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2017 Car Review: 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Review By John Heilig

2017 Car Review: 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Review By John Heilig

Needless to say, I drove the Daytona fairly conservatively. Of course, I had to check the acceleration once or twice. But generally, driving conservatively didn’t wake up the twin loud exhausts. However, the car did attract attention of a different kind. We went to a local town to take a ride on their train. As we pu ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD ESCAPE REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD ESCAPE REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ESCAPE VEHICLE Shopping for a small crossover these days can be a real nail biter, with the ultimate choice coming down to a few minor details or preferences. The Ford Escape should be make your short list, especially if simplified tec ... Continue reading

2017 EV Review: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV By Larry Nutson

2017 EV Review: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV By Larry Nutson

2017 New Car Review: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (AUGUST 12, 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (AUGUST 12, 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 AUDI A4 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 AUDI A4 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AUDI A4 VEHICLE Would the Audi A4 be an auspicious choice for a more modest female? Or a capture a subtle nod for recognizing one’s own self-worth? If you’re anything like me, when trying on luxury-based sedans you want quality, bu ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD Review By Steve Purdy

2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID LIMITED AWD Review by Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD - Road Trip To Nashville Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD - Road Trip To Nashville Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD - Road Trip To Nashville Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Power To The People!

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Power To The People!

There has always been the canny few who knew how to get around limitations, and we don’t mean political operatives. Over the years car enthusiasts have figured ways, for instance, to get Mustang GT-like performance without huge insurance premium. Later, certain early Acura, Honda, and Nissan models offered more perfo ... Continue reading

Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GS 350 REVIEW

Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GS 350 REVIEW

I drove a 2017 Lexus GS 350 with the 3.5-liter V6 engine with 311 horsepower mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. While a base model to a top-of-the-line trim are available, variations are determined by engine (V6 or turbocharged 4-cylinder), rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, and the addition of the F-SPORT fea ... Continue reading

2017 Ford Escape Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson

2017 Ford Escape Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson

2017 Ford Escape Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Review By John Heilig

2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Review By John Heilig

2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack ENGINE:6.4-liter HEMI V8 TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 485 hp @ 6,000 rpm/475 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm WHEELBASE: 120.2 i ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Soul! Turbo Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Kia Soul! Turbo Review By Larry Nutson

What’s more interesting is that you can have all this added power and get even better fuel economy. The Soul Exclaim (!) has slightly better EPA ratings than the other models. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest July 24-30, 2017: APEAL Scores; GM Model Cancellations?; Taurus Bye Bye?; Hello Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII; Dieselgate; Recalls Of Course

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest July 24-30, 2017: APEAL Scores; GM Model Cancellations?; Taurus Bye Bye?; Hello Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII; Dieselgate; Recalls Of Course

* According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, for the 13th consecutive year Porsche topped the overall marque ratings, earning an impressive 884 APEAL score. It was followed by newcomer Genesis (869) and then BMW (855), Audi (854) and Mercedes-Benz (851). * GM has p ... Continue reading

2017 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Dynamic Review By John Heilig

2017 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Dynamic Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Dynamic ENGINE: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Sportronic automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 5,600 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. ... Continue reading

2017.5 Nissan Rogue Review By Steve Purdy

2017.5 Nissan Rogue Review By Steve Purdy

2017.5 NISSAN ROGUE Review by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The last time we reviewed a Nissan Rogue was during a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee in 2015. We found it an excellent traveling vehicle and you can read that story HERE Since that time Rogue has been updated, most recently for the 2017 model ... Continue reading

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