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2013 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Review By Steve Purdy

2013 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Review By Steve Purdy

2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI 1500 AWD CREW CAB Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau When I mentioned at dinner the other night that I would be reviewing this beautiful pickup soon my tablemate, a lovely young PR gal, asked, “Why would anyone want to drive one of those things every day?” She obvi ... Continue reading

Mac Blog - Are GenYers Losing Their Zest?

Mac Blog - Are GenYers Losing Their Zest?

By Mac Gordon 04-02-2013 The Auto Channel NEW YORK-According to a New York Times story (03-29 p. B3) younger drivers are not as zealous about taking off in a new or used car as were their parents or grandparents. Buttressing this conclusion are drivers-license applications, new-car sales data-plus surveys showing reced ... Continue reading

Heels On Wheels: 2013 Kia Sportage Review

Heels On Wheels: 2013 Kia Sportage Review

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SPORTAGE VEHICLE Of the many the family vehicles on the market, the Kia Sportage comfortably owns the tagline of being a value-oriented compact crossover with well-rounded utility and style. Since its rebuild a few years ago, it has be ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Paceman S ALL4 By Henny Hemmes

First Drive Review: 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Paceman S ALL4 By Henny Hemmes

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel FRANKFURT, March 28, 2013. When Mini unveiled the Paceman, the public opinion was divided and the Mini community was not exactly excited: why would you need a Countryman with only two doors and less room for rear passengers? In fact, that is basically what it is a ... Continue reading

2013 Mazda2 Review By John Heilig

2013 Mazda2 Review By John Heilig

MORE INFO Mazda Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Mazda Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect New Car Match The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Mazda2 Engine: 1.5-litter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 100 hp @ 6,000 rpm/98 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.0 in. Length x Width x ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News March 25-31, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News March 25-31, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing

* Auto industry watchers were focused on the New York Auto Show press preview events this week. We saw the Mercedes B-class electric drive, the BMW 3-series GT, new Cadillac CTS, all-new Mitsubishi Mirage, the polarizing Jeep Cherokee, a refreshed Honda Odyssey with a built-in vacuum cleaner, and more. This is the last ... Continue reading

First drive 2013 Mini Clubvan

First drive 2013 Mini Clubvan

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Delivery with a trendy touch RILLY LA MONTAGNE, France, February 25, 2013. True to the image of the brand, the communications department of Mini has again been able to come up with a different-than-expected location for the first drive with a new model. This time, ... Continue reading

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review By John Heilig

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review By John Heilig

The Auto Page By John Heilig There are few cars that I'd be willing to drop everything for and keep in my garage… t 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of those cars. Model: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp: 129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 ... Continue reading

2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2

2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2205) The New York Auto Show is the last big show in the annual U.S. auto show season. Globally it is sandwiched in between the Geneva and Shanghai shows, which keeps automakers scrambling. Day 2 of media previews started off just as big as day 1 with ... Continue reading

Used Car Super Search - Includes All Craigslist Used Vehicles

Used Car Super Search - Includes All Craigslist Used Vehicles

Used Cars on Craigslist., For over 16 years we have been hoping that a tool coms along that would allow our audience to skip the jerk-around in online car and truck search and get right to the search results. We believe that free is better and thats why the search interfsace below will let you search for your next vehi ... Continue reading

2013 BMW 135is Coupe Review By Carey Russ

2013 BMW 135is Coupe Review By Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 BMW 135is Coupe If BMW came into the American consciousness when the 320i made "The Preppie Handbook", that's only part of the story. Before the 3-Series was the 2002, a car originally made especially for the US market (as a way around early emissions laws). The 2002 was a two ... Continue reading

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review by John Heilig

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review by John Heilig

The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp/129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 173.6 x 72 x 63.9 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo: 24.5/52.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus LS 460 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Lexus LS 460 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection. Such was Lexus’ slogan at launch in the 1980’s. Indeed, Lexus has invested decades and billions in the creation of the perfect luxury sedan. Have they found it in the 2013 LS 460? And if they have, is perfection somewhat ... Continue reading

2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1

2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel To use a too oft-used word of today, day 1 of the 2013 New York Auto Show was "amazing." The sunny spring-like weather certainly helped to get the day going and stimulate the auto media and VIPs in attendance. At the opening press breakfast the Nielson G ... Continue reading

VW Smart,Smart,Smart...Dumb; Buh-Bye VW Routan

VW Smart,Smart,Smart...Dumb; Buh-Bye VW Routan

Snide’s Remarks By Milton Snide Speaker of Truth Don’t Give A Shit The Auto Channel Auto Central March 27, 2013; With yesterday’s announcement from Jonathan Browning, VW of America President that Volkswagen will be “tailoring down” retail marketing of the unsuccessful Routan , another supposedl ... Continue reading

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