Sunday, April 24, 2016

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

TORRANCE, CA Apr 21, 2016; Honda will bolster its Accord lineup with the launch of the 2017 Accord Hybrid this spring, featuring a more powerful and efficient second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain that has the highest EPA fuel economy ratings of any midsize hybrid sedan and delivers the most power. With improve ... Continue reading

Mazda Produces One-Millionth Mazda MX-5 +VIDEO

HIROSHIMA, Japan, April 24, 2016 - Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that production of the Mazda MX-5 (Mazda Roadster in Japan) reached one million units on April 22, 2016. The milestone figure was achieved over 27 years, with mass-production of the MX-5 starting at Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima in April 1989. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest Week Of April 18-24, 2016

* The Environmental Protection Agency said they weren't, but they actually were. After a national uproar and now an act of Congress, the EPA is backing off of proposed regulations that would have impacted the auto racing industry. The EPA has reversed course on plans to prohibit the modification of street cars for comp ... Continue reading

2015/2016 Kia Sedona Convenience on Wheels - Review By Larry Nutson

I don't often drive and write about minivans, although I did drive a Chrysler Town & Country back in June. When one of my scheduled media-loan cars developed a hiccup, I took up the offer to drive the Sedona. I’ve heard lots of good things about it and wanted to experience it for myself. Especially since the Kia S ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.0T Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Gracing our driveway this week is one of my favorite mid-size crossovers in a lovely shade of Frost White Pearl. This 5-passenger Hyundai Santa Fe Sport crossover (or CUV) is just about the same size as my daily driver, a Lexus RX 330. Fo ... Continue reading