Nissan Dealers Install First Charging Stations for All-Electric Nissan LEAF
Nov 1, 2010
Nissan LEAF vehicle deliveries in December, select dealers across the country have completed electric vehicle (EV) readiness training and are among the first to add EV charging infrastructure to their dealership operations. By the end of this week, more than 40 Level 2 (240V) chargers will be installed at dealers. By J ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2011 Automotive Best Buys
Nov 1, 2010
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 -- Thirty-five vehicles and seven companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of over 250 total 2011 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 12 categories: Subcompacts, Compacts, Family Cars, Lu ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Outperforms Toyota 4Runner in Face-Off
Nov 1, 2010
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee midsized SUV earned a Very Good road test score and outscored its traditional rival, the Toyota 4Runner, which earned a Good score, in a face-off between the two vehicles in Consumer Reports ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo S60 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 1, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Volvo S60 Model: 2011 Volvo S60 Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 2,100-4,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.2 x 73.4 x 58.4 in. Tires: P235/40R18 Cargo vo ... Continue reading
2011 Lexus CT 200h - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 1, 2010
By David Colman Has Lexus gone all New Age-y on us? You betcha. Call the new CT200h the Lexus Mode Ring. Dash illumination swaps colors depending on your driving mood. Feel relaxed enough to stay in the slow lane, save gas (42 MPG) while saving the planet? Just twirl the oversize dash knob to Normal, EV or ECO Mode and ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Review
Oct 31, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Model: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4X4 Crew Cab LTZ Engine: 63.6-liter turbo diesel ($7,195 option) Horsepower/Torque: 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm/765 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual shifter on stalk Whe ... Continue reading
2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review
Oct 31, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE A luxury SUV this week, how nostalgic! Feels like 1999 all over again⦠except that this is a Land Rover LR4, and Land Rover does not follow trends. The British manufacturer essentially invented the luxury SUV with the debut of its Range Rover back in 19 ... Continue reading
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid in Dealer Showrooms this November - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 29, 2010
PR Newswire ATLANTA, Oct. 28 ATLANTA, Oct. 28 -- Next month Porsche begins selling its 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid sport-utility vehicle through its 197 authorized U.S. dealers, giving fuel-efficiency minded consumers who also enjoy performance and handling a clear choice in the hybrid arena. The Cayenne S Hybrid accelerates ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2010
2011 Toyota Venza (IMG_0590) A Toyota Just for North America. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Toyota Venza was first introduced as a 2009 model. Now for 2011, the only noteworthy change is a $200 base-price bump. According to Toyota, all aspects of Venza's engineering and design were ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive 35i - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 28, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor ATLANTA, October 15, 2010. Twenty five years ago, BMW introduced its first model with all-wheel drive. It was the 315 ix. But it lasted until 1999, that the company became serious about X-cars, when it introduced the X5. It was also the first X-model that rolled out of the plant i ... Continue reading
Cayenne Proves Porsche's Goal of Better Fuel Economy
Oct 27, 2010
PR Newswire ATLANTA, Oct. 27 ATLANTA, Oct. 27 -- As it prepares to launch its first hybrid vehicle this weekendââ¬âthe Cayenne S Hybridââ¬âPorsche announced that it is achieving significant fuel savings in all its new-generation Cayenne models. With consumption reductions of 20 to 21 percent in ... Continue reading
The 'Naughty Volvo Tour' with the All-New Volvo S60 Coming to the Twin Cities October 29th!
Oct 27, 2010
PR Newswire GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., Oct 26 GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., Oct 26 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced the start of its upcoming Naughty Volvo Tour to launch the All-New 2011 Volvo S60. Â The Naughty Volvo Tour, which will stop at Volvo retailers across the U.S. and in Canada, will arrive in the Tw ... Continue reading
Kia Introduces Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show - Better MPG, More Power
Oct 27, 2010
Kia introduces new Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show - First Ever Ethanol-Gasoline powered model from Korea - Superb fuel economy & powertrain with 128 ps and 16.5kg-m of torque (SEOUL) October 27, 2010 â Kia Motors is celebrating the world premiere of its new fuel efficient, ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex tod ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Review By John Heilig
Oct 26, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 CADILLAC CTS COUPE Model: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 304 hp @ 6,400 rpm/370 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 113.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.5 x 74.1 x 55.9 in. Tires: P245/45R19 (F)/P275/ ... Continue reading
Natural Gas-Powered 2011 Honda Civic GX Remains Smart, Green Choice
Oct 25, 2010
Alternative-energy vehicle based on popular Civic TORRANCE, Calif. October 22, 2010 First introduced in 1998 and based on the Honda Civic LX Sedan, the Civic GX runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and produces inherently low emissions. Previously targeted primarily to government and fleet customers, individual retail ... Continue reading
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