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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

Today We're Spotlighting Big Oil's Favorite Alternative Fuel - Electricity +VIDEO

Today We're Spotlighting Big Oil's Favorite Alternative Fuel - Electricity +VIDEO

Clean, efficient, cheap; what's there not to love? No wonder the oil industry and their star spokespeople support electric-powered cars...There's one other thing that makes electric the favorite alternative non-fossil fuel: There's no chance that it will ever replace gasoline and diesel for decades and decades (if ever ... Continue reading

California CARB At It Again - Threatens To Eliminate Gasoline Engines - TACH Agrees, All ICE Powered Vehicles Should Run On Green Renewable Ethanol Not Poison Gasoline

California CARB At It Again - Threatens To Eliminate Gasoline Engines - TACH Agrees, All ICE Powered Vehicles Should Run On Green Renewable Ethanol Not Poison Gasoline

Sacramento, CA; Automotive News reported that California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols says that the state will match any move by Washington to relax pollution rule with its own anti-pollution requirements on vehicles that burn petroleum-based fuels. “CARB will be exploring ways to ensure communities get ... Continue reading

Automakers Split on California Fuel Standards Fight

Automakers Split on California Fuel Standards Fight

Chrysler, GM and Toyota stand with the White House; Ford, Honda and VW side with the state.  SACRAMENTO October 30, 2019; The NACS reported that the Trump Administration has gained allies from the automobile industry in its fight against California’s fuel-efficiency regulations, the Washington Post reports. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Edge ST Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

2019 Ford Edge ST Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

When family members started adding more to their crew, us empty nesters noticed rear facing seats for the newbies take up a lot rear seat space, so much so it forced the front seat to be adjusted. The the conveniences of ride and cargo loading height then had the desire for more space added to the requirements. ... Continue reading

Buying A Fancy SUV? 2020 Mazda CX-9 Adds Elegant Enhancements

Buying A Fancy SUV? 2020 Mazda CX-9 Adds Elegant Enhancements

Command your journey in the elegantly refined 2020 Mazda CX-9. ... Continue reading

Mazda Expands U.S. MX-5 Miata Restoration Parts Program

Mazda Expands U.S. MX-5 Miata Restoration Parts Program

Mazda MX-5 Miata holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling two-seat sports car. ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Fast and Also Efficient - Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Fast and Also Efficient - Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

Back in the world of everyday car usage, I recently had my second opportunity behind the wheel of the new Jetta. The Habanero Orange 2019 Jetta R-Line turned heads just like the Bonneville Jetta did. ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

A practical daily driver in a visually stimulating package that you will love. It takes guts to revamp the biggest selling (non-pickup) passenger vehicle in the USA. But Toyota has undertaken the task for 2019 by redesigning the RAV4 from the ground up. ... Continue reading

AUTONOMOUS CARS FROM HYUNDAI NOW ON STREETS IN IRVINE

AUTONOMOUS CARS FROM HYUNDAI NOW ON STREETS IN IRVINE

BotRide is Hyundai’s self-driving on-demand ride-sharing pilot service Riders can hail an autonomous Hyundai KONA Electric SUV directly from a smartphone Partners, Pony.ai and Via, collaborated on service development IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2019 – Hyundai, in collaboration with Pony.ai and Via, today unveiled BotR ... Continue reading

More than 65 Debut Vehicles Including 25 Global Reveals Confirmed for LA Auto Show’s Press and Trade Event

More than 65 Debut Vehicles Including 25 Global Reveals Confirmed for LA Auto Show’s Press and Trade Event

BMW, Hyundai, Karma Automotive, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen Set to Make News The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) today announced that it will have one of the largest number of debut vehicles in its history, as more than 65 are confirmed for AutoMobility LA, its press and trade days, taking place Nov. 18-21, 2 ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LS 500 Vs. 2019 Toyota Avalon by Andrew Frankl

2019 Lexus LS 500 Vs. 2019 Toyota Avalon by Andrew Frankl

European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel March 20, 2019; Or should I say 111 thousand Lexus meet Toyota’s 44 thousand Avalon. No, dear reader, I am not making this up . The price difference is a staggering 67 or so thousand dollars. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 LT Real World Review And Insights" Plus 20 Years Of Colorado Specs - By Steve and Phil Purdy

Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 LT Real World Review And Insights" Plus 20 Years Of Colorado Specs - By Steve and Phil Purdy

I decided to shop around and do some research with help from The Auto Channel. Looking at the Tacoma, the Colorado and the Nissan Frontier I immediately crossed the Nissan off the list after driving it. The Nissan was spartan in its accommodations and rather cheap feeling over bumps, just not a good fit, and to be perf ... Continue reading

Hyundai HDC-6 NEPTUNE Fuel-Cell Electric Truck

Hyundai HDC-6 NEPTUNE Fuel-Cell Electric Truck

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) revealed today the first rendering images of its concept for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck, HDC-6 NEPTUNE. ... Continue reading

ANGELA ZEPEDA JOINS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

ANGELA ZEPEDA JOINS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Hyundai Motor America has named Angela Zepeda, the senior vice president and managing director at its agency of record INNOCEAN USA, as its new chief marketing officer. ... Continue reading

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