Auto News Digest, Week Ending September 1, 2018; Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 2, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Highlights: Ideal Vehicle Awards, Less Speed Less Deaths, Ford Stock Tanks, FCA UAW Sentencing, New NAFTA, Tesla Cash Trouble, High Gas Prices, VW Recall, Nissan Recall, Chinese EV To Europe, Monterey Events Conclude ... Continue reading
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Sep 2, 2018
One of the newest in the luxury compact crossover class caught our attention recently – the Jaguar E-Pace. ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2018
After various adventures with Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis It was time to come back to Earth in sunny Belvedere. Nissan’s 2018.5 Rogue Sport SV AWD was waiting outside the door with a welcome from the PR chief and two bottles of water. ... Continue reading
2018 Ford EcoSport Review - Enjoy The Drive By John Heilig
Aug 30, 2018
Officially classified as a small SUV, EcoSport is also a fun vehicle to drive. Take it along winding country roads and it reveals its true character. Handling is very good and it almost feels like a small sports car. You can even shift the transmission into manual mode and use the paddles on the wheel, but I didn’t f ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Aug 30, 2018
Consistent with past years, IVA's reveal that info/entertainment technology, interior quietness, power and acceleration, safety features and interior storage are the areas consumers are most likely to want to change. "Overall, the percentage of consumers who want better performance in these areas is about the same toda ... Continue reading
2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why Not! Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 30, 2018
2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why not! Dodge says the Durango SRT 392 is the fastest and most capable three-row SUV with a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)–certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds and capable of 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 4.4 seconds. So, you get the picture.. ... Continue reading
Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Kia Stinger Adrenaline Pumping Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Aug 26, 2018
Lest you question Kia’s ability to complete against the European brands, Kia has topped J.D. Power’s Initial Quality nameplate rankings for the last two years. ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Ratings: 2 of 3 Minivans Earn Acceptable or Good Rating in Passenger-side Test
Aug 24, 2018
Family matters 2 of 3 minivans earn acceptable or good rating in passenger-side test The Toyota Sienna stumbled, the Chrysler Pacifica turned in an acceptable performance and the Honda Odyssey finished strong in the Institute's passenger-side small overlap front crash test. The 2018–19 model minivans are the latest g ... Continue reading
Improved Headlights Help 2018 Hyundai Kona Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award
Aug 24, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. August 24, 2018; The 2018 Hyundai Kona, a small SUV, earns a good rating for occupant protection in a passenger-side small overlap front crash, and when equipped with newly available good-rated headlights, qualifies for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. ... Continue reading
Bugatti Unveils Divo At ‘The Quail - A Motorsports Gathering +VIDEO
Aug 24, 2018
This week, the Monterey Peninsula, Ca., is flocked with car aficionados to participate in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion, one of the other automotive events (August 21-26), or just enjoy being a spectator. ... Continue reading
2018 Lexus LC 500 Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 24, 2018
The LC 500 in its “Infrared” exterior color turned heads. The interior is a dream; a beautiful dream. The cockpit is welcoming with its Toasted Almond color Alcantara sport seats, a leather steering wheel, carbon fiber door sills, and an Alcantara headliner. The 13-speaker Mark Levinson Audio system surrounds you w ... Continue reading
Enjoy The Drive: Cruising with Mustang With Maureen McDonald
Aug 23, 2018
This cruise belonged to Ford Motor Company that celebrated the 10 millionth Mustang produced since 1965, the first car officially hyped for the millennials of the 60s. It wasn’t just a launch, the car was intro’d at the 1964 Word’s Fair, starred in a chase scene in 1964 with Sean Connery’s James Bond in “Gold ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Rocky Mountain Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 21, 2018
At the Chicago Auto Show in February Dodge and Mopar introduced a number of custom accessories for the Durango. Car customizing has been around since the 1950s. Yes it has changed some over all the years, but today many car owners still want to add their personal styling statement. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Camry XSE; Review By John Heilig
Aug 20, 2018
I’m a firm believer that a car should have an interesting dash. After all, that’s what you look at all the time. Sure, a sexy exterior is nice, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty, you’re looking at the dash. Let’s face it, a decent dash is what kept the Pontiac Aztec alive for more than six months. The ... Continue reading
Consortium For Automotive Education Presents AUTO LAB Call-in Radio Saturday August 18, 2018 7-9 AM
Aug 18, 2018
Car Question or Concern?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive executives, experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
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