Jun 4, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS The third generation of the Avalon, Toyota's full-sized flagship sedan, debuted for 2005, a decade after the model's first appearance, and gets minor but important upgrades for its sophomore year. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is now available ac ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Accord Sedan Touring V6 6-Spd AT Review By Steve Purdy
Jun 3, 2017
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau It has been some time since I’ve reviewed a Honda Accord and with a fresh version just out I looked forward to getting an idea of how it compares to the other front-wheel drive, mid-size sedans in its class, nearly all of which are fresh new products moving stead ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2017
2011 Honda Accord Model: 2011 Honda Accord SE Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 177 hp @ 6,500 rpm/ 161 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 194.9 x 72.7 x 56.1 in. Tires: P215/60R16 Cargo volume: 14.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Escape - Heels On Wheels Review
Jun 3, 2017
2013 Ford Escape Review - HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ESCAPE VEHICLE The Escape garnered much fanfare for morphing into a more popular crossover design, and attempts to point peaked consumer interest to the vehicle’s advanced technologies for 2013. This in ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names Senior (Old People) Friendly Models
Jun 2, 2017
YONKERS, NY — More Americans over the age of 65 are on the road than ever before, with more than 40 million carrying a driver’s license. With an eye toward their specific needs, Consumer Reports has compiled a list of the Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers. YONKERS, NY — More Americans over the age of 65 are on t ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2017
Robert Sinclair Jr.- AAA Northeast- TEEN DRIVERS 300% MORE LIKELY TO DIE IN ROAD CRASHES ... Continue reading
Icahn Automotive Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Precision Auto Care, Inc.
Jun 2, 2017
Icahn Automotive Group LLC, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire automotive service company Precision Auto Care, Inc., parent company of Precision Tune Auto Care. “The acquisition of Precision Auto Care, with more than 250 corporate-owned and franchised Precision Tune service locations ... Continue reading
2018 INFINITI Q50 Production Begins in Japan +VIDEO
Jun 2, 2017
First 2018 INFINITI Q50 sedans roll off the production line in Tochigi. Sales commence in the United States this summer. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches New Joint Venture for E-Mobility in China
Jun 2, 2017
The Volkswagen Group is expanding its successful engagement in the People's Republic of China with a new joint venture. In the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Volkswagen signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) in Berlin to ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2017
DETROIT June 1, 2017; General Motors today reported May U.S. retail sales of 191,388 vehicles, up slightly from last year. GM’s May retail performance was driven by exceptionally strong crossover sales at Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1, 2017 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total May sales of 148,414 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 0.9 percent over May 2016. Honda Division rose 0.7 percent on sales of 134,475 units, with trucks up 5.6 percent on sales of 63,650, and cars down 3.4 percent on sales of 7 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports 4.5 Percent Sales Increase May 2017
Jun 1, 2017
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander CYPRESS, Calif.—Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported May 2017 sales of 9,429 an increase of 4.5 percent over May 2016. The brand’s sales leader is once again the popular three-row CUV Outlander with sales of 3,382, an increase of 15.2 percent over last May. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports May 2017 North American Sales
Jun 1, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2017 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 26,047 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.9 percent versus May of last year. Year-to-date sales through May are up 0.1 percent versus last year, with 119,282 vehicles sold. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for May 2017
Jun 1, 2017
PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2017 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported its U.S. May 2017 sales of 218,248 units, a decrease of 0.5 percent from May 2016 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2017 compared to May 2016, sales were down 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota di ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces May 2017 Sales
Jun 1, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2017 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced May sales of 58,507 vehicles, led by the popular Forte family of compact cars with an all-time monthly high of 11,801 units, up 19-percent over May 2016. About Kia Motors America Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America is the marke ... Continue reading
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