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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

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

An effective warranty can protect your investment from unforeseen repairs and expenses. ... Continue reading

Discover A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without WEB SEARCH FATIGUE

Discover A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without WEB SEARCH FATIGUE

The Auto Channel's Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - April 28 - May 4, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - April 28 - May 4, 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 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

Kia America has completed its trio of Sorento SUV powertrains with the 2025 Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a YankeeRita - Made with Ethanol (100% American Whiskey)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a YankeeRita - Made with Ethanol (100% American Whiskey)

You must be 21 years of age or older to read this story and use the recipe.... no cheating. I kicked off my speech at the annual American Coalition of Ethanol by toasting all the attendees with my margarita concoction that used Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine. ... Continue reading

2025 Nissan Frontier Pricing Starts at $32,050

2025 Nissan Frontier Pricing Starts at $32,050

2025 Nissan Frontier is now available with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,050. All 2025 Frontier grades wear a new front fascia, grille and bumper design, and add a telescopic steering wheel to better accommodate drivers of varying heights. ... Continue reading

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

SPECIAL FEATURE - Correcting Bad Revisionist History About Ford's Multi-Fuel Model T Automobile ... Continue reading

Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Thom Cannell

Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Thom Cannell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thom Cannell, a long time associate and contributor to The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading

Elevating Your Car's Interior: Innovative Ideas for Customization

Elevating Your Car's Interior: Innovative Ideas for Customization

When customizing cars, many enthusiasts focus solely on the exterior, neglecting the potential of creating a personalized and comfortable interior space. However, considering that we spend most of our time inside the car, it's worthwhile to explore innovative ideas that can transform the interior into a unique and tail ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus GX 550 Premium+ 4WD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Lexus GX 550 Premium+ 4WD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A brute that's capable of towing a Howitzer canon! ... Continue reading

2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The Prestige level GV80 distinguishes itself from anything else on the road. ... Continue reading

I Just Saved 38% on a Fill-Up By Using E85 - You Can Too!

I Just Saved 38% on a Fill-Up By Using E85 - You Can Too!

A silver lining to the cloud we've been living under ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition - Review by David Colman

2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition - Review by David Colman

Honda has given its Pilot nine lives for 2025. The newly added Pilot Black Edition we tested surmounts the mind boggling array of two and four wheel drive Pilot models available. ... Continue reading