2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 14, 2017
Hyundai says the Ioniq is “the most efficient electric vehicle sold in America.” Its estimated driving range is 124 miles. EPA MPGe ratings are 136 MPGe combined, with 150 city MPGe and 122 highway MPGe. ... Continue reading
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review By John Heilig
Aug 14, 2017
Fusion is Ford’s mid-size entry and it’s a good one. The styling is conservative, just like the others in its class. You don’t want to get too aggressive in the styling department in the fear that you might alienate a segment of the population. Over the years, the Fusion’s grille has grown and has become more A ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2017
The first electric car fleets poured onto the streets of London in 1897 and because of their ease of use they grew in popularity with just under 34,000 vehicles registered for street use in 1912. But with the improvement in roads, the discovery of vast amounts of oil and hydrocarbon fuels - combined with American wande ... Continue reading
Why G-Vectoring In The Mazda CX-5 Is So Cool - Review by Jon Rosner
Aug 13, 2017
Every year the Members of Western Automotive Journalists make the pilgrimage down to Monterey to drive over designated backroads and at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The idea, and the ideal, is that we drive back-to-back-to-back in competitive vehicles to get a real world sense of the subtle and less than subtle differenc ... Continue reading
2017 Chevy Volt Review by Del Coates +VIDEO
Aug 12, 2017
SAN JOSE, CA - May 2, 2016: Chevrolet's Gen 2 (second generation) Volt appeared briefly as a 2016 model in just 11 states. It's now available, for a few dollars more, in all 50 states as a 2017 model. It represents an impressive improvement among hybrid cars that reminds me more of a Tesla than a Prius. Like the Gen 1 ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 AUDI A4 REVIEW
Aug 11, 2017
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 VOLVO S90 Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 10, 2017
First out of the box for the new Volvo was the XC90 crossover that won just about every design award in the business. And, we agree, it is a masterpiece of mid-size crossover competence and aesthetics. ... Continue reading
2017 Volkswagen Passat Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 9, 2017
2017 Volkswagen Passat A family-sized sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_9333) When I am new car shopping the power train is right at the top of my list of particulars that come in to consideration. The reality of today is that, more often than not, choices within ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 9, 2017
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
Aug 8, 2017
2017 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD - Road Trip To Nashville Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Power To The People!
Aug 8, 2017
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
2017 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Review Elegance And Performance - Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 7, 2017
A five-passenger compact crossover SUV, the GLC is based extensively on the C-class sedan. True to Mercedes’ character it’s luxurious with quite an elegant interior. Overall ride characteristics are comfortable and luxurious plus there’s nothing lacking in performance. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA3 REVIEW
Aug 6, 2017
I drove a 2017 Mazda3 with the larger 184-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv engine matched to the Skyactiv-Drive six-speed manual transmission and the new G-Vectoring Control dynamics. Available in a base Sport, Touring, Touring 2.5 and Grand Touring, my top-of-the-line Grand Touring test drive came with the ... Continue reading
Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GS 350 REVIEW
Aug 5, 2017
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
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