Apr 8, 2010
2010 NISSAN CUBE Cute as an Anime Puppy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Nissan Cube in my driveway is the 3RD generation of this cute-ute, but the first to come to the US. Itâs a little 5-passenger front-wheel drive cool box designed to appeal to the youngest of car buyers and built from a sho ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: Top 5 2010 Cars For Women Under $25K
Apr 7, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel With the state of our economy and finances still awaiting recovery, it matters more than ever exactly how our driving dollars are spent. If you're not sure you're getting the best standard interior tech out there in a compact â or need to know ... Continue reading
Detroit Area Test Tracks - Book Review
Apr 5, 2010
Book Review: Detroit Area Test Tracks Images of America Series from Arcadia Publishing Written by Michael W. R. Davis Review By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau TheAutoChannel.com Until the 1920s automobiles were seldom tested beyond what was necessary just to make them functional. Often a farm field or rough local roads or ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Review
Apr 5, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide LEXUS GS450h Performance Luxury Hybrid By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lexus says the GS450h fits into a genre they call âperformance luxury hybrid.â It may be the only one out there, although Mercedes and Infinity are rumored to have comparable models in the pipe ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2010
Chapter 3 How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine "There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." -Peter F. Drucker Writer (1909-2005) Some vehicles today have but $600 in factory-to-dealer markup. Kia's new Forte model, built as a repla ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Model: 2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Engine: 3.7-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6,30 rpm/270 lb.-ft.@ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 108.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 192.4 x 78.5 x 62.8 in. Tires: P255/50R19 Cargo volu ... Continue reading
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Review
Apr 4, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Model: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC turbocharged four Horsepower/Torque: 291 hp @ 6,100 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length/Width/ ... Continue reading
Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... Continue reading
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Review
Apr 2, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Want to see a good example of automotive evolution in action? Take a look at the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Long successful in motorcycles, Suzuki gained a four-wheeled foothold in the American automotive marketplace with small Third-World uti ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens At The National Fleet NGV Summit Louisville KY
Mar 24, 2010
By Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher The Auto Channel .Louisville, KY March 24, 2010; Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman of BP Capital Management and author of "The Pickens Plan" was in Louisville, KY today to address the National Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fleet Summit. A fit and feisty Pickens, arguably the natio ... Continue reading
AAA Releases Its Top Vehicle Picks for Commuters
Mar 23, 2010
With commuters spending 41 minutes a day driving to/from work, having the right vehicle is key to saving money and providing comfort and safety on the road ORLANDO, Fla., March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA released its top vehicle picks for commuters today. Long commutes have become an increasingly common daily ac ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Audi A3 TDI Which of the following words doesn't fit with the others: diesel, sport, luxury? Congratulations! If you answered "diesel", you lose. Big time! All three fit together very well, as exemplified by the newest addition to Audi's A3 compact sport hatchback line, the 20 ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2010
2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Thom Cannell The Auto ChannelDetroit Bureau Count me a naysayer when it comes to hybridsâmost of the time. A small car like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta with a 1.0-liter to 1.6-liter engine already gets terrific mileage, and adding another power train simply amplifies cost and complexit ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Equinox V6 AWD Review
Mar 19, 2010
CHEVROLET EQUINOX V6 AWD 2LT One of GMâs Comeback Products By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This new all-wheel drive Equinox appeared in my driveway during a cold February week - the week of the Chicago Auto Show. Though some of my Detroit area colleagues fly to the windy city to cover the show, I ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Review
Mar 18, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 271 hp @ 6,200 rpm/24 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 196.8 x 74.7 x 65.7 in. Tires: P225/60R18 Cargo volume: 25.7/53.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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