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2011 Range Rover Evoque Makes Debut At 2010 Paris Motor Show

2011 Range Rover Evoque Makes Debut At 2010 Paris Motor Show

By Bruce Hubbard Auto Advisor Group The Range Rover Evoque will debut at the Paris Auto show September 30,2010. It is the lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever. It is a strong demonstration of the marque’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The Range Rover Evoque brings the acclaimed Land Roverâ ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 GMC Sierra - Heavy Duty Still Not Dirty Words in Texas

2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 GMC Sierra - Heavy Duty Still Not Dirty Words in Texas

BY MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Assn. The President may be talking about grading vehicles according to fuel economy and the world may be heading toward more and more ways to save every drop of fossil fuels it possibly can but in Texas “Heavy Duty” are still words dear to the hearts of man ... Continue reading

2011 Volvo S60 Review

2011 Volvo S60 Review

Volvo S60 Innovations more than Cosmetic BY MARLON HANSON I’ve yet to be disappointed by a Volvo and the first drive of the all new S60 once more drives home my impression of the brand – premium performance at family level pricing. In other words, Volvo provides a great deal of value for the dollar. Leaving t ... Continue reading

An American Car Guy Across The Pond, Browsing Around Europe

An American Car Guy Across The Pond, Browsing Around Europe

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau My pretty blonde and I are just back from our first European trip where we visited sixteen cities in seventeen days – a whirlwind tour, indeed. Of course, we were awestruck by the ancient architecture, cultural discoveries and regional foods. But, as you might guess ... Continue reading

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 Remember the early 1990s? The SUV was the Next Big Thing in automotive popularity, but "SUV" in those days meant gussied-up four-wheel drive utility vehicle, a body-on-frame truck with pretensions to civilization, or maybe even luxury. Enter th ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Sportage Review - "Best in Class" - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Kia Sportage Review - "Best in Class" - VIDEO ENHANCED

See Also: Kia Buyers Guide See Also: E-Carmony: Is The 2011 Kia Sportage Your Perfect Match? by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at Large The Auto Channel Kia, long under the shadow of Hyundai, its bigger corporate cousin, is emerging as a unique automotive personality with outstanding, good looking vehicles. A few years ... Continue reading

Three Teams Awarded Share of $10 Million Purse in Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE for Super Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Three Teams Awarded Share of $10 Million Purse in Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE for Super Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Prize Awarded Today at Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Edison2 takes home $5M; Li-ion Motors and X-Tracer receive $2.5M each WASHINGTON DC September 16, 2010: The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, and Progressive Insurance, the country's fourth largest auto insurance group, today, at the His ... Continue reading

2011 Hyundai Equus Review

2011 Hyundai Equus Review

2011 HYUNDA EQUUS ESTABLISHES NEW LUXURY VEHICLE BENCHMARKS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Genesis was the start of Hyundai’s cautiously ambitious entry into the already crowded category of nearly/almost/wannabe entry level luxury vehicles. It was an instant success with car journ ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Mustang Review

2011 Ford Mustang Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe Premium You've got to love this arms race: classic Ford versus Chevrolet. Blue Oval versus Bow Tie. When the latest incarnation of Chevy's Camaro was announced, in 2009 for model year 2010, the V6 had 304 horsepower and the V8 had 400 -- or 426 with a sti ... Continue reading

2011 Nissan Juke Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Nissan Juke Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Nissan Juke. Many examined seats and instruments, goggled at the frogish headlights, or contemplated the number of bags of golf clubs that could fit under the hatch (at least four sans carts, or three passengers and three bags is our guess.) Despite what can be charitably called quirky design, the Juke was warmly ... Continue reading

The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED

The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Making the Case for Not Bailing Out the U. S. Car Companies Is America Allowing the Big Three to Fail or Have the Big Three Failed America? OPEC and the Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Auto Bailout A few weeks ago Congress approved a $25 billion aid package to the A ... Continue reading

2011 Subaru WRX 5-door Review

2011 Subaru WRX 5-door Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Subaru WRX 5-door Subaru's WRX changed the face of high-performance driving in this country when it debuted back in 2001. Before that time, "sports sedan" (or coupe) meant, for the most part, "influenced by road racing". Meaning front engine, rear-wheel drive preferred, front-w ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Review

2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Model: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Engine: 1.6-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 120 hp @ 6,350 rpm/112 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 173.6 x 67.8 x 58.0 in. Tires: P195/50R16 Cargo volume: 12.8/20 (est ... Continue reading

2010 Nissan Altima Coupe Review

2010 Nissan Altima Coupe Review

HEELS ON WHEELS: NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE VEHICLE The refreshed Nissan Altima Coupe is an affordable 2-door sporty ride with new exterior styling and revised optional packages. Highlights include a 4.3-inch backup camera, iPod connectiv ... Continue reading

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