Sep 2, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Model: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Engine: 1.6-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 120 hp @ 6,350 rpm/112 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 173.6 x 67.8 x 58.0 in. Tires: P195/50R16 Cargo volume: 12.8/20 (est ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Production of 2011 Odyssey Minivan in Alabama
Aug 31, 2010
LINCOLN, Ala., Aug. 31 -- Honda marked the start of production of the all-new, Alabama-built 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan today with an end-of-the-line celebration that included participation by more than 1,200 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA). The Odyssey minivan has been the top-selling minivan in the ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2010
- 2011 model year Nissan LEAF options packaging confirmed - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 31 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the start of order specification for the 2011 model year Nissan LEAF - the industry's first 100-percent electric car for the mass market - for those customers who have placed a reserv ... Continue reading
$16,000 Up Charge Announced for CNG Powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Full-Size Vans
Aug 31, 2010
Comprehensive pricing offers a one-stop shop for a complete CNG system DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The fully integrated and dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, will be priced at $15,910 MSRP, General Motors announced Tuesday. The all-inclusive ... Continue reading
THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value
Aug 31, 2010
With More Connectivity Features, Advanced Technology and Pristine Sound Reproduction, THX and Lincoln are Defining How Music Should Be Experienced WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Of ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Redefines Compact Segment Value
Aug 31, 2010
More Standard Comfort and Safety Features, Better Fuel Economy DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- When the first 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedans arrive at U.S. dealerships in September, they will offer consumers more for their money, with class-leading standard safety features, expected class-leading fuel economy, and more standard equip ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2010
SEE ALSO: Infiniti Buyers GuideTHE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Infiniti QX56 Model: 2011 Infiniti QX56 Engine: 5.6-liter DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 400 hp @ 5,800 rpm/413 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 121.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 208.3 x 79.9 x 75.8 ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2010
NEW 2011 RANGE ROVER: THE GO ANYWHERE DO ANYTHING VEHICLE by Marty Bernstein Since Land Rover introduced the first SUV forty years ago -- think of it as a Serengeti Utility Vehicle -- the brandâs reputation for off road dependability has been unmatched. But there have been some major quality bumps along the road t ... Continue reading
Hyundai's New 2011 Equus Is Luxurious: Style Notes - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 29, 2010
2011 hyundai equus review By Marty Bernstein PALO ALTO, CA - August 29, 2010: They, whomever they are, has said it's impossible to build or less sell a new true luxury car against established premiere brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus in America today, right? Wrong. Hyundai has done just that! And I had a ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Audi A8 Preview The usual modus operandi for an automotive press introduction is this: journalists fly or drive to an event base, usually a hotel with adequate (read: abundant) parking, and spend a day driving and riding in the car. Ride and drive distance covered varies, but i ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Super Duty Pickups Review
Aug 27, 2010
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit BureauThe Auto Channel Iâve been in a drag race before, sometimes watching the lights on a pole between the lanes turn from red to green and other times watching a similar sequence above an intersection. Iâve towed heavy things behind my semiâs tractor and in the bed ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid - Low Emissions and Practicality
Aug 26, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 25, 2010; The Honda Jazz Hybrid will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, further demonstrating Honda's continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology. The launch of the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up will mark the first time a parallel hybrid vehic ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta earns Top Safety Pick award
Aug 25, 2010
The Ford Fiesta sedan/hatchback is the first minicar to earn the Top Safety Pick award since the Institute added a roof strength requirement for rollover protection. The Fiesta is recognized as a Top Safety Pick after earning good ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection, and for having electronic s ... Continue reading
Special Oil Pump Helps 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Conserve Fuel
Aug 25, 2010
Variable Displacement Pump Delivers Precise Amount of Oil in all Driving Conditions PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze takes a laid-back approach to its work, delivering the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. That requires the engine to work less v ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-Z SE Hybrid Review+
Aug 24, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Honda CR-Z Model: 2011 Honda CR-Z SE Hybrid Engine: 1.5-liter I4 + 13 hp electric motor (adds 548 lb.-ft. of torque) Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 6,000 rpm/122 lb.-ft. @ 1,000-1,750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 95.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 160.6 x 68.5 x ... Continue reading
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