Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (June 11-17, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Jun 17, 2012
* Exhibiting substantial optimism for auto sales in Europe, Chrysler announced three new Jeep models for that market and a goal of selling 125,000 units by 2015. That represents more than five times the current rate of sale. To begin that push the new, designed-for-Europe Jeep Grand Cherokee S Limited will enter the ma ... Continue reading
2012 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro Ride and Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jun 15, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro Audi's compact A4 sports sedan is little-changed for model year 2012, and congratulations to Audi for that. No major changes were needed. As ever, the A4 combines elegant simplicity in form with prowess in function. Standard and optional equipment leve ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES 350/300H Preview By Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Jun 15, 2012
2013 LEXUS ES 350/300H First Impressions By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau It took me by surprise to find out weâre into the sixth generation of the genteel Lexus ES. First introduced in 1989 to support Toyotaâs then-new luxury brand, ES has been the entry point for the Lexus. Think of it as a ... Continue reading
EyesOn Design 2012 - A Classic Father's Day Tradition
Jun 14, 2012
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Photos by Bob Benko and Steve Purdy Are you looking for something more to do on Fatherâs Day? Do you love old cars, boats and motorcycles? Are you anywhere near Detroit? This is the show for you! Well, maybe Iâm being a bit presumptuous. This is certainly the ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review By Larry Nutson
Jun 12, 2012
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Adrenaline Injection by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3515) Fiat is on a roll, at least according to my half-full cup. Fiat 500 sales in the U.S. have increased each month through the first quarter of this year. Some of the 140 U.S studios (dealers) are selling fi ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 NISSAN ROGUE REVIEW
Jun 10, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ROGUE VEHICLE The Nissan Rogue is best described as the smaller sibling to the popular Murano â a safe and friendly economical two-row crossover if youâre considering the move from a compact or sedan. ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Land Rover LR4 Review
Jun 10, 2012
⦠if you want your capable trail-and-asphalt utility vehicle to have high-class British style, the 2012 Land Rover LR4 does not disappoint. HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 LAND ROVER LR4 VEHICLE The seven-passenger Land Rover LR4 is a decadent sport utility ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (June 4-10, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
Jun 10, 2012
* Last week closed out with the May auto industry sales report. Compared to a year ago when sales were pretty bad, this May is up 26% but only at 1.33 million. However, the seasonally adjusted rate was the lowest in 2012 to 13.8 million, which was below expectations. Among all the brands, Toyota and Honda sales are soa ... Continue reading
The Economy Will Not... REPEAT NOT... Rebound This Year - REVISITED
Jun 10, 2012
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL There are preposterous and irresponsible predictions circulating around the moronic news channels and daily newspapers these days that the so-called recession (or as I more accurately describe it, Depression) will be over by the end of this year. It wi ... Continue reading
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Review By Steve Purdy
Jun 8, 2012
2012 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5XT TOURING By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau I felt that the 2012 Subaru Impreza I reviewed last week was a bit tepid in performance, design and execution. But this weekâs Forrester 2.5XT Touring, top-of-the-line, five-passenger, midsize CUV, was much better in many ways. Al ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Ride and Review +VIDEO
Jun 7, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CTS-V VEHICLE The Cadillac CTS-V is a stunning sportier version of the CTS coupe, packing a 556-horspower 6.2-liter V8 engine capable of surpassing many high-performance brand names. Itâs a chiseled work of art, really, from the f ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jun 6, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Longer, lower, wider, faster. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor The Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3433) Sixty-seven years ago in 1945 the âVolkswagenâ went into production, eventually becoming know simply as the Beetle. From the Beetle we got a Super Beetle. Then after a long h ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels:2012 Subaru Outback Review
Jun 6, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE OUTBACK VEHICLE The Subaru Outback wagon used to represent a clear alternative to a crossover, with the redesign adding that all-too-familiar utility bulk to accommodate an interior space gain. Still attractive and reminiscent of that ... Continue reading
Oh MAMA 2012 Spring Rally - Track and Road
Jun 5, 2012
MAMA Spring Rally All the cars, all the time By Steve Purdy Michigan Bureau and Larry Nutson with Paul Sichert Chicago Bureau TheAutoChannel.com (2012 small rally logo.pdf) We always look forward to this time of year because the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) rounds up cars, SUVs and crossovers from nearly ... Continue reading
What Us Worry About Obama's "All-of-the-above" Alt-fuel Energy Policy
Jun 4, 2012
Auto Central, Louisville KY February 27, 2012; Big Oil and It's Sycophants, Screw America's Economy, Free Will, By The People FOR The People, Foreign Policy, Military Options and Reduces Freedom, While Oil Bought and Paid For Politicians Fiddle-faddle While Americans Burn...ENOUGH ALREADY! SEE ALSO: Survey Finds Majori ... Continue reading
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