Jun 1, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA previews the brand's newest 2013 models at the 17th Annual Greenwich Concours d'Elegance from June 2-3, 2012 including the redesigned SL, GLK and GL. The event features rare vehicles from past and present and benefits Americares, the private, non-profit relief and humanitarian aid organization. With t ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda CX-9 Review By Marty and Michael Bernstein
Jun 1, 2012
New Car Review: 2012 Mazda CX-9 THIS IS NOT A FAT CAT by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel To many the Big Gulp, supersized life has become emblematic of America. Why else would an automaker continue to market a full sized SUV in the face of rising fuel costs, governmental regulations and economic ... Continue reading
2012 Volvo S60 Review By Marty and Michael Bernstein +VIDEO
May 31, 2012
2012 Volvo S60 Review By Marty and Michael Bernstein, VOLVO FINALLY OUT OF THE BOX by Marty Bernstein Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel It has been a wild ride for Swedish automotive giant, Volvo, which along with its fellow countrymen and competitor Saab, had been purchased by US automakers, but unlike the latter which ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 335i Sedan Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 31, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 BMW 335i Sedan If the 2002 made BMW's reputation as a maker of sports sedans, the 3 Series that followed it, beginning in 1975, cemented that reputation and added luxury and prestige. 2002s were mid-market cars with performance and handling emphasized, especially in tii form; ... Continue reading
May 30, 2012
electric car makers are finding a new set of buyers: other car companies. But they may not actually want to take a supply of electric cars. Rather, they want the credits in places like California, reports USA Today. California is requiring that automakers sell a certain percentage of emission-free cars this year, meani ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
2012 SCION iQ REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau I was off at the crack of dawn for a 9-hour drive through Michiganâs pristine Upper Peninsula and down the Wisconsin coast to one of the best road racing tracks in the country, Road America at Elkhart Lake. Iâm driving and evaluating the l ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Altima Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
May 28, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2013 Nissan Altima Model: 2013 Nissan Altima Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm/180 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 191.5 x 72.0 x 57.9 in. Tires: P21/55R17 Cargo volume: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2012 Honda CR-V Review +VIDEO
May 27, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-V VEHICLE The 2012 Honda CR-V has a compelling exterior redesign and more interior standard features, but letâs cut to the chase: Fuel economy averages 25 miles-per-gallon with all-wheel drive and total cost remains under $30k ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (May 20 -27 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
May 27, 2012
* We learned this week that Mazda and Fiat have inked a deal to co-develop the next MX5 Miata alongside a new generation of the Alfa Romeo Spider on a shared Mazda platform. It would be hard to improve on the respected and iconic Miata but a small, cool roadster is something Alfa certainly understands. The Alfa version ... Continue reading
Motorsports Commentary - Sleeping With The Enemy
May 27, 2012
<b>by Rick Carlton â Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Austin, May 25, 2012: While I appreciate successful decisions that drive motorsports businesses positively, I am particularly interested in evolutions that become troublesome, and subsequently fall into the category of having to deal with âunintended cons ... Continue reading
2012 Acura TSX Tech Review by Carey Russ
May 24, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS SEE ALSO: Acura Buyers Guide Desirable for buyers, the entry luxury segment of the automotive marketplace is a tough neighborhood for the cars within. Entries from long-established European marques define the class, but there are plenty more from Japanese and even American luxury a ... Continue reading
Motorists Can Go Further For Less With Clean Diesel This Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2012
Whether headed to the beach, lake or mountains, more families will be hitting the road with the new generation of fuel-efficient clean diesel cars this summer driving season than ever before. And with the high prices at the pump, these clean diesel drivers will significantly benefit from diesel's 20 to 40 percent highe ... Continue reading
SUV's In This Month's Letter From Europe
May 20, 2012
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel I hate starting my letter with what I can only describe as a lemon. Dear oh, dear the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a massive disappointment. You might argue that you get a lot of metal for about 27 thousand dollars but something has to propel it forward! The t ... Continue reading
Fast Cars, Faster Quips - AF Musings About The 20th WAJ Test Days
May 20, 2012
Driving the fastest car on the road presents certain hazards; like being passed by every Prius between San Francisco and Monterrey; like watching policeman drooling at the opportunity to stop a Cadillac CTS V, a 140 miles per hour flagship from rapidly recovering General Motors. Old friend Bob Lutz may have been involv ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus ES 350 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 17, 2012
The New ES features something for everyone, and why not! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The ES has been the entry-level Lexus since Lexus's beginning in 1989. Lexus is unusual in that it now has multiple entries in the entry-luxury segment of the automotive marketplace. That shouldn't be overly surprising as som ... Continue reading
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