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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Unveiled +VIDEO

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Unveiled +VIDEO

unveiling of the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 (known as Roadster in Japan) together with fans at events held simultaneously in Japan, USA and Spain. The all-new MX-5, which adopts both SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and Mazda’s KODO—Soul of Motion design language, will be rolled out to global markets starting in 2015. ... Continue reading

2014 Jeep Cherokee Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - The Auto Channel

2014 Jeep Cherokee Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - The Auto Channel

Jeep Cherokee Review, 2014 Jeep Cherokee Review, Jeep Cherokee Latitude Review ... Continue reading

2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner Updates By Steve Purdy

2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner Updates By Steve Purdy

2014 Toyota Tundra and 2014 Toyota 4Runner Updates ... Continue reading

2014 Buick LaCrosse First Drive Review By Larry Nutson

2014 Buick LaCrosse First Drive Review By Larry Nutson

by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2712) The LaCrosse is Buick’s flagship. The current generation came on the scene in 2010. Since then the Buick LaCrosse with its fresh styling has proven to be a viable entry as an upscale large sedan. Kelly Blue Book has called Buick the Best Va ... Continue reading

2014 Lexus LX 570 Review By Steve Purdy - The Auto Channel

2014 Lexus LX 570 Review By Steve Purdy - The Auto Channel

A Gentleman’s SUV, 2014 Lexus LX 570, Review and Road test, Comparisons, Prices, Specs, Lexus Buyers Guide,compare the 2014 Lexus LX 570 and get MSRP, invoice price, used car book values, expert reviews, photos, features, pros and cons, equipment ... Continue reading

The Fleecing of U.S. Motorists

The Fleecing of U.S. Motorists

States that Collect the Most Tolls, Taxes, and Fines also Divert More from Highway Spending From John Bowman, Communications Director National Motorists Association Waunakee, WI – August 26, 2014: The 15 states that run the most speed traps and collect the most road-user fees also rank as the least fiscally respon ... Continue reading

LATEST NHTSA RECALLS: September 1, 2014

LATEST NHTSA RECALLS: September 1, 2014

NHTSA Campaign ID links Buick, Ford, Nissan, chevrolet, suzuki, recall information. ... Continue reading

"L" Gotta Be For Limo - 2014 Lexus LS 600h L Review

"L" Gotta Be For Limo - 2014 Lexus LS 600h L Review

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau I always ask for a big, luxurious car for this particular week in August because I volunteer to shuttle classic and collector car owners who trailer their cars to the Concours d’Elegance of Southwest Michigan from the lot where they park their rigs to the show fiel ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 25-31, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 25-31, 2014

* All the buzz in Detroit this week is that Cadillac is considering to move its sales and marketing staff to New York City. Curiously, the news comes just days after the luxury brand’s new boss, Johan de Nysschen, reported for work. de Nysschen is from South African and previously headed Infiniti, joining that bra ... Continue reading

Volvo PV444 - The "Little Volvo" Turns 70 +VIDEO

Volvo PV444 - The "Little Volvo" Turns 70 +VIDEO

Editors Note: Wow 70 years. In 1961 I was in the market for a car and bought a 1957 green PV 544...stick shift on the floor, a throwback car to the 1940's, but it did have personality...after the PV came a brand new 1964 122S, and then a <a href="https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/models/245/1974&am p;qu ot;> ... Continue reading

2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review By Steve Purdy

2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review By Steve Purdy

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Among the first questions we ask when evaluating an electric, hybrid or other alternatively powered car are how much extra it costs, does it provide a performance advantage and what is the payback period for the investment. Some folks insist those are the wrong question ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 18-24 2014

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 18-24 2014

Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 18-24 2014 corvette valet switch;1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe; GM revealed details of the new 8-speed automatic ... Continue reading

2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Review By Steve Purdy

2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Review By Steve Purdy

2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Review ... Continue reading

Frankl's Motorsports Thoughts and Reports - 2014 Belgium GP (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps)

Frankl's Motorsports Thoughts and Reports - 2014 Belgium GP (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps)

2014 Belgium GP Nicholas Frankl, Senior EditorMotor Racing CorrespondentThe Auto Channel SPA Belgium August 21, 2014; With the teams fresh off their summer two week break, Belgium's famous Spa Circuit welcomes them, as it has since 1950, to one of the most famous and loved race tracks in the world. Our own Alex Rossi i ... Continue reading

John Heilig Reviews The New NYC Nissan NV200 Taxi

John Heilig Reviews The New NYC Nissan NV200 Taxi

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Reviewed Model: 2014 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi Metrics Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 131 hp @ 5,200 rpm/139 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Transmission: Xtronic CVT Wheelbase: 115.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 186.3 x 68.1 x 73.7 in. Tires: P185/60R15 Economy: 24 mpg city/26 mpg highway/17.8 mp ... Continue reading

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