News By Topic: 2019 New Vehicle Reviews

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 24, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Aug 24, 2019

Auto Lab Talk Radio Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com. Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practic ... Continue reading

Hyundai Accent, Santa Fe and Tucson Named Best Cars for Teens Says Magazine

Aug 21, 2019

The 2019 Hyundai Accent and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have each been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” list while the 2016 Hyundai Tucson earned a spot on the “Best Used Cars for Teens” list. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LC 500 - The Howling Grand Tourer - Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved

Aug 20, 2019

I’m not sure what category the Lexus LC 500 falls under, but all I know is that I liked driving it, a lot. Running through the gears and hearing the exhaust, which I did often, it reminded me of a Mustang GT350. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 17, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Aug 17, 2019

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio wi ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda3 AWD Review By John Heilig

Aug 13, 2019

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Mazda3 AWD ENGINE: 2.5-liter 4 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual mode HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm/186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm WHEELBASE: 107.3 in. ... Continue reading

Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell SUV Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Aug 9, 2019

The 2019 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for vehicles built after June 2019. ... Continue reading

WAJ Test Days In Carmel Valley CA - Tough Duty But Someone Has To Do It

Aug 8, 2019

WAJ-the Western Automotive Journalists group has a great tradition of holding excellent events at least once a year and 2019 was no exception. Instead of hurtling around aimlessly at a nearby track and wrecking tires on cars belonging to someone else-namely the manufacturers- this year the event was a more civilized af ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 3, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Aug 3, 2019

Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, pro ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Altima Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Jul 30, 2019

2019 Nissan Altima 25 Years Later - You might be scratching your head as to why a car maker would invest a lot of money to bring out a new sedan considering the current significant interest in SUVs by new vehicle buyers. First off, a very good reason is sales volume, or opportunity. ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review - Save The Manuals! by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

Jul 29, 2019

The N-brand’s name represents Namyang, Korea, home of Hyundai’s engineering center, as well as Germany’s Nürburgring race course where the vehicle dynamics were fine-tuned. As an aside, the stylized letter “N” also represents a chicane. ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Golf SE Review By John Heilig

Jul 26, 2019

Our tester had so many things that didn’t work the way I expected them to, that I am disappointed with the car. First, the air conditioner simply didn’t cut it. In mid-90-degree weather it seemed to take forever to cool down, and then it would shut off when you came to a stop sign or red light. The start/stop butto ... Continue reading

JD Power Ranks Nissan Maxima Top Large Car In 2019 APEAL Study

Jul 24, 2019

July 24, 2019 APEAL award follows Maxima sedan's first place segment finish in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) Nissan's strong sedan showing includes Altima, which tied for top ranking in the APEAL Midsize Car segment Nissan Armada and Murano also ranked above APEAL segment averages NASHVILLE, Tenn ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 19, 2019

Good handling and elegant interior. Lexus introduced the UX crossover in 2019 to elevate the market appeal of the Toyota C-HR, upon which the UX is based. The UX replaces the discontinued CT 200h hatchback. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Civic Touring CVT Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

Jul 19, 2019

Back in 1976, Honda claimed that their new Civic hatchback was "built like a sports car" with "rack and pinion steering" and "4-wheel independent suspension." That Civic of 43 years ago also boasted an engine that "doesn't redline until 6000 rpm," and a "five-speed" manual transmission that could " do things sports car ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Jul 15, 2019

A marvel of technology dedicated to saving fuel, but consigning you to travel in the slow lane. If the Toyota Camry is the bread and butter sedan at Toyota, then the new Lexus ES 300h, which is based on the latest hybrid Camry, represents the croissant and brie entry chez Lexus. Fit, finish and price distinguish the ne ... Continue reading