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2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

While the 2021 G80 may carry the same nameplate as last year's Genesis mid-size luxury sedan, it is in fact built on a completely new platform which it shares with the company's first-ever SUV, the GV80. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 Nightshade Special Edition - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 Nightshade Special Edition - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The spacious Sequoia that will keep your whole family coming back month after month for this do-it-all home on wheels ... Continue reading

Champion American Race Car Driver and Founder of The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Passes Away at 88, Thanks For The Memories

Champion American Race Car Driver and Founder of The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Passes Away at 88, Thanks For The Memories

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2021 -- America's iconic World Champion Bob Bondurant has passed away in Paradise Valley, Arizona. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 14, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 14, 2021

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

Expert New Car Review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe by Larry Nutson

Expert New Car Review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe by Larry Nutson

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Review Offers Both Style and Utility As we gradually emerge from this pandemic tunnel we’re all in, the hard-hit auto industry is seeing an increase in sales. The Hyundai brand is doing very well. ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer A Friendly-to-the-Pocketbook Urban Shuttlecraft Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The 2021 Venue SEL is an upper level trim of this urban oriented runabout which puts its sticker in the 23K range however the base model is priced at 18K which will appeal to budget-oriented singles ... Continue reading

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Everyone knows how loyal Subaru owners are about their vehicles, and so I asked a number of them why. Reliability, safety, all wheel drive, and comfort were the universal responses. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Retro EV Model Tribute to Original Grandeur Flagship Sedan with Heritage Series EV

Hyundai Retro EV Model Tribute to Original Grandeur Flagship Sedan with Heritage Series EV

November 12 2021 To celebrate Grandeur’s 35th anniversary, Hyundai designers gave the boxy original a retro-futuristic makeover to find new inspiration for the future First generation of Grandeur reborn with an all-electric powertrain, Parametric Pixel exterior and sound architecture interior while keeping the 1980s ... Continue reading

2021 BMW 4 Series Soft Top Convertible - Review by Larry Nutson`

2021 BMW 4 Series Soft Top Convertible - Review by Larry Nutson`

I had learned some time ago that BMW was bringing back a soft top on its 4 Series convertible. This got my attention as I have always liked a soft-top convertible’s classic profile and the two-tone effect of the body color and top material. ... Continue reading

NEW BRABUS 800 based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

NEW BRABUS 800 based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

The Spirit of Luxury The new BRABUS 800 based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Elegant BRABUS designer outfit and 24-inch hi-tech forged wheels BRABUS fine leather interior in bright Leonis Orange The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC redefines the essence of a luxurious SUV. ... Continue reading

COLLECTING CARS BREAKS RECORD FOR ONLINE-ONLY CAR AUCTIONS

COLLECTING CARS BREAKS RECORD FOR ONLINE-ONLY CAR AUCTIONS

COLLECTING CARS BREAKS RECORD FOR ONLINE-ONLY CAR AUCTIONS Online marketplace Collecting Cars has broken the global online-only car auction record, selling a 433-mile McLaren P1 for an incredible $1,600,888. No other online-only platform for collectible cars has ever achieved a higher sales price. ... Continue reading

AMA Thanks Former Servicemembers This Veterans Day

AMA Thanks Former Servicemembers This Veterans Day

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is grateful for U.S. military servicemembers and their work preserving American freedom. The AMA thanks all veterans for their service to our country on this Veterans Day, Nov. ... Continue reading

ADAS Update - ADAS Cold Be A Non-Emotional Reason To Buy A New Car - LexisNexis Risk Solutions ADAS Effect Report

ADAS Update - ADAS Cold Be A Non-Emotional Reason To Buy A New Car - LexisNexis Risk Solutions ADAS Effect Report

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2021 -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions today announced a new analysis of the relationship between Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features and U.S. auto insurance claims, which counters common insurance industry sentiment that ADAS repair costs offset ADAS loss cost benefits. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Every once in a great while a car comes along that is so far ahead of the competition that it sets new standards for travel. 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible An extraordinary new benchmark By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Every once in a great while a car comes along that is so far ahead of the co ... Continue reading

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Eliminate "I Have No Budget" Bullshit From Auto Maker PR Now That Free Auto Brand Editorial Matches The Brand Influence Of Paid For TV. Enough All Give And No Get By Editorial Auto Web Sites

Free brand exposure is great for your company but unless we receive a share of your paid advertising, we won't be around to promote your products gratis . For your information The Auto Channel audience of over 500,000 and our Domain Ranking is so important to GOOGLE SEO automotive seeking companies that they pay us $2- ... Continue reading