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2019 Kia Stinger AWD Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

2019 Kia Stinger AWD Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

Kia originally positioned its cars as a value proposition. Handsome, but not daring; sporty, but not at the extreme; loaded with features and at a lower price to entice consideration. ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn Review by David Colman +VIDEO

At twice the money this car would be a deal...it's that good. The GTI has been a legend enshrined in the enthusiast's hall of fame since its introduction in 1975. The 2019 version, the 8th evolution of the Golf, does nothing but burnish the GTI's sterling reputation. ... Continue reading

2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Review by David Colman

2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Review by David Colman

You might think that the Discovery is the junior member of the Land Rover contingent of SUVs. After all, its distinguished sibling, the Range Rover, has long been THE British off-road fixture. ... Continue reading

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Acura's design language has reformulated its grammar for 2019. Thankfully gone is the battleship prow that has characterized all Acuras of the recent past. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Fanatical attention to detail, trim quality, and intelligent design work. In 2018, Hyundai introduced the Kona as their smallest SUV, first hitter in a stout lineup that includes the incrementally larger Tucson, and the still bigger Santa Fe and Santa Fe XL. The Kona is perfectly sized for daily urban work. ... Continue reading

2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

They should call it the Wide-eye because that’s what happens when the throttle is pinned to the floorboard. The 797 horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye is basically a “detuned” Dodge Demon engine with some carryover features in a Hellcat Widebody. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Sonata Official Production Version Preview

2020 Hyundai Sonata Official Production Version Preview

Hyundai announces pricing for the all-new 2020 Sonata Entry level price only increases $750 easily offset with more content when compared with the 2019 Sonata SE Sophisticated four-door-coupe look with class-leading front legroom and headroom New standard Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience features ANN ARBOR, Mi ... Continue reading

"FORD v FERRARI" Hollywood Premiere

"FORD v FERRARI" Hollywood Premiere

Academy Award®-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in FORD v FERRARI, inspired by the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British driver Ken Miles (Bale), who together battled corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal dem ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Venue SUV Preview

2020 Hyundai Venue SUV Preview

All-New 2020 Hyundai Venue Brings Style, Functionality and Standard Safety Features to an entry- level SUV at an Economical Starting Price of $17,250 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – November 6, 2019 – Hyundai released pricing for its all-new entry-level SUV, the Hyundai Venue. The 2020 Venue is packed with a host of pre ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LX570 5-Dr SUV Review by David Colman

2019 Lexus LX570 5-Dr SUV Review by David Colman

At night, the LX ingratiates itself when you open any passenger door. That's when you'll see the initials "LX" projected onto the ground by the courtesy lights that come with the $1,190 Luxury Package. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets - Week Ending November 2, 2019

Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets - Week Ending November 2, 2019

Automotive News Nuggets: Fiat Chrysler and French automaker Peugeot's Groupe PSA have agreed to merge; Ford and UAW Agree To Settle; Car Makers Agree To Support Trump Over California; California Adjusts Rich Man EV Rebates; Tokyo モビリティ Show Showing; Autonomous Less; But Not In Detroit; Scooter Litter; AM Moto ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight 4dr Touring Hybrid Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Honda Insight 4dr Touring Hybrid Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

A Green-vehicle review for car shoppers concerned with fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and gasoline and diesel exhaust emissions. The Insight returns to the market as a revamped, hybrid version built on the Civic platform Honda introduced in 2018. This amalgamation gives the Insight a fresh lease on li ... Continue reading

E15 Still Not Widely Available Outside Midwest

E15 Still Not Widely Available Outside Midwest

Despite the move to allow sale of E15 all year long, fewer than 2,000 gas stations offer the blend. WASHINGTON October 31, 2019; NACSonline reported that earlier this year, the Trump Administration lifted restrictions to allow gas stations to sell E15 year-round. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 MAZDA6 Signature Review by David Colman

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 MAZDA6 Signature Review by David Colman

A stellar touring machine with BMW/Audi-like performance. The MAZDA6 line for 2019 runs the gamut from the utilitarian Sport model (base price: $23,800) to the luxurious Signature version (base price: $35,100) that we drove for this review. Three intermediate models are also available. ... Continue reading

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