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HEELS ON WHEELS: Top 5 2010 Cars For Women Under $25K

HEELS ON WHEELS: Top 5 2010 Cars For Women Under $25K

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 – or need to know ... Continue reading

Detroit Area Test Tracks - Book Review

Detroit Area Test Tracks - Book Review

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

2010 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Review

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 “performance luxury hybrid.” It may be the only one out there, although Mercedes and Infinity are rumored to have comparable models in the pipe ... Continue reading

Car Wreck - Chapter 3: How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine

Car Wreck - Chapter 3: How Rebates and Rental Cars Cost You Money . . . More Than You Could Ever Imagine

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

2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Review

2010 Acura ZDX SH-AWD Review

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

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Touring Review

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

Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED

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

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited V6 4WD Review

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

T. Boone Pickens At The National Fleet NGV Summit Louisville KY

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

AAA Releases Its Top Vehicle Picks for Commuters

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

2010 Audi A3 TDI Review

2010 Audi A3 TDI Review

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

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Thom Cannell The Auto ChannelDetroit Bureau Count me a naysayer when it comes to hybrids—most 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

2010 Chevrolet Equinox V6 AWD Review

CHEVROLET EQUINOX V6 AWD 2LT One of GM’s 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

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Review

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

Is James Sikes and His Prius the Latest "Balloon Boy" Story?

Is James Sikes and His Prius the Latest "Balloon Boy" Story?

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Last Tuesday, just one day after Toyota staged a live video demonstration that utterly destroyed the ridiculous tests conducted by Sean Kane and Professor Gilbert; we were all treated to the latest Toyota SUA (sudden unintended acceleration) story. This one involved a ... Continue reading

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