Jul 20, 2011
11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes of non-stop driving, renowned adventurer and off-road driver Rainer Zietlow and his team set a new world record certified by Tuv Nord Mobility for driving the length of the Pan-American Highway as they crossed the road's end in Deadhorse, Alaska. The TDI-Panamericana Endurance Challenge ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 18, 2011
Review of the 2011 Kia Optima By Larry Nutson Completely redesigned with new sleek exterior styling for 2011, the Optima is available in three trims, LX, EX and SX, and offers a wide array of convenience and luxury as well as impressive technology. Available with three all-new and fuel-efficient engines, a 2.4-liter GD ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Platinum Review By John Heilig
Jul 15, 2011
</p><p>THE AUTO PAGE <br>By John Heilig </p><p><b>Model: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Platinum <br><b>Engine: 6.2-liter Vortec V8 <br><b>Horsepower/Torque: 403 hp @ 5,700 rpm/417 lb.-ft. @ 4,300 rpm <br><b>Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual on shifter <br><b>Wheelbase: 130.0 in. <br><b>Length x Width x Heigh ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review By Steve Purdy
Jul 15, 2011
2011 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6R LIMITED A Fast, Lovely, Functional Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lansing MI July 15, 2011; My pretty blonde and I vacation in New England occasionally. I recall a few years ago having breakfast in a lovely little diner in Northern New Hampshire watching rush-hour traffic ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium Review and Road Test By Steve Purdy
Jul 13, 2011
2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM A Boxer Without Rhythm By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I was a bit disappointed in the new Subaru Forester. Not that it isnât a perfectly good crossover, or that it wouldnât be a fine ride for anyone needing, or wanting, an all-wheel drive hauler of people an ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Review By John Heilig - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 12, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review, Turbo Cruze, small cars, compact cars,good mpg, review, research, chevrolet comparisons, cruze compare ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Review
Jul 11, 2011
2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Review, Age appropriae review...THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG On The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Buick Enclave CXL-AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.5 ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Turbo Review - What's Not To Like?
Jul 11, 2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T What's not to like? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel It was really hard to find any fault with my 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T test car and if I did it would be a nitpick. I had a week of drive time with the Sonata which included a week-end road trip from Chica ... Continue reading
2011 smart fortwo passion Cabriolet Review and Owner's Counter Point
Jul 8, 2011
COMPARE: smart fortwo Models THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 smart fortwo passion Cabriolet Model: 2011 smart fortwo passion Cabriolet Engine: 1.0-liter 3-cylinder Horsepower/Torque: 70 HP @5800 RPM, 68 lb ft @4100 Transmission: 5-speed smartshift automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 73.5 in. Length/ ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's 2011 Ford Edge Review and Road Test - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 8, 2011
2011 Ford Edge Limited FWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 285 hp @ 6,500 rpm/253 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 184.2 x 76.0 x 67.0 in. Tires: P245/60HR18 Cargo volume: 32.2/68.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Road Test and Review
Jul 7, 2011
2011 SUBARU WRX A Rally Racer for You and I By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Subaru won the World Rally Manufacturers Championship three years running in 1995, â96 and â97. They havenât won it since (though theyâve had some driverâs championships to boast about) and dropped out ... Continue reading
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 7, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS BMW cashed in on the American SUV craze in 2000 in its own way, with the X5 "Sport Activity Vehicle", or SAV. A mid-sized unit-construction crossover (in the days before that term was popular), the X5 was everything that an SUV of the day wasn't -- a quick, responsive driver's mach ... Continue reading
2011 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI FWD Roadtest and Review
Jul 6, 2011
Is the 2011 Audi A3 Your Perfect New Car Match 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI FWD Model: 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI FWD Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1,800-5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed S-tronic Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 169.0 x 69.5 x 56.0 in. Tires ... Continue reading
2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Review and Road Test
Jul 5, 2011
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-350 COUPE A Rare âPillarlessâ Hardtop By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The E-Class Coupe is a beautiful car. Yes, I know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and indeed subjective, but thereâs no denying this one is a head-turner. Bold, brash lines flow from front t ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sorento - U.S. Built CUV Review and Road Test
Jul 5, 2011
2011 KIA SORENTO - U.S.-Built CUV My week long drive in a 7-passenger 2011 Kia Sorento was just two weeks after having been in the 5-passenger Kia Sportage. A good set-up for comparing these two compact utility vehicles (CUV). The Sorento is Kiaâs best-selling vehicle in the U.S. and thatâs easily understood ... Continue reading
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