First Drive 2013 BMW X1 xDrive25d By Henny Hemmes
Jul 22, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GARCHING, Germany, June 27, 2012. It has lasted a while before BMW made the definite announcement of the date of the US market introduction of the X1. Originally the X1 was planned for arrival early 2012, but the BMW plant in Leipzig, Germany, could barely made en ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2013 BMW 7 Series 750i and ActiveHybrid7 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 22, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel St. Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2012. Hearing the word face lift, many people would expect a worked over, fresh face, even if itâs about cars. No such thing for the BMW 7 Series, that now is four years under way and gets a mid-life facelift with minimal cosm ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 200 BlueEfficiency Ride and Review +VIDEO
Jul 20, 2012
Shooting Star By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LLUBLJANA, Slovenia, July 13, 2013. Mercedes-Benz wants to be taken serious in the compact premium segment. That is why the Germans say âAâ stands for âattackâ. It means that the new A-Class is ready to submit hell to competitors ... Continue reading
Hagerty Hosts Youth Driving Experience On National Collector Car Appreciation Day
Jul 20, 2012
More than 25 Chicago-area Youth Attend the âUltimate Driving Courseâ at U.S. Cellular Field Chicago, IL - On Friday, July 13, more than 25 young adults participated in a classic car driving experience designed to highlight the enjoyment of driving a vintage car. During the Hagerty Driving Experience, the 15- ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Blasts onto The Auto Channel Broadcast Network +Video
Jul 19, 2012
America's Funniest Car Design Expert Now on TACH-TV AUTO CENTRAL - July 19, 2012: Fireball Tim Lawrence has brought his unique perspective of the automobile industry to The Auto Channelâs new broadcast television network, TACH-TV, via his humorous, quirky and informative short videos. The videos typically range fr ... Continue reading
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Review By John Heilig
Jul 19, 2012
By John Heilig Pennsylvania Bureau The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lb. ft. @ 2,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with sport Mode Wheelbase: 110.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.5 x 73.3 x 63.1 in. Tires: P235/50 ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review By Thom Cannell
Jul 19, 2012
2013 Elantra GT is a Great White; bolder nose, more teeth, and a lot more muscle. This European-designed hatchback swims in a lagoon filled with hearty eaters like Mazdaâs Mazda3, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Matrix, and Subaru Impreza. All circle the $20-$24,000 price point. Elantra GT competes by deliveri ... Continue reading
2013 Porsche Panamera GTS Drive and Review By Dan Poler
Jul 19, 2012
By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS - Introduction / History In a recent review, I wrote about how Iâm impressed by compromise â almost every car has compromises; itâs a matter of where a manufacturer chooses to make them that makes most cars what they are. The 2013 Po ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Durango R/T Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 18, 2012
2012 Dodge Durango R/T - That thang got a Hemi? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3832) Yup, itâs a Hemi. A big V8 making 360HP. 5.7-liters of V8 or, 345 cubic inches if thatâs more familiar. And the Hemi question is a valid one, since there are no badges on the outside to te ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ride and Review By Thom Cannell
Jul 18, 2012
Hyundai revealed the intriguing new Veloster at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show did you rush out and buy one? Or did you wait for what you knew, knew, had to be tucked away in the product planning office, a turbocharged version of Veloster. Veloster 1.0 launched last fall with a 1.6-liter Direct Injected engine and either 6 ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (July 9-15 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Jul 16, 2012
Auto Central Louisville KY July 15, 2012; Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel's Chicago Bureau Chief, along with Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau give you easy to digest nuggets of the past week's automotive news you may have missed. If you are a car nut like we all are, you can e ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review By John Heilig
Jul 16, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Hyundai Azera Engine: 3.3-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 293 hp @ 6,400 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic Wheelbase: 112.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 193.3 x 73.2 x 57.9 in. Tires: P245/40R19 Cargo volume: 16.3 ... Continue reading
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 - First Drive Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 15, 2012
Top of the line By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, Germany - July 6, 2012: At the same time BMW lifted the cover of the new 3 Series (F30), it was announced that the top âDreier' would be the ActivHybrid 3. This model will hit the market in the autumn of 2012 and is the fourth hybrid of the Bavarian ma ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 13, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen wants more market share, especially in the U.S. The American automotive market is very different from that of Europe, and so VW has changed its strategy. Formerly, Volkswagen cars and crossovers sold here were the same as those sold elsewhere, differing mostly in drivetr ... Continue reading
American Drivers: Beware of Everything the American Petroleum Institute Tells Us
Jul 13, 2012
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 12, 2012 TOPEKA, Kansas, July 12, 2012 A new blend of motor vehicle fuel containing 15 percent ethanol known as E15 now available in Kansas could damage vehicle engines, the Kansas Petroleum Council warned consumers today. "We need to press the pause button on EPA's rush to allow higher amounts of ... Continue reading
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