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Nissan Leaf is a ZERO Emissions Car

Nissan Leaf is a ZERO Emissions Car

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - November 3, 2010: A few weeks ago, in an effort to prove that they continue to be the dullest tool in the toolshed, Edmunds felt the need to do a story that claimed that the Chevrolet Volt is not an electric car, but a hybrid. They were wrong, of course ... Continue reading

2011 Toyota Camry Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Toyota Camry Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Review of Toyota’s best seller: THE UPDATED 2011 CAMRY, STILL THE MIDSIZE SEDAN FAVORITE by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large For eight years in a row and 12 of past 13 years, Toyota’s Camry has surpassed all other brands models to become the most popular midsize sedan sold in the U.S. Everyone know ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED

Heels on Wheels: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS CT200h VEHICLE The Lexus CT200h is a lean, green luxury – and performance – machine. A real game-changer for the company, the CT 200h possesses a combination of attributes not seen on any similar sport crossover competi ... Continue reading

2011 Volvo S60 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Volvo S60 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Volvo S60 Model: 2011 Volvo S60 Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 2,100-4,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.2 x 73.4 x 58.4 in. Tires: P235/40R18 Cargo vo ... Continue reading

2011 Lexus CT 200h - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Lexus CT 200h - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

By David Colman Has Lexus gone all New Age-y on us? You betcha. Call the new CT200h the Lexus Mode Ring. Dash illumination swaps colors depending on your driving mood. Feel relaxed enough to stay in the slow lane, save gas (42 MPG) while saving the planet? Just twirl the oversize dash knob to Normal, EV or ECO Mode and ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Review

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Model: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Engine: 63.6-liter turbo diesel ($7,195 option) Horsepower/Torque: 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm/765 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual shifter on stalk Whe ... Continue reading

2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review

2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE A luxury SUV this week, how nostalgic! Feels like 1999 all over again… except that this is a Land Rover LR4, and Land Rover does not follow trends. The British manufacturer essentially invented the luxury SUV with the debut of its Range Rover back in 19 ... Continue reading

2011 Toyota Venza Review

2011 Toyota Venza Review

2011 Toyota Venza (IMG_0590) A Toyota Just for North America. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Toyota Venza was first introduced as a 2009 model. Now for 2011, the only noteworthy change is a $200 base-price bump. According to Toyota, all aspects of Venza's engineering and design were ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Future Global Market Demand for Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles Over-Hyped

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Future Global Market Demand for Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles Over-Hyped

Combined global sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are expected to total 5.2 million units in 2020, or just 7.3 percent of the 70.9 million passenger vehicles forecasted to be sold worldwide by that year, according to a report issued by J.D. Power and Associates. For compariso ... Continue reading

2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review

2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited There is more to Subaru than WRXes and Outbacks. Although potent rally replicas and versatile wagon/ crossovers get the most attention, Subaru also makes midsize sedans under the Legacy nameplate. If you think that "midsize sedan" equals "boring fami ... Continue reading

2010 Toyota Corolla Review

2010 Toyota Corolla Review

2010 Toyota Corolla An Urban Living Compact Sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I was looking forward to spending some time driving the Toyota Corolla. Why? For the past few weeks I’ve driven a variety of larger vehicles---a mid-size SUV, a 7-passenger crossover SUV and a mid-size ... Continue reading

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review

<p><b><small>SEE ALSO:<a href="http://lincoln.theautochannel.com"> Lincoln Buyers Guide</a><br> SEE ALSO:<a href="http://www.perfectnewcarmatch.com/index.php"> E-Carmony: Is the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Your Perfect Match?</a></small></b></p> <p>DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ... Continue reading

2011 Honda Odyssey Review

2011 Honda Odyssey Review

Honda Odyssey for 2011 By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Why does Honda have the guts to develop an all-new minivan when GM and Ford have abandoned the market? Though sales have dropped, annual sales of half a million per year makes the minivan market larger than many and, one supposes, prof ... Continue reading

WSJ Reports Bumpy Road for Electrics - A Story That Is a Little Late But Still Welcomed By TACH

WSJ Reports Bumpy Road for Electrics - A Story That Is a Little Late But Still Welcomed By TACH

EDITORS NOTE: The auto industry is about to embark on a multibillion-dollar gamble: that battery-powered cars will become big sellers. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than 20 electric models are set to arrive at dealerships over the next three years, led by the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt due by December. ... Continue reading

2012 6-9 Passenger Cars, SUV's and Pickups For Buyers With A Big Family or Lots of Friends

2012 6-9 Passenger Cars, SUV's and Pickups For Buyers With A Big Family or Lots of Friends

6 Passenger Sedans Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger Sedans Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger Wagons Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger Wagons Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger SUV's Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger SUV's Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger CUV's Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger CUV's Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger ... Continue reading

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