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Still HOT! After All These Years - 2005 Aston DB9 - Million Dollar DB Review

Still HOT! After All These Years - 2005 Aston DB9 - Million Dollar DB Review

Aston Martin has demonstrated to parent - and check writer - Ford that it has real potential in limited production sports and GT tourers. The Vanquish, and lately the Vanquish S, is the super-expensive pinnacle or ‘halo’ car for the brand, accessible to only those with $240,000+, not a problem for most Asto ... Continue reading

Still HOT! After All Of These Years - 2002 Lexus SC430 - No Risk…Lots of Rewards

Still HOT! After All Of These Years - 2002 Lexus SC430 - No Risk…Lots of Rewards

I thought how appropriate that we were traversing some of the nicest suburbs in the Phoenix area, passing homes and shopping centers where the SC 430 would feel comfortable and could live out its life in comfort and refinement…no road course for this baby no high speed turns around a track designed for edgy screa ... Continue reading

Used Cars That Still Turn Me On - 2015 Tesla S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Used Cars That Still Turn Me On - 2015 Tesla S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

JH Says: The Tesla is incredible, not only for its technology and good looks but for its overall performance as well. By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS MODEL: 2015 Tesla Model S ENGINE: AC induction, three phase, four pole TRANSMISSION: Direct drive utomatic HORSEPOWER/TO ... Continue reading

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

The Auto Channel The Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. Delivering relevant information without an advertising based search tool, because it only had to search within our single subject Focused Content Channel. This interactive on ... Continue reading

Unfolding American Automotive Landscape - The United States of China

Unfolding American Automotive Landscape - The United States of China

Chinese-built autos with American, 25% duty on American cars going into china ... Continue reading

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

Automaker Advocate Urges EPA to Ease 'Aggressive and Arbitrary' Emissions Rules The leading advocacy group for car companies on Monday urged the Biden administration to "ease up" on proposed emissions rules that aim to push automakers to sell 67 percent electric vehicles by 2032. According to The Detroit News, it's the ... Continue reading

New Rice U. research finds verbal prompts can make semi-automated driving safer

New Rice U. research finds verbal prompts can make semi-automated driving safer

Rice University and Old Dominion University finds that verbal prompts as simple as “Is January the first month of the year?” help drivers maintain attention during semi-automated driving. ... Continue reading

Number 3 Fans; Dale Earnhardt Archive Includes Over 1800 Reports, Interviews, Portraits and Photos

Number 3 Fans; Dale Earnhardt Archive Includes Over 1800 Reports, Interviews, Portraits and Photos

Originally Published 8/24/2007: For over 11 years the reporters and editors here at The Auto Channel have been publishing stories articles and video's that concerned and featured Number 3 Dale Earnhardt. <p>To peruse them and smile or get a lump in your throat just CLICK HERE to gain access to our Dal Earnhardt story l ... Continue reading

Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos

Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos

Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos ... Continue reading

USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2009 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Review

USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2009 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew Engine: 5.4-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 144.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 231.7 x 78.9 x 76.2 in. Tires: LT225/65R78 Cargo volume: 57.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Steve Purdy Snowy Icy Review +VIDEO

USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Steve Purdy Snowy Icy Review +VIDEO

2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Steve Purdy Snowy Icy Review ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel, Reviews, Opinions And Other Automotive Content - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel, Reviews, Opinions And Other Automotive Content - Online Since 1996

WhatsUp On The Auto Channel, Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

Henny's Fond Memories of Carroll and Cleo Shelby +Video

Henny's Fond Memories of Carroll and Cleo Shelby +Video

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, May 14, 2012. The news that auto legend Carroll Shelby passed away last Thursday, did not come as a big shock. It did make me feel very sad indeed, but when I last spoke to mr. Shelby at the Los Angeles auto show, I realized he was very frail. The 88 ye ... Continue reading

When All American Drivers Use Domestic Fuel, MPG Hysteria Will Go Away

When All American Drivers Use Domestic Fuel, MPG Hysteria Will Go Away

I am not a scientist or an engineer or a lawyer or an economist my daily immersion and curiosity in everything automotive has given my opinions and observations street-cred. Over these past years The Auto Channel has been to every major auto show, both in the U.S and around the world. We have published over a million a ... Continue reading

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