May 16, 2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS FWD Review
May 16, 2010
SEE ALSO: Hyundai Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS FWD My, how times have changed. In the late 1980s, when it first started selling cars here, "Hyundai" was not a good word. Early Hyundais were cheap, in the most pejorative meaning of that word. They were among the most inexp ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTZ Review
May 14, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTZ Engine: 3.6-liter SIDI V6 Horsepower/Torque: 288 hp @ 6,300 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 205.0 x 78.4 x 72.8 in. Tires: P255/55R20 Cargo volume: 24.4/68.8/116.4 cu. ... Continue reading
2010 Genesis Sedan Earns IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'
May 14, 2010
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 14 -- The Hyundai Genesis sedan continues to rack up the accolades with the 2010 model year receiving a "TOP SAFETY PICK" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The award recognizes vehicles that earn the top rating of "good" for front, side, rollover, and rear crash ... Continue reading
All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Ghost Soul Arrives in Dealer Showrooms
May 12, 2010
Limited-Run Special Edition Kia Soul Brings New Personality to the Soul Line - Ghost Soul adds unique light gray-blue exterior and gray side-stripe - Fourth special edition Soul extends personalization theme for popular urban passenger vehicle IRVINE, Calif., May 12 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the speci ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium Review
May 11, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300hp @ 5,500 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.3 x 75.2 x 65.7 in. Tires: P235/55R20 Cargo volume: 29.2/61/ ... Continue reading
Dodge Viper ACR Wins First Ever 'Performance Car of Texas' Award
May 10, 2010
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 10 -- -- Top honor awarded at the 2010 Texas Auto Writers Association Spring Challenge event in Fort Worth -- Award reinforces Dodge Viper's position as America's Ultimate Sports Car and the Dodge brand's performance leadership Members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the Dodge ... Continue reading
2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack Review
May 10, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack Engine: 2.0-literf DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 150 hp @ 6,200 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 162.8 x 69.1 x 62.2 in. Tires: P205/50R17 Cargo volume: 15.5/43 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD Review
May 9, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD Engine: 3.3-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 209 hp @ 5,600 rpm/212 lb-ft. @ 3,600 rpm + 167 hp @ 4,500 rpm and 247 lb.-ft. @ 0-1,500 rpm for electric motor Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 109.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.4 x 42.3 ... Continue reading
May 9, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD The spirit that gave the world such gems as the Acura NSX and Integra GS-R and Type R lives on in the new-for-2010 TL SH-AWD® with six-speed manual gearbox. When the fourth generation of the TL, Acura's core-model sedan, debuted for the 2009 model year, it was ... Continue reading
2010 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost AWD Review
May 7, 2010
2010 LINCOLN MKS ECOBOOST AWD The Lap of Luxury By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lincoln’s front-wheel drive flagship sedan, MKS, was launched a couple years ago to generally good reviews. It suffered from “lackluster acceleration,†according to one reviewer, with the standard 3.7-liter, ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Says Lexus GX 460 Now Ok to Buy After Passing Retest
May 7, 2010
Consumer Reports' "Don't Buy" Label Lifted YONKERS, N.Y., May 7 Consumer Reports is lifting the Don't Buy: Safety Risk designation from the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV after recall work corrected the problem it displayed in one of their emergency handling tests. CR's engineers originally experienced the problem in a test tha ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review
May 6, 2010
An Exciting and Affordable Hybrid Drive Finally Exists HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FUSION HYBRID VEHICLE Any search done on Ford’s all-new hybrid sedan has probably netted you endless kudos from auto critics. What makes the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid so darn gr ... Continue reading
2010 Kia Soul Named One of 'Best Family Cars for 2010' - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 5, 2010
Kia Hatchback Included in "Budget" Category - Soul recommended for its family appeal, safety features and overall value proposition - Soul's funky styling and ample interior space make it a viable option for families on the go IRVINE, Calif., May 4 -- A proven consumer and media favorite, the 2010 Kia Soul urban passen ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Awards 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 'Car of the Month' for May
May 4, 2010
- Second Generation Crossover SUV Offers More Bang for the Buck - COSTA MESA, Calif., May 4 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced that the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox received the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award for May. Selecting the Chevrolet Equinox was an eas ... Continue reading
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