2012 Kia Optima Review - Green Or Mean By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 24, 2011
2012 Kia Optima : From Mean to Green By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2501) The Kia Optima sedan was redesigned for 2011 with a longer wheelbase, a more spacious cabin and bolder exterior styling complementing its wider and lower stance. For 2012, changes are minor and include some eq ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 20, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 370 hp @ 5,250 rpm/395 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 120.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 199.9 x 75.0 x 58.4 in. Tires: P235/55R19 Cargo: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD Review
Oct 19, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 363 hp @ 5,200 rpm/394 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 120.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 198.6 x 75.0 x 59.2 in. Tires: P255/55R19 Cargo: 16.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 FORD F-150 REVIEW
Oct 17, 2011
Ford Specs, Comparisons and Prices - Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE F-150 VEHICLE At risk of sounding like a car salesperson; ladies, this is the truck for you. This four-door six-passenger full-size truck is spacious, easy to maneuver, and holds p ... Continue reading
2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Oct 17, 2011
2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip to Wisconsin By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Front View] One of those destinations close to home weâve not explored is the Wisconsin Dells, perhaps the most popular attraction in the state, next to the Green Bay Packers. My pretty wife and I decided to ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Review and Road Test By John Heilig
Oct 13, 2011
Ford Specs, Prices and Comparisons - Ford Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS :2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Model: 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 360 hp @ 5,500 rpm/380 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 156.5 ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 TOYOTA AVALON REVIEW
Oct 12, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AVALON VEHICLE The Avalon is Toyotaâs full-size sedan that features classier touches and more room to distinguish this five passenger experience from the popular Camryâs. Sit in the Avalonâs comfortable seats, take in th ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test by John Heilig +VIDEO
Oct 12, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Chevrolet Volt Model: 2012 Chevrolet Volt Engine: 1.4-liter I4 (plus electric motor) Horsepower/Torque: 84 hp @ 4,800 (gas); 111 hp, 368 lb.-ft. (electric) Transmission: Automatic Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.1 x 70.4 x 56.3 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo ... Continue reading
2011/2012 Kia Forte SX Sedan Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Oct 10, 2011
2011/2012 KIA FORTE SX SEDAN Euro-styled and competent By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The stylish Forte, introduced in 2010, is a very competent compact sedan. For 2011 an all-new 5-door hatchback was added. For 2012 it is pretty much carry-over with a few minor changes. The Forteâs ... Continue reading
2011 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review and Last Ride
Oct 4, 2011
2011 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review and Last Ride By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel ) The typical test vehicle âdrive windowâ for an auto writer is one week. Drives are scheduled well in advance and carefully choreographed by the car handlers. Consider that every vehicle must be ... Continue reading
Argentina to Alaska In A Volkswagen Toureg TDI
Oct 2, 2011
VW TOUREG TDI SETS PAN-AMERICAN HIGHWAY RECORD Argentina to Alaska in less than 12 days By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau German adventurer Rainer Zietlow and his two accomplices, Juan Carlos of Spain and fellow German Marius Biela, drove their Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel SUV from the tip of Sout ... Continue reading
2011-12 Dodge Charger SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Oct 1, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Back in 1966, Dodge jumped into the muscle car wars big-time with its Charger. A mid-sized (by 1966 measure) two-door coupe with a fastback roofline that reached to the full-width taillights, it made a bold statement. With a choice of V8 engines from the 230-horsepower 318 through ... Continue reading
Porsche Love, WRX Smiles, MainStreet Doubts In This Month's Letter From Europe
Sep 26, 2011
By It is always nice to arrive at San Francisco Airport especially if you had the good sense to travel with hand luggage. A quick stroll, hello Park and Fly and where is my Subaru which old friends Page One have promised?! Shock horror, there was no Subaru in sight. I did, however see from the corner of my eye a bright ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler Town and Country Van Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Sep 19, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Chrysler Corporation invented the minivan back in 1983, as an alternative to the full-sized wagon. The original Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager were solid middle-class vehicles, with more space than a large wagon on a smaller footprint, and with better fuel economy. What was a g ... Continue reading
2011 Jaguar XKR Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Sep 17, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2011 Jaguar XKR SPECIFICATIONS Model: Engine: 5.0-liter supercharged V8 Horsepower/Torque: 510 hp @ 6,000-6,500 rpm/461 lb.-ft. @ 2,000-5,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 119.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.7 x 74.6 x 57.0 in. Tires: P255/35ZR20 (F)/P28 ... Continue reading
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