiring? Without delays until the 2014 show season unfolds in November, GM and GMAC are rolling out three firsts in the pickup market. Intent on pressing its lead over competitors in th ... Continue reading
2014 BMW 5 Series Gets Makeover
May 20, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, May 20, 2013. For the 2014 model year, the BMW 5 Series has been given a technical and esthetic makeover. Since the introduction of the outgoing â5â in 2009/2010, more than one million units have been sold world wide, underlining its achieveme ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 LEXUS IS 250 REVIEW
May 19, 2013
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS IS 250 VEHICLE The entry-level Lexus IS 250 luxury sedan infuses sportiness, refinement and cutting edge technology to the point of artificial intelligence for the third-generation 2014 model, while continuing to remain an attrac ... Continue reading
2014 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 Launch Impressions By Steve Purdy
May 17, 2013
2014 LEXUS IS 250 AND 350 First Impressions By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau A wise person once said âYou never get a second chance to make a first impression.â We spent this day getting our first impression of the mostly new, third generation Lexus IS models. IS is the smallish, entry-level ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance Program For The All-New 2014 Cadenza Premium Sedan
May 9, 2013
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a complimentary scheduled maintenance program available for the all-new 2014 Cadenza premium sedan. Ã The program covers the first five factory-scheduled service appointments and is applicable for 36 months or 37,500 miles. The program highlights yet another way Kia is elevat ... Continue reading
2014 BMW X6 Review By John Heilig
May 8, 2013
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2014 BMW X6 Engine:: 3.0-liter DOHC I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,800-6,000 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1,300-5,000 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 115.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 192.0 x 78.1 x 66.5 in. Tires: P315/35R20 Cargo: 25.6/59.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2014 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter Van Revealed
May 6, 2013
May 06, 2013 - ANN ARBOR, MI New 4-cylinder diesel engine option with 7-speed transmission Sprinter V6 model continues Four new assistance systems help to avoid accidents More fuel-efficient accessory equipment and axles Noticeably upgraded interior The pioneer of the modern van movement in the U.S., the 2014MY Sprinte ... Continue reading
2014 Maserati Quattroporte - Kentucky Derby Throughbred With 523 Horsepower
May 5, 2013
MASERATI PUTS SPIRIT OF 523 HORSEPOWER BEHIND TOP THOROUGHBREDS AT KENTUCKY DERBY INCLUDING WINNER, ORB Celebrating the first arrivals in North America of Quattroporte four-door and recent unveiling of the Ghibli sports sedan, Maserati salutes winning horse and team Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 2013- At the worldâ ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Sedona Adds Premium Touches
May 3, 2013
Irvine, Calif., May 3, 2013; The value-friendly Sedona returns to the Kia line up for 2014, combining practical convenience, modern amenities and a long list of safety features, offering families on-the-go comfort, utility and peace of mind. Updated for 2014, the Sedona has won over media and consumers alike with its f ... Continue reading
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S Details
May 3, 2013
Atlanta 03/05/13; The Porsche model offensive in the anniversary year of the 911 is reaching new heights. Fifty years ago, the 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show - and just ten years later, the first 911 Turbo prototype was at the IAA. On this 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is now p ... Continue reading
Family Sedans Coming Back Into Vogue?
May 3, 2013
Detroit May 3, 2013; It's no secret that prices at the pump have soured us on gas guzzling SUVs and crossovers and people are looking to downsize to a vehicle that is more affordable and has increased fuel efficiency. And while there are alternatives, not everyone is ready to squeeze into mini hybrid or EV. For those w ... Continue reading
2013 Western Automotive Journalists Media Days
Apr 29, 2013
WAJ's 2013 Media Days are behind us now. I missed the past two years so I am very glad I went this year. When I first joined WAJ, actually before I became a member, I attended my first Media Day Event at what was then Sears Point Raceway and is now Sonoma Raceway. That was in 1999, and I had just started writing for th ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2013
The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) yesterday named the 2014 Mazda6 "Best New Vehicle" at the Atlanta International Auto Show. GAAMA President Davis Adams said, "The new Mazda6 has a mix of all the right things for a great car: reliability, outstanding fuel efficiency, stunning design and affordabl ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2014 Versa Sedan - Includes Press Kit
Apr 23, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 23, 2013; Nissan is getting the jump on the 2014 model year with today's introduction of the 2014 Nissan Versa Sedan. Pricing for the new model year is unchanged from 2013 â including offering the lowest starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (M.S.R.P.*) in America** for the third co ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Cadenza Premium Sedan
Apr 19, 2013
Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce pricing for its most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle ever offered in the United States. The 2014 Cadenza will be offered in one trim level with a starting MSRP of $35,100, plus $800 destination and handling, when it goes on sale later this month. Aside fr ... Continue reading
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