2013 Mazda CX-5 Named "Top Safety Pick" by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety +VIDEO
Mar 20, 2012
IRVINE, Calif., March 20, 2012 -- The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV was today recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The CX-5 received the organization's highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted. "The 2013 CX-5 is Mazda's ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV Ride and Review By Steve Purdy
Mar 11, 2012
2013 MAZDA CX-5 First Full Application of SKYACTIV Technologies By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The compact CUV market, one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S., gets a new contender from Mazda â the CX-5. Getting to dealers now it is unlike most others in this genre in that it shares archi ... Continue reading
Infiniti "Round by Round" Bracket Challenge Supports Coaches vs. Cancer Charity Program
Mar 9, 2012
Popular Fan Program Coincides with the Broadcast Launch of the All-New Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover During the NCAA® Division I Menâs Basketball Championship Franklin TN March 9, 2012; For the second year in a row, Infiniti is sponsoring the âRound by Roundâ bracket game to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer, ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus RX Luxury Utility Vehicle Unveiled at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Mar 6, 2012
GENEVA -- March 6, 2012: Featuring the new bolder, signature Lexus spindle grille and upgraded interior, the new 2013 RX will continue to be the most popular choice in the luxury crossover segment it created over 10 years ago. The 2013 RX gets a fresh sportier look at the front with a new bumper, complemented with new ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up +VIDEO
Feb 12, 2012
The 104th Annual Chicago Auto Show By Steve Purdy (Detroit Bureau)Thom Cannell (Detroit Bureau) Larry Nutson (Chicago Bureau) The Auto Channel First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year mar ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2013 Mini Cooper S Roadster by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jan 27, 2012
First Drive:2013 Mini Cooper S Roadster With your hair in the air By Henny Hemmes Senior European Chief The Auto Channel SINTRA, Portugal - January 26, 2012: The weather in my home base in The Netherlands was in a true grey mode, with rain and much wind. So you can imagine how happy I was to make it to Portugal for the ... Continue reading
Cover Cars: 2013 Dodge Dart - Autoweek
Jan 19, 2012
Auto Central January 20, 2012; The cover of the January 23 issue of Autoweek features a big bold headline: Along with a photo of the 2013 Dodge Dart parked outside of what may be an inner city Detroit loft/former factory building or a set (or both). The article written for Autoweek by Bob Gritzinger on page 11 states r ... Continue reading
BMW Delivers First All-Electric ActiveE in the US
Jan 13, 2012
The next chapter in BMWâs EV development takes to the road Woodcliff Lake, NJ â January 13, 2012; BMW today delivered the first all-electric ActiveE in the US and began the next chapter in its electromobility strategy. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America presented the keys to a BMW Acti ... Continue reading
Henny's Wrap 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 12, 2012
See Complete Video 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage â Press Pass Coverage By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 10, 2012. Before making arrangements to fly to Motown, I thought about how the atmosphere would be this time. Would it be as pessimistic as the past two ... Continue reading
2013 Porsche Boxster Details +Video
Jan 12, 2012
Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster has a change of generation been so comprehensive. The open-top two-seat car receives an entirely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis. The new Boxster weighs less than the previous generation and rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider track. These ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface. To view the multimedia assets associ ... Continue reading
North American Premiere for Maserati's Kubang SUV Concept +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2012
Maserati is proud to bring the Kubang sport luxury SUV concept to the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The Kubang concept demonstrates the strength of the modern Maserati, capable of offering an Italian alternative to the most competitive segments of the market. Like many of its competitors the future sport ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editoe Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Last week Chrysler dropped a bomb on diesel enthusiasts announcing it would bring back diesel power to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and that was all they would tell The Auto Channel other than it would be built at the Jefferson North facility in Detroit. A bit o ... Continue reading
Shelby American Celebrates 50 Years of High Performance with Special Anniversary Edition Cars
Jan 10, 2012
DETROIT--To honor its 50th anniversary, Shelby Americanââ¢, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets: CSBI), is unleashing a new line of Anniversary Edition Shelby GTS, GT350î and Super Snakeî vehicles. Only 50 white and 50 black of each post title Shelby mode ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveils Sleek Hybrid 2+2 Sport Coupe Design Concept at 2012 Detroit Show +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
Lexus today unveiled a new design concept for a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe at the North American International Auto Show. Showcasing the future design direction for Lexus with an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle, the LF-LC concept will be at the Lexus display through January 22. "The concept we're showing here in Detro ... Continue reading
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