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2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line Review By David Colman

2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line Review By David Colman

So much to love, but it’s got issues. Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL In touting their all-encompassing welfare net called IQ DRIVE, VW's Arteon website invites you to "Discover the confidence and peace of mind that comes with driver assistance technology that helps enhance ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport - Review by Mark Fulmer

The Honda Pilot family sized SUV has expanded its capabilities to go beyond "let's get out of town" into "let's REALLY get out of town!" As in off-road capable? Yes, indeed. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The Nightshade Camry SE Hybrid is an inflation buster that offers terrific value in the midsize sedan segment. ... Continue reading

2024 Kia Sorento (PHEV) Plug in Hybrid (34 MPG Gas EPA Rated Combined; 79 eMPG EPA Rating Combined)

2024 Kia Sorento (PHEV) Plug in Hybrid (34 MPG Gas EPA Rated Combined; 79 eMPG EPA Rating Combined)

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 09, 2023 – The 2024 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid carries over into the model year with very few changes. ... Continue reading

WSJ Says Best Way to Extinguish a Flaming Electric Vehicle? Let It Burn

WSJ Says Best Way to Extinguish a Flaming Electric Vehicle? Let It Burn

Best Way to Extinguish a Flaming Electric Vehicle? Let It Burn More Firefighters called to extinguish an electric-vehicle fire are discovering the surest approach is to stand back and watch it burn. Electric cars combust differently than their gas-powered counterparts. ... Continue reading

DREAMLINER LUXURY COACHES ACQUIRES HEMPHILL BROTHERS COACH COMPANY

DREAMLINER LUXURY COACHES ACQUIRES HEMPHILL BROTHERS COACH COMPANY

With 190 Best-in-Class Coaches, Dreamliner Nearly Triples Its Fleet, Now Servicing More Than 50 Percent of Arena and Stadium Tours NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2023; Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, the leading provider of upscale travel coaches for the entertainment industry's most high-profile artists, today announced that it ... Continue reading

Seeing SEMA 2023 With Jules Stayton

Seeing SEMA 2023 With Jules Stayton

The sun is shining. Not a cloud in the sky. ... Continue reading

Increasing New-Vehicle Inventory, Moderating Prices Boost Sales Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Increasing New-Vehicle Inventory, Moderating Prices Boost Sales Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

The improved level of vehicle inventory and the easing of upward pressure on prices are the driving factors in sending sales satisfaction back in a positive direction ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Prius Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Prius Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer

On day one of my week-long evaluation of the 2023 fifth generation Prius, I had people of all ages and types asking if they could take pictures. It was easy to agree with them because I too found the smooth aerodynamic lines pleasing. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

Based on the search results, it seems that there are a few reviews and information pieces on the 2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus [1][2]. Some key points from the various sources include: The CX-30 is a fun-to-drive SUV with standard driver assistance and tech features (1). The 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus is one of t ... Continue reading

Local Salt Lake City Hyundai Dealers Raise $70,000 in Support of Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital through KSL Give-A-Thon

Local Salt Lake City Hyundai Dealers Raise $70,000 in Support of Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital through KSL Give-A-Thon

Primary Children’s Hospital Will Use the Donation Towards Programming SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 7, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and six Salt Lake City area Hyundai dealers donated $70,000 to Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital as part of the KSL Give-A-Thon 2023. ... Continue reading

Automotive News From Cox Autos - Market Performance New and Used, November 7, 2023

Automotive News From Cox Autos - Market Performance New and Used, November 7, 2023

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. As we enter November, the auto industry has much to be grateful for – healthy U.S. sales in October, relatively strong quarterly earnings and many UAW worker ... Continue reading

1999 Golden Tachometer Awards

1999 Golden Tachometer Awards

The Auto Channel has named twelve vehicles as winners of the Golden Tachometer Award. The Goldies are being presented to the cars and trucks that The Auto Channel believes were the best of the 1998 new model year. ... Continue reading

Subaru redesigns 2 small cars with better side protection, headlights

Subaru redesigns 2 small cars with better side protection, headlights

October 26, 2023 The two wagons were redesigned for the 2024 model year with better side protection and standard good-rated headlights. By October 26, 2023 The redesigned Subaru Impreza and Subaru Crosstrek, both small cars, qualify for awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to improvements in si ... Continue reading