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2022 Land Rover Defender Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Land Rover Defender Review By Larry Nutson

The global off-road vehicle market is experiencing high demand, owing to the growing popularity of enjoying the out-of-doors and the growth in extreme sports. The Covid-19 pandemic with the resultant travel restrictions and work-from-home limitation has further boosted individual desires to be outdoors. ... Continue reading

2022 Audi Q5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Quattro – Review by David Colman

2022 Audi Q5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Quattro – Review by David Colman

Audi's latest compact SUV continues the brand's long-standing emphasis on genteel refinement. Visualize VW's Tiguan fitted with a Hugo Boss tuxedo and you've got a Q5 Audi. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE with Technology - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE with Technology - Review by Mark Fulmer

For families of four or less, VW has created a stylish two row version of its three-row Atlas SUV, and gave it the designation Cross Sport. By loading it with a healthy dose of standard features and a reasonable price tag it looks to be quite competitive in its crowded class. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 2-8, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 2-8, 2022

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

Japanese F! Grand Prix Wet and Soggy

Japanese F! Grand Prix Wet and Soggy

Oct 9, 2022 Suzuka Bradley Lord Director Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Communications blord@mercedesamgf1.com Tel: +44 1280 844484 A weather-affected Sunday in Suzuka sees a shortened race, with Lewis and George finishing P5 and P8 in the wet conditions. Lewis finished P5, behind OCO who he was unable to pass on track despi ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota GR86 Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota GR86 Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It's been a long time coming, but the little two seat sports car Toyota introduced in 2012 as the Scion FR-S has finally evolved into the 2022 Toyota GR86. ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Two auto companies have decided there is a market for a smaller, car-like pickup truck. I got to drive the Hyundai version, the Santa Cruz, for a week and I liked it. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Telluride Pricing and Details

2023 Kia Telluride Pricing and Details

Kia announced pricing for the new 2023 Telluride, the highly sought-after and award-winning, three-row SUV that features an array of enhancements and builds upon the success of the original. Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,335 destination) FWD AWD X-Line AWD X-Pro AWD Telluride LX $35,690 $37,690 Telluride S ... Continue reading

American Ethanol (Etanōru) Going To Rescue Japan - So Why Doesn't The Swamp Let Ethanol Solve America's Manufactured Fuel Crisis?

American Ethanol (Etanōru) Going To Rescue Japan - So Why Doesn't The Swamp Let Ethanol Solve America's Manufactured Fuel Crisis?

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. officials are touting bioethanol in Japan, which trails other nations on using the green fuel made from corn and other crops. The U.S. is a top grower of corn, and an embassy official said the U.S. would be “a reliable supplier” of bioethanol. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Review a good looking affordable car that is fun to drive. ... Continue reading

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

October 6, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. First full-electric Honda SUV designed at the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles launching in 2024 Prologue will complement Honda’s light truck lineup, positioned above CR-V and alongside Passport, offering generous passenger and cargo space All-new CR-V hybrid launching this Octo ... Continue reading

Vanderhall autocycles drive a burgeoning trend

Vanderhall autocycles drive a burgeoning trend

If the Vanderhall, three-wheel autocycles weren’t parked next to the bar/coffee shop in the hallway inside the Huntington Center (formerly Cobo Hall) visitors might overlook the trio of vehicles inconspicuously parked there. No signage. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

For the 2023 model year, Toyota is giving buyers even more reasons to choose the Highlander for their next vehicle, starting with an all-new engine for the gas models that offers impressive performance in a compact package. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nice design and roomy, but it doesn't get you there quick enough ... Continue reading