First Drive: 2011 Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T CVT
Jul 18, 2010
Sporty alternative for conventional hatch backs By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau FRANKFURT, July 17. A couple of weeks before the world premiere at the 2010 Geneva auto show, Nissan unveiled the Juke in Paris for a small media attendance. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/0 ... Continue reading
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE OF AMERICA AT MEADOW BROOK FOR 2010 - Sunday July 25
Jul 18, 2010
Literally, A Exhibition of Elegance By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Larry Moss insists, âMichigan is still the automobile capital of the world.â He also insists that the Concours dâElegance of America at Meadow Brook, often considered the most prestigious classic and collector car event ... Continue reading
2010 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited Review
Jul 16, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited If you want an affordable convertible that will comfortably seat four real people and hold actual luggage, as in a set of golf clubs or a couple of overnight bags, you have one choice: The Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Yes, there are other ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER REVIEW
Jul 14, 2010
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 370Z ROADSTER VEHICLE If youâre looking for a sleek 2-seater roadster that doesnât scream mid-life crisis, I suggest taking a spin in the reworked 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. First-ever heated and ... Continue reading
First Ride: BMW 1 Series M Coupe Prototype - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 11, 2010
New BMW M1 due to arrive early 2011 By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Ronda, Spain July 9, 2010; On the occasion of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of BMW M3 models, the Bavarian automaker organized a gathering for a small group of journalists at the Ascari race track in t ... Continue reading
Honda Perspective - It's a Never-ending Challenge
Jul 7, 2010
Kurt Antonius Assistant Vice President, Honda Public Relations American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 7/7/2010 It is not corporate hubris that tells us people have very high expectations for the Honda brand. It is acknowledging the obvious. And that's not a lament. What we call our "Challenging Spirit" is alive and well - and ... Continue reading
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Review
Jul 7, 2010
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Provides Fun & Function By MARLON HANSON Texas Auto Writers Assn It feels great to be able to drive again after a couple of months off and even better to have an attractive young lady bound up to ask what kind of vehicle you are driving because it looks so enticing. The new Mitsubishi Lancer ... Continue reading
2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Wagon Review
Jul 7, 2010
BMW 328i xDrive Sport Wagon The only BMW station wagon for 2011. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel At about the same time the â11 BMW 328i Sport Wagon became available at U.S. dealers the all-new 5-series was also. Along with the new 5 came the news that BMW would no longer offer the 5 ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels and the Roles They are Destined to Play in the Automotive Scheme of Things
Jul 4, 2010
Alternative Fuels and the Roles They are Destined to Play in the Automotive Scheme of Things What is an alternative fuel? "Alternative fuels" are vehicle fuels that aren't made from petroleum. There are many kinds of fuels that vehicles can run on that aren't made from petroleum. The United States Department of Energy ... Continue reading
Jul 4, 2010
THE 2011 LAND ROVER LR4: AT HOME EVERYWHERE by Marty Bernstein Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel Land Rover, the iconic British brand, went thru several owners over the past 10+ years including ownership by BMW and Ford Motor Company. Result? The brandâs image had grown stagnate with lackluster products and spotty ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 MAZDA CX-9 REVIEW
Jul 4, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2010 MAZDA CX-9 VEHICLE The Mazda CX-9 could easily get lost in the sea of large-size 3-row crossovers. So what makes this big guy stand out? First, the interior craftsmanship offered by what is essentially a simpler brand. Next, the C ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 MERCURY MILAN HYBRID REVIEW
Jul 4, 2010
SEE ALSO: Mercury Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MILAN VEHICLE The Mercury Milan is the fancier rebadged of the Ford Fusion, a sedan with a sleeker grille and side fascia. Therefore, youâre essentially getting the same hybrid powertrain, performanc ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD Review
Jul 1, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010/2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD If, in this age of crossovers, a full-size sedan seems like an anachronism, it isn't. At least if the full-size sedan in question is the newest version of Ford's Taurus. Why a sedan instead of a crossover? Why not? Does everyone who needs or wants ... Continue reading
EPA Statement on Dispersant Research: "We don't know nothing."
Jun 30, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - June 30, 2010: A live press conference with the EPA is now going on. The purpose of the conference to to reveal information about the first round of testing that is going on relative to the BP Oil Problem. We will have the complete press ... Continue reading
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