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2019 Lexus RX 350 FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus RX 350 FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

The SUV version of the Lexus RS 350 sedan transitions to 2019 largely unchanged from last year. Like its sedan counterpart, the RX 350 is not only good value for the money, but luxuriously satisfying to drive. ... Continue reading

2019 Kia K900 Luxury Sedan Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Kia K900 Luxury Sedan Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

It’s got cooled, heated and reclining seats, digital temperature control, music and media controls, inductive phone charging, USB, 12 volt chargers and cup holders. Sounds like a typical decently equipped car, right? Well this is for the rear seat occupants. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T AWD 10 Star Review by David Colman - E15 Approved! +VIDEO

New Car Review: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T AWD 10 Star Review by David Colman - E15 Approved! +VIDEO

You'll need a new scorecard to keep track of the Hyundai Santa Fe's starting lineup for 2019. Previously divided into two basic models (5 passenger Sport and 7 passenger Santa Fe), the latest Santa Fe line is divided into two models: the 5 passenger Santa Fe (which replaces the Sport), and the 7 passenger Santa Fe XL ( ... Continue reading

2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 4x4 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 4x4 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

To give you an idea of just how gargantuan the Toyota Sequoia is, compare it to the Chevy Suburban. Although the Toyota, at 201 inches in length, is shorter than the Chevy by a whopping two feet, it still weighs 80 pounds more than the Suburban. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus IS 350 4-Dr Sedan Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus IS 350 4-Dr Sedan Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

If you're looking for a 5 passenger luxury sedan with sporting attributes, you would naturally think of the BMW 3 Series as the benchmark of the segment. Perhaps you wouldn't even consider the Lexus IS 350 as a legitimate contender to that storied BMW. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Accord Preview - Prices and Specs - For Sale At Local Honda Dealers

2020 Honda Accord Preview - Prices and Specs - For Sale At Local Honda Dealers

2020 Honda Accord begins arriving at dealer showrooms tomorrow, September 17, with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $23,8701 (excluding $930 destination and handing). The 2020 Accord Hybrid on-sale will be announced separately. ... Continue reading

EV Startup Gets 100,000 Van Order From Investor Amazon

EV Startup Gets 100,000 Van Order From Investor Amazon

Startup Rivian Automotive got a big boost from one of its investors on Thursday when Amazon.com announced it was ordering 100,000 electric delivery vans. Before Rivian has even begun commercial production at its factory in Normal, Illinois, the Amazon order rocketed it to the forefront of electric vehicle makers. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Kona Wins AutoPacific® 2019 IDEAL VEHICLE AWARD

Hyundai Kona Wins AutoPacific® 2019 IDEAL VEHICLE AWARD

AutoPacific® named the Hyundai Kona as a winner of the 2019 Ideal Vehicle Award, earning the highest overall vehicle score in the Compact Crossover SUV Segment. ... Continue reading

2019 Volvo V60 AWD Momentum Road Test by Andrew Frankl

2019 Volvo V60 AWD Momentum Road Test by Andrew Frankl

I have to confess to two things. I am a former Volvo S70 owner. A wonderful car which I had in Britain for over 12 years. Took it all over Europe, never missed a beat. So yes, I am biased. The other thing was more of concern. When I read that Volvo had been taken over China’s Geely corporation I thought oh, dear-now ... Continue reading

In Wake of Saudi Attacks, Ethanol Can Help Provide Real Energy Security

In Wake of Saudi Attacks, Ethanol Can Help Provide Real Energy Security

The crude oil and gasoline price spikes following the attacks on Saudi Arabia show once again that the Unites States cannot simply frack its way to energy independence. ... Continue reading

FORD v FERRARI Shelby Vs. Miles

FORD v FERRARI Shelby Vs. Miles

20th Century Fox has released a new trailer and poster for their upcoming film FORD v FERRARI, based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale). The film follows Shelby and Miles, who battled corporate i ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

For 2019, Toyota has added the Corolla Hatchback to its short list of completely revamped products based on the new TNGA global architecture program. This moves insures that the newest addition to the Corolla family offers the latest advances in platform strength, crash safety and packaging convenience. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review. A very dear friend of mine has just joined the company from a rival brand. Looking forward to the challenge he said and a challenge it will be. ... Continue reading

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to revoke California's authority to set its own vehicle greenhouse gas standards and declare that states are pre-empted from setting their own vehicle rules, three people briefed on the matter said on Thursday. According to Reuters, President Donald Trump met with ... Continue reading

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