Silly Cars, A (Real) Naughty Volvo and Helan Gar In This Month's Letter from Europe
Oct 3, 2010
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel October 2, 2010; Let me start with the bad news. Ford cannot be serious with the new Lincoln MKS. At 56 thousand dollars including all the extras it is just not an acceptable proposition. More of a big whale than an automobile. It is big all right, the trunk simpl ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta 5-Door SES Review
Oct 3, 2010
See Also:ford Buyers Guide See Also: E-Carmony: Is The 2011 ford fiesta a Perfect Match? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Is America ready for small cars? With the introduction of its subcompact Fiesta to North American shores, Ford is betting so. If you have a long memory, or are a student of automotive history, ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review
Sep 30, 2010
SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Model: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 198 hp @ 6,300 rpm/184 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 110.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 189.8 x 72.2 x 57.9 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo volume: 16.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Gasoline Whores Engage in Catfight to Try and Keep Ethanol Off The U.S. Market
Sep 29, 2010
Edmunds' CEO proves, once again, his lack of understanding of any issue of substance By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/ Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For the second time in just a few weeks a Washington, DC-based orifice for the petroleum oil and gasoline industry has gotten themselves into a hissy fit trying to ba ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2010
National Survey Shows That Most Consumers Support 60 Mile Per Gallon Car and Light Truck Fuel Economy Standard by 2025 WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- As the Obama Administration considers a new car and light truck fuel economy standard for 2025, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released findings o ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel VERONA, Italy. September 2010. It applies to all markets worldwide: a car cannot be successful if the price is not right. That is especially the case on the Dutch market, where prices are sky high because of huge taxes. Christiaan Kouwel, product ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Jeep Compass Review
Sep 26, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE COMPASS VEHICLE The Compass made waves when it entered the auto market three years ago as the first Jeep not meant (meaning not equipped with Jeepâs trail-rated 4WD systems) to tackle serious off-road adventure. The real focus on ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD Preview When you think of Volvo, you think of safety, right? No surprise, as the Swedish automaker has been at the forefront of safety research and technology for many years. But there's another side to Volvo - performance. Yes, really. The Volvo performance pe ... Continue reading
2010 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review
Sep 26, 2010
The 2010 LAND ROVER LR4 HSE BY BRUCE HUBBARD AUTO ADVISOR GROUP Beauty and quality is so obvious in the 2010 Land Rover models. The Brand has come along way since 1948 when the first Land Rover Series was launched at the Amerstand Motor Show. Originally designed by Maurice Wilkes after his first introduction to the Ame ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2010
THE NEW 2011 JAGUAR XJ IS KING OF THE ASPHALT JUNGLE by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor, The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Jaguar, one of the preeminent British Motorcar companies, built its worldwide reputation with the introduction of several now classic sports and racecars. These iconic vehicles combined innovative sty ... Continue reading
Stephen Colbert Treats Congress with the Disdain and Lack of Respect it So Richly Deserves
Sep 24, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/ Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL If you missed the video of comedian Stephen Colbert appearing before a Congressional hearing this morning, you must stop whatever you're doing and watch it...again and again. For some strange reason Colbert, star of a pseudo-news show on the Comedy Ce ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Review
Sep 24, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 248 h @ 5,700 rpm/250 lb.-ft.@ 4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.1 in. Length X Width X Height: 202.9 x 68.4 x 79.2 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volume: 38.4/93.1/148.5 cu. ft. (behind 3rd ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review
Sep 24, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 412 hp @ 6,500 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.1 in. Length X Width X Height: 188.1 x 73.9 x 55.8 in. Tires: P255/40R19 Cargo volume: 9.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang 110MPG 400 HP HP2g Inventor Comments on xPrize
Sep 24, 2010
Editors Note: I first met Doug Pelmear in his exhibition booth downstairs (auto journalists you know what that means) at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back. Doug had just driven his HP2g powered 1987 Ford Mustang through a snowstorm from his home base in Napoleon Ohio to Detroit. Doug from a long line of car guys a ... Continue reading
2010 Corvette Funfest - World's Largest Corvette Party
Sep 24, 2010
by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Effingham, Illinois, September, 2010 - There were more Corvettes per square mile than anywhere else in the world over the 4 days of this last summer weekend celebration at the 17th annual Corvette Funfest at Mike Yagerâs Mid America Motorworks. (IMG_04 ... Continue reading
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