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2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner First Look and Drive +VIDEO

2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner First Look and Drive +VIDEO

2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner First Look and Drive, Carey Russ New to the Toyota lineup for 2014 are the latest iterations of Tundra and the 4Runner, recently shown to the automotive press in Cle Elum, WA and available for sale now. I'll cover each in turn Toyota has long been the class benchmark for small ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus GS 450h Review By John Heilig

2013 Lexus GS 450h Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel Model: 2013 Lexus GS 450h Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 286 hp @ 6,000 rpm, Electric BHP, 180 (338 total hp) /254 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 72.4 x 57.3 in. Tires: ... Continue reading

2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude Review By Dan Poler

2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude Review By Dan Poler

2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude | Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Let’s get right to the heart of the matter. The Jeep Patriot has been maligned by the press. Available in substantially the same form since 2007, it’s age is showing. Now, that said, new for 2014 is a Hyunda ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids August 12-18, 2013

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids August 12-18, 2013

* Ford Motor Co. is cutting the stated fuel-economy rating of its C-Max Hybrid. The new test ratings will be 43 mpg combined, 45 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. C-Max Hybrid EPA/DOT labels have advertised 47 mpg for city, highway and combined driving. Ford said it will provide $550 to U.S. customers who purchased a C-Max ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein

2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein

THE 2013 HYUNDIA ELANTRA IS ALL RIGHT By Michael Bernstein The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As anyone who has shopped for a car and by car I mean the traditional coup, sedan as well as an SUV, Crossover, pick-up or hybrid-knows that overall vehicle quality is outstanding and the features, options and engine performance ... Continue reading

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid A strong player in the hybrid games by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3383) PROLOGUE As we were about to publish this story on the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford Motor Company announced that it is changing the way it tests and labels the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid for fuel ... Continue reading

MOTHRA - Fireball Tim's Daily Sketch

MOTHRA - Fireball Tim's Daily Sketch

By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - August 15, 2013: Here’s a concept I did for Picture Car Warehouse for an existing race car to be retrofitted with an all new face. Sadly, this MOTHRA budget allowed only enough for the below paint scheme. Alas, less intimidating or whimsical. ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review By Carey Russ

2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS REVIEW: 2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Smaller is better? In the case of the newest Honda Accord, yes. What started, 37 years ago, as a compact hatchback quickly grew into a compact sedan. Which became a mid-size sedan until the 2008 version, which had enough interior volume to count a ... Continue reading

2014 Mazda6 i Sport Review By John Heilig

2014 Mazda6 i Sport Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig 2014 Mazda6 Review Model: 2014 Mazda6 i Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 184 hp @ 5,700 rpm/185 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 111.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 191.5 x 72.4 x 57.1 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo: 14.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2014 Chevrolet Impala Road Test and Review By John Heilig

2014 Chevrolet Impala Road Test and Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ (long test) Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6,800 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 5,300 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.4 x 72.9 x 58.7 in. Tires: P245/45R19 Cargo: 18.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo By Henny Hemmes

First Drive: 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo By Henny Hemmes

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel SICILY, Italy. March 17, 2013. Two weeks ago, at the Geneva auto show, BMW unveiled the third variant of the 3 Series. The F35 3 Series Gran Turismo, is a new “space wonder” which will be sold worldwide, but BMW is aiming this new model directly at the A ... Continue reading

2014 Acura RLX Review By Larry Nutson

2014 Acura RLX Review By Larry Nutson

2014 Acura RLX The Perfect Drive by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2442) Over the last couple weeks I’ve had the chance to get up close, get inside, and drive about 160 different new cars, SUV’s and trucks. Now I didn’t drive all 160 but I drove many. Those, for the mos ... Continue reading

2014 Kia Cadenza | Rocky Mountain Review +VIDEO

2014 Kia Cadenza | Rocky Mountain Review +VIDEO

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Kia Cadenza. A luxury Korean sedan. Sounds a little strange, doesn’t it? For all of the ground gained, in some ways, Korean vehicles struggle to realize acceptance in the US. Although it’s now more than twenty years out of date, a stereotype remains in the m ... Continue reading

2014 Kia Sorento | Heels on Wheels Review

2014 Kia Sorento | Heels on Wheels Review

2014 Kia Sorento Review, HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SORENTO VEHICLE Having improved the build and adding more interior refinement just a few models back, the Kia Sorento continues to evolve into an attractive three-row crossover choice with an all-new stylish ex ... Continue reading

Monster Garage Insane 54 - Fireball Tim's Daily Sketch

Monster Garage Insane 54 - Fireball Tim's Daily Sketch

HOLLYWOOD USA - August 13, 2013: Another concept for MONSTER GARAGE was the Insane 54. A 1954 Ranch Wagon that we chopped and channeled. Builders included Gene Winfield, Daryl Starbird, Jesse and myself as designer. Great project for the final 86th episode. ... Continue reading

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