Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News January 20-26, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing
Jan 27, 2013
* We've been watching the progress of Mazda's promise to bring a production diesel car to the U.S. and it is still slated for later this year. In the meantime a racing version of that production diesel engine will compete in the upcoming Daytona Rolex 24 hour race. Billed as SKYACTIVE-D, the 2.2-liter clean diesel engi ... Continue reading
The Green Lines Are Back The Green Lines Are Back
Jan 26, 2013
2013 Scion FR-S Review Rocky Mountain Review
Jan 23, 2013
MORE INFO Scion Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Scion Buyers Guide (2004-Present) Your Perfect New Car Match? By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Much has been made of this yearâs introduction of the Scion FR-S. We see stories written by members of the press whoâve never driven the car; ... Continue reading
Best Eats (and beats) at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show? +VIDEO
Jan 22, 2013
By Lillie Guyer Detroit auto journalist Special to The Auto Channel DETROIT January 21, 2013; It was a glamour and glitz week at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit as 500 new models and 50 concepts bowed at one of the worldâs largest auto shows. This yearâs Detroit show feature ... Continue reading
2013 NAIAS The Most Important Auto Show Of All - Wrap Up +VIDEO
Jan 21, 2013
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The Detroit auto show is not the oldest. That honor goes to either New York or Chicago, depending on which promoter you believe. And, itâs not the biggest. Chicago has way more square footage and draws more visitors. But there is no question that our ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2013 Honda Pilot Review
Jan 20, 2013
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE PILOT VEHICLE The mid-size Honda Pilot SUV hasnât budged much in overall design and instead distributes efforts in a calculated manner, like offering a third row that can actually accommodate adults comfortably and a V6 engine cap ... Continue reading
2013 Mazdaspeed3 Review By Carey Russ
Jan 20, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS â¦Mazdaspeed3. Mazda's little hooligan hatch is the perfect antidote to the bland and boring transportation appliance. 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 If you think that contemporary cars have no character, you need to drive a Mazdaspeed3. Mazda's little hooligan hatch is the perfect ant ... Continue reading
2013 Philadelphia Auto Show Preview
Jan 20, 2013
By John Heilig Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel With more than 630,000 square feet of exhibit space, the 111th edition of the Philadelphia Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center features more than 700 cars from "nearly every manufacture," according to Chairman Michael Chapman. The show features four outdoo ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up With Making Rear Vision Cameras Standard?
Jan 20, 2013
By Mac Gordon Senior Editor and large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The NHTSA has ordered a delay and possibly a lengthy one in issuing a rule calling for all cars to install backup cameras that would bolster rear visibility as a protective against vehicle and pedestrian accidents. This is the fourth delay in the re ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News January 14-20, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing
Jan 20, 2013
* The North American International Auto Show in Detroit kicks off its public days this weekend after a full week of press and industry events and the Friday evening Charity Preview that is one of the biggest single-night fundraising events of all time. Without a doubt the hit of the show is the new-from-the-ground-up C ... Continue reading
Hey Mac! - 2013 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview A Record Breaker
Jan 20, 2013
By Mac Gordon Senior Editor-at-large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel In the early days of the annual auto shows, before the NAIAS debuted in 1991, salesmen and loan writers joined the gorgeous models at desks surrounding the turntables. Yes, indeed, members of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and their aides were ... Continue reading
Inside Information From Mac - E-Cars Concern Detroit Show Fans
Jan 18, 2013
By Mac Gordon Michigan Bureau Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel DETROIT January 18, 2013; Fire hazards persist as a public concern on hybrid and all-electric cars, according to a majority of visitors in the second week of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Pollsters at the Cobo Center in downtown ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2013
Louisville, KY View Map Thanks to our friends at the Auto Channel, I had an opportunity to attend the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) show in Louisville and peruse the exciting offerings for 2013-2014. This is the annual RV manufacturerâs show, and a chance for them to wow dealers with the latest ... Continue reading
More Insight From Mac Gordon - Shhh, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Is a Very Quiet Midsize Bargain
Jan 18, 2013
Detroit January 15, 2013; Detroit and Ontario autowriters stole a gold medal away from rivals at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) by awarding a top honor to decibels, making the 2013 Malibu a top contender and GM's 'quietest car ever.' Recognizing the importance of sound as a category in new-car const ... Continue reading
Fiat and Mazda Agree: Mazda MX-5 To Become Platform For Alfa Romeo Roadster
Jan 18, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 18, 2013. The rumors, that Mazda will build a roadster for Alfa Romeo have been circulating for quite some time. In May 2012, Mazda Motor and Alfaâs parent Fiat signed a Letter of Understanding to co-develop such a new model based on the ne ... Continue reading
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