Autoblog Podcast #257

Filed under: LA Auto Show , Podcasts , Chevrolet , Honda , Land Rover , Subaru , Fiat LA Recap, Soave out at Fiat, ZL1 “you’re welcome,” Gray-market petition Episode #257 of the Autoblog Podcast is here with Chris, Dan, Zach, and Autoblog Executive Editor Chris Paukert this week. Topics include the turmoil at Fiat USA with Soave stepping down and 500 sales creeping along, a recap of the Los Angeles Auto Show, the “you’re welcome” to Ford fans from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 chief engineer, and the petition underway to reduce gray-market import restrictions from 25 to 15 years. Your questions and comments power the end of the ‘cast, and we’ll have our live ‘cast back at our UStream channel soon.

http://www.autoblog.com/podcasts/11-22-11-autoblog-E257.mp3

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Autoblog Podcast #257

Comparison: 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited

Comparison: 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited Three sedans that balance luxury, comfort, and style. If you’re looking for a car that can keep passengers comfortable, entertain the driver, and look sharp at the golf club, the best bet is a full-size, V-6-powered sedan like the three we’ve gathered here — all priced at around $40,000 Photo Gallery: Comparison: 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited vs.

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Comparison: 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited

Report: Toyota shows next Avalon to dealers, rumors suggest it looks like A7, XJ

Filed under: SUV , Hatchback , Toyota , Motorcycle When we think Toyota Avalon , phrases like ‘social security’, ‘medicare’ and ‘Denny’s Grand Slam’ come to mind. The reason? The majority of Avalons out on the road are driven by old folks and curtain rod salesman, but a report from Automotive News suggests that this could all change in the very near future. In its report, AN claims that the next Avalon was shown to Toyota dealers in June, and the employees loved what they saw.

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2011 Toyota Avalon Limited

2011 Toyota Avalon Limited Toyota’s largest sedan is neither heart-racingly exciting, nor a slouch in the pants. After driving the Avalon, I came away unusually nonplussed. Toyota’s largest sedan is neither heart-racingly exciting, nor a slouch in the pants. The 2011 refresh of the Avalon is so subtle that I didn’t realize it was a revised model

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2011 Toyota Avalon Limited

First Drive: 2011 Toyota Avalon

First Drive: 2011 Toyota Avalon It is indeed a step above coach. Recently, Toyota has given the Avalon a push, with a vaguely retro advertising campaign that extols buyers to travel “Avalon class.” And while the visuals may appeal to a demographic that fondly remembers the 1950s, the ads also work because their message is built around a kernel of truth. For passengers, particularly, the Avalon is definitely a nicer-than-average way to travel.

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.30.10

Review: 2011 Toyota Avalon It may be engineered for your grandparents, but the latest Avalon has more than a “jet-smooth ride” going for it. Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the ‘Ring The next Boxster is set to debut late next year, but development of the new mid-engine drop-top is already underway and there could be a new four-cylinder powerplant in the works. Paris Preview: Mazda debuts new Kodo design language with Shinari Concept The Shinari concept bows ahead of its public debut in Paris, proving there is life after Nagare.

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