Jan 24, 2011
The 2011 Maxima lives up to its description as a sports sedan, and then some. SPORTS The 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine is what you'd expect from today's Nissans: strong, quiet, and reliable. Making your moves on either freeway or in town is just a toe tap away, and you accelerate smoothly with a well tuned autom ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review
Jan 23, 2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid THE TRIPLE TREAT SEDAN LINE-UP IS NOW COMPLETE by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large Detroit Bureau That great looking, award winning, hot selling mid-size sedan you see turning heads is one of two versions the 2011 Hyundai Sonata duo: the 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection model or the ... Continue reading
Motorsports Sponsorship - Just Throwing Money Away
Jan 20, 2011
<b>Commentary by Rick Carlton</b> <p> <b><i>Virtual Motorsports Sponsorship â Its Still No Bucks No Buck Rogers.</b></i> <p> I have been working in and around the auto/motorsports business since dinosaurs walked the earth, and have come to a couple of essential conclusions. First, one needs money to make money, an ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2011
Napoleon, OH January 19, 2011; Douglas Pelmear President, founder and Chief engineer of HP2g sent us this sad release announcing the closing of the HP2g Facility in Wauseon, Ohio The HP2g is a revolutionary designed V-8 Electric Hybrid Engine, 400 HP on E-85 (ethanol fuel) that delivers 110 MPG, eliminating the need fo ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Review
Jan 17, 2011
2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Should all Escalades be Hybrids? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0806) The Auto Channel The national average price for regular gasoline is $3.08. Folks in many parts of the country are already paying $3.50 and more. A statement from GM at the 2011 Detroit North American ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 HONDA CR-Z REVIEW
Jan 16, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-Z VEHICLE Combing the best of what a small car has to offer, the all-new Honda CR-Z is a sporty hybrid coupe hatchback with a starting price of $19,200. With room for just two, the vehicle offers the safety of Hondaâs Advanced ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo C60 T6 AWD I first met the 2011 Volvo S60 when it was introduced to the automotive press in the Portland, OR area last Fall. After a long day of driving on some of Northern Oregon's scenic rural roads, and a bit of highway driving along the Columbia River, and even a lit ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2011
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company debuts its largest display in the world at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit; the Ford area is 25 percent larger than last year and will include 75 vehicles, 22 interactive exhibits and 67 product specialists on hand to answer ... Continue reading
Female Racers Still Looking For Respect - Part 1
Jan 13, 2011
<b>Commentary by Rick Carlton</b> According to the National Women In Racing Directory, at the end of Q4 there were 1,819 drivers actively participating in sanctioned events at all levels of motorsport. However, in investigating the database, the number of recurrent top or development level drivers, i.e. those who are b ... Continue reading
New Hyundai Sonata 2.0Turbo; Why would anyone want a V-6?
Jan 9, 2011
The SoCal weather is beautiful and Iâm doing my navigational best to arrive at our destination as my buddy Jim puts his boot to every one of the 274 turbocharged horsepower available from Hyundaiâs latest Sonata, the Sonata 2.0T. Behind us is the ultra-forthcoming âbuck stops here in the US,â presid ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Camry LE Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Toyota Camry LE Model: 2011 Toyota Camry LE Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 169 hp @ 6,000 rpm/167 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 189.2 x 71.7 x 57.9 in. Tires: P215/60R16 (temporary spare) Cargo vol ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Malibu ( Rated four-stars by most. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Change for the sake of change is usually non-productive. However, the change that took place four years ago with the Chevrolet Malibu was radical. If youâre in the market today for a front-wheel-drive, ... Continue reading
U.S. Oil Refineries Come Out in Favor of Terrorism and Against Energy Independence
Jan 4, 2011
Oil refineries sue EPA over e15 ethanol plan AUTO CENTRAL â January 4, 2010: On Monday The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association joined the rest of the gasoline whores who oppose any attempt to end âgasoline addictionâ and the economic depression by filing suit against the EPAâs decision t ... Continue reading
Jan 3, 2011
by Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Hyundai, the fastest growing auto brand in America, has set new records and built a significant reputation with a bevy of highly-acclaimed new models brought to market in the past two years. The parade of models began with the Genesis sedan, followed by the Genesis coupe, the ... Continue reading
2011 Scion tC Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 2, 2011
SEE ALSO: SEE ALSO: Is The 2011 Scion tC your perfect Match? THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Scion tC Model 2011 Scion tC 2.5-liter DOHC V4 Horsepower/Torque: 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm/173 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.0 x 70.7 x 55.7 in. Ti ... Continue reading
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