Jul 11, 2016
The all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine in the 2017 Ford F-150 produces 375 horsepower and a segment-best 470 lb.-ft. of torque, a gain of 10 hp and 50 lb.-ft. from previous 3.5-liter EcoBoost. The all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine in the 2017 Ford F-150 produces 375 horsep ... Continue reading
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 10, 2016
The new Ford Explorer Platinum more than holds its own against luxury brand SUVs DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Ford Explorer was the poster child for the SUV boom of the 1990s, and was Ford's biggest hit for many years. Twenty five years later, it's still with us -- but is a very different vehicle. And much ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford, America’s truck leader, gives drivers more confidence and control behind the wheel of the all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup with class-exclusive driver-assist technologies. Adaptive cruise control, adaptive steering, and Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage are three ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 7, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When you think “hybrid midsize sedan”, the first manufacturer to come to mind is probably not Chevrolet. So change your mind — the all-new 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid leverages technology from the plug-in hybrid/extended-range EV Volt to create a car that is not merely a good hy ... Continue reading
First All-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Roadsters Arrive in America +VIDEO
Jul 7, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD - July 7, 2016: Last sold in the United States more than 30 years ago, the iconic Fiat 124 Spider is back. The first shipments of the all-new 2017 roadster have arrived at the Port of Baltimore and the Port of San Diego, and will be available at FIAT studios in North America this month. “After much anti ... Continue reading
Dodge Viper 25th Anniversary Limited-edition Models Sold Out +VIDEO
Jul 7, 2016
In Response to Customer Requests New Snakeskin ACR Added to Special-edition Viper Lineup 1:28 Edition ACR (American Club Racer) – all 28 units sold out within 40 minutes VoooDoo II Edition ACR – all 31 units sold out within two hours Snakeskin Edition GTC – all 25 units sold out within two ordering ... Continue reading
Make July 4th Your "Energy" Independence Day +VIDEO
Jul 3, 2016
The Auto Channel to Commemorate Fourth Annual Energy Independence Day with HD Fireworks Broadcast By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Faced with a federal administration that goes out of its way to destroy America, celebrating our country's birthday this year may be even tougher than bef ... Continue reading
First drive 2016 BMW X4 M40i Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 2, 2016
M i X e d f e e l i n g s By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Monterey, CA. February 17, 2106. Weeks before its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show, the arrival of the second Sports Activity Coupe from M GmbH had already been announced. ... Continue reading
Buh Bye Ed Welburn GM VP Global Design +VIDEO
Jul 1, 2016
WARREN, Mich. July 1, 2016; Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design, retired today July 1, 2016 following a 44-year career with the company. Welburn, 65, has been celebrated inside and outside the industry for his extraordinary achievements. He has led GM Design since 2003, and globally since 2005, t ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Premium 4x4 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jun 30, 2016
Rough and Tumble Capable, But Civilized Too DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Set the wayback machine to 1984. Toyota essentially took out the partition between the cab and bed of its compact pickup truck, added a detachable camper shell and removable rear jump seats to create the 4Runner. It was a two-door utility ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda CX-9 Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jun 29, 2016
2016 Mazda CX-9 Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reveals Sporty S90 & V90 R-Design Models
Jun 23, 2016
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 22, 2016 -- Volvo Cars has revealed performance-inspired R-Design models of the new S90 sedan and V90 estate. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7866051-volvo-reveals-s90-v90-r-desig n-models/ Central to the S90 and V90 R-Design is an advanced s ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ
Jun 23, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Mazdas are different from other cars. Mazda is a small company and so differentiates its offerings in the marketplace rather than competing directly with the major players. It does that very well, with an emphasis on innovative engineering and cars and even crossovers with a fun-to ... Continue reading
2016 Fiat 500 Abarth, Small But Wicked - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2016
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First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Review +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2016
Does the Future Start Like the Past? By Michael Coates Editor & Publisher Clean Fleet Report Reprinted with permission of CleanFleetReport.com Toyota is the world's largest automotive manufacturer and they pride themselves in doing things right and leading the industry in many ways. Say hybrid and the image that comes ... Continue reading
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