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2014 Kia Forte EX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

Oct 1, 2013

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Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids September 23-29, 2013

Sep 29, 2013

* We drove the new and redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla at an East Coast media preview in Miami this week. Watch for our full report here on The Auto Channel. * The return of Alfa Romeo to the U.S.will take a little longer. Fiat is delaying the brand's return until the second quarter of 2014, Chrysler has said. Sergio Ma ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus LS 460 Review By Michael Bernstein

Sep 27, 2013

LEXUS OFFERS A ROOM THAT ROLLS By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel I was looking for Lexus’ flagship luxury sedan so I knew I was searching for a vehicle that was going to stand out, but it was night and I was fumbling for the “keys”, that really weren’t keys in the traditional sen ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe Russ Review

Sep 26, 2013

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2014 BMW M4 Coupe - The Auto Channel First Look

Sep 25, 2013

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2014 Range Rover Sport On and Off Road Review By Thom Cannell

Sep 23, 2013

completeness of purpose, the 2014 Range Rover Sport, with stunning power and selective breeding gives it the ability to “go anywhere” with grace and bespoke elegance fit for discerning tastes.” ... Continue reading

All New 2014 Mazda3 It's A Game Changer

Sep 23, 2013

2014 Mazda3 Drive and Review ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Rocky Mountain Review

Sep 22, 2013

2013 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Rocky Mountain Review ... Continue reading

2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE Review and Roadtest

Sep 22, 2013

2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE Review and Roadtest ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids September 16-22, 2013

Sep 22, 2013

Automotive News Factoids September 16-22, 2013; * We drove the all-new 2014 Mazda3 compact this week at a national media introduction. It's a game changer, with many new features that are segment-firsts, and will change the industry. Look for our complete review here on The Auto Channel soon. * Kia is often a step or t ... Continue reading

2014 Toyota Tundra Thom Cannell First Look

Sep 20, 2013

By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Toyota’s 2014 Tundra is more a reboot than an all-new app. The best of existing Tundra genetic code: engines, chassis and suspension are retained or revised with the lightest of touches while the internal and external appearance is recombined and recod ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - Heels on Wheels Review

Sep 18, 2013

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Cadillac's "One Millionth" Party in Lansing And Purdy Was There

Sep 16, 2013

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The press release says this lovely red 2014 (third generation) Cadillac CTS “rolled” off the assembly line making it the one-millionth car produced at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. That verb is too sedate for such an exciting car, so lets say it †... Continue reading

2013 GM Truck Homecoming Fort Wayne Indiana By Steve Purdy

Sep 16, 2013

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"To See or Not to See" Reflections on the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA 2013

Sep 15, 2013

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, September 12, 2013. The Frankfurt Auto Show has always been a huge exhibition. Way back in the early nineties, the Frankfurter Messe covered 200,000 square meters (2150 sq. feet). You had to walk a lot if you wanted to see all the news. At that time, th ... Continue reading