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2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD Review

2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 363 hp @ 5,200 rpm/394 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 120.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 198.6 x 75.0 x 59.2 in. Tires: P255/55R19 Cargo: 16.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2012 Fiat 500C Drive and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2012 Fiat 500C Drive and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Fiat Specs, Comparisons and Prices - Fiat Buyers Guide 2012 Fiat 500c - “C” as in Cabrio by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2348) Convertible owners buy convertibles for one primary reason. That is, to put the top down and enjoy the open-air. The coolest feature of the 2012 Fi ... Continue reading

2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-spec Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-spec Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2012 Hyundai Genesis is a full-sized car in all respects. It has a long 115.6-inch wheelbase, which accounts for the "unprecedented" ride quality. My initial impression was that here was a luxury-type car from a company not known for building luxury cars. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 FORD F-150 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 FORD F-150 REVIEW

Ford Specs, Comparisons and Prices - Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE F-150 VEHICLE At risk of sounding like a car salesperson; ladies, this is the truck for you. This four-door six-passenger full-size truck is spacious, easy to maneuver, and holds p ... Continue reading

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Road Trip to Wisconsin By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Front View] One of those destinations close to home we’ve not explored is the Wisconsin Dells, perhaps the most popular attraction in the state, next to the Green Bay Packers. My pretty wife and I decided to ... Continue reading

2012 Honda Civic Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2012 Honda Civic Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Honda Civic Model: 2012 Honda Civic sedan Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 6,500 rpm/128 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.3 x 58.5 x 69.0 in. Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume: 12.5 cubic fee ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 10-15) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Not Paying Attention

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 10-15) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Not Paying Attention

* General Motors is delaying plans to add a second shift at its Detroit-Hamtramck Chevrolet Volt factory after finding more efficient ways to build the car. Plans were to add a total of 2,500 workers on two shifts. During a four-week shutdown this summer, GM made its production line and body shop more efficient, allowi ... Continue reading

M.A.M.A. Fall Rally 2011 - From Green to Mean

M.A.M.A. Fall Rally 2011 - From Green to Mean

M.A.M.A. Fall Rally 2011 - From Green to Mean by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2530) Hoffman Estates, IL. October 2011 - Mother Nature made up for the rainy weather this past Spring and provided a beautiful Fall Indian Summer day for the Midwest Automotive Media Association (M.A.M.A) ... Continue reading

2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Review and Road Test By John Heilig

2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Review and Road Test By John Heilig

Ford Specs, Prices and Comparisons - Ford Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS :2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Model: 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew King Ranch Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 360 hp @ 5,500 rpm/380 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 156.5 ... Continue reading

2012 Ford Edge Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2012 Ford Edge Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Edge has given Ford a solid presence in the crossover field since 2006, and got its first major updates for 2011 with bolder exterior styling, notable interior revisions, updated cabin electronics, and powertrain and chassis upgrades. So you'd think there wouldn't be anything n ... Continue reading

2012 Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test by John Heilig +VIDEO

2012 Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test by John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Chevrolet Volt Model: 2012 Chevrolet Volt Engine: 1.4-liter I4 (plus electric motor) Horsepower/Torque: 84 hp @ 4,800 (gas); 111 hp, 368 lb.-ft. (electric) Transmission: Automatic Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.1 x 70.4 x 56.3 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo ... Continue reading

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review +VIDEO

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review +VIDEO

The Luxury SUV Segment Has a New Leader By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The new Range Rover Evoque from Land Rover has been waiting in the wings for some time, since its first official introduction in July 2010 via a live global Internet launch that was seen right here on TheAutoChan ... Continue reading

2011/2012 Kia Forte SX Sedan Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson

2011/2012 Kia Forte SX Sedan Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson

2011/2012 KIA FORTE SX SEDAN Euro-styled and competent By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The stylish Forte, introduced in 2010, is a very competent compact sedan. For 2011 an all-new 5-door hatchback was added. For 2012 it is pretty much carry-over with a few minor changes. The Forte’s ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 3-7) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Not Paying Attention

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (October 3-7) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Not Paying Attention

Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel's Chicago Bureau Chief, gives you last weeks automotive news highlights you may have missed, or you can catch up on the past 15 years of automotive news HERE in our news archive. * Steve Jobs. A legend. 1955-2011. His passing this week is perhaps the only story we should note. ... Continue reading

First drive: 2012 BMW ActiveE Prototype by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First drive: 2012 BMW ActiveE Prototype by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH - October 8, 2011: At the end of 2009, BMW presented the ActiveE, a concept that was under development as part of Project-i initiative. Under this project, the German car manufacturer started up the research and development of an electric Mega City Vehicle, ... Continue reading

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