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2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Performance That Puts Other Minivans to Shame ... Continue reading

Mastering Resource Management for Optimal Performance In Your Daily Drive

Mastering Resource Management for Optimal Performance In Your Daily Drive

Optimizing resources in everyday life requires strategic thinking and informed decision-making. By drawing parallels between these activities, you can enhance performance across various aspects of life. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 18-25, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 18-25, 2025

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

2025 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

What can I say about a family sedan that is rated at 48-mpg around town? How about "WOW!" ... Continue reading

Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

2025 Charitable Donations Surpass $4 Million PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2025 -- A unique aero-inspired Hispano-Suiza was awarded the top prize at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. ... Continue reading

Cadillac EV Concept Wows At Quail Lodge

Cadillac EV Concept Wows At Quail Lodge

Cadillac’s concept portfolio evolves with the introduction of the all-electric, high-performance crossover, Elevated Velocity1. The Elevated Velocity concept channels the essence of Cadillac’s V-Series into a bold 2+2 crossover designed to exhilarate on-road and off-grid alike, while foreshadowing potential future ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup August 17-23, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup August 17-23, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week ... Continue reading

€5,990 Smart EV Redefines Joyful Mobility

€5,990 Smart EV Redefines Joyful Mobility

BEIJING, Aug. 23, 2025 -- Chinese innovation brand ASTRAUX is set to host its Global Launch Event on September 4, 2025, in Berlin, unveiling three groundbreaking products at IFA 2025: ASTRAUX Micro Smart EV AL series: ASTRAUX's new micro electric vehicle is designed to meet the demands of urban mobility and appeal to a ... Continue reading

5 Best Aftermarket Parts for Toyota Trucks in 2025

5 Best Aftermarket Parts for Toyota Trucks in 2025

Your Toyota truck came from the factory as a capable machine, but you know it has more potential. Whether you're pushing through rocky trails, hauling heavy loads, or just want your truck to stand out from the crowd, the right aftermarket parts can transform your driving experience altogether. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Well built, but too big? By Bruce Hotchkiss If you are familiar with Dr. Who, you know that the T.A.R.D.I.S. (Time And Relative Dimension In Space) is much bigger on the inside than it is outside. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A Monster Truck That Behaves Like a Sports Car ... Continue reading

2026 Jeep® Cherokee Takes Adventure Further Than Ever

2026 Jeep® Cherokee Takes Adventure Further Than Ever

2026 Jeep® Cherokee looks to its adventurous past, innovates for the future with premiere of Stellantis' new 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid powertrain New propulsion system: more than 500 miles of range and an estimated 37 mpg combined The classic SUV, redefined: bold, boxy exterior design blends iconic cues with modern ... Continue reading

Choosing the Optimal Engine Type for Your Vehicle

Choosing the Optimal Engine Type for Your Vehicle

Editors Note: For the past 30 years we have provided research information for vehicle shoppers to help them ... Continue reading

What Are Mild Hybrid Vehicles?

What Are Mild Hybrid Vehicles?

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2025 -- Mitchell, a leader in the development of innovative auto physical damage technology solutions, today announced the release of its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. ... Continue reading

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Minivan coolness! By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1954) More likely than not, I am among the many who say there is a lot of buzz about VW’s new ID. ... Continue reading