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London Concours Celebrates the Italian Spiders

London Concours Celebrates the Italian Spiders

Priceless selection of Italian convertible classics to grace lawns of London’s Honourable Artillery Club ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota GR 86: Thrills Around Every Corner

2022 Toyota GR 86: Thrills Around Every Corner

Thrills are just around the corner with Toyota’s all-new 2022 GR 86. For the next-generation coupe, the same fanatics behind Toyota Gazoo Racing’s championship racecars looked to engineer even greater curve-hugging precision, with a focus on added stability, power and improved aerodynamics. ... Continue reading

2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition Preview

2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition Preview

DETROIT – 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Corvette, the longest running nameplate of any car on the road today. For eight generations, Corvette has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance and style while remaining an attainable cultural icon. ... Continue reading

Flying Car Certified to Fly! - Civil Aviation Authority issues AirCar the Certificate of Airworthiness +VIDEO

Flying Car Certified to Fly! - Civil Aviation Authority issues AirCar the Certificate of Airworthiness +VIDEO

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Jan. 24, 2022 -- AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority, following the successful completion of 70 hours of rigorous flight testing compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, with ... Continue reading

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Debuts as Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever +VIDEO

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Debuts as Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever +VIDEO

*FEATURING A REAL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE! Two icons that have tackled off-road terrain for years are coming together to take on even more: Bronco and Raptor. Built for desert running and boulder crawling, the all-new 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor gives off-roaders next-level performance. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 24, 2022

Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 24, 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 Volvo S90 B6 AWD R-Design – Review by David Colman

2022 Volvo S90 B6 AWD R-Design – Review by David Colman

Strong on aesthetics but a bit light on the bite ... Continue reading

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Debuts as Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever +VIDEO

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Debuts as Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever +VIDEO

Two icons that have tackled off-road terrain for years are coming together to take on even more: Bronco® and Raptor™. Built for desert running and boulder crawling, the all-new 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor gives off-roaders next-level performance. ... Continue reading

Our Marty Bernstein and BMW's V12 Drive Into Their Sunset

Our Marty Bernstein and BMW's V12 Drive Into Their Sunset

Based on the BMW M760i xDrive, these will be 12 of the last V12 BMW vehicles crafted for the US market and will be distinguished by unique badging, wheels, and a choice from the vast collection of exterior colors and upholstery offered by BMW Individual. BMW introduced their first roadgoing V12 in 1987. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: January 16-22, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: January 16-22, 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

Ten Things You Should Always Inspect When Buying a Used Car

Ten Things You Should Always Inspect When Buying a Used Car

Buying a used yet trouble-free vehicle is not a walk in the park. What`s more, it has nothing to do with good luck but with adequate research and information. ... Continue reading

Car of the Week 2002 Archives

Car of the Week 2002 Archives

Weekly indepth vehicle study ... Continue reading

Emergency Roadside Repairs – The Way It’s Supposed To Be (Originally Published Dec 2003)

Emergency Roadside Repairs – The Way It’s Supposed To Be (Originally Published Dec 2003)

By Bob Gordon Co-Publisher The Auto Channel Well it was bound to happen sooner or later…kinnda like Russian roulette I imagine. On a return trip to home base in Louisville from Detroit, where I was trying to drum up some advertising for The Auto Channel, my faithful 1992 Volvo 940T with 177,324 mile under her rub ... Continue reading

The Wait Is Over – 2022 All New Lexus LX 600 Is Here +VIDEO

The Wait Is Over – 2022 All New Lexus LX 600 Is Here +VIDEO

Totally redesigned from the ground up - inside and out - the all-new 2022 LX 600 stands as the ultimate sport-utility flagship ... Continue reading

Concerned, Confused, Stuck - Bounce It Off Of Me

Concerned, Confused, Stuck - Bounce It Off Of Me

Street wise suggestions based on 80 years of experience. ... Continue reading