Harry Gets It! The 2012 Chrysler 300

Out at the Car Concerns Radio Proving Grounds the 2012 Chrysler 300 is a prime example of a vehicle that has evolved as well as improved over the years. With great style and design it offers the retail auto consumer a value option of greatness that most other autos in this segment don't even come close too!

Our 2012 Chrysler 300 came with a stingy 3.6 liter VVT engine that provided plenty of power to move it gracefully on down the road.

Here are the Specs:

2012 Chrysler 300 Specifications
ABS Brakes ABS: 4-wheel

Air Conditioning- Front air conditioning: Automatic

Airbags Head airbags: Curtain 1st and 2nd row Passenger Airbag: Yes

Audio System In-Dash CD:Single MP3 player: Yes
Radio: AM/FM/Satellite Satellite Radio: SIRIUS

Brakes Front brakes: Ventilated disc

Child Safety, Child safety locks: Yes

Convenience Features
Cruise control: Cruise control, Power steering: Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel: Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions- Front Head Room: 38.6
Front Leg Room: 41.8 Overall height: 58.4
Overall Length: 198.6
Overall Width: 75.0
Rear Head Room: 37.9
Rear Leg Room: 40.1
Wheelbase: 120.2

Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8

Engine Compression Ratio: 10.20 : 1
Displacement: 220
Horse Power: 292
Keyless Ignition: Doors and ignition
Size: 3.6
Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II

Engine Spec Cylinder configuration: V-6

Drive type: rear-wheel
Engine liters: 3.6
Fuel tank capacity: 19.1gal.
Horsepower: 292hp @ 6,350RPM
Number of valves: 24
Recommended fuel: flexible
Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,800RPM
Transmission: 8 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption- City: 18 Highway: 27

Instrumentation- Compass: Compass
External temp: External temperature display
Tachometer: Tachometer
Trip computer: Trip computer

Mirrors- Driver mirror adjustment: Power remote

Safety and Performance for Cars Prod
Stability control: Stability control
Traction control: Traction control

Seats
Total Seating Capacity: 5

Suspension
Front suspension type: Short and long arm
Rear Suspension Type: Multi-link

Tires
Diameter: 17.0
Prefix: P
Profile: 65
Speed Rating: H
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific
Type: AS
Width: 215

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic- Number of speeds: 5

Video System
Video player: With DVD and digital media

Warranty roadside months: 36

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3,961
Gross vehicle weight: 5,100
Max cargo capacity: 16
Towing Capacity: 1,000

Wheels
Diameter: 17
Rim Type: Silver aluminum
Width: 7

Windows
Power windows: Power windows
Rear defogger: Rear defogger

Recorded on October 10, 2011 by Cat Smith Photo Works.

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Harry Is All About The 2011 Hyundai Genesis V-6

Harry could not wait to tell you about the Car Concerns Radio Car-Of-The-Week.

Just check out the specs:

2011 Hyundai Genesis RWD 4-Dr Sedan V6 Performance Features

* Engine: 3.8L V-6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 18 MPG city, 27 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined and 405 mi. range
* Multi-point fuel injection
* 19.3-gallon fuel tank
* Power(SAE): 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm; 264 ft lb of torque @ 4,500 rpm

2011 Hyundai Genesis RWD 4-Dr Sedan V6 Handling & Breaking Features

* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
* Electronic Stability Control (ESC) stability control
* Independent front and rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2011 Hyundai Genesis RWD 4-Dr Sedan V6 Exterior Features

* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Driver and passenger and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 195.9 in. overall length, 74.4 in. overall width, 58.1 in. overall height, 115.6 in. wheelbase, 63.8 in. front track, 64.4 in. rear track and 36.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Front fog lights
* Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
* Laminated side windows
* Luxury trim: wood & leather on shifter, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
* Mica paint
* Rear window defroster
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers

2011 Hyundai Genesis RWD 4-Dr Sedan V6 Interior Features

* Front 12V power outlet(s)
* Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
* Element antenna
* Anti-theft protection
* Front ashtray
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) , satellite radio
* Cargo capacity: 15.9 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Cigar lighter in front seats
* Coming home device
* Compass
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Overhead consoles
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor mats
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
* Six 12-way power heated bucket driver seat, 4-way power heated bucket front passenger seat:
* Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Garage door opener
* Headlight control with dusk sensor
* Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Interior dimensions: 40.4 in. front headroom, 37.7 in. rear headroom, 54.9 in. front hip room, 54.3 in. rear hip room, 44.3 in. front leg room, 38.6 in. rear leg room, 58.3 in. front shoulder room, 57.9 in. rear shoulder room and 109.4 cu ft. interior volume
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Card key power locks , speed sensing
* Power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,
* Front and rear reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
* Auto-dimming rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: five passengers
* Leather upholstery
* Front and rear side airbag
* Proximity Key smart card/smart key; includes central locking ; includes ignition starter
* Seven speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ steering wheel
* Tachometer
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation
* Voice activating system for phone

The 2011 Hyundai Genesis V-6 is an exceptional value that would be hard for a savvy automotive consumer to pass-up! In fact it might be considered down-right-dumb!

Recorded on February 15, 2011 using a Cat Smith Photo Flip Video Camera at the Car Concerns Radio Proving Grounds.

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Riding the 2011 Land Rover LR4

The LR4 receives some minor changes for 2011 after replacing the LR3 last year. The LR4 competes with the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Lexus GX 470. : New for 2011 : The LR4 adds improvements to its Terrain Response system. A wireless cell-phone link is now standard, and a rear view camera is now standard on HSE models. Several new option packages are available, and the availability of some previous packages changes.

The LR4 adds improvements to its Terrain Response system. A wireless cell-phone link is now standard, and a rear view camera is now standard on HSE models. Several new option packages are available, and the availability of some previous packages changes. There is also a hill start assist and hill descent control to aid with climbing steep grades. There is also a hill start assist and hill descent control to aid with climbing steep grades.




Exterior
The LR4's exterior design doesn't change much for 2011. Exterior features include:


■Standard 19-inch wheels
■Standard front and rear fog lights
■Optional heated windshield
■Optional 20-inch wheels
■Optional auto-leveling headlights
Interior
There are no significant interior changes for 2011. Interior features include:


■Five- and seven-seat configurations
■Optional system that uses five cameras to show a complete view of the area around the LR4
■Optional third-row bench that folds into floor
■Optional cargo net
Under the Hood
The LR4 has four-wheel drive. The LR4 features Land Rover's Terrain Response system, which tailors vehicle characteristics to accommodate driving conditions, whether you're on pavement, slogging through mud or in other conditions. Mechanical features include:


■375-horsepower, direct-injection 5.0-liter V-8 with 375 pounds-feet of torque
■Six-speed automatic transmission
Safety
Standard safety features include:


■Anti-lock brakes
■Side-impact airbags for the front seats
■Side curtain airbags
■Electronic stability system.

The LR4 received some minor changes for 2011 after replacing the LR3 last year. The LR4 competes with the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Lexus GX 470. Go to your local Land Rover Dealer and test-drive the 2011 Land Rover LR4 and we think you will be blown away by the refinement.

Oh! be sure to tell them that Harry Douglas of Car Concerns Radio sent you!


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A Contender For The Car Concerns 2011 Car Of The Year...The 2011 Buick Regal CXL

A sport sedan is something of an aspirational purchase. It’s a car you might have to wait for while you toil away behind the wheel of cars you tolerate rather than treasure.

Among the automakers trying to edge into the sport sedan segment is Buick. While you wouldn’t expect it, the full-size LaCrosse is a very respectable attempt to do so by a company better known for catering to the motoring needs of elders, not enthusiasts.
Round Two in Buick’s attempt to burn away that stodgy image is the mid-sized Regal, a resurrection of a name last seen in 2004, before it and its Century twin were displaced by the Allure (the first-generation LaCrosse in the United States). The Regal is ground-up new, based heavily on (and in terms of styling, differing little from) the Opel Insignia, built in Germany by GM’s European division. (Future Regals will be built in Oshawa, Ontario starting in early 2011.)

It seems like an easy win, right? Europe practically invented the sport sedan as we know it, so why shouldn’t a German-built car be one right out of the box? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

While the Opel Insignia is available with a range of engines, there are just two offered in the Regal. The highlight is a 2.0-litre Ecotec turbocharged four-cylinder, good for 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque in the CXL Turbo model, set to join the line-up this fall. The base engine, and the one in my CXL tester, is GM’s “other” Ecotec motor, a 2.4-litre four-cylinder making a more modest 182 hp and 172 lb-ft. The 2.4-litre motor comes standard with GM’s Hydra-Matic 6T45 six-speed automatic, while the turbo mill is paired with a six-speed manual and gets the Hydra-Matic as the upgrade.

The chassis is the most impressive aspect of the Regal’s on-road character. Here, its European roots show through with a firm-but-comfortable ride and handling that surprises given the Buick nameplate. Even in the relatively basic trim of my tester, the Regal corners eagerly, responding to the steering wheel with the kind of enthusiasm you’d never expect in any GM sedan short of a Cadillac CTS.

The Regal’s overall feel falls short of its European-branded competitors though; a Mercedes C-Class feels more solid over rough pavement, and the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 will out-handle it at the limit. For the casual driver who enjoys a spirited spin down a favourite two-lane highway or carrying a little more speed than usual through a freeway ramp, the Regal is a satisfying drive. Despite its comfortable ride, the Regal feels very well-planted at high speeds and is a terrific highway car. There are aspects that could be better, such as the overboosted steering, which will be a letdown for anyone who’s driven a decent European car, but brake feel is more impressive, with a firm pedal and confident stopping power. All of this is without the Turbo car’s available Interactive Drive Control system, which allows a choice of three modes that alter things like suspension and stability control settings, throttle response, steering sensitivity and transmission shift patterns.

Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption estimates for the non-turbo Regal are 10.8/6.5 L/100 km (city/highway); I averaged 10.4 L/100 km in a week that was split roughly 50/50 between city slogging and highway cruising.

The Regal’s interior is snug, but no more than expected, and even taller drivers should have no trouble getting comfortable. Shoppers looking at the Regal for a possible upscale family sedan might be turned off by the tight back seat; in Europe, the Opel Insignia is considered a mid-sized car, but here it’s much smaller than mainstreamers like the Accord, Camry, Sonata and Malibu, and noticeably tighter inside than its LaCrosse line-mate.

The sleek rearward roofline has the double-barrelled effect of cutting into rear-seat headroom and making it easy to whack your head on the doorframe while getting in and out. More impressive is the large, nicely-finished trunk, along with a 60/40 folding rear seat that opens up to a sizable pass-through for oversized cargo.

The Regal’s dash is lifted more or less intact from the Insignia, and while the layout is simple and easy to figure out, the flat black plastic of the centre stack looks low-rent, with just some piano black trim to break up the all-black dash. The are a few other curiosities, such as the ill-fitting blank panel in the headliner that looks like it should be a sunglass holder, but isn’t, and the cover for the console storage bin that’s cut away to make room for cupholders, making it marginal as an elbow rest for the driver and useless as such for a front passenger.

Regal pricing starts at $31,990; my tester included a Preferred Equipment Group that added a 12-way power passenger seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment, rear park assist, rear-seat power outlet and a power sunroof for an extra $2,525; add the $1,450 destination charge and the total comes to $36,065.

The Regal’s price isn’t unreasonable. What is unreasonable is Buick’s expectation that the base model will be taken seriously by anyone in the market for a sporty car. The chassis is very good, but GM let its marketers get ahead of the engineers here; the team behind this car should have given more thought to what powertrain it would use in this base model before it started throwing the term “sport sedan” around.

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Car Concerns Radio- 2010 Nissan Rogue SV

Yes, we spent time with the 2010 Nissan Rogue SV at the Car Concerns Radio Proving Grounds where it scored an A+.

But the leafs were changing into unreal Fall colors on the trees and a minute later we were on a Car Concerns Radio Road Trip which can a novel within itself.

Say hello to the 2010 Niisan Rogue SV.

When considering the purchase of a brand new vehicle, it's important to keep in mind what the eventual resale value will be on down the road. It is expected that the 2010Nissan Rogue SV will have a excellent resale value. This assumes that after 3 to of 5years of ownership the vehicle will be in good operating condition. Other factors include the optional equipment you choose and the total mileage on your vehicle.

The Rogue is Nissan's entry into the popular crossover segment. One to be considered for those in the market.

The Rogue offers spin-off styling of the iconic Nissan Murano, in a slightly smaller, compact package. Available in S or SL trim, with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. All Rogues are equipped with 2.5-liter, 170-hp, four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Rogue seats up to five passengers in its well designed interior and cofiguration. Sporting features such as air-conditioning, bucket seats, power window and remote keyless entry are standard. Standard safety fare includes; four-wheel anti-lock brakes with panic assist, stability control, traction control, front seat side-impact and all row side-curtain airbags.

The nice touch of chrome door handles are now standard on all models for 2010.

Harry has issed a strong Car Concerns Radio "BUY" on the 2010 Nissan Rogue SV. We're thinking of the word, "Value" on this one.

Specs: MSRP: $20,460 - $25,310
Miles Per Gallon City: 21 MPG - 22 MPG, Highway: 26 MPG - 27 MPG

Body Style: N/A Engines: 2.5L I-4 170 HP


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Harry Douglas Is Proud To Present...

Before Harry Douglas became the Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host of Car Concerns Radio he was an Award Winning Nissan Dealer. Nissan vehicles hold a special place in his heart.

As the Top, Number one Nissan Dealer in the Mid-Atlantic Region for Nissan Motor Company USA all through the 90's Harry knows the Nissan Product and the Nissan Way inside and out.

Harry will be reviewing and talking about his experience with this 2010 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV on Car Concerns Radio during the week.

The Maxima comes in two grades: the base S and upscale SV. Power for all grades comes from a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and continuously variable transmission. Standard 18-inch wheels with V-rated tires give the sedan a wide, stable footprint. Four-wheel vented disc brakes with four-channel antilock braking stop the Maxima on a dime.

The Car Concerns Radio test car is the 3.5 SV which retails for $38,660, this including the $720 destination charge. Standard comfort and convenience features include keyless entry and start, leather trim, an eight-way power driver’s seat and four-way power passenger seat, Bluetooth interface, Bose audio system with XM satellite radio, USB connectivity, and a power moonroof.

A sport package on the test car adds a single-panel moonroof, bi-xenon headlamps, heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, heated front seats with driver’s seat memory, a downloadable hard drive and streaming Bluetooth audio.

Drivers need to push the envelope in order to appreciate the Maxima’s performance. Nissan engineering seemed to purposely avoided a sudden throttle take-off in favor of linear acceleration that showcases the engine’s torque.

The sedan excels on winding, two-lane roads and is the Master-of-its-Domain on the Intersate. We test drove this Maxima SV on some sparsely-travelled highways outside of Knoxville, where I could put the sedan’s 290-horsepower engine through its paces.

The location of the shift paddles, just inside the steering wheel, makes them easy to reach. Paddle shifters on the steering wheel allow the driver to manually choose gears. It’s not necessary to push the shift lever into a special setting to engage the manual shift function. The system automatically disengages if the driver neglects to shift before braking.

The 2010 Maxima SV with or without the shift function, the V-6 engine has an impressive amount of low-end power. To test it, we accelerated from a stop on a steep incline at a high altitude. The V-6 engine powers up to a peak torque at 4400 rpm. Since the transmission doesn’t downshift until over 5000 rpm, the car can easily accelerate up to speeds of over 70 miles-per-hour in a matter of seconds.

Front and rear stabilizer bars keep the chassis flat in the corners. The standard four-wheel independent suspension is compliant and really responsive.

The Maxima SV has a low center of gravity that gives it excellent and quick steering response at speed. When the Car Concerns Crew simulated an emergency evasive maneuver, the chassis remained completely stable. The Maxima’s 37.4-foot turning radius is more than adequate for the occasional U-turn.

Visibility around the perimeter of the interior cabin is excellent. The thick rear pillars create some blind areas in back, which the rearview camera compensates for. The interior is quiet enough so that passengers in both rows can converse with ease. The only obvious noise from outside the cabin is a throaty exhaust noted during hard acceleration which we thought appropriate.

Fuel economy is good for the power-plant under the hood, though not exceptional. At the Car Concerns Proving Grounds our 2010 Maxima 3.5 SV averaged 22.2 miles-per-gallon during our week-long evaluation which included a 305 road-trip down I-40.


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