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Big Pickups That Failed Safety Crash Ratings; How Did Your Next Purchase Do? - IIHS

Big Pickups That Failed Safety Crash Ratings; How Did Your Next Purchase Do? - IIHS

Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat. The Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford F-150 crew cab and Toyota Tundra crew cab — all 2023 models — earn good ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test, wh ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota GR86 Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota GR86 Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If you've been following the joint venture hatched by Subaru and Toyota to market a 2+2 sports car using a Subaru motor in a Toyota chassis, you're entitled to be confused by the constantly shuffling nomenclature. ... Continue reading

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Back at the end of September 2022, I posted a revue on two 2022 Bolts, an EV and an EUV. The biggest news for 2023, and I reported on this in September, is a reduction in price. ... Continue reading

6 Dating Cars That She’ll Remember Forever

6 Dating Cars That She’ll Remember Forever

Going on a casual or serious dating website is intimidating. There are girls who will review your profile based on things like your job, your teeth, your hair, and your vehicle. ... Continue reading

Cars That Increase Your Chance of Success on a Dating Site

Cars That Increase Your Chance of Success on a Dating Site

Studies have revealed that a classic car can put you ahead of the game in today's extremely competitive dating market. You are 2.43 times more likely to get a reaction to your texts if your profile image is a Jeep. ... Continue reading

Archer Is Set To Debut It’s Midnight Electric Air Taxi At The Dubai Air Show

Archer Is Set To Debut It’s Midnight Electric Air Taxi At The Dubai Air Show

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will be on display the 2023 Dubai Air Show in the AAM Pavilion. (Photo: Business Wire) Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will be on display the 2023 Dubai Air Show in the AAM Pavilion. ... Continue reading

Carviz remote vehicle inspection closes $500,000 investment

Carviz remote vehicle inspection closes $500,000 investment

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launched in February 2021 in France under the brand Alloccasions, now Carviz, is a startup that has developed an unprecedented technological solution to assist professionals in the automotive distribution industry in their process of inspecting used vehicles before purch ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls Weekly Summary November 6, 2023

NHTSA Recalls Weekly Summary November 6, 2023

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

2023 Kia Niro Review By Larry Nutson

2023 Kia Niro Review By Larry Nutson

2023 Kia Niro Lighter, larger, and more efficient By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9832) Electric vehicles are not a new development. The EV was invented in the United Kingdom in 1884. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Sedan – Review by David Colman

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Sedan – Review by David Colman

Makes lots of sense while saving you lots of cents ... Continue reading

2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV - Video Review by Thom Cannel

2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV - Video Review by Thom Cannel

The design of the 2023 Palisade conveys dignified refinement with clear differentiation worthy of a flagship SUV. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly News Wrap-up November 5, 2023

Nutson's Weekly News Wrap-up November 5, 2023

* When you turn back your clocks this weekend, check your vehicles for safety recalls. A quick recall check using NHTSA’s FREE VIN lookup tool at http://www.NHTSA.gov/recalls can potentially help save lives. ... Continue reading

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

One criticism I have with many EVs is that they try too hard to be different. ... Continue reading

Acura On The Auto Channel: Made In USA 2024 Acura TLX Sport Sedan Gets Enhanced Styling, New and Improved Tech and Quieter Cabin

Acura On The Auto Channel: Made In USA 2024 Acura TLX Sport Sedan Gets Enhanced Styling, New and Improved Tech and Quieter Cabin

Acura today revealed an extensive refresh of the 2024 TLX lineup that raises its sports sedan game, including styling enhancements front and rear, improved in-car technology, more standard features and a quieter cabin. ... Continue reading