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The Auto Channel Fair and Balanced: Electric Vehicle Myths Debunked By Electrify Expo
These Myths About Electric Cars are Full of Bunk—We Debunk’em! With the introduction of full-size electric pickups and the dawn of the plug-in muscle car, the conversation about electric cars has gone from a fringe topic merely whispered about by fans of Ed Begley Jr. in a San Francisco vegan coffeehouse to one tha ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Bloom Energy Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based company committed to changing the way people generate and consume energy, announced today the availability of the Bloom Energy Serverâ„¢, a patented solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology that provides a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable ... Continue reading
2021 GMC Yukon Denali - Review by Larry Nutson
I’ve had a couple previous drive experiences in GMC’s full-size Yukon utility vehicle that is extensively new for 2021. I’ve also driven its sibling Cadillac Escalade and will drive the new Chevrolet Tahoe in a couple weeks. ... Continue reading
Inside Used Car Values - From The Horses Mouth
During the Q3 2021 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index call held earlier this month, we covered a significant amount of material. The Q&A session was robust, which we appreciate, and we ran out of time due to the volume of questions. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) October 25, 2021
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
2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo - Review by Larry Nutson
I drove the new 2020 Mazda CX-30 about a year ago and explained to readers how it fit in between Mazda’s CX-3 and CX-5 in both size and price. The CX-30 is based on the same platform that also underpins the Mazda3 hatchback and sedan. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - October 17-23 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
US Grand Prix Austin Daimler Report - Saturday October 23, 2021
Oct 23, 2021 Austin Bradley Lord Mercedes-Benz The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team finished P2 and P4 in qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas Lewis will start the United States Grand Prix from the front row of the grid after qualifying P2, while Valtteri was fourth quickest. All of the drivers and teams had to conte ... Continue reading
2021 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas - Friday Observations From Peter Habicht
2021 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas this weekend. The crowd rivaled previous Friday attendance took to turn 1’s spectacular views while several grandstands around the circuit were also busy. ... Continue reading
2021 Toyota Venza Limited hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
In terms of size and amenities, the newly reconstituted Venza slots into Toyota's crossover lineup between the compact RAV4 and the full size Highlander. While the Venza is new to the US model lineup this year, it has been sold for years under the Harrier nameplate in Japan and Great Britain. ... Continue reading
2021 Hyundai Elantra & Elantra Hybrid - Reviews by Larry Nutson
I have recently driven both the Elantra and Elantra Hybrid in a Covid-safe environment in a well-executed drive program. ... Continue reading
2022 Volkswagen Taos Review by Larry Nutson
Volkswagen has a new model in its lineup. It’s the entirely new 2022 Taos subcompact utility vehicle (UV). Actually, the Taos replaces the Golf hatchback in VW’s lineup. ... Continue reading
2022 Kia Carnival - Review by Larry Nutson
2022 Kia Carnival Family focused By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_8208) Kia has discontinued its Sedona minivan. Replacing the Sedona in Kia’s model lineup is the entirely new 2022 Kia Carnival. ... Continue reading
2022 Jeep Compass Review By Larry Nutson
Just recently I got more than another look at the 2022 Compass. I climbed into the driver’s seat right behind the steering wheel and took the Compass for a drive to experience it all for myself. Jeep brought the new Compass to the Midwest Automotive Association 2021 Rally at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. T ... Continue reading
