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When You Need, Alexa Will Now Call Onstar For Help

When You Need, Alexa Will Now Call Onstar For Help

DETROIT September 222, 2021; General Motors and Amazon today announced plans to introduce the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa1, a new feature that will provide a voice-enabled connection to Emergency-Certified OnStar Advisors2 at home through compatible Alexa-enabled devices. The OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon ... Continue reading

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Official Close-up +VIDEO

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Official Close-up +VIDEO

Passport a tough new look First-ever Passport TrailSport is even more emotional and adventurous, further advancing Honda's new rugged design direction for light truck lineup As new halo for Honda light trucks, TrailSport further highlights the off-road capability, versatility and durability long engineered into Honda l ... Continue reading

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. ... Continue reading

Lotus Confirms Full Specification and Price of All-New Emira V6 First Edition

Lotus Confirms Full Specification and Price of All-New Emira V6 First Edition

Packed with desirable technology, infotainment and comfort features. Supercharged 3.5-liter 400hp V6 with six-speed manual transmission as standard, optional six-speed auto with paddleshift. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Soul Preview - Official

2022 Kia Soul Preview - Official

2022 kia model arrives largely as a carryover with minor visual enhancements, the most apparent being the bold new Kia badge on the hood, liftgate and wheel center caps. Updates to the S, X-Line and GT-Line include a standard 10.25-inch display screen with navigation, dual automatic climate control, push-button start w ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 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

2022 Toyota Tundra Official Preview And Used Model Historic Data +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Tundra Official Preview And Used Model Historic Data +VIDEO

Standard i-FORCE 3.5L twin-turbo V6 produces up to 389 horsepower, 479 lb.-ft. Available i-FORCE MAX powertrain produces up to 437 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up September 12-18, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up September 12-18, 2021

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-digest news nuggets.< ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus GX 460 - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Lexus GX 460 - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Lexus GX 460 by Mark Fulmer A Big, Tough, Upscale SUV Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The Lexus GX 460 has a solidly loyal user base, and the 2021 version will follow suit by providing upscale roominess, conservative styling, and upper end fit and finish. The new GX does an excellent job of transporting up to six ful ... Continue reading

2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD - Review by Mark Fulmer

There is no missing the big new 2021 Yukon Denali on the road. It is quite noticeable from the mega-sized grill to the sides wrapped in plenty of chrome, past the 22” wheels to the dual exhaust. ... Continue reading

International Nameplate Dealers are Under Attack

International Nameplate Dealers are Under Attack

For months now a federal budget provision has been working its way through committee rooms, both in the Senate and the House of Representatives, which would offer consumers additional tax credits if they purchase an electric vehicle assembled in a union-represented plant. It’s a proposal so ludicrous, so offensive to ... Continue reading

How Can You Protect Your Motorcycle From Theft?

How Can You Protect Your Motorcycle From Theft?

Did you know that thefts of motorcycles in the United States of America are on the rise in the last couple of years? According to the famous National Insurance Crime Bureau, in 2016 there were more than 26,000 motorcycles reported stolen in the U.S., which was an increase of 2% from the previous year. The situation wor ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Telluride SX Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Kia Telluride SX Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Kia Telluride SX Review by Mark Fulmer A 3-Row MiddleWeight Champ by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel Any idea what a "telluride" is ? It is not a smartphone app where you talk about your car, nor is it a micro organism. If you guessed it's this old Colorado mining town turned ski resort, you are correct. ... Continue reading

New Vehicles More Appealing Than Ever, J.D. Power Finds

New Vehicles More Appealing Than Ever, J.D. Power Finds

Porsche Highest-Ranking Premium Brand; Dodge Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand; General Motors Tops in Segment-Level AwardsTROY, Mich., September 15, 2021--On the strength of some very successful new-vehicle launches for 2021, the auto industry continues its trend of producing ever-more appealing vehicles. The BMW 4 Se ... Continue reading