New University Study: Ethanol Reduced Gas Prices by More than $1 per Gallon in 2011
May 15, 2012
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012; America's growing use of domestically-produced ethanol reduced wholesale gasoline prices by an average of $1.09 per gallon in 2011, according to updated research conducted by economics professors at the University of Wisconsin and Iowa State University. The 2011 results, which show a $0.20 per ... Continue reading
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review By Larry Nutson
May 15, 2012
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara The Little Truck That Can By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Suzukiâs entry in the compact SUV segment is the Grand Vitara. For 2012 it has been mildly refreshed from its redesign of 2006. The basic structure for the Grand Vitara is a unibody chassis offered in ... Continue reading
2012 GMC Acadia Denali AWD Review By Steve Purdy
May 15, 2012
2012 GMC ACADIA DENALI AWD Donât mess with a sure thing By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Three of GMâs most successful products are the trio of full-size, three-row crossovers assembled in the Lansing, MI, Delta Township plant - Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and this weekâs tester, G ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
May 13, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE GRAND VITARA VEHICLE For a company that started out as a weaving loom manufacturer back in 1909, Suzuki proves its ability to diversity with the Suzuki Grand Vitara, a light-duty compact utility vehicle with handsome SUV styling. Stron ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (May 7 -12, 2012) Automotive NewsI In Case You Were Sleeping
May 13, 2012
* One of the most iconic personalities in the racing and automobile enthusiast worlds died Thursday night at Baylor Hospital in his native Texas - Carroll Shelby, age 89. Though the cause of death was not immediately released he had been suffering for the past few months with pneumonia. In addition to creating the Cobr ... Continue reading
2013 Scion FR-S Review By Steve Purdy
May 13, 2012
2013 SCION FR-S More fun for the Scion crowd By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau [0535] Less than five years ago Akio Toyoda asked his people the simple question, âWhere is the passion in our lineup?â� When they found none he followed up with, âI want to build a sports car.â� ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby Dead At 89 +Video
May 11, 2012
For additional photos, click here. Carroll Shelby, Automotive Legend Dies DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2012â Carroll Shelby was a member of the Ford family for the better part of 60 years, producing stunning performance vehicles from concepts to production models. He once said his energy and passion for performance pr ... Continue reading
2013 Scion FR-S Drive and Preview by Carey Russ
May 11, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The 2013 Scion FR-S is the best-handling, most perfectly-balanced new car I've driven in over a decade The best-handling, most perfectly-balanced new car I've driven in over a decade is a Toyota product. No, I'm not insane or on the take. The car in question is the new Scion FR-S, ... Continue reading
Breast Feeding in Your Convertible Car During Grid Lock Traffic - Yea or Nay?
May 10, 2012
Time Magazine breaks hallowed ground on an important subject AUTO CENTRAL - May 10, 2012: A media event just occurred that will probably fill CNN and all the supermarket tabloids for the next several days. The event is Time Magazine using a photo of a very attractive your blonde woman breastfeeding your 4-year old son. ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Honda Accord Review
May 10, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACCORD VEHICLE More sophisticated than the Civic, Honda has been able to create a go-to mid-sized sedan with enough reliability and love that it is passed onto family members during its lifetime just as a cherished heirloom might. More ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 750Li Review By Steve Purdy
May 10, 2012
2012 BMW 750Li The Ultimate Riding Machine for a Potentate By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Before doing the research on this amazing limo-size BMW 750Li I was not know the details of its powertrain but when I put my foot in it on the freeway ramp and felt the thrust I knew it was something special. I ... Continue reading
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEv An Electrifying Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
May 9, 2012
2012 Mitsubishi Mitsubishi i-MiEv Never visit a gas station again! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel IMG-3314) The scheduling f test drives in manufacturerâs press cars is done weeks in advance. I was more than thrilled when Mitsubishiâs car-handler in Chicago called to say they c ... Continue reading
GM Australia Discovers Ethanol as GM America Ignores It +VIDEO
May 8, 2012
Ironic Twist in General Motors' Strategy Could Eventually Help Enlighten American Acceptance of Ethanol By Marc J. Rauch There's an interesting development taking place at General Motor's Australian subsidiary, Holden. The Australian division is trumpeting ethanol as a viable fuel that can help Australia's economy whil ... Continue reading
Ontario to Launch Initiative Encouraging Motorists to Drive Electric - Huh?
May 8, 2012
TORONTO May 8, 2012; The NACS Online newsletter reported that Ontario Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli said the province plans to invest $60 million over the next three years in a charging infrastructure while providing motorists with incentives to drive electric vehicles, the Toronto Star reports. The incentives ... Continue reading
Ethanol Is The Right Choice for Conservationists by Richard Childress
May 7, 2012
Some may question how the owner of a NASCAR racing team can promote air quality with a straight face. After all, for years, my business has been burning rubber and racing fuel in front of massive crowds that leave a lot of litter behind. But times are changing. And the sport of NASCAR, including my team, Richard Childr ... Continue reading
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