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2022 Genesis G70 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Genesis G70 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

It's been a long time coming. Was it worth the wait? ... Continue reading

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production in North America

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production in North America

Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that their companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. Targeted to start in 2025, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt hours, with the abil ... Continue reading

2022 GMC Sierra Official Preview and Trim Details +VIDEO

2022 GMC Sierra Official Preview and Trim Details +VIDEO

The lineup is led by the new Sierra Denali Ultimate trim, the most advanced and luxuriously appointed Denali model ever and the most advanced and luxurious pickup in its class. ... Continue reading

Half Of Automotive Advertising To Shift To Digital - 20 Years Later

Half Of Automotive Advertising To Shift To Digital - 20 Years Later

This year, for the first time, more than half of those dollars will be spent on digital media. The local newspaper’s auto advertising bonanza is long gone. ... Continue reading

Hi Mel Karmazin - It's Me Bob Gordon

Hi Mel Karmazin - It's Me Bob Gordon

Hi Mel... Its me Bob Gordon...I just put up a story featuring an interview on SiriusXM and I thought of you. I am still in Louisville and still publishing The Auto Channel.com (Since 1995) I work 6 days a week and have my man-cave office to go to. ... Continue reading

ExtremeTerrain’s “Throttle Out” Video Targets Serious Trail Enthusiasts with Jeep Rubicon JL

ExtremeTerrain’s “Throttle Out” Video Targets Serious Trail Enthusiasts with Jeep Rubicon JL

ExtremeTerrain (XT) helps JL owners level up their off-roading with the release of their newest “Throttle Out” YouTube episode. Hosted by Eric Donaldson, the video recommends 5 of the best trail-ready mods for the Recon edition of the Jeep Rubicon JL. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4X4 Double Cab Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4X4 Double Cab Review by David Colman +VIDEO

To make your life even more complicated, the 2021 Tacoma is available in 33 different configurations, with base prices ranging from $26,150 for a 4 cylinder SR Access Cab to $46,780 for a TRD Pro Double Cab. ... Continue reading

2021 Jeep Gladiator Trail Rated - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Jeep Gladiator Trail Rated - Review by Larry Nutson

A whopping 2.9 million pickups were sold in the U.S. last year, making up roughly 20% of the entire auto market, according to Cox Automotive. Full size and midsize pickups are offered by eight different brands. ... Continue reading

Ducati Begins Electric Era: It Will Produce Bikes for FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup From 2023 Season

Ducati Begins Electric Era: It Will Produce Bikes for FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup From 2023 Season

BORGO PANIGALE, Bologna, Oct. 21, 2021 -- Ducati is thrilled to announce the beginning of its electric era: starting from the 2023 season it will be the sole official supplier of motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup, the electric class of the MotoGP™ World Championship. ... Continue reading

2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Official Close-up

2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Official Close-up

Please login to view contact details. Oleg Satanovsky Alexander Schmuck Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 1, 2021…BMW is proud to announce the BMW iX xDrive50. ... Continue reading

New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Excels During Final Testing +VIDEO

New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Excels During Final Testing +VIDEO

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is getting a big brother: the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. ... Continue reading

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e - Review by Larry Nutson

A few years back I drove the first iteration of BMW’s X5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the new-for-2016 X5 xDrive40e. This was BMW’s first PHEV core production model. ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted More than 70 Journalists for the 2021 Rally at Road America, Celebrates 30th Year

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted More than 70 Journalists for the 2021 Rally at Road America, Celebrates 30th Year

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin – Oct. 19, 2021 – The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2021 MAMA Rally last week at Road America, one of the world’s premier road racing tracks. ... Continue reading

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The Cross Sport version of the Atlas is for the families or groups that prefer fewer seats (5 rather than 7) and more cargo space. Couple that with good power and handling, toss in AWD, an impressive array of safety features, clean and functional interior design, and sticker prices that are actually reasonable, and it ... Continue reading

2021 Subaru Crosstrek - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Subaru Crosstrek - Review by Larry Nutson

The global microchip shortage has impacted car sales for nearly every brand. Subaru’s June sales were down about 20% due to lack of vehicles on dealer’s lots. ... Continue reading