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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Um What Can I Say? By Bruce Hotchkiss Special Correspondent West Coast Bureau The Auto Channel Sometimes I wonder if there really is a need to review new vehicles anymore. Let’s face it, there are no bad vehicles. ... Continue reading

2021 Genesis GV80 - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Genesis GV80 - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

The 2021 GV80 is the first utility vehicle (UV) from Genesis, the luxury vehicle brand from Hyundai Motor Group. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser HE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser HE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The 2021 model year marks the end of the trail for Toyota's storied Land Cruiser in the US market. Although production of this SUV continues for rest of world consumption, Toyota will transfer sales of this full-size SUV to their Lexus brand. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus IS - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Lexus IS - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

For 2021 the compact IS sport sedan gets a freshened exterior styling, a reimagined interior, returned driving dynamics, more advanced driver-assistance safety features and an updated infotainment system. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus RC F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Lexus RC F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Lexus RC F Sport Review by Mark Fulmer Of Power, Style, and Control in a Bright Yellow Rocket With an aggressively styled body that looks like a Flare Yellow hued whale shark in devour mode, the 2021 Lexus RC F Sport rides like a thoroughbred. The carbon fiber roof, exterior accents, and interior elements add an e ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 20-25, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 20-25, 2021

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets.. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive U.S. Automotive Forecast for December 2021

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive U.S. Automotive Forecast for December 2021

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power: The Retail Sales Forecast New-vehicle retail sales for December 2021 are expected to decline when compared with December 2020, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales of new vehicles this month are expected to reach 1,105,800 units, a 17.4% decrease compar ... Continue reading

2021 BMW 330e PHEV Sport Sedan - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 BMW 330e PHEV Sport Sedan - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

I had just removed the plug for a Level 2, 240-volt EV charger from the front fender charging port and closed its access door on the 2021 BMW 330e when another car approached. The driver of the Smart EV lowered their window and said, “You know, that space is for charging electric cars.” I smiled, said yes, and reop ... Continue reading

Kia K5 GT Sedan - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Kia K5 GT Sedan - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

K5 ISN'T JUST A MOUNTAIN IN ASIA. IT'S ALSO A 2021 KIA ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

First impressions are important, they stick with you. So my first impression of the Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback was, "Wow that paint is gorgeous!" The color is called Soul Red Crystal Metallic, I thought it was almost Candy Apple Red. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Wheezy, yet delightfully breezy! ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors to Reveal Two Concept Cars at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 - The Kei EV Concept and the Ralliart Concept Car

Mitsubishi Motors to Reveal Two Concept Cars at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 - The Kei EV Concept and the Ralliart Concept Car

TOKYO, Dec 22, 2021 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will reveal a kei EV concept(1) and a Ralliart concept car at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, which will be held from January 14 to 16 next year(2). The kei EV concept(3) is a new generation all-electric kei-car with Mitsubishi Motors-ness, founded on safety, security and comf ... Continue reading

Toyota Expands C+pod Sales to All Customers in Japan

Toyota Expands C+pod Sales to All Customers in Japan

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 23, 2021; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will expand sales of the "C+pod" ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to all corporate and municipal customers, and now the general public as well, from December 23. The vehicle was launched for select corporate and muni ... Continue reading

All-New Honda Civic Type R Coming to Tokyo Auto Salon

All-New Honda Civic Type R Coming to Tokyo Auto Salon

December 24, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif. Fresh from testing at the Suzuka Circuit, the all-new Honda Civic Type R will make its first public appearance in prototype form January 14 to 16 at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan's premiere high-performance and custom car show. ... Continue reading

2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Info

2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Info

new generation of all-electric SAV from BMW. Combined 516 hp and electric all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading

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