Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review and Road-trip By Steve Purdy
Oct 9, 2018
Atlas is VW’s first foray into the popular 7-passenger CUV market dominated by the GM competitors (Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse), Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer and many, many others. Most are categorized as mid-size but often feel more full-size. Just about every manufacturer, both luxury and mainstream, compe ... Continue reading
Important NHTSA Recall Info That MAY Affect Your Vehicle
Oct 8, 2018
To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, Mercedes, Subaru, Kia, Land Rover, Honda, Alfa Romeo, RV's, Trucks and Trailers ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 6, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
FCA Outsells Dragging Ford In September US Sales; Fairer NAFTA Deal; GM Listening In; Toyota Hybrid Recall; Subaru Recall; CR Says Cadillac Controls Better Than Tesla; Ford Looking At Overseas Partners; NASCAR Changes; Bondurant High-speed Driving School Goes Bankrupt; Bullitt @50 ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Hit One Million Milestone with FH
Oct 4, 2018
Volvo Trucks' flagship, the Volvo FH, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is one of the transport industry's greatest successes ever. Now this celebrated truck model has passed a new exciting milestone. ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2018
HONDA (AIR BAG); BMW, CADILLAC, VOLVO, MITSUBISHI; BENTLEY; MERCEDES; ACURA, INFINITI, Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 29, 2018 7-9 AM
Sep 29, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Expert ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2018
New Offerings Achieve Faster Pre-cooling and Long Operation Even When the Vehicle Engine is Off - MHI Thermal Systems in charge of reefer development and manufacture; provision to be handled by Ryoju Cold Chain - Large-capacity, high-efficiency operation simultaneously achieved from proprietary 3D scroll hermetic inver ... Continue reading
IIHS: All major trailer makers earn IIHS award for good underride protection +VIDEO
Sep 27, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. — Seven years after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found serious shortcomings in the rear underride guards of most semitrailers, the eight largest North American manufacturers are now making rear guards capable of preventing deadly underride in a range of scenarios. ... Continue reading
2018 Ford F-150 Review By John Heilig
Sep 25, 2018
First, the Big Papa, the F-150. Ford’s pickup has been a best-seller for four decades, and it’s easy to see why. It is solidly built with a host of features. Our tester was powered by a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6 that delivered a healthy 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. A 3.5-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8 are als ... Continue reading
"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD" By John Heilig
Sep 21, 2018
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig REVIEWED MODEL: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD ENGINE: 4.0-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 270 hp @ 5,600 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.8 in. ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2018
Cummins Inc. introduced innovations that will achieve a low nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions future and achieve a reduction in the carbon footprint at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show. ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2018
"Driving Tomorrow" – this is the motto of the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles exhibition which will be taking place in Hannover. Representing the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans will once again be substantiating their claim to be the leaders with ... Continue reading
2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 18, 2018
Some of the differences were not only features GMC wanted but features that GMC customers wanted. Customers requested more differentiation. Talking to present Sierra owners—and listening to them, provide the impetus for more change. ... Continue reading
GM Recall Temporary Loss Of Electric Power Steering
Sep 17, 2018
September 7, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 Manufacturer General Motors L ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Pickups Brake Pedal May Detach
Sep 17, 2018
August 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V578000Brake Pedal May Come Loose If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. ... Continue reading
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