News By Topic: 2014 New Vehicle Reviews

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee New Car Review by Marty Bernstein

Feb 25, 2013

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS, JEEP LAUNCHS A FAMILY OF SUV CHOICES by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Austin, Texas; Perhaps no other vehicle has the heritage of Jeep, yet the brand continues to reinvent itself to meet the demands of today’s ever evolving consumers who first and forem ... Continue reading

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Specs and Details

Feb 18, 2013

CHICAGO – Chevrolet is entering the U.S. and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of its hottest-selling sedan, the Cruze , featuring the cleanest diesel passenger car engine General Motors has ever produced. Clean diesels generate at least 90 percent less Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) a ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Power for Half-Ton Ram Pick-Up Trucks A Valentine's Day Gift for Diesel Lovers

Feb 14, 2013

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2013 "This has already been an amazing year for the growth of clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. and it just keeps getting more remarkable. And this is just the middle of February." - Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2013 /Ram Truck's announcement tod ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Test Drive By Henny Hemmes

Feb 12, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, February 4, 2013. During my recent trip to California, I wanted to drive several new cars that are not available in Europe. As a newly appointed juror for the World Car Awards, I wanted to be able to also cast my vote each on each one of them, especiall ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Details

Feb 6, 2013

Innovative vehicle concept comes to the 3 Series Line-up Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 6, 2013 6:05 pm EST/3:05 pm PST … The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo adds an innovative new concept to the BMW 3 Series line-up. The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is, first and foremost, a driver’s car which combines th ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 3 Series GT - First Look By Henny Hemmes

Feb 6, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH/THE HAGUE, January 6, 2013. In less than 4 weeks, BMW will unveil the 3 Series GT, or in BMW-terms the F34. It was only a question of time for a Gran Turismo to be added to the 3 Series. A couple of years ago, CEO Norbert Reithofer said that the company was ... Continue reading

2014 Mazda6 First Drive Launch Review By Larry Nutson

Feb 5, 2013

The All-new 2014 Mazda6 First drive road report By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1648) Last year when I first saw photos of the all-new Mazda6 in various on-line news releases I was immediately impressed and attracted by its refreshing new exterior design. The "Soul of Motion" KODO d ... Continue reading

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco's Best Drive

Feb 4, 2013

New Orleans, February 4, 2013; The winner of the coveted MVP Award for Super Bowl XLVII, Joe Flacco, will be displaying his Pete Rozelle Trophy alongside his new Corvette Stingray! For his performance in Super Bowl XLVII, Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco was awarded the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Flacco was vo ... Continue reading

2014 Mazda CX-5 2.5L Ride and Review By Larry Nutson

Feb 4, 2013

2014 Mazda CX-5 with 184HP 2.5L A global success made better By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1632) The all-new for 2013 Mazda CX-5 is a global sales success. So much so that Mazda has made production increases three times since its introduction. The CX-5 is one of the fastest sellin ... Continue reading

Audi Announces Pricing and Fuel Economy for 2014 Audi A8 L TDI Clean Diesel

Jan 31, 2013

Pricing Starts at $82,500 for the First Ever 2014 Audi A8 L TDI(R) Clean Diesel With an EPA Estimated Fuel Efficiency of 24 City/ 36 Highway/ 28 Combined MPG HERNDON, VA Jan 31, 2013; The Audi A8 has set new standards for the luxury sedan in terms of interior and exterior design, technology, performance and efficiency. ... Continue reading

Hey Mac: Supercars Shine at Winter Shows Supercar Tweaked by Aston Martin

Jan 27, 2013

Detroit January 27, 2013; The era of supercars is taking a major leap forward in the present show season. The Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York shows-where six figure supercars enjoy the most sales-are being graced by unveilings of two new supercar models. They are the Aston Martin Rapide S and the Bentley Mul ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Runs 2014 Corvette Up the Proverbial Flagpole -- And Gets Lots Of Salutes +VIDEO

Jan 27, 2013

The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau DETROIT, MICHIGAN, January 14 -- “The car, the car and the car,” was the answer from General Motors North America President Mark Reuss, through a broad grin. The question dealt with Chevrolet's efforts to win over the kind of auto aficionados who usually buy exotics like Ferrar ... Continue reading

Fiat and Mazda Agree: Mazda MX-5 To Become Platform For Alfa Romeo Roadster

Jan 18, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 18, 2013. The rumors, that Mazda will build a roadster for Alfa Romeo have been circulating for quite some time. In May 2012, Mazda Motor and Alfa’s parent Fiat signed a Letter of Understanding to co-develop such a new model based on the ne ... Continue reading

More Auto Insight from Mac - Chevy Volt Goes Upscale as Cadillac ELR-Why?

Jan 17, 2013

Cadillac ELR Reveal (Full-length video) 2013 Detroit Auto Show By Mac Gordon Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel DETROIT January 15, 2013; A surprise unveiling of an all-new 2013-model hybrid sedan, called the Cadillac ELR, “made the headlines” today at the North American International Auto Show. A ... Continue reading

Audi SQ5 Unveiled at 2013 NAIAS +VIDEO

Jan 15, 2013

Detroit January 14, 2013; The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is the first ever to be powered by a gasoline engine – in this case one producing 260 kW (354 hp) and 470 Nm (346.65 lb-ft) of torque The new top-of-the-line model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canad ... Continue reading