2011 Ford F-150 Transmissions Offer Smoother Shifting and Better Fuel Economy
Aug 11, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2010 â A familiar transmission â with several improvements â will manage the power produced by the all-new engine lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150. The diverse group of engines, which ranges from a 3.7-liter V6 with advanced valvetrain timing to a 6.2-liter V8, will be mated to the ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2011 Nissan JUKE
Aug 11, 2010
- Bold New Urban Sport Cross Starts at Under $19,000 USD MSRP - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan JUKE sport cross - including a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of just $18,960 USD. The all-new JUKE goes on sale in Octobe ... Continue reading
2011 Mazda2 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 11, 2010
2011 MAZDA2 - ZOOM ZOOM? Considerable Zest â Not Much Zoom By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Chief Here in the US we donât have much appreciation for whatâs known as âB-Segmentâ cars, or subcompacts. Think of the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Scion TC, Chevy Aveo and now the new Fo ... Continue reading
New 2011 Range Rover: The Go Anywhere Do Anything Vehicle - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2010
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 to success which have been resolved making Range Rover one ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Picks Best Cars for Teens and Seniors
Aug 3, 2010
Honda Accord is the right fit for the young, old, tall and small YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports offers its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to bring back to school. When looking for the right car for teens, includ ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Saab 9-5 AWD Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,300 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 111.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.2 x 73.3 x 57.8 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo volume: 18.2 cu. ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Kia Sportage Preview Only the name remains the same. The Sportage has been a mainstay in the Kia product lineup since its debut in 1995. That was the beginning of the Great SUV Boom, and the small, inexpensive but capable Sportage offered an alternative to larger, thirstier, p ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Transit Connect Review
Jul 28, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Ford Transit Connect Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 136 hp @ 6,300 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,750 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 114.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 180.6 x 70.7 x 79.3 in. Tires: P205/65R15 Cargo volume: 135.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Sales Begin; Pricing Announced - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27 -- -- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starts at $41,000 ($33,500 net of full federal income tax credit, which ranges from $0 to $7,500); Lease payment on a 36-month lease at MSRP as low as $350 per month with $2,500 due at lease signing including security deposit -- OnStar provides unpre ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5SEL Engine: 2.5-liter inline 5 Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm/177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.4 in. Length X Width X Height: 182.2 x 70.0 x 57.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 Cargo volume: 15.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2011 MINI Countryman Cooper S AWD - First Drive
Jul 22, 2010
Manâ¦a.. CountryMiniâ¦! Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau After my first get together with the Mini Countryman at the Wachauring in Austria in May http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/05/25/479945.html , the driving event that Mini organized for the new crossover vehicle s ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Review
Jul 22, 2010
SEE ALSO: VOLVO BUYERS GUIDE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Sometimes, less is more. Less car equals more performance and better fuel economy, both being inversely proportional to weight. And if the design is done correctly, less car -- exterior size -- doesn't necessarily mean less in ... Continue reading
2011 MINI Design and Technology Changes Summary
Jul 21, 2010
2011 Model Year Design and Technology Changes â Summary Exterior updates* All models will have new bumper fascias, tail lamp assemblies and larger fog lights. * There is a new Adaptive Xenon headlight option ($100), and black headlight housings are newly available for Cooper and Cooper S (no charge option).* Sunro ... Continue reading
All-New 2011 Kia Sportage Hits the Streets of San Francisco in Style - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 21, 2010
Compact CUV Continues Kia's Design-Led Transformation New design and AWD system for longest-running Kia nameplate Sportage boasts more refinement, power, fuel efficiency, technology and convenience features than its predecessor SAN FRANCISCO, July 20 -- The all-new 2011 version of Kia's venerable Sportage CUV takes its ... Continue reading
2011 Mini Countryman: First Look Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 20, 2010
FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW 2011 MINI COUNTRYMAN By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel Hamburg, Germany July 19, 2010: Last year when I attended Mini United, the bi-annual international gathering of thousands of Miniâs loyal and fervent owners outside London, England one of the better rumors was, â ... Continue reading
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