May 30, 2009
2010 Car Reviews 2010 Car Research, 2009 Car Reviews, 2009 New Car Reviews, 2009 Pickup Truck Reviews, 2008 Car Reviews, 2008 Truck Reviews, and 1993-2010 Car Reviews by The Auto Channel Editors. ... Continue reading
2011 Sedans That Get 30+ MPG Combined City/Highway (Updated)
May 24, 2009
30 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. The sedan is the most popular car body style, and offers interior space and access through two doors on each side (or more rarely one) and luggage security because of a locking, covered luggage compartment separate from the passenger compartment. Sedans come in all sizes. Small exa ... Continue reading
A More Perfect Fit: Toward a More Perfect MPG, Part 2
Sep 7, 2008
Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channel column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. This column continues my series on how to max out the Fitâs miles per gallon. Last time I covered five common sense driving techniques guaranteed to improve your mileage, contribu ... Continue reading
2011 2010 Minivans That Get 20+MPG (Updated)
Aug 3, 2008
CLICK HERE to see a list of Mini Vans sold in North America that get over 20 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. Chrysler Corporation created the first new vehicular genre in years when it invented the minivan in the mid-1980s. Smaller and easier to drive and park than a regular van, and much more economical, the miniva ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2008
2009 Car Reviews, 2009 New Car Reviews, 2009 Pickup Truck Reviews, 2008 Car Reviews, 2008 Truck Reviews, and 1993-2010 Car Reviews by The Auto Channel Editors. ... Continue reading
GM Just Ahead of Toyota in 2007 Global Vehicle Sales
Jan 23, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 23, 2008; Jui Chakravorty Das writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported worldwide sales of 9.37 million vehicles in 2007, coming in just ahead of Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research) in a closely watched race ... Continue reading
U.S. Recall of Mercedes-Benz Diesel Models Will Affect Over 9,000 Cars
Jan 22, 2008
January 22, 2008; The Wall Street Journal reported that Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit is recalling as many as 9,004 diesel-engine cars in the U.S. from the 2007 model year because of possible problems with the crankshaft sensor, . As a result, the vehicle "may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In additio ... Continue reading
Canada Presents Awards for Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2007 - VIDEO STORY
Jan 4, 2008
OTTAWA, Canada - January 4, 2007: The annual ecoENERGY for vehicle Awards, administered by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency, are presented for the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the current model year. Winning vehicles are determined by testing that simulates 20 000 kilometres annually (55 perce ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle S Review
Dec 19, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volkswagen New Beetle S Engine: 2.5-liter I-5 Horsepower/Torque: 150 hp @ 5000 rpm/170 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 161.1 x 67.9 x 59.0 in. Tires: 205/55R16 Cargo volume: 14.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals for December Highlight Long-Standing Value, End-of-Year Deals
Dec 14, 2007
Forecast: IntelliChoice.com Predicts Hybrids Will Become Mainstream in 2008 CAMPBELL, Calif. December 14, 2007; IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for cars, trucks, and SUVs for December ... Continue reading
Toyota recalling 15,600 Tundra pickups
Dec 14, 2007
DETROIT Dec 14, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp said today that it is recalling 15,600 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint. The recall involves 2007 model-year Tundra four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. "There is a possibility that a joint in the ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Wins Edmunds' Inside Line V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test
Dec 12, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif. December 12,2007; Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2008 Honda Accord won the latest comparison test of six-cylinder family sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive ... Continue reading
New Ohana Road Episode Available - Features Jay Leno Interview: VIDEO SHOW
Dec 5, 2007
This week's episode features an interview with comedian Jay Leno and a look at the latest from Mitsubishi. ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 328xi Coupe - Owners Review
Nov 30, 2007
The BMW 3 Series - Coupe - 328xi - the good news - the car is great to look at; very comfortable and incredibly fun to drive - even at slow speeds, and the dealership network is wonderfully responsive. That's the good news. The Bad news - the car has more computer problems than Microsoft Vista. Even without the I-Drive ... Continue reading
"Auto Trophy 2007": Mercedes-Benz R- and S-Class are the best cars of 2007
Nov 28, 2007
Stuttgart â For the third year running, readers of the magazine "Auto Zeitung" have voted the Mercedes-Benz R-Class the best van and once again awarded it the coveted "Auto Trophy". First place as best car in the luxury class was also taken by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Yesterday the awards were received in Berlin ... Continue reading
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