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AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 11, 2018 7-9 AM

Aug 11, 2018

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INFINITI TO REVEAL ELECTRIFIED PERFORMANCE CONCEPT AT PEBBLE BEACH

Aug 9, 2018

INFINITI will unveil a new concept vehicle during this year's Monterey Car Week. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM

Aug 4, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

Day Two Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018

Aug 2, 2018

Center for Automotive Research offers several options at the annual Management Briefing Seminar. I chose to pursue news on the latest in powertrains, expecting news on a variety of gasoline, hydrogen, diesel and electrified options. ... Continue reading

Day One Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018

Aug 2, 2018

Seemingly, every news story about the automotive industry mentions ADAS or autonomy. While much is forward thinking (hype), some is real, particularly the drive to decrease accident and their injuries and deaths. It will be a struggle; there is only a patchwork of applicable laws and every state and municipality wants ... Continue reading

Humanizing Automated Vehicles – Allowing for the “Jerk” Response

Aug 2, 2018

Reflections on a main theme, Humanization Of Robot Drivers, among potential things to ask is a favorite of mine I haven’t heard anyone address yet: Who gets the ticket if an AV in true human fashion runs a red light? ... Continue reading

2018 Jeep Wrangler, Better, Much Better - Review By Larry Nutson

Aug 2, 2018

Just recently on an invite from Jeep I got a first hand look, as well as on-road and off-road driving time in the newest iteration of the legendary Wrangler in the Saguaro National Park desert outside Tucson, Arizona ... Continue reading

Even Millennials Don't Want Electric Cars - So Who Is Pushing Them? - We Believe We Know, Do You?

Aug 1, 2018

Seventy percent of millenials do not want to buy an electric car and are much more interested in purchasing a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle, according to a new report. In addition, about two thirds would have significant reservations about riding in a self-driving car. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago

Aug 1, 2018

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking its brand on the road with an immersive retail experience now open in Chicago through September 30. Popularized at marquee events and auto shows, the full concept store recently enjoyed successful stops in Atlanta and Miami retail hubs before opening in The Windy City’s 401 North M ... Continue reading

Japanese Automotive Invitational to Pebble Beach Automotive Week

Jul 31, 2018

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – INFINITI is partnering with a magazine publisher group to bring the inaugural Japanese Automotive Invitational to this year's Pebble Beach Automotive Week on Aug. ... Continue reading

An Enthusiastic Thanks! To All That Supported The Automotive Heritage Awards!

Jul 31, 2018

😎 Automotive Heritage Awards UPDATE July 31st, Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards program reached its apex on Sunday, July 29th. A buzz filled the Brembo media hospitality tent on the Concours d’Elegance of America show field at 10AM, just as they opened the public gate to the Concours. AHA producer, Steve Purdy, ... Continue reading

2019 4 Door Nissan's Will Have Rear Door Alert As Standard Equipment

Jul 31, 2018

For model year 2019, Nissan will add RDA as standard equipment to eight additional nameplates, including the best-selling Rogue and the all-new Altima •By model year 2022, Nissan plans to have RDA standard on all four-door trucks, sedans and SUV nameplates •The recently patented technology was launched as standard ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Rocky Mountain Review

Jul 31, 2018

With so many choices available in the tightly-packed compact-to-midsize crossover market, a manufacturer really has to be good; it’s not an easy segment in which to stand out. Mazda always brings their “A” game and we had high hopes for their 2018 CX-5 crossover. And while it’s great in a number of areas, bring ... Continue reading

MILAN Automotive GmbH Unleashes Hyper Car MILAN RED

Jul 30, 2018

LEOBERSDORF, Austria, July 30, 2018 -- A car against the tide. This is what Austrian born Markus Fux, 36, CEO of MILAN Automotive GmbH is doing: bringing to the road the cutting edge know-how of Austrian companies - uncompromising in design and technic - in what will be the new generation of hyper cars: the MILAN RED. ... Continue reading

New Infiniti QX50 Multi-Tone Interior Inspired by Luxury Resort Hotel

Jul 27, 2018

NASHVILLE, TN – July 27, 2018: The interior of the all-new 2019 INFINITI QX50 boasts a unique inspiration. The INFINITI design team created the on-trend, multi-tone color combination for the available Autograph interior inspired by the look and feel of luxury resort hotels. ... Continue reading