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Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander - The Auto Channel Preview Official Video Reveal

Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander - The Auto Channel Preview Official Video Reveal

Highlander Reimagined for 2027, with All-New, Head-Turning Style, Elevated Comfort, and All-Electric Powertrain Spacious Three-Row SUV with Seating for Up to Seven. ... Continue reading

2026 Genesis GV80 Prestige Black Review: The Luxury SUV That Should Be on Every Buyer’s List

2026 Genesis GV80 Prestige Black Review: The Luxury SUV That Should Be on Every Buyer’s List

There is no shortage of well-known German names in the luxury SUV market, yet the 2026 Genesis GV80 makes a compelling case that you don’t need one to have a premium experience. From the day it was introduced, the GV80 has been among the most attractive midsize luxury SUVs out there, and that’s still the case today ... Continue reading

2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Our 2026 Genesis GV80 tester was an imposing vehicle in so many ways that it made me wonder how this company could build it for a final price ($85,325) that decidedly undercuts its far more expensive competition from Porsche (Cayenne), BMW (X5 & X6), Audi (Q8) and Land Rover (Range Rover Sport). ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel, but because it was the most economical to use. Initially, gasoline's economical advantage was a result of high government taxation on alcohol (ethanol) - the other most widely considered engine f ... Continue reading

Alt Fuel Cars and Trucks - The Auto Channel

Alt Fuel Cars and Trucks - The Auto Channel

Welcome to The Auto Channel's Alternative Powered Vehicles Channel, one of the automotive industry's most extensive archives covering vehicles powered by technologies beyond conventional gasoline engines. Since 1995, The Auto Channel has documented the evolution of alternative transportation solutions, providing compre ... Continue reading

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 20" Wheels Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 20" Wheels Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The latest version of Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is by far the best EV I have tested to date. ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

For the first time, a mainstream manufacturer is offering an affordable compact Hybrid SUV designed specifically to appeal to driving enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

Independent Servicing and Your European Car Warranty

Independent Servicing and Your European Car Warranty

Many European car owners believe that servicing their Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz outside a dealership will void the factory warranty. However, this is generally incorrect. ... Continue reading

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

A full-size pickup or heavy-duty work truck can swallow your whole budget if you shop only clean-title listings. Salvage trucks for sale, however, give patient buyers a way to own serious towing muscle for a fraction of retail. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 11, 2026

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 11, 2026

The Auto Channel — Trusted automotive reporting for 32 years. This article is part of The Auto Channel’s independent automotive coverage library — one of the longest-running automotive publications online (since 1995). Our editors test, research, and document vehicles, technologies, recalls, and ownership experie ... Continue reading

2026 Totota RAV4 - Overview by Mark Maynard

2026 Totota RAV4 - Overview by Mark Maynard

SEE Also; Toyota Review Hub 1994-Present Model YEAR By Mark Maynard MAYNARD'S GARAGE ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

Volvo Car USA Expands Regional Leadership to Drive U.S. Growth and Retailer Engagement

Volvo Car USA Expands Regional Leadership to Drive U.S. Growth and Retailer Engagement

Kimberly Walker is named the Head of the Western Region. Daryl Bazemore is named the Head of the Central Region. ... Continue reading

How Long Does a Vehicle Wrap Really Last? Maintenance Tips for Longevity

How Long Does a Vehicle Wrap Really Last? Maintenance Tips for Longevity

A vehicle wrap can last three to seven years, but Houston's heat, humidity, and 2,500-plus annual sun hours push that range toward the lower end. Jay The Wrap Specialist, based in Sugar Land, has wrapped everything from daily drivers to exotic builds and shares what keeps a wrap looking new. ... Continue reading