News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

Automakers Lobby Works to Stall Higher MPG Standards

Jul 21, 2011

Washington DC July 21, 2011; The NADA newsletter reported that the auto industry is pressing the Obama administration for a promise to reevaluate rules that may more than double U.S. fuel economy standards by 2025 before they become final. The White House agrees that a review during the transition period is needed, sai ... Continue reading

2012 Audi A7 Supercharged Review: A Fantastic Car - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 20, 2011

2012 AUDI A7 SUPERCHARGED - A FANTASTIC CAR! A Fantastic Car for the Well Heeled By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is a fantastic car. The new Audi A7 Supercharged is one of those cars I really hate to give up at the end of the week, and one I wish I had the wherewithal to own. What a sophisticated ... Continue reading

2011 Dodge Avenger Heat - V6 Review

Jul 20, 2011

2011 DODGE AVENGER HEAT V6 Contender for Most Improved By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau With Fiat now managing Detroit’s smallest car company model updates are coming at a rapid pace with a new Durango, 300, Grand Cherokee, 200 and lots of others. I’ve driven most of them only around the block ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Optima Review By Larry Nutson

Jul 18, 2011

Review of the 2011 Kia Optima By Larry Nutson Completely redesigned with new sleek exterior styling for 2011, the Optima is available in three trims, LX, EX and SX, and offers a wide array of convenience and luxury as well as impressive technology. Available with three all-new and fuel-efficient engines, a 2.4-liter GD ... Continue reading

2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Platinum Review By John Heilig

Jul 15, 2011

</p><p>THE AUTO PAGE <br>By John Heilig </p><p><b>Model: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Platinum <br><b>Engine: 6.2-liter Vortec V8 <br><b>Horsepower/Torque: 403 hp @ 5,700 rpm/417 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm <br><b>Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual on shifter <br><b>Wheelbase: 130.0 in. <br><b>Length x Width x Heigh ... Continue reading

2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review By Steve Purdy

Jul 15, 2011

2011 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6R LIMITED A Fast, Lovely, Functional Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lansing MI July 15, 2011; My pretty blonde and I vacation in New England occasionally. I recall a few years ago having breakfast in a lovely little diner in Northern New Hampshire watching rush-hour traffic ... Continue reading

2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium Review and Road Test By Steve Purdy

Jul 13, 2011

2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM A Boxer Without Rhythm By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I was a bit disappointed in the new Subaru Forester. Not that it isn’t a perfectly good crossover, or that it wouldn’t be a fine ride for anyone needing, or wanting, an all-wheel drive hauler of people an ... Continue reading

Groupon Coupons For New Car Buyers

Jul 13, 2011

By SAN FRANCISCO | Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:07pm EDT San Francisco CA July 12, 2011; Alistair Barr writing for Reuters reported that Groupon Inc offered its first car coupon on Tuesday, a sign the largest online daily deal company is expanding into bigger-ticket items. Groupon offered a $199 deal good for $500 off the purcha ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Review By John Heilig - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 12, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review, Turbo Cruze, small cars, compact cars,good mpg, review, research, chevrolet comparisons, cruze compare ... Continue reading

Lexus: It's OK to not be the Most Popular.

Jul 12, 2011

SEE ALSO:Lexus Buyers Guide By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago, July 2011; More often than not, significant attention is given in the media to being number one in the sales volume race, no matter what the consumer product. And that is especially true in the automotive sector. Well, i ... Continue reading

2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Review

Jul 11, 2011

2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Review, Age appropriae review...THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG On The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.5 ... Continue reading

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Turbo Review - What's Not To Like?

Jul 11, 2011

2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T What's not to like? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel It was really hard to find any fault with my 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T test car and if I did it would be a nitpick. I had a week of drive time with the Sonata which included a week-end road trip from Chica ... Continue reading

As Seen On TV - What Is The Future of Fuel? Featuring The Lexus LF-Gh Concept

Jul 11, 2011

Auto Central July 11, 2011; As I watched TV this weekend I saw lots of commercials for Lexus. no not for production models but for a hybrid concept the Lexus LF-Gh Concept. Below you can find out exactly what the LF-Gh is all about, including video of its unveiling at the 2011 New York Auto Show. ... Continue reading

UPDATED - Bye Bye Miss American Pie - Obama Manages To Murder America's Space Industry

Jul 8, 2011

<b>Commentary By Rick Carlton</b> <p> I just watched the final Space Shuttle launch. Along with the tears and a clear sense of lost youth, there was a good deal of anger directed at the current White House tenent, and how he has handled NASA and the space program in general since he ascended to the throne. On the same ... Continue reading

2011 smart fortwo passion Cabriolet Review and Owner's Counter Point

Jul 8, 2011

COMPARE: smart fortwo Models THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 smart fortwo passion Cabriolet Model: 2011 smart fortwo passion Cabriolet Engine: 1.0-liter 3-cylinder Horsepower/Torque: 70 HP @5800 RPM, 68 lb ft @4100 Transmission: 5-speed smartshift automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 73.5 in. Length/ ... Continue reading