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Nissan Z named as finalist for North American Car of the Year

Nissan Z named as finalist for North American Car of the Year

LOS ANGELES – The Nissan Z is one of three finalists for the 2023 North American Car of the Year award, announced today at Los Angeles Auto Show's AutoMobility LA. The winner, elected by a jury of 50 leading independent U.S. and Canadian automotive journalists, will be announced on January 11, 2023. ... Continue reading

LOOKING FOR A WEEKEND CRUISER? It's Better to Buy a NEW 2023 Mazda Miata Than A "Good" Used "Ego Brand" Convertible Sports Car - No Worries Brother

LOOKING FOR A WEEKEND CRUISER? It's Better to Buy a NEW 2023 Mazda Miata Than A "Good" Used "Ego Brand" Convertible Sports Car - No Worries Brother

Zircon Sand exterior paint will be available on the 2023 Mazda MX-5 MiataKinematic Posture Control has been well-received by many and will continue to provide better stability for MX-52023 MX-5 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $28,050IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 -- Mazda North America Operations today announces u ... Continue reading

Subaru Sales Release

Subaru Sales Release

Automaker Celebrates Philanthropic Event Milestone with Creative Campaign Dedicated to Its National Charity Partners and Hometown Charities Subaru of America, Inc. today released a national advertising campaign in support of the 2022 Subaru Share the Love® Event, highlighting the causes that embody the Subaru Love Pro ... Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE USA AUTO CHANNEL LIVE COVERAGE: Electric Rimac Nevera Hypercar Revealed In Croatia; Bugatti- Rimac Partnership Announced

EXCLUSIVE USA AUTO CHANNEL LIVE COVERAGE: Electric Rimac Nevera Hypercar Revealed In Croatia; Bugatti- Rimac Partnership Announced

Latest all-electric Nevera hypercar flown into exclusive event in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Event is broadcast live ... Continue reading

My Case for Re-Electing Donald Trump

My Case for Re-Electing Donald Trump

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL My Case for Re-Electing Donald Trump By Marc J. Rauch Exec. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Ever since Lexus introduced their first model in North America in 1989 (the market-changing LS 400 sedan), competing luxury vehicle manufacturers have been trying to copy the key to the Japanese brand's success. But like a US Postal Service "Do Not Duplicate" key, Lexus's secret recipe defies copying. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Taos SEL - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Taos SEL - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

In the 1950s to early 1970s common knowledge was that a four-cylinder engine just wasn't cut out for highway use. No one could imagine that one day cars, trucks, and SUVs would routinely be powered by "tiny" four-cylinder engines. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Without question, the biggest buck you can bag in the ultra high performance sector is the GR (Gazoo Racing) Supra. ... Continue reading

What America Needs Is A Good Under $16K New Car

What America Needs Is A Good Under $16K New Car

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Featuring additional available technology and refreshed front-end styling, the 2023 Nissan Versa goes on sale next month with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $15,730. ... Continue reading

Hot C A R Topics With Alan Amici

Hot C A R Topics With Alan Amici

EV tax credits were a significant item in the news this week as the Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act was introduced in US Congress. There were also interesting developments in the robotaxi space as major players continued to deploy robotaxi services in US cities. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 14, 2022

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 14, 2022

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

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Road Trip Review By Steve Purdy

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Road Trip Review By Steve Purdy

In this case (an early fall jaunt) the winner is Newport, Rhode Island, best known for early 20th century mansions along the Atlantic shore where tourists from around the world come to bask in the opulence of the Gilded Age. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

There seems to be a general disagreement in the motoring press about VW's latest version of the Tiguan SUV. Car & Driver rates it an enthusiastic third best in the small SUV class, behind only the Mazda CX-50 and CX-5. Which is it? ... Continue reading

GM Says It Fastracks Political EV Rebate Qualifications

GM Says It Fastracks Political EV Rebate Qualifications

The CEO of General Motors is confident America’s largest automaker can meet the new giveaway standards. ... Continue reading

Nutson' s Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 6-12, 2022

Nutson' s Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 6-12, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy auto news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading