Volkswagen Struggling To Meet High Demand for Passat Diesel Powered Models
Aug 23, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 19, 2013; The Volkswagen plant in Tennessee is pulling out all stops to meet the increasing demand for diesel versions of the Passat. The rising popularity of diesel engines is mainly due to the longer range than of cars with gas ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 328i xDrive Road Trip: Philly To The Windy City
Aug 23, 2013
2013 BMW 328i xDrive Road Trip: By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3537) Our usual go-to mode of transportation between Philadelphia and Chicago is exactly what you would think, commercial airline. My wife had some free time available and I was game to give HER new car, a 2013 BMW 328i ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door Down The Road Review By Carey Russ
Aug 22, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door Volkswagen's GTI has quite a reputation, and a fanatic following, but there are VW aficionados who want more that the 200 horsepower that the turbocharged and intercooled GTI produces. A few years ago VW satisfied them with the limited-production, 250- ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 450h Review By John Heilig
Aug 19, 2013
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
2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein
Aug 16, 2013
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
Aug 16, 2013
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
2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review By Carey Russ
Aug 15, 2013
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
2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD Review By Carey Russ
Aug 11, 2013
Toyota Reviews, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD fourth generation for 2013, Toyota's RAV4, its smallest crossover SUV and the original "sport cute", ... Continue reading
IIHS: 2013/2014 Small Cars 6 Earn Good or Acceptable Crash Rating - 6 Fail Test +VIDEO
Aug 8, 2013
Performance in small overlap front test earns 6 small cars good or acceptable ratings and Top Safety Pick+ award The latest small overlap front crash test results from the Institute reveal a range of performance among many of the best-selling small cars in the U.S. Of the 12 models evaluated, half earn a good or accept ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Test Drives the 2013 Porsche Boxster S - Review
Aug 7, 2013
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - August 7, 2013: Porsche is capable of incredible cars. This, we know. And with machines like the 911, itâs hard to consider creating something cheaper and in any way less. How would you even start? But when my buddy Bubba showed up with this 2013 Boxster S Convertible and p ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Sentra SL Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Aug 6, 2013
2013 Nissan Sentra SL Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Once upon a time, small cars were featureless, boring machines. Cheap, noisy, four tires, a steering wheel, bottom-of-the-line stereo, thatâs about it. As demand for good fuel economy goes up, manufacturers have begun to put a great d ... Continue reading
2013 MINI Cooper S Paceman Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Aug 6, 2013
2013 MINI Cooper S Paceman Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Start with wildly popular MINI Cooper. Add more space, a higher ride, a couple more doors so as to be courteous to the passengers in the rear seat, and an innovative barn-door style rear hatch. That gets you a Countryman. Now, take th ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Escape Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 5, 2013
2013 Ford Escape by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel Ford Motor Company's Ford Escape has been around for more than a dozen years, having made its debut in 2000 as a 2001 model year compact SUV priced below the Explorer. As a matter of fact, my younger daughter drove a Gen-1 Escape in her hi ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Civic SI Coupe - Heels on Wheels Review
Aug 4, 2013
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CIVIC SI COUPE VEHICLE With all the reliability consumers have come to expect from this mainstay model, the refreshed Honda Civic Si is a leaner and meaner coupe thanks to aerodynamic changes and some style boosts. It also features cla ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD LTE Review By John Heilig
Aug 1, 2013
Review 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD LTE Engine: 5.3-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 222.4 x 79.1 x 76.8 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Cargo: 45.8/90.0/137.4 cu. in. ... Continue reading
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