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The First Car Ad, 1898

The First Car Ad, 1898

Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST CAR AD Profile America — Monday, July 28th. The nation's love affair with automobiles is generations old, and our devotion can be traced down through the decades by looking at advertising, as cars progressed from romantic if nois ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2023 NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2023 NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

Kia has announced pricing for the all-new second generation 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid, starting at $33,740. Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP: (excludes $1,295 destination) Niro Plug-in Hybrid EX $33,740 Niro Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring $39,490 With increased dimensions all around, the 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid aims to offer mo ... Continue reading

2022 Land Rover Defender Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Land Rover Defender Review By Larry Nutson

The global off-road vehicle market is experiencing high demand, owing to the growing popularity of enjoying the out-of-doors and the growth in extreme sports. The Covid-19 pandemic with the resultant travel restrictions and work-from-home limitation has further boosted individual desires to be outdoors. ... Continue reading

2022 Audi Q5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Quattro – Review by David Colman

2022 Audi Q5 Sportback S Line 45 TFSI Quattro – Review by David Colman

Audi's latest compact SUV continues the brand's long-standing emphasis on genteel refinement. Visualize VW's Tiguan fitted with a Hugo Boss tuxedo and you've got a Q5 Audi. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE with Technology - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE with Technology - Review by Mark Fulmer

For families of four or less, VW has created a stylish two row version of its three-row Atlas SUV, and gave it the designation Cross Sport. By loading it with a healthy dose of standard features and a reasonable price tag it looks to be quite competitive in its crowded class. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 2-8, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 2-8, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota GR86 Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota GR86 Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It's been a long time coming, but the little two seat sports car Toyota introduced in 2012 as the Scion FR-S has finally evolved into the 2022 Toyota GR86. ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Two auto companies have decided there is a market for a smaller, car-like pickup truck. I got to drive the Hyundai version, the Santa Cruz, for a week and I liked it. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Telluride Pricing and Details

2023 Kia Telluride Pricing and Details

Kia announced pricing for the new 2023 Telluride, the highly sought-after and award-winning, three-row SUV that features an array of enhancements and builds upon the success of the original. Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,335 destination) FWD AWD X-Line AWD X-Pro AWD Telluride LX $35,690 $37,690 Telluride S ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Review a good looking affordable car that is fun to drive. ... Continue reading

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

October 6, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. First full-electric Honda SUV designed at the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles launching in 2024 Prologue will complement Honda’s light truck lineup, positioned above CR-V and alongside Passport, offering generous passenger and cargo space All-new CR-V hybrid launching this Octo ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

For the 2023 model year, Toyota is giving buyers even more reasons to choose the Highlander for their next vehicle, starting with an all-new engine for the gas models that offers impressive performance in a compact package. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nice design and roomy, but it doesn't get you there quick enough ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Yes, this years limited edition of the Lexus IS 500 has re-activated one of its veteran players - the legendary V8. It is limited in the sense that only 500 will be made and only for the North American market. The baritonal rumble is still there, growling out "Hey Look at me!" as one pulls into a gas station for the se ... Continue reading

FCA Reports Third-quarter 2022 US Sales

FCA Reports Third-quarter 2022 US Sales

FCA US LLC had sales of 385,665 vehicles in this year’s third quarter. ... Continue reading

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