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2013 Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport: Henny Takes A Hard Drive

2013 Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport: Henny Takes A Hard Drive

2013 Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport -Ready for the chase By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, The Netherlands. August 14, 2012. Mercedes-Benz introduced its complete new generation A-Class (See Story) with fuel efficient engines, as well as a sporty model. When you say sport in connection to Me ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary June 5-11, 2017: Most Valuable Brands; Most Satisfying; Most American Made; Most Diesels Sold; A Most Talented Auto Designer Passes

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary June 5-11, 2017: Most Valuable Brands; Most Satisfying; Most American Made; Most Diesels Sold; A Most Talented Auto Designer Passes

* According to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study released by market researcher Kantar Millward Brown, Toyota is the world's most valuable car brand. BMW and Mercedes-Benz follow right behind, trailed by Ford, Honda and Nissan. ... Continue reading

INTERACTIVE RADIO SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! - Auto Lab Call-In Radio LIVE Worldwide From New York City 7-9 AM Saturday June 10, 2017

INTERACTIVE RADIO SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! - Auto Lab Call-In Radio LIVE Worldwide From New York City 7-9 AM Saturday June 10, 2017

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: June 3, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio cal ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Summary May 29-June 4, 2017 - Happy Hatchbacks, New Colectables, New Car Museum, Racing Tri-fecta, Harley Recall

Nutson's Automotive News Summary May 29-June 4, 2017 - Happy Hatchbacks, New Colectables, New Car Museum, Racing Tri-fecta, Harley Recall

* We enjoyed a trifecta of auto racing over Memorial Day weekend. Takuma Sato, a journeyman driver, became the first Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500, when he held off the three-time champion Helio Castroneves in a 230-mile-per-hour wheel-rubbing duel to the finish of the 101st running of the race. ... Continue reading

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SE Review

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SE Review

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE An Economy Car With Something Extra By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau What is it about VWs that I’ve always liked? I’m not really sure. Most of the ones I’ve had – and there have been many – have been less than first rate in terms of dependabilit ... Continue reading

2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Review

2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's hard to believe. 2005 is the 25th anniversary year of what has turned out to be Volkswagen of America's most popular car, the Jetta. Originally little more than a Golf - then called ``Rabbit'' in the U.S. - with a trunk grafted on to make it into a three-box sedan, the Jetta p ... Continue reading

2011 Toyota Avalon Review

2011 Toyota Avalon Review

SEE ALSO: Toyota Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Toyota Avalon Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Sequential Shift Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.6 x 72.8 x 58.5 in. Tires: P215/ ... Continue reading

2006 Toyota Avalon XLS Review

2006 Toyota Avalon XLS Review

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

Car Review: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L Review

Car Review: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L Review

By Bob Gordon Auto Central Louisville Bureau The Auto Channel Over the past 20 years I have tested many different cars, some practical, some luxurious, some thrifty, some extravagant, some too small, some too big some gas guzzlers others gas sippers. Some I couldnt remember without my notes others were seared into my g ... Continue reading

2015 Honda Accord EX-L Navi Sedan Review By Carey Russ

2015 Honda Accord EX-L Navi Sedan Review By Carey Russ

2015 Honda Accord EX-L Navi Review ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Accord Sedan Touring V6 6-Spd AT Review By Steve Purdy

2013 Honda Accord Sedan Touring V6 6-Spd AT Review By Steve Purdy

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

2011 Honda Accord Review

2011 Honda Accord Review

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

2016 Ford Escape Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Ford Escape Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Ford Escape Windy City Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

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