2013 Ford Escape Titanium AWD Review by Carey Russ
Jun 20, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS By any measure, Ford's compact Escape crossover SUV has been a success. Surprisingly, there were no major changes during the two generations from its model year 2001 introduction through 2012. If technically a unibody crossover, it was styled and marketed like an SUV, the smaller s ... Continue reading
2014 Nissan Versa Note Launch Report - First Drive By Steve Purdy
Jun 20, 2013
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2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI Review By Thom Cannell
Jun 19, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI 40+ miles per gallon luxury By Thom Cannell,Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Volkswagen, plus their sibling Audi, deliver a wide array of diesel powered cars, SUVs, and CUVs to its US customers with just two engines. Under the hood of large vehicles is a 3.0-liter V- ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2013
Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet Californiaâs sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under âincreasing pressureâ ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Sorento EX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Jun 17, 2013
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel The crossover market is hotter â and more competitive â than ever. In order to succeed, manufacturers are bringing their âAâ game in a host of updates and refreshes. Included in that mix is Kiaâs successful Sorento â Kia stops short of ca ... Continue reading
Are Computer Driven Cars (Driverless) The Future?
Jun 17, 2013
Special to The Auto Channel From MoneySupermarket Money Supermarket From Minority Report to Demolition Man; countless sci-fi films and television shows over the years have featured driverless cars and they have therefore become part of popular culture. It is therefore naturally assumed that they will one day become a r ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Optima SX Review By John Heilig
Jun 17, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel June 15, 2013 Model: 2013 Kia Optima SX Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm/209 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 110.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 72.1 x 57.3 in. Tires: P225/45R1 ... Continue reading
Henny A Passenger As BMW Goes Driverless On Public Roads
Jun 17, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany. June 14, 2013. Although BMW does not have a world premiere with the presentation of its autonomous driving prototypes, it is one of the first car manufacturers to tests such cars on public roads. That is why it was pretty special that last week I ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - June 10-16, 2013 Automotive News Factoids Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
Jun 16, 2013
* Just when we thought automobile brand attrition was done we saw speculation this week about the possible demise of Dodge. Some of their brands are redundant with Chrysler and Jeep models, particularly the Grand Caravan and Avenger. Wards reports that when Avenger production ends early next year it will not be replace ... Continue reading
"When They Were New" Review: 2004 Chevrolet Impala SS Sedan (11/29/2003)
Jun 14, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There is, and always has been, something for everyone in Chevrolet's passenger car lineup. These days it ranges from the upcoming subcompact Aveo to the high-performance Corvette. But with the demise of the Camaro, there has been a vacancy in the Chevy line, in the medium-priced pe ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD Review By John Heilig
Jun 13, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD Engine: 2.0-liter EcoBoost I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp @ 5,500 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 194.1 x 83.3 x 58.2 in. Tires: P245/40R19 Cargo: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Review by Carey Russ
Jun 13, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Can luxury, performance, and fuel economy coexist in one car? BMW is working in that direction, and successfully if my week with a 2013 640 Gran Coupe is any indication. The latest entry in the premium four-door luxury coupe class, the 6-Series Gran Coupe is a stretched version of ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Screen Tests the 2013 BMW X1 - Review
Jun 13, 2013
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - June 13, 2013: As cars show up at my door, the challenge becomes, Where do I test these vehicles? ... Continue reading
Chinese Getting Over Half Of Iraqi Oil, U.S Taxpayers Pay To Protect OPEC Interests - Boone Pickens
Jun 11, 2013
Army: I don't like saying, "I told you so." But the United States spent $2.2 trillion and tragically lost more than 3,000 men and women fighting in Iraq, and now the Chinese are getting over half the Iraqi oil. On numerous trips to Washington, DC, I said that would happen, and now it has. Every day, 17 million barrels ... Continue reading
Car News For Teens - Get Car Smarter Than Your Parents
Jun 11, 2013
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/topic.html?topic=66 MORE INFO Car News For Teens - Become Car Smarter Than Your Parents Find Your Perfect New Car Match App Teen Driver Hints For Serious Vehicle Buying Discussions Does your forecast call for a future without a brand new hottie, but rather a more practical sedan or cr ... Continue reading
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