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Life As We Might Have Known It: What If Ethanol Was Our Primary Engine Fuel

Life As We Might Have Known It: What If Ethanol Was Our Primary Engine Fuel

Consumers never had the opportunity to vote on which fuel they wanted; there was never a national referendum. And in the years since the repeal of prohibition the public has never been told the truth about petroleum oil fuels, nor has the public been given the opportunity to vote to discontinue petroleum oil subsidies. ... 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

How the 2025 Nissan Armada Earned its PRO-4X Badge

How the 2025 Nissan Armada Earned its PRO-4X Badge

At Nissan's Arizona Testing Center, Nissan engineers put vehicles through extensive tests to help them withstand what Mother Nature has planned, from blistering heat to corrosive salt exposure, humidity and countless other conditions. ... Continue reading

The Cars of Donald Trump

The Cars of Donald Trump

It seems like virtually every aspect of Donald Trump’s life has been closely examined in the media in recent months. That’s inevitable really when you’re not only the US President-elect, but also an outspoken individual. ... 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

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport L – Review by David Colman

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport L – Review by David Colman

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport L – Review by David Colman Understated Good Looks and Track-Quality Handling Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL Buried unseen within the matrix of every Honda is the DNA of a race car. That beneficial trait has long made Honda the number one choice o ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Civic Preview - Hybrid Trims, Sportier Styling and Improved Tech

2025 Honda Civic Preview - Hybrid Trims, Sportier Styling and Improved Tech

New Civic hybrid – available as a sedan or hatchback – delivers an anticipated 232 lb.-ft.5 of torque, making it the most powerful non-Type R Civic ever New range-topping Sport Touring Hybrid trim features Civic's first integration of Google built-in for seamless on-the-go connectivity Powerful and efficient, the h ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - May 12-19, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - May 12-19, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions, and insider back stories. ... Continue reading

6 Signs That You Need to Get Your Car Repaired

6 Signs That You Need to Get Your Car Repaired

Your car is an integral part of everyday life as it helps in making your commute easier and faster. Like all machines, however, it also needs constant tuning to run without glitches. ... Continue reading

America's Greatness and Exceptionalism Has Been Great For All People Around The World

America's Greatness and Exceptionalism Has Been Great For All People Around The World

When Michele Obama exclaimed that she could now finally be proud of America she displayed her ignorance of history and disdain for untold millions of black Americans. ... Continue reading

Blowing Up the "Heat Energy" Myth: The Case for Ethanol

Blowing Up the "Heat Energy" Myth: The Case for Ethanol

What if everything you thought you knew about engine fuel efficiency was based on a myth? I recently sat down with three experts to unpack the issue: David Blume, author of Alcohol Can Be A Gas!; Marc Rauch, co-founder of The Auto Channel and author of The Ethanol Papers; and Dean Harlow, former president of Ricardo PL ... Continue reading

Why Should You Get a Reconditioned Turbocharger for Your Car?

Why Should You Get a Reconditioned Turbocharger for Your Car?

For many drivers, the thought of buying a brand-new turbocharger might seem daunting, especially when looking at the price tag. There's an alternative that's both reliable and cost-effective: a reconditioned turbocharger ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Revuelto In This Episode Of Letter From Europe

Lamborghini Revuelto In This Episode Of Letter From Europe

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel My relationship with Lamborghini goes back 50 years. At that time my partner Ian Fraser and I owned CAR magazine, FF Publishing to be precise. ... Continue reading