News By Topic: Larry Nutson

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 14, 2021

Nov 14, 2021

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

Expert New Car Review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe by Larry Nutson

Nov 13, 2021

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Review Offers Both Style and Utility As we gradually emerge from this pandemic tunnel we’re all in, the hard-hit auto industry is seeing an increase in sales. The Hyundai brand is doing very well. ... Continue reading

2021 BMW 4 Series Soft Top Convertible - Review by Larry Nutson`

Nov 12, 2021

I had learned some time ago that BMW was bringing back a soft top on its 4 Series convertible. This got my attention as I have always liked a soft-top convertible’s classic profile and the two-tone effect of the body color and top material. ... Continue reading

2021 Volkswagen Atlas - Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 9, 2021

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Refreshed and still a good value By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6934) The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly been a major concern and a disruptor of all things normal in everyone’s lives. This includes the new car industry and auto shows that ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 7, 2021

Nov 7, 2021

AUTO CENTRAL CHICAGO - November 7, 2021: Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus ES AWD Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 6, 2021

2021 Lexus ES Now with All-Wheel Drive Lexus’ total sales of their passenger car and utility vehicle model range is up 48 percent for the first half of 2021. Passenger car models make up about 26 percent of the total. ... Continue reading

2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Nov 1, 2021

With a 797 horsepower supercharged 6.2 liter Hemi pulled from the Challenger SRT Demon its capable of a top speed of 203 miles per hour, making it the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world. ... Continue reading

Nutson"s Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up October 31, 2021

Oct 31, 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

2021 GMC Yukon Denali - Review by Larry Nutson

Oct 26, 2021

I’ve had a couple previous drive experiences in GMC’s full-size Yukon utility vehicle that is extensively new for 2021. I’ve also driven its sibling Cadillac Escalade and will drive the new Chevrolet Tahoe in a couple weeks. ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo - Review by Larry Nutson

Oct 25, 2021

I drove the new 2020 Mazda CX-30 about a year ago and explained to readers how it fit in between Mazda’s CX-3 and CX-5 in both size and price. The CX-30 is based on the same platform that also underpins the Mazda3 hatchback and sedan. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - October 17-23 2021

Oct 24, 2021

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

2022 Volkswagen Taos Review by Larry Nutson

Oct 22, 2021

Volkswagen has a new model in its lineup. It’s the entirely new 2022 Taos subcompact utility vehicle (UV). Actually, the Taos replaces the Golf hatchback in VW’s lineup. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Carnival - Review by Larry Nutson

Oct 22, 2021

2022 Kia Carnival Family focused By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_8208) Kia has discontinued its Sedona minivan. Replacing the Sedona in Kia’s model lineup is the entirely new 2022 Kia Carnival. ... Continue reading

2022 Jeep Compass Review By Larry Nutson

Oct 22, 2021

Just recently I got more than another look at the 2022 Compass. I climbed into the driver’s seat right behind the steering wheel and took the Compass for a drive to experience it all for myself. Jeep brought the new Compass to the Midwest Automotive Association 2021 Rally at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. T ... Continue reading

2021 Jeep Gladiator Trail Rated - Review by Larry Nutson

Oct 22, 2021

A whopping 2.9 million pickups were sold in the U.S. last year, making up roughly 20% of the entire auto market, according to Cox Automotive. Full size and midsize pickups are offered by eight different brands. ... Continue reading