HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REVIEW
Apr 7, 2011
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REVIEW, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, Prices and Comparisons, HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLE For the first time in vehicle history, Volkswagen is actually showing signs of car-maker jealously. Nervous of what less-e ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive Review
Apr 7, 2011
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive Review I've just spent an unusual week with a Toyota Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle). It may be the future of the Prius, but you can't go out and buy one. Yet⦠It's one of 160 factory plug-in conversions that have been in use by universities, government agencies, car-sh ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer 4WD Review and Specifications
Apr 6, 2011
2011 Ford Explorer 4WD Model: 2011 Ford Explorer 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.1 x 90.2 x 70.4 in. ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan and Convertible Reviews
Apr 4, 2011
Chrysler 200 The group knew they were competing with Kia, Hyundai Sonata, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, and the Chevrolet Malibu. ... Continue reading
BMW Unveils New 5th Generation M5 Concept
Apr 4, 2011
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â Monday, April 4, 2011⦠Nearly 25 years ago, US enthusiasts were introduced to the concept of the true performance/luxury sedan, the veritable âwolf in a business suitâ. A car which offered the driving comfort experienced in a premium sedan and the handling characteristics of a h ... Continue reading
First Look BMW M3 Pickup Prototype
Apr 4, 2011
BMW M3 Pickup From BMW successful sporty daughter M GmbH presented an exceptional prototype, the M3 Pickup. The M company has been active since 1972 and cranked out several prototypes that have never gone into production. The same will be the case with the M3 Pickup, which was developed to be the first high performance ... Continue reading
David E Davis Jr. TACH's Purdy Remembers
Apr 1, 2011
R.I.P. DAVID E. DAVIS, JR. My Remembrances By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau David E. Davis, Jr. led a charmed life. At least thatâs the way it appeared to those of us who idolized and admired him. He had a way of living life to its fullest and sharing it with readers that made us feel a part of his ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima EX Review, Specs, Comparisons and Rankings
Mar 31, 2011
2011 Kia Optima Specs, Prices and Comparisons DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Kia Optima EX There are two manufacturers that dominate the midsize sedan class, with several more trying their best to usurp the leaders. None of these are Kia. Yet Kia has had a midsize sedan for eleven years and two previous gen ... Continue reading
Obama Finally Starts to Make Good on Campaign Promises; Discovers the Virtues of Natural Gas
Mar 31, 2011
DULLES, Va.--Noting "the potential for natural gas is enormous," President Obama put aside his feud with the oil and gas industry for a moment Wednesday, and for the first time promoted the use of natural gas, particularly gas-fueled vehicles, as part of his energy policy, according to Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI). A ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Review Redux
Mar 31, 2011
2011 Honda Odyssey Specs, Comparisons, Reviews and Prices THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING ELITE Model: 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 248 hp @ 5,700 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.1 in. Length/W ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Mar 30, 2011
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices, 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 156 hp @ 6,000 rpm (191 net hp)/136 lb.-ft. @ 2,250 rpm Transmission: E-CVT Wheelbase: 107.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.8 x 72.2 x 56.9 in. Tires: P225/50VR17 Cargo volume: 11.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA
Mar 30, 2011
Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA, Ethanol lowers gas prices, Broin tells Senate committee POET ready to expand through cellulosic ethanol, but needs access to fuel market Jeff Broin written testimony, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry 3-30-11 POET CEO Jeff Broin's written testimony ... Continue reading
A Goodbye, A Leaf, A Kia, A Jolt to Volt, A Laugh or Two In This Months Letter From Europe
Mar 29, 2011
From Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Let me start this Letter from Europe with a tribute to old friend David E. Davis. We lost him to cancer a few days ago. There is no doubt in my mind that he and the ailing Brock Yates were the most influential American auto writers Iâve ever met. In the 70s ... Continue reading
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic Review and More
Mar 29, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic Engine: 5.5-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm/391 lb.-ft. @ 2,800-4,800 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 114.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 188.2 x 76.3 x 71.5 in. Tires: P255/50R19 Cargo: 29.4/72.4 cu. Ft. ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Review, Specs and Comparisons
Mar 28, 2011
2011 KIA SPORTAGE EX FWD Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This third-generation Sportage compact, front-wheel drive crossover has come a long way since the first generationâs introduction as a cheap and tawdry little conveyance. Though undistinguished in style or design the second generation ... Continue reading
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