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2017 Lexus RC F Race on Sunday; Drive to Work on Monday - 2017 Lexus Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Lexus RC F Race on Sunday; Drive to Work on Monday - 2017 Lexus Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Lexus RC F Race on Sunday; drive to work on Monday. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The 2017 Lexus RC F is designed and built with the expectation that it will be track driven. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-3 Further Improves Upon the Subcompact Crossover Class With Added Refinement And Features

2018 Mazda CX-3 Further Improves Upon the Subcompact Crossover Class With Added Refinement And Features

—Entry-Level Crossover Gains New Safety, Luxury and Technology Features At a Lower Price— 2018 Mazda CX-3 starts at an MSRP1 of $19,995 Smart City Brake Support is now standard across CX-3 range, joining Mazda3 Sport and CX-9 Newly available features include a full-colour Active Driving Display, power driver's seat ... Continue reading

AAPEX 2017 to Host Technology and Telematics  Forum V5.0

AAPEX 2017 to Host Technology and Telematics  Forum V5.0

AAPEX will host the Technology and Telematics Forum V5.0 to spotlight cyber security, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication, vehicle data and OE technology. ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Reminds Parents to Check Tires During Baby Safety Month

Bridgestone Reminds Parents to Check Tires During Baby Safety Month

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2017 -- September marks the return of Baby Safety Month and this year, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) wants to remind parents about the important role tires play in their family's safety. ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Design Retrospective

Honda Civic Design Retrospective

Honda Civic Design Retrospective ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Tanganyika Wildlife Park Achieves Humane Certification for Animal Welfare

ROAD TRIP: Tanganyika Wildlife Park Achieves Humane Certification for Animal Welfare

GODDARD, Kan., Aug. 31, 2017- Today, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization and the world's largest certifier of animal welfare and well-being, announced Tanganyika Wildlife Park has achieved certification through the global American Humane Conservation program. ... Continue reading

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda’s Electric Vision moves closer to reality

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda’s Electric Vision moves closer to reality

Honda Urban EV Concept Honda set to unveil next steps on path towards Electric Vision at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show World premiere of the Honda Urban EV Concept – Honda’s first EV for Europe CR-V Hybrid Prototype previews European version of best-selling SUV First look at new-look Jazz supermini’s fresh exterior s ... Continue reading

Honda to Begin Sales of All-new N-BOX in Japan

Honda to Begin Sales of All-new N-BOX in Japan

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the all-new N-BOX mini-vehicle on Friday, September 1, 2017. ... Continue reading

Magna Unveils MAX4 Autonomous Driving Platform

Magna Unveils MAX4 Autonomous Driving Platform

MAX4 can be integrated into any vehicle without compromise to vehicle design and styling Platform can enable up to Level 4 autonomous driving in both urban and highway environments Key focus on scalability and volume production readiness BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 31, 2017 - The hurdles to reaching high levels of vehicle au ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER REVIEW

I drove a 2017 Toyota 4Runner with the standard 270-horsepower 4-liter V6 engine with 278 pound-feet of torque, paired to a five-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive system with A-TRAC. Available in six trims– SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited and TRD Pro for those w ... Continue reading

2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d - This Cat Can Haul; Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d - This Cat Can Haul; Review By Larry Nutson

Jaguar’s decision to enter the SUV market was met with consternation by some. My Netherlands-based colleague Henny Hemmes wrote back in April 2016, “When Jaguar announced its plans to develop an SUV, not every fan of the brand was excited, nor was I. But that mood changed somewhat when seeing the concept and later ... Continue reading

2017 Car Review-2017 Kia Niro The Un-hybrid Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Car Review-2017 Kia Niro The Un-hybrid Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

Actually, the Niro is a bit more like a hatchback with increased ride height. Add to this that the Niro is a hybrid. That is, its looks are traditional but under the skin is a fuel saving drivetrain. ... Continue reading

2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2018 Hyundai Sonata Earns 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

2018 Hyundai Sonata Earns 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2017 -- In one of the industry's most demanding vehicle tests, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety's highest accolade for safety, receiving a 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award when equipped with optional front crash prevention and dynamic bending headligh ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: First Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios

ROAD TRIP: First Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2017 -- Fittingly on National Slinky® Day today, Walt Disney World Resort revealed the first attraction vehicle for Slinky® Dog Dash, a brand-new family coaster coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. ... Continue reading

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