2010 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost AWD Review
May 7, 2010
2010 LINCOLN MKS ECOBOOST AWD The Lap of Luxury By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lincolnâs front-wheel drive flagship sedan, MKS, was launched a couple years ago to generally good reviews. It suffered from âlackluster acceleration,â according to one reviewer, with the standard 3.7-liter, ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review
May 6, 2010
An Exciting and Affordable Hybrid Drive Finally Exists HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FUSION HYBRID VEHICLE Any search done on Fordâs all-new hybrid sedan has probably netted you endless kudos from auto critics. What makes the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid so darn gr ... Continue reading
2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sports Coupe - Tip-Toe Through The Tulips, First Drive
May 4, 2010
Being Green Can Be Fun...! By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, April 28. It is an exception when a car manufacturer chooses The Netherlands for an international launch of a new model. But Honda Motor Europe made the move and offered international journalist the best of th ... Continue reading
CNG: The Clean Little Secret That Detroit and the U.S. Media Want To Ignore
May 2, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President THE AUTO CHANNEL Several days ago, Italian automaker Fiat issued a rather remarkable video news release in which they extolled the benefits of methane fuel (compressed natural gas). Not only did they proclaim CNG as the most appropriate and readily-available technology for resolvin ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2010
By Paul Romanacci I graduated high school back in 1983. Back then, the ONLY place to make out with my girlfriend was in my 1978 Chevy Monza. For those of you not familiar with the aforementioned Monza, it was a tiny little 2-door car that was not very well built. The shifter was in between the two front seats. Needless ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2010
SEE ALSO: Suzuki Buyers Guide Kizashi Stands Out In The Crowed Midsized Field DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Review If you're looking at sporty small cars, at this point in time you're probably not thinking "Suzuki". Doesn't Suzuki make motorcycles and SUVs? Aren't their cars merely re-bad ... Continue reading
Is the Success or Failure of a Small Car Dependent on the Price of Oil?
Apr 27, 2010
By Larry Nutson, ICN Director-at-large Listening to many auto industry analysts, pundits and scribes you would conclude that the answer to the headline question would be yes. And, led to believe that this is all that matters. Certainly increased mpg or conversely, reduced fuel consumption and spending less money for ga ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD Review
Apr 25, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 276 hp @ 6,000 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 1063 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.9 x 74.2 x 67.3 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volume: 9.1/37.0/72.5 cu ... Continue reading
WAJ Report, Goodbye Tom, Expensive Cars, Yea's and Nays in This Month's Letter From Europe
Apr 23, 2010
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel The Western Automotive journalistsâ test days are always the highlights of the year. About 60 auto writers gather in Monterey, California to drive the latest offering from the manufacturers. Brilliantly organized by Page One-a specialist company closely associa ... Continue reading
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Review
Apr 22, 2010
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyer's Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Back in 1970, Nissan sold cars in the U.S. under the Datsun name. If the first Datsuns were rather pedestrian small sedans of the type chosen in those days to establish an import brand in this country, that began to change wit ... Continue reading
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 40d - First Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 18, 2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 40d Fresh looks do not tell it all By Henny Hemmes, Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Miami FL April 18, 2010; Most times, a problem never comes alone. Yes. Mr. Murphy⦠we know, thanks! This time he crossed BMWâs path during the event for the mediaâs first drive ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 LINCOLN MKT REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lincoln Buyers Guide MKT spells out true value and best-in-class performance HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LINCOLN MKT VEHICLE Listen up, ladies â this new 3-row crossover vehicle is targeted toward us, or the "optimistic, drive and self-made" woman ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5XT LIMITED REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Subaru Buyers Guide The 2010 Subaru Forester gives off a sense of ruggedness in small doses. HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FORESTER LIMITED VEHICLE Hard to believe just ten years ago the only small utility vehicle that made the best selling SUV list was a ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 LEXUS RX 350 REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide If you're looking to spoil yourself and make life a little easier, the Lexus RX 350 will do it for you! HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS RX 350 VEHICLE Lexus has introduced its third generation of the RX 350 utility vehicles and it d ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 FORD FLEX WITH ECOBOOST REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Ford Buyers Guide "Step out of the SUV box long enough to take in this stylized square that will meet your needs" HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE The unique Ford Flex offers space and urban style without being a traditional or bulky SUV. Going ... Continue reading
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