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Jaguar - A Brief Design History

Jaguar - A Brief Design History

Jaguars have always had a distinctive and immediately recognizable style. And, while not inexpensive, they have always been much more reasonably priced than other well-known premium automobiles. Maybe that is because of the company's origin as a custom coachbuilder in the 1920s. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature - Review by David Colman

The best antidote to the driving boredom of SUV ownership ... Continue reading

Brazil Pushes Fuel Mandate Up To E30 - America Should Do The Same!

Brazil Pushes Fuel Mandate Up To E30 - America Should Do The Same!

Beginning next week, August 1st, Brazil's nationally mandated internal combustion engine fuel will increase to E30, which is a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% poison (AKA gasoline or petrol). ... Continue reading

When to Consult a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and What to Expect

When to Consult a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and What to Expect

This decision can greatly affect the result of your case. ... Continue reading

Celebrating "The Future In Motion", LA Auto Show Opens Registration To Attend Its Global Automotive Platform for Media and Industry

Celebrating "The Future In Motion", LA Auto Show Opens Registration To Attend Its Global Automotive Platform for Media and Industry

AI, EVs, and Mobility Policy Lead the Agenda at AutoMobility LA 2025 LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2025 -- Los Angeles Auto Show® announced today that registration is now officially open for AutoMobility LA® 2025, the show's annual media and industry day, returning on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Los Angeles Conventio ... Continue reading

Driving tech is helping parents raise safer teen drivers--here's how it works

Driving tech is helping parents raise safer teen drivers--here's how it works

For many parents, handing over the car keys to a teenager feels like handing over their heart, wrapped in steel and rolling at 60 miles per hour. It's an understandable feeling that many nervous parents who ride as passengers with their kids have – as revealed in the latest Driving Behaviors Survey from Nationwide, f ... Continue reading

2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

New-vehicle owners today are more passionate about their vehicle than ever, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. Overall satisfaction is 851 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 4 index points from a year ago and the highest level since ... Continue reading

The Mechanics of 4WD: Understanding How Your Vehicle Conquers Tough Terrain

The Mechanics of 4WD: Understanding How Your Vehicle Conquers Tough Terrain

Have you ever wondered how your 4WD vehicle navigates challenging terrain like mud, snow, and rocky trails? This article explores the mechanics behind the 4WD system. ... Continue reading

Samson Sky CEO Speaks to the Role of Flying Cars at Electric Aircraft Symposium

Samson Sky CEO Speaks to the Role of Flying Cars at Electric Aircraft Symposium

Samson Sky's CEO Sam Bousfield was honored to be included amongst the world's leaders in Advanced Air Mobility as a panelist at the recent Electric Aircraft Symposium in Oshkosh, WI. ... Continue reading

2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

This electric-powered mini Volvo SUV simultaneously excited and infuriated me. ... Continue reading

New Politically Correct NFL and MLB Team Logos Revealed

New Politically Correct NFL and MLB Team Logos Revealed

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Originally published August 8, 2013, before "woke insanity" really took hold ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recalls Detailed Summary July 21, 2025

Official NHTSA Weekly Recalls Detailed Summary July 21, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 13-19, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 13-19, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions, and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted, easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

6 Signs That You Need to Get Your Car Repaired

6 Signs That You Need to Get Your Car Repaired

Your car is an integral part of everyday life as it helps in making your commute easier and faster. Like all machines, however, it also needs constant tuning to run without glitches. ... Continue reading

EDTA Smart Brief July 18, 2025

EDTA Smart Brief July 18, 2025

Top Story GM's EV sales accelerate, positioning it as top Tesla rival General Motors CEO Mary Barra remains committed to an all-electric future, despite recent policy changes under President Donald Trump that have created challenges for the electric vehicle market. GM has scaled back its EV plans in response to shiftin ... Continue reading