2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Edge named Canadian Car and Utility of the Year
Filed under: Sedan, Etc., Crossover, Chevrolet, Ford, Canada
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Both Chevrolet and Ford have something to brag about at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada named the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze the Canadian Car of the Year; the 2011 Ford Edge took Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year honors. According to General Motors, AJAC members cited the compact sedan's efficiency, refinement, and price as the key factors, and that added bonuses like 10 standard air bags helped seal the award for the Cruze.
The 2011 Ford Edge crossover, won over journos with its extensive redesign and came out ahead following both road and track tests. Additionally, the Edge's onboard technology features helped drive home the win. Hit the jump for both press releases.
Photos copyright (C)2011 Steven J. Ewing / Chris Shunk / AOL
[Sources: General Motors, Ford]
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Edge named Canadian Car and Utility of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsAutoblog Podcast #189 – Flex sunsetting, NHTSA stars, saleable Sebrings and a cruise in the Cruze
Filed under: Podcasts, Government/Legal, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Rumormill
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Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid and Dan Roth are back for Episode #188 of the Autoblog Podcast. Topics this time around include rumors of a Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT phase-out after 2013, changes to the way NHTSA crash rating scores are given, patent images that could be the next Chrysler Sebring and the Chevrolet Cruze. Your feedback is incorporated throughout this hour and twenty minute extravaganza, too. Thanks for listening, see you next time!
Autoblog Podcast #189 - Flex sunsetting, NHTSA stars, saleable Sebrings and a cruise in the Cruze
In the Autoblog Garage:
Ford F250 Super Duty
Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Hyundai Sonata SE
News:
- NHTSA updates its crash-test procedure
- Chrysler 200C patent drawings and Sebring plant staffing boost
- Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT being phased out
- Chevrolet Cruze first drive
Dan Roth, Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Shunk
Runtime: 84:26
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Autoblog Podcast #189 - Flex sunsetting, NHTSA stars, saleable Sebrings and a cruise in the Cruze originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSubmit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #189
Filed under: Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, Safety, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Rumormill
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It's time again to put your thinking caps on and ask our podcast crew anything you want to know. Don't forget to vote on which questions deserve our attention the most, though we'll try to get to as many as we can. Discussion topics for Autoblog Podcast #189, which we'll record tonight, can be found below. Finally, subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven't already to hear your question answered.
Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #189
- NHTSA updates its crash-test procedure
- Chrysler 200C patent drawings and Sebring plant staffing boost
- Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT being phased out
- Chevrolet Cruze first drive
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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #189 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsThe $16,000 Question: Jetta, Cruze or Focus? [w/poll]
Filed under: Car Buying, Budget, Sedan, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Volkswagen
Just after we flip our calendars to the year 2011, we'll have three new sedans on the street, all poised to compete against one another and priced from around the $16,000 mark - the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Ford Focus. Each car has a lot of positives and we're sure the automotive media will be lining up comparison tests as soon as each are ready. But right now, we want to know what you, the reader, thinks has the makings of the best $16,000 sedan. Read the details and vote for your pick below.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
- Dimensions (inches): length: 182.7, width: 70.1, height: 57.1
- Engines: 2.5-liter inline-five with 170 horsepower, 177 pound-feet of torque; 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four with 140 hp, 236 lb-ft; 2.0-liter turbocharged four with 200 hp, 207 lb-ft; six-speed automatic, dual-clutch and manual transmissions will be available
- Fuel economy: Over 40 mpg for TDI diesel models
- Available features: Navigation, Bluetooth, 60/40 split rear seat
- Dimensions (inches): length: 181.0, width: 70.7, height: 58.1, wheelbase: 105.7
- Engines: 1.8-liter naturally aspirated inline-four with 138 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque; 1.4-liter turbocharged four with 138 hp and 148 lb-ft; six-speed manual and automatic transmissions available
- Fuel economy: 40 mpg for Eco models
- Available features: Bluetooth, USB connectivity, OnStar support
- Dimensions (inches): length: 179, width: 72, height: 58, wheelbase: 104
- Engines: 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four with 155 horsepower, 145 pound-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic; 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four reportedly in the works with 240-plus hp and a six-speed manual
- Fuel economy: 40 mpg highway targeted for base 2.0-liter model
- Available features: SYNC, active park assist, navigation
Note: Official specifications for the 2011 Jetta and 2012 Focus have not been released as of this writing, but these are the details that Autoblog has learned through industry sources.
The $16,000 Question: Jetta, Cruze or Focus? [w/poll] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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