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100 Years of Chevrolet

100 Years of Chevrolet

Swiss-Born racer and American industrialist created global automotive icon Detroit MI October 31, 2011; “In 2010, Chevrolet sold a record 4.26 million cars and trucks globally, making it the fourth largest automotive brand in terms of worldwide sales,” said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and st ... Continue reading

Tata Cheers, Mustang Jeers, GM and Nissan Here-Heres - In This Month's Letter From Europe

Tata Cheers, Mustang Jeers, GM and Nissan Here-Heres - In This Month's Letter From Europe

by Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel What a difference a boss makes! Well, that is a slight exaggeration but what Ratan Tata has done to Jaguar/Land Rover is nothing short of miraculous. During the Ford days these companies (together with Volvo and Aston Martin) were never given the TLC they deserved. ... Continue reading

Natural Gas Vehicles: Cheaper, Greener, Energy Independent Says NWGA Whitepaper

Natural Gas Vehicles: Cheaper, Greener, Energy Independent Says NWGA Whitepaper

This week the Northwest Gas Association released “Natural Gas Vehicles: Today's Transportation Solution a whitepaper outlining the opportunities natural gas vehicles (NGVs) provide for energy efficient, clean, safe and reliable transportation. Full text available at www.nwga.org. ... Continue reading

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review By Carey Russ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review By Carey Russ

1997-2012 Volkswagen Specs, Reviews, Prices and Comparisons - Volkswagen Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Auto Channel 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review There was more than a little consternation amongst the Volkswagen faithful when the latest version of the Jetta debuted last year. With a ... Continue reading

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LT Review By John Heilig

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LT Review By John Heilig

Complete Camaro Specs, Prices and Comparisons - Chevrolet Buyers Guide Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Your Perfect Match? THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LTM Model: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LT Engine: 3.6-Liter VVT, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, ... Continue reading

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Convertible/Coupe Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Convertible/Coupe Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE JOHN HEILIG The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Model: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 302 hp @ 6,500 rpm/273 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic with paddles Wheelbase: 95.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 162.8 x 71.5 x 50.8 in. Tires: ... Continue reading

Amsterdam Goes smart(ly) Electric

Amsterdam Goes smart(ly) Electric

Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, October 26, 2011. In just another month, car2go, a division of Daimler AG, will introduce the smart fortwo electric drive in Amsterdam. From November 24, the company will offer 300 units of the tiny little two-seater for car sharing. People can decide on t ... Continue reading

2012 Kia Optima Review - Green Or Mean By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2012 Kia Optima Review - Green Or Mean By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2012 Kia Optima : From Mean to Green By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2501) The Kia Optima sedan was redesigned for 2011 with a longer wheelbase, a more spacious cabin and bolder exterior styling complementing its wider and lower stance. For 2012, changes are minor and include some eq ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 17-21) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Sleeping

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 17-21) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Sleeping

* Veteran IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, who won the Indy 500 for the second time this year, died from injuries suffered Sunday in a 15-car wreck in the final race of the Indy Car Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. * Did you ever hear about the story behind the Detroit 3 dumping dealers during the crash and bankruptcies? ... Continue reading

Herman Cain Cigarette Smoking Ad DECODED

Herman Cain Cigarette Smoking Ad DECODED

Breakthrough revelation of what's behind the "Cigarette Smoking" advertisement By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Over the last couple of weeks, as Herman Cain's shooting-star candidacy has taken off, there have been several highly perplexing moves made by Mr. Cain. Some have even calle ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 CGI BlueEfficiency +VIDEO

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 CGI BlueEfficiency +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor VIENNA, Austria - October 20, 2011: The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class is about to hit the European market within four weeks and Canada will also get this completely renewed second generation model. However, Mercedes says that – just like the original B-Class – the new model ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Centennial Update: A Peak into Chevy's Future with GM's Design Director Ed Welburn +VIDEO

Chevrolet Centennial Update: A Peak into Chevy's Future with GM's Design Director Ed Welburn +VIDEO

It’s not very often that anyone other than General Motors top cadre of executives get to visit the company’s iconic design center’s sanctum sanctorum in Warren, Michigan. ... Continue reading

Car TV Commercials This Week

Car TV Commercials This Week

. Boy there are sure lots of soul stirring and groin fluttering car TV commercials playing this week; ads for the 2012 Toyota Camry, 2012 Chevrolet Volt (although you can’t buy one in 47 States – Huh?); 2012 Audi A6; Ford F150 Pickups, Dodge Ram Pickups, Chevrolet Silverado Pickups, Kias, Hyundai’s, Made ... Continue reading

2012 Toyota Hybrid Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2012 Toyota Hybrid Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Toyota has made quite an investment in hybrid technology, and the best way to recover that investment is by selling product. And one of the best ways to sell the most product is by offering customers the most choice. You can't say that Toyota isn't giving hybrid buyers choices. A d ... Continue reading

2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Review By John Heilig +VIDEO

2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Review By John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 370 hp @ 5,250 rpm/395 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 120.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 199.9 x 75.0 x 58.4 in. Tires: P235/55R19 Cargo: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

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