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F1 Championship Flow Japanese Grand Prix Thoughts and TV Schedule: - Plus Nicholas On Location In Maranello, At Ferrari Portofino Unveiling

F1 Championship Flow Japanese Grand Prix Thoughts and TV Schedule: - Plus Nicholas On Location In Maranello, At Ferrari Portofino Unveiling

By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motor Racing Correspondent The Auto Channel With a record 70 pole positions and currently 34 points ahead of the fast but seemingly fragile Ferrari – also celebrating a 70th anniversary this year - Lewis Hamilton is looking good for his 4th World Championship. His record of finish ... Continue reading

Honda Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with Continued Investment in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Infrastructure +VIDEO

Honda Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with Continued Investment in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Infrastructure +VIDEO

On October 8, Honda is joining the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (www.hydrogenfuelcellday.org) to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the nation's energy security. ... Continue reading

2017 Volvo S90 Road Trip and Review +VIDEO

2017 Volvo S90 Road Trip and Review +VIDEO

By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel What kind of European sedan would be perfect for a cruise through Palm Beach? My friend and I decided the 2017 Volvo S90 T fits the bill to perfection. The ice blue chariot with white leather seats rolls in regal style with all the late model luxury car ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Six Decades Later Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Six Decades Later Review By Larry Nutson

Toyota’s Land Cruiser has been around the U.S. shores for sixty years. Some of you may have noticed and yet again, some not. ... Continue reading

RANGE ROVER Velar Joins the Ranks of Europe’s Safest SUVs (NCAP)

RANGE ROVER Velar Joins the Ranks of Europe’s Safest SUVs (NCAP)

October 4, 2017; Range Rover is the latest brand to capitalise on increasing popularity of SUVs in Europe with the launch of the brand new Velar. The SUV segment has continued to grow more than any other and sales of small SUVs are expected to reach two million in 2018. ... Continue reading

2017 Audi Q7 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Audi Q7 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Review By Steve Purdy

The unconventional suspension design and tuning on the Q7’s makes for a remarkably solid, sophisticated and under-control feel on the road. ... Continue reading

2017 Lexus IS 200T Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Lexus IS 200T Review By Steve Purdy

This sporty little rear-wheel drive sedan is powered by a slick and sophisticated 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder making a decent 241 horsepower and a good 258 pound-feet of torque. The smart and smooth 8-speed automatic gets power to the rear wheels and adjusts itself to different driving modes. It can be manually contr ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Corolla iM Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota Corolla iM Review By Steve Purdy

Competent ride, handling and ergonomics will not disappoint those with realistic expectations. This is not a sports, luxury, or special car in any way and does not pretend to be. ... Continue reading

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2017 -- 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia premium mid-size sedan achieves the highest possible rating in each of the five tests used by IIHS to evaluate crashworthiness Giulia's Forward Collision Warning-Plus with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology earns "superior" rating from IIHS In its in ... Continue reading

2017.5 Mazda6 Arrives in Dealers October Adds Available Leather to the Core of Mazda’s Midsize Mix

2017.5 Mazda6 Arrives in Dealers October Adds Available Leather to the Core of Mazda’s Midsize Mix

October 2, 2017 Award-winning Mazda6 midsize sedan adds available leather seating surfaces and an 8-way power driver’s seat with Touring Premium Package for 2017.5 model year Entry Mazda6 Sport models now come standard with Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert 2017.5 Mazda6 prices remain identical to 20 ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Review By Seve Purdy

2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Review By Seve Purdy

The mixed and complex powertrain is a charmer consisting of a substantial 9.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, a 50 kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor/generator, efficient 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, Atkinson cycle, gasoline, direct injected engine and a smooth, sophisticated 6-speed automatic transmission. ... Continue reading

Go In Snow - 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4X4 Review By John Heilig

Go In Snow - 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4X4 Review By John Heilig

The Jeep Compass is a serious player in the small SUV segment. ... Continue reading

2017 BMW 540i Review By Larry Nutson

2017 BMW 540i Review By Larry Nutson

I enjoyed driving this 540i for its comfort and refinement combined with its sporty nature and responsive driving dynamics. I happen to also like that you don’t see yourself coming and going with the exclusivity this premium midsize sedan brings. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 ACURA MDX REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 ACURA MDX REVIEW

The main rival to the Acura MDX is the Lexus RX350, but extends to other high-performing utility vehicles such as the Lincoln MKZ, Infiniti FX37 and Volvo XC90. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3.0 GT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3.0 GT REVIEW

The Outlander is pitted against some heavy hitters like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento and at least a half a dozen others all vying to be your next family vehicle. Redesigned just last year, changes for this model include a standard 6.1-inch touchscreen and rearview camera; optional Apple C ... Continue reading

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