2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Crewmax Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Mar 29, 2020
The TRD PRO Tundra's cab floor sits so high off the ground (2 feet) that most drivers need help climbing in and out. But our test Tundra offered no such help, either in the form of a running board or a driver's side grab handle. ... Continue reading
MINI USA ANNOUNCES U.S. LAUNCH AND PRICING FOR MINI SIDEWALK EDITION
Mar 26, 2020
MINI USA announced today the availability and U.S. pricing for the new 2021 MINI Sidewalk Edition. ... Continue reading
2020 Volvo XC90 T8 E-AWD Inscription by David Colman +VIDEO
Mar 26, 2020
What if you walked into your cell phone store and walked out with a car? Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, if you walk into your Volvo dealer looking for a new car, you're likely to end up buying a cell phone which just happens to have four wheels. ... Continue reading
2020 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack is a Hurky Lurky Machine - Review by Rob Eckaus
Mar 26, 2020
In high school my group of friends included one that had an early 1980s Mustang GT and the benefit of an older brother to transfer the cool factor down to him. He introduced us to the term “hurky lurky.” Coming from front-wheel drive commuters, I had no idea what that was. ... Continue reading
Are Radar Detectors Legal and How Do They Work?
Mar 24, 2020
Fact-checked with HomeInsurance.com by Sarah Archer Updated on Mar 24, 2020 Automobile Insurance Would you drive above the speed limit if you knew you wouldn’t get caught? For many, investing in a radar detector allows them to do just that — even though we obviously don’t recommend speeding. The radar detector in ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2020
•Steve Gehring Joins Hyundai as Executive Director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy – Hyundai Motor North America has named Steve Gehring as its new executive director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy. Steve will be based at Hyundai’s Washington, D.C. office and will be responsible f ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Unveiled It's GREEN NEW DEAL Plan in 2008 - It's Still The Best Idea!
Mar 24, 2020
There's lots of conversation and reports the past couple of days regarding a controversial a "New Green Deal." There's different reasons for announcing this: Energy independence, economic security, jobs creation, health benefits, and a cleaner environment. The problem is the 'source' of this new plan. ... Continue reading
2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
Mar 23, 2020
The 2020 Mazda CX-30, a small SUV, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In contrast to many vehicles that qualify for the award only when equipped with premium headlights, the CX-30 qualifies only with its base headlights. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday March 21, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Mar 21, 2020
Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com This a a Prerecorded Best Of Auto Lab - No Calls Please 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 hand ... Continue reading
A Message from TravelCenters of America Inc.
Mar 20, 2020
TravelCenters of America Inc., today made the following statement regarding TA and its operations in the rapidly evolving current environment: “At TA, we are working hard to keep our travel centers open for business to support the critical work of professional drivers as they transport vital goods around the U.S. and ... Continue reading
Garrett Motion Announces Restart Of Production Facility in Wuhan, China
Mar 19, 2020
Garrett Motion today announced its manufacturing plant in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China has restarted limited production effective March 16, 2020 in accordance with local ordinances. Garrett’s Wuhan facility is expected to gradually return to full capacity in early May. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Rules Making For Autonomous Vehicle's
Mar 17, 2020
Historic first step for the agency to remove unnecessary barriers to motor vehicles equipped with automated driving systems The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued a proposal to modernize numerous Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and clarify ambiguitie ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2020
For the better part of the first week in March traffic is carefully controlled into the fancy circle drive in front of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island hotel, not far north of Jacksonville, Florida. Special cars, colorful hotel guests, VIPs, celebrities and the Concours cognoscenti have the run of the place. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Official Vehicle Recall Notice March 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
Ford Ranger, Jeep, Nissan, Keystone, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, GMC, Freightliner, FCCC, Pierce, Thomas Built, ALTEC, Others If your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is inclu ... Continue reading
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