2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 2, 2017
Comfortable car-like handling with the capability to handle seven passengers DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After having gotten fairly major revisions — Mitsubishi claimed more than 100 design and engineering changes, from external styling to seats, interior panels, and the audio system — last year, its thre ... Continue reading
Bloated Inventories, Rising Incentives Signal Auto Market May Have Reached Peak SUV
Jul 1, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 28, 2017 -- After five straight years of market share gains, the SUV segment may be poised for a slowdown, according to a new analysis from Edmunds, the leading car shopping and information platform. While incentive spending overall is up 23 percent so far in 2017 compared to 2016, incentives ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 1, 2017
One of the most engaging midsize sedans. At the premium Grand Touring level, it’s a worthy alternative to a more-expensive luxury-brand sedan DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Mazda's flagship Mazda6 sedan embodies the Japanese manufacturer's passion for the automobile in a class filled with notably non-passionat ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2017
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2017
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Jun 28, 2017
DETROIT, June 28, 2017 -- New vehicle sales in the first half of 2017 are expected to be 8.4 million, down nearly 2.3 percent compared to the first six months of 2016. With growing economic headwinds, full year sales in 2017 are predicted to reach 17.1 million, down 2.5 percent from the record 17.5 million sold in 2016 ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 26, 2017 -- The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as the Northwest Family Green Car of the Year at its annual Drive Revolution green car competition. Members of NWAPA and journalists from across the nation recently gathered in Portland, Oreg ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2017
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
Me-Oh, Mio, On A Journey Up North In A 2017 Dodge Journey
Jun 23, 2017
When two friends announced they would marry on a farm in Mio, I had to consult a map to find this hidden jewel of a town. Then I contacted Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to request eval time of a suitable vehicle for carrying decor up north for this autumn celebration and pumpkins and other fall decorations back home from t ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2017
If the 2017 Mazda CX-5 looks like a mild styling refresh of the 2016 version, look more closely. While showing plenty of continuity, few body panels are unchanged. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Finds New-Vehicle Initial Quality is Best Ever,
Jun 21, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- New-vehicle quality is at its highest level ever, improving a significant 8% from last year, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study,SM (IQS) released today. Initial quality in this iconic study is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles ( ... Continue reading
J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study - Kia Leads Nameplate Rankings For Second Straight Year
Jun 21, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- Continuing a multi-year string of quality and reliability awards and accolades, J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS) today recognized Kia Motors as the highest-ranking nameplate in the United States for the second year in a row. Kia's improvement to 72 problems per 100 vehicles ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2017
This was the first Ghibli SQ 4 we’ve had after a series of Quattroportes. Navigating the streets of the Principality is always fought with danger-scooters passing right and left, high curbs, tourist buses, you get the picture. Still, it is always huge fun to zap up in the Maser to the Palace for the Saturday evening ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda CX-3 Review By Larry Nutson
Jun 20, 2017
2017 Mazda CX-3 By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Bureau Chief The Auto Channel, Chicago Bureau (DSC-8631) My wife and I joined the nearly 49 million travelers over this recent 2017 Thanksgiving holiday and took to the roads. We traversed the interstate connecting Lake Michigan on the west to Lake St. ... Continue reading
Sales start for the E-Class Cabriolet and the new Mercedes-AMG performance SUVs
Jun 16, 2017
Sales start for the E-Class Cabriolet and the new Mercedes-AMG performance SUVs ... Continue reading
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