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Toyota Trailhunter Offers Features For Tacoma and 4Runner Overlanding

Toyota Trailhunter Offers Features For Tacoma and 4Runner Overlanding

The Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Tacoma are stalwarts in the company’s long legacy of overlanding vehicles. Now, they are driving innovation even further as they embark on a new frontier: the Trailhunter Grade. ... Continue reading

ATV's Are Kid Killers - Is A Few Minutes Of Fun Worth Dying For And Depressing Your Friends and Family Forever?

ATV's Are Kid Killers - Is A Few Minutes Of Fun Worth Dying For And Depressing Your Friends and Family Forever?

Editors Note: My 12 year old grandson was killed when an ATV rolled over and crushed his body. As a grandparent I am always cognoscente of just how fragile life is. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 22-28, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 22-28, 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 TX 350 F Sport Handling AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Lexus TX 350 F Sport Handling AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

These days, because of tariff concerns, the first question you might have about that new vehicle you're considering is not what it costs but where it's built. ... Continue reading

Monster Energy Riders Soar Above the Competition on Day 1 of X Games Salt Lake City 2025

Monster Energy Riders Soar Above the Competition on Day 1 of X Games Salt Lake City 2025

Day one of summer X Games is in the books! Monster Energy congratulates its team of action sports athletes on a strong performance on the first day of X Games Salt Lake City 2025. On Friday, Monster Energy riders claimed a total of four medals (one gold, two silver, and one bronze) across three contest events at Utah S ... Continue reading

Dahon Founder Showcased New Lineup, Revolutionary Patented Bike Tech at Eurobike 2025

Dahon Founder Showcased New Lineup, Revolutionary Patented Bike Tech at Eurobike 2025

FRANKFURT, Germany, June 28, 2025 -- Led by Dr. David Hon, Founder & CEO, DAHON unveiled a lineup of innovative new products at EUROBIKE 2025, drawing widespread attention with its DAHON 2.0 Campaign backed by its proprietary DAHON-V bike tech promising improved performance across all lines of products. ... Continue reading

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2025 -- Americans are increasingly seeing their cars as integral parts of the family - giving them names, sharing daily moments, and prioritizing their care, especially after they prove their worth in a crucial situation. This growing trend was a key insight for VinFast as they prepared to intr ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman

Say HELLO to a combined driving range of up to 700 miles! ... Continue reading

Expert Advice: How To Handle Different Types Of Car Problems

Expert Advice: How To Handle Different Types Of Car Problems

It is inevitable that car owners will experience car issues at some point during their car ownership. Although car problems can be frustrating, it is important to know how to identify the problem so that you are able to make appropriate fixes. ... Continue reading

2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

The 2025 Kia Telluride has earned the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the Upper Midsize SUV segment. Recognized for having the fewest quality issues over the first 90 days of ownership, the Telluride assembled at Kia's West Point, GA plant is known for its spacious interior, advanced ... Continue reading

GreenPower Announces Fourth Tranche of Term Loan

GreenPower Announces Fourth Tranche of Term Loan

VANCOUVER, BC, June 26, 2025 -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" and the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announce ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)

J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)

How has this study influenced manufacturers to make changes that positively affect vehicle owners interactive infographic gives you examples Fewer Physical Vehicle Controls and More Problematic Touchscreen Make Infotainment System a Modern ... Continue reading

Chrysler Unveils New Episode in Century of Innovation Series Highlighting Iconic Concepts and Technologies

Chrysler Unveils New Episode in Century of Innovation Series Highlighting Iconic Concepts and Technologies

Chrysler is proud to introduce the latest chapter in its seven-part Century of Innovation social media video series with a new episode titled "Legendary Innovation." The new installment showcases the brand's most iconic concept vehicles from its first 100 years, highlighting the groundbreaking features and technologies ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Announces Leadership Updates Across North American Sales and Marketing Team

Hankook Tire Announces Leadership Updates Across North American Sales and Marketing Team

Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced several executive leadership updates at its North American Headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. The new appointments across its North American sales and marketing organization reinforce the company's commitment to long-term growth in both passenger and commercial tire mark ... Continue reading

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door Drive at MAMA Spring Rally By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel A four-door Dodge Charger Daytona sedan is joining the two-door Charger Daytona coupe in the 2026 model-year Charger Daytona lineup. The world’s only four-door muscle car made its official first-drive debut on ... Continue reading

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