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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 4x4 On The Road Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 8, 2012

2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT8 4X4 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau This is my first experience with the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee (on the market for about a year now), and it just happens to be time for a good, long road trip – 600 miles, door-to-door – from our southern Michigan headqua ... Continue reading

Sandy May Have Damaged or Destroyed Up To 200,000 Cars

Nov 8, 2012

Washington DC November 8, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that accoring to the Wall Street Journal hurricane Sandy destroyed tens of thousands of cars in the Northeastern U.S., and the storm's devastation could send ripples through the region's new and used auto markets for weeks. The National Automobile Dealers As ... Continue reading

2013 Ford Mustang GT Review By John Heilig

Nov 8, 2012

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel 2013 Ford Mustang Review Model: GT Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 420 hp @ 6,500 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 107.1 in. Length x Width x Height: 188.5 x 73.9 x 55.8 in. Tires: P255/40R19 Cargo: 13.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 7, 2012

2013 Hyundai Azera by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0625) A lengthy road trip with a press test car is the best format for an evaluation. At the time of my drive in the Hyundai Azera I needed to travel from Chicago to Southeast Michigan. I want to make a specific point about this driv ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Launch Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 7, 2012

2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER Following the Trend By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We had our first look at the all-new, U.S.-built, Nissan Pathfinder a few months ago at a briefing by the folks responsible for the model’s development and marketing. It now joins Explorer, Durango and other former SUVs be ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus GS 350 Review By John Heilig

Nov 6, 2012

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG The Auto Channel 2013 LEXUS GS 350 SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 306 hp/277 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic with steering wheel paddles Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.7 x 72.4 x 57.3 in. Tires: P235/45R18 Cargo ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

Nov 5, 2012

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD A pioneer in what we’d now call the luxury crossover segment, the Lexus RX has always been known for its impeccable combination of luxury comfort, soft-roading capabilities, and mixture of space for people and gear. For 2013, Lexus h ... Continue reading

2013 Volkswagen CC Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 5, 2012

2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT A surprising German sport sedan/coupe By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Volkswagen’s tag line for the CC is “The Mid-Size Sports Sedan with Shocking Good Looks.” I know that, as a journalist, I’m supposed to look with a critical eye at all these manufacturer ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels - 2013 Toyota Avalon Review

Nov 5, 2012

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 TOYOTA AVALON REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AVALON VEHICLE The redesigned Avalon represents a new direction for Toyota, now focused on going after a younger and more tech-based buyer by giving this sedan a sleeker interior and athletic feel behind the ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Sentra Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 5, 2012

2013 Nissan Sentra A little panache for a little car By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau One of the most competitive segments in the car business these days is that of compact sedans. Just about every mainstream manufacturer has new product in that class introduced over the past couple of years, most loaded ... Continue reading

2013 Ford Fusion - My Love Affair Continues by Michael Bernstein +VIDEO

Nov 5, 2012

MORE INFO Ford Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Matcher …the 2013 Ford Fusion rides even better than it looks. By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The North American International Auto Show, the annual event held in Detroit, was the venue the Ford Motor Company chose to give the world its first peek ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (October 29-November 4 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing

Nov 4, 2012

* The two big news stories this week are Hurricane Sandy and of course the Presidential election. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the storm. We hope for a speedy recovery. Sandy's impact on the auto world will be significant. Many destroyed vehicles will need to be replaced. ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels-2013 Ford Taurus Review

Nov 2, 2012

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD TAURUS REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TAURUS VEHICLE The chiseled Ford Taurus is a five-passenger large-size sedan done up in masculine tones with a panache for cold weather driving thanks to such popular options as remote vehicle start, heated ste ... Continue reading

Purdy Book Review: INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMAN'S GUILD

Nov 2, 2012

A BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau INSIDE THE FISHER BODY CRAFTMAN’S GUILD Contestants Recall the Great General Motors Talent Search Edited by John L. Jacobus Published by McFarland & Company, Inc. There was a time in the 1950’s, I was told some years ago by retired GM VP of Desig ... Continue reading

2012 Toyota Camry Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 2, 2012

Toyota Camry – Everybody’s Darling All new in 2012; 2013 coming soon By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4333) The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2012. Introduced a little over one year ago, it’s the seventh generation of the Camry that has become well established in the Amer ... Continue reading