News By Topic: 2016 New Vehicle Reviews

2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Premium 4x4 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jun 30, 2016

Rough and Tumble Capable, But Civilized Too DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Set the wayback machine to 1984. Toyota essentially took out the partition between the cab and bed of its compact pickup truck, added a detachable camper shell and removable rear jump seats to create the 4Runner. It was a two-door utility ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda CX-9 Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jun 29, 2016

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2016 Mazda3 Hatchback Strategic Vision's Total Quality Award Winner

Jun 28, 2016

Mazda3 Wows in Small Multi-Function Car Segment The 2016 Mazda3 hatchback was awarded Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Award, landing it top honors among the Small Multi-Function Car segment. Strategic Vision has captured in its unique Total Quality Impact score the complete, holistic measure of experience that en ... Continue reading

2017-1993 Car and Truck Reviews

Jun 25, 2016

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2016 Hyundai Tucson Only Small SUV To Receive Good Ratings For Both Driver And Passenger Small-Overlap Crash Tests Conducted By IIHS

Jun 24, 2016

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 23, 2016 -- The Hyundai Tucson SUV is the only vehicle in the small SUV category to receive good ratings for both driver and passenger in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) small-overlap crash test ratings. "At Hyundai, we continually strive to provide outstanding pas ... Continue reading

Magazine Announces New Minivan Rankings

Jun 24, 2016

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2016 U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families, today announced that the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica debuted in the No. 1 position in the Best Minivans rankings. The Pacifica shares the No. 1 ranking with the 2016 Honda Odyssey, which has held the ... Continue reading

Nissan It's A Truck Company; Nissan's NV3500 Review

Jun 24, 2016

Nissan again loaned me an NV3500 for my move this one a sedate blue instead of fire engine red. Immediately I noted some things missing from my previous review, and the loan also juxtaposed nicely with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ

Jun 23, 2016

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Mazdas are different from other cars. Mazda is a small company and so differentiates its offerings in the marketplace rather than competing directly with the major players. It does that very well, with an emphasis on innovative engineering and cars and even crossovers with a fun-to ... Continue reading

First Drive 2016 BMW M2 - Henny's Hot Lap Review

Jun 23, 2016

The real thing By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Monterrey, CA February 16, 2016. Finally the wait is over and fans of fast coupes can look forward to see the BMW M2 on the road pretty soon. The latest addition to the M-range will arrive in April, but before that, you can check out our first exper ... Continue reading

2016 Fiat 500 Abarth, Small But Wicked - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jun 22, 2016

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First Drive: 2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Review +VIDEO

Jun 22, 2016

Does the Future Start Like the Past? By Michael Coates Editor & Publisher Clean Fleet Report Reprinted with permission of CleanFleetReport.com Toyota is the world's largest automotive manufacturer and they pride themselves in doing things right and leading the industry in many ways. Say hybrid and the image that comes ... Continue reading

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jun 21, 2016

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3852) When the opportunity comes along to drive a performance car the usual scenario is that I have to feel it out on public roads. That needs to be done, of course, safely and without risk to anyone. Not to mention, the ... Continue reading

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Windy City Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jun 21, 2016

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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News - June 13-19, 2016

Jun 19, 2016

* Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford Motor Co. credited with saving the Dearborn automaker, will be inducted next month into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Mulally joins a 2016 class that includes Roy Lunn, engineer of the Ford GT40 that swept the podium at the 1966 Le Mans race; automotive safety advocate Ralph Nader; ... Continue reading

2016 Buick Regal AWD GS Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jun 19, 2016

Regal GS combines comfort and performance to make it the most cosmopolitan Buick yet. And one of the best-performing. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS This is not your blue-haired grandmother's Buick. With a 259-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injected engine driving all four wheels, making contact wi ... Continue reading