News By Topic: Larry Nutson

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: November 21, 2021;

Nov 21, 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 Cadillac CT5 Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 20, 2021

2021 Cadillac CT5 Delivers your wants and needs I had my first drive in Cadillac’s new CT5 sedan last year, notwithstanding Covid-19. I recently found myself again behind the wheel of this premium/luxury midsize sedan. ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Odyssey - Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 19, 2021

You might ask: With the popularity of utility vehicles (UV) who is buying a minivan? Well! Families with children under age 12 make up a big portion of minivan buyers. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Nov 18, 2021

Back in the Spring in this year of the pandemic I drove Toyota’s 2020 RAV4. In closing out my review I wrote “a bit more excitement is coming in the form of the 302-horspeower Toyota RAV4 Prime, a 2021 model that will arrive in summer 2020. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 17, 2021

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid A true big family sedan By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Last year was tough on the auto industry due to the Covid pandemic. However, car brands are now enjoying sales increases in 2021. ... Continue reading

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

Nov 16, 2021

Jeep has not been a player for quite some time in offering a 3-row utility vehicle. Yes, this is somewhat curious considering that 70-percent of sales in the midsize utility vehicle segment are 3-row models. ... Continue reading

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