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Understanding Ford's EcoBoost Engine: Performance & Reliability

Understanding Ford's EcoBoost Engine: Performance & Reliability

Discover how Ford’s EcoBoost engine delivers power, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Learn about turbocharging, direct injection, and performance benefits. ... Continue reading

Car Rental Tips for Your Holiday Car Hire

Car Rental Tips for Your Holiday Car Hire

Driving around Dubai in a supercar is a top activity for drivers. In 2025, the UAE was among the top ten countries with the highest-quality roads. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

Mazda's CX-30 is a compact SUV that values concision over abundance. ... Continue reading

Top 10 Hybrid Cars for First-Time Buyers

Top 10 Hybrid Cars for First-Time Buyers

If you’re a first-time car buyer, a hybrid vehicle is smart, but which is best? To help, we’ve put together this guide to the top 10 hybrids for first-time buyers. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

I could hardly believe the number showing on my tape measure: 73 inches! That number can't be right. Can I really slide a six foot plus package through the tailgate of this 2025 Hyundai Tucson and still leave enough room to hit the auto-close button on the back door? ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Civic SI - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Honda Civic SI - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Once upon a time a performance car was a 2-door. The number of doors no longer matters. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - May 5-11, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - May 5-11, 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

2025 Lexus UX300h F Sport Handling - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Lexus UX300h F Sport Handling - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Lexus has just released the latest revision of their entry level UX model range. While the new offerings may look superficially similar to previous versions, subtle changes for 2025 make this ultra compact SUV much more enticing to drive. ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

Car Rental Business, What You Should Know, And How To Start

Car Rental Business, What You Should Know, And How To Start

Establishing a car rental service allows you to meet the ever-growing demand for flexible mobility. ... Continue reading

Road Trip - Driving the Downeast Highway, Maine’s Route 1 - By Larry Nutson

Road Trip - Driving the Downeast Highway, Maine’s Route 1 - By Larry Nutson

The Original US 1 - Awhile back my wife informed me she was going away to Western Massachusetts for a few days with some of her lady friends. She suggested after this getaway we meet at the home of our daughter and her husband who live in Boston’s Northshore. ... Continue reading

"Piling On", The Auto Channel EV Vision - Finally Other Journalists With "Balls" Support Our "Choice" Of Future Mobility Power - We Told Ya!

"Piling On", The Auto Channel EV Vision - Finally Other Journalists With "Balls" Support Our "Choice" Of Future Mobility Power - We Told Ya!

For almost 30 years The Auto Channel has faced the onslaught of misguided mobility positions, and a lack of advertising support from know nothings leading the errant companies. No matter if from the PR departments, General Media, Automotive Press or Politicians or University professors or Experts...if our editorial tea ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

When I like a car it's difficult to write a review. When I don't, the words just seem to flow. This will be a very short review. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda3 2.5T Premium Plus AWD - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda3 2.5T Premium Plus AWD - Review by David Colman

Our uncontested award winner for 2025 "Sleeper of the New Year." ... Continue reading

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. ... Continue reading