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Road Trip - Driving the Downeast Highway, Maine’s Route 1 - By Larry Nutson

Road Trip - Driving the Downeast Highway, Maine’s Route 1 - By Larry Nutson

The Original US 1 - Awhile back my wife informed me she was going away to Western Massachusetts for a few days with some of her lady friends. She suggested after this getaway we meet at the home of our daughter and her husband who live in Boston’s Northshore. ... Continue reading

"Piling On", The Auto Channel EV Vision - Finally Other Journalists With "Balls" Support Our "Choice" Of Future Mobility Power - We Told Ya!

"Piling On", The Auto Channel EV Vision - Finally Other Journalists With "Balls" Support Our "Choice" Of Future Mobility Power - We Told Ya!

For almost 30 years The Auto Channel has faced the onslaught of misguided mobility positions, and a lack of advertising support from know nothings leading the errant companies. No matter if from the PR departments, General Media, Automotive Press or Politicians or University professors or Experts...if our editorial tea ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

When I like a car it's difficult to write a review. When I don't, the words just seem to flow. This will be a very short review. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda3 2.5T Premium Plus AWD - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda3 2.5T Premium Plus AWD - Review by David Colman

Our uncontested award winner for 2025 "Sleeper of the New Year." ... Continue reading

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. ... Continue reading

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

An effective warranty can protect your investment from unforeseen repairs and expenses. ... Continue reading

Discover A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without WEB SEARCH FATIGUE

Discover A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without WEB SEARCH FATIGUE

The Auto Channel's Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - April 28 - May 4, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp - April 28 - May 4, 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 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

Kia America has completed its trio of Sorento SUV powertrains with the 2025 Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading

2025 Nissan Frontier Pricing Starts at $32,050

2025 Nissan Frontier Pricing Starts at $32,050

2025 Nissan Frontier is now available with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,050. All 2025 Frontier grades wear a new front fascia, grille and bumper design, and add a telescopic steering wheel to better accommodate drivers of varying heights. ... Continue reading

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

SPECIAL FEATURE - Correcting Bad Revisionist History About Ford's Multi-Fuel Model T Automobile ... Continue reading

Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Thom Cannell

Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Thom Cannell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thom Cannell, a long time associate and contributor to The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus GX 550 Premium+ 4WD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Lexus GX 550 Premium+ 4WD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A brute that's capable of towing a Howitzer canon! ... Continue reading

The Rise & Fall of General Motors and the Subjugation of the Industrialized World

The Rise & Fall of General Motors and the Subjugation of the Industrialized World

How the perfect storm of commercial forces created the world's largest corporation, enslaved us to gasoline, and ultimately brought the car maker to its knees ... Continue reading

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