2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Review By John Heilig
Feb 15, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Model: 2012 Mazda3 Grand Touring SKYACTIV Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm/148 lb.-ft. @4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 180.9 x ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda3 With SKYACTIV Technology Review and Roadtest by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2012
2012 Mazda3 With SKYACTIV Technology By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (2012Mazda3(o1).jpg) Hollywood, California, October 2011; It was just 2 months ago and 1100 miles further north on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Vancouver, Canada when I first learned the details about Mazdaâs n ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
THE NEW GERMAN FAMILY SEDAN THAT'S MADE IN CHATTANOGA, TN - YOU'ALL by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel VW realized they had to combine German engineering, design and quality with a heavy dose of what Americanâs want in a four door family sedan to have an appealing vehicle. To accomplish thi ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Civic HF Review
Feb 13, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CIVIC HF VEHICLE When dieting, it often makes more sense to cut back on your usual dining fair than to start eating entirely new foods altogether. Such is the argument the all-new, non-hybrid Civic HF is making. Standing for High Fuel ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
LLORET DE MAR, Spain - February 13, 2012: When Audi brought out the A1 model in the summer of 2010, expectations about sales numbers were not published. But with a worldwide sales figure of some 118,000 units since the introduction date, you may say the small Audi is pretty successful. The main market is Germany with 2 ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up +VIDEO
Feb 12, 2012
The 104th Annual Chicago Auto Show By Steve Purdy (Detroit Bureau)Thom Cannell (Detroit Bureau) Larry Nutson (Chicago Bureau) The Auto Channel First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year mar ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (Feb 6-11 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
Feb 12, 2012
* We know that sport wagons are popular in Europe and only modestly so here. Chevy announced a station wagon version of the bread-and-butter Cruze for European consumption to be introduced at the March Geneva Motor Show. Sure hope we get it here. It looks mighty cool. * The Chicago Auto Show, open to the public this we ... Continue reading
2012 Acura RDX SH-AWD Review By John Heilig
Feb 10, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Acura RDX Model: 2012 Acura RDX SH-AWD Engine: 2.3-liter DOHC turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.5 x 73.6 x 65.2 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Accent SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 9, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-Door There have been major changes to Hyundai's Accent for 2012, changes that move it from an afterthought straight toward the front of the subcompact pack. New "Fluidic Sculpture" styling brings it in line with other new Hyundais, a new engine gives it sig ... Continue reading
Mopar's Big Four 75th Birthday Presents
Feb 6, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Celebrating the brandâs 75th anniversary a group of journalists and enthusiasts gathered at the Mopar Accessory and Performance Lab in Centerline, Michigan last week for a sneak peek of four Mopar branded vehicles to be introd ... Continue reading
2012 Nissan NV 2500 High Roof V6 Utility Van Review By Steve Purdy
Feb 5, 2012
2012 NISSAN NV 2500 V6 SV UTILITY VAN A Brief Respite from Car Reviews By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had to do some serious hauling this weekend and the good folks at Nissan were kind enough to offer up a new âHigh Roofâ NV 2500 cargo van for the job. You may be surprised to know that Ni ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Feb 5, 2012
Hyundai Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai is aggressively growing and expanding its product offerings into new niches. It has had a presence in the usual categories -- subcompact, compact, and mid-size sedans, even a large luxury sedan (the Equus), crossovers of various si ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (January 30-Feb 4, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
Feb 5, 2012
* 2012 is off to a good start for the U.S. auto industry as reported sales for January outpaced the best industry forecasts. Sales overall were up 11% at an annualized rate of 14.2 million units, the best since August 2009. Chrysler Group was up 44% and Ford Motor up 7.3%. GM sold the most units but sales declined 6%. ... Continue reading
2012 Model Year 6-15 Passenger Cars, Wagons, SUV's, MiniVans, Full Size Vans, Pick-ups
Feb 4, 2012
6-8 Passenger Cars and Pickups; The AIADA newsletter reported that transportation for big families used to be simple. Gas was cheap and cars were unabashedly big. Not anymore. Finding a car that can fit five or more meant, until recently, shopping for a big, usually American-made SUV. And while these vehicles have the ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Lexus CT 200h Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 134 (total) hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Electronically6 controlled CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 (mini spare) Cargo: 14.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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