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2019 Kia Stinger AWD Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

2019 Kia Stinger AWD Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

Kia originally positioned its cars as a value proposition. Handsome, but not daring; sporty, but not at the extreme; loaded with features and at a lower price to entice consideration. ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 11, 2019

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 11, 2019

NHTSA Recalls: Dodge, Honda, Peterbilt, Indian, Hyundai, Ducati, Dutchman, Starcraft, Southern Pride, Horton. Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn Review by David Colman +VIDEO

At twice the money this car would be a deal...it's that good. The GTI has been a legend enshrined in the enthusiast's hall of fame since its introduction in 1975. The 2019 version, the 8th evolution of the Golf, does nothing but burnish the GTI's sterling reputation. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Fusion Platinum Energi Plug In Hybrid Review By John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Ford Fusion Platinum Energi Plug In Hybrid Review By John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Ford Fusion Platinum Energi ENGINE: 2.0-liter Atkinson Cycle I-4 Plug-in TRANSMISSION: ECVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 188 combined hp/129 lb.-ft. gasoline engine torque WHEELBASE: 112.2 in. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 9, 2019

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 9, 2019

Automotive News Nuggets: October US Trucks Sale Up Car Sales Down; UAW Tsurus; MOODY: EV Mania Could Kill US Auto Industry; GM Sells Plant To Potential Competitor; Hey Tesla Taxi; Ferrari Clothing; SEMA Excitement; New Vette Yellow Flagged; INDY To Penske; MB F1 Driver Hamilton #1 Again; NASCAR Champ Qualifiying O ... Continue reading

2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Review by David Colman

2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Review by David Colman

You might think that the Discovery is the junior member of the Land Rover contingent of SUVs. After all, its distinguished sibling, the Range Rover, has long been THE British off-road fixture. ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Terrain, Bold Refinement - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 GMC Terrain, Bold Refinement - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 GMC Terrain Bold Refinement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The very stealthy Terrain SLT Black Edition was, to me, really good looking. Admittedly I favor black cars. ... Continue reading

2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV ENGINE: 6.2-liter V8 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm/450 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm WHEELBASE: 130.0 in. ... Continue reading

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Acura's design language has reformulated its grammar for 2019. Thankfully gone is the battleship prow that has characterized all Acuras of the recent past. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Experience Centre in Styria

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Experience Centre in Styria

The opening ceremony for the new G-Class Experience Centre on the former Nittner aerodrome around 15 kilometres south of Graz took place yesterday, less than a year after the ground-breaking ceremony in spring 2019. ... Continue reading

2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Review +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

They should call it the Wide-eye because that’s what happens when the throttle is pinned to the floorboard. The 797 horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye is basically a “detuned” Dodge Demon engine with some carryover features in a Hellcat Widebody. ... Continue reading

2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson

2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson

The Auto Channel The X-models in BMW’s overall lineup are categorized by BMW as Sport Activity Vehicles. They’re crossover SUVs, in industry terms. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Sonata Official Production Version Preview

2020 Hyundai Sonata Official Production Version Preview

Hyundai announces pricing for the all-new 2020 Sonata Entry level price only increases $750 easily offset with more content when compared with the 2019 Sonata SE Sophisticated four-door-coupe look with class-leading front legroom and headroom New standard Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience features ANN ARBOR, Mi ... Continue reading

Honda Joins SAE's Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium

Honda Joins SAE's Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium

Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium Adds Honda as Latest Member of Growing Consortium Honda Joins SAE International, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Uber ATG, Daimler and Lyft to Develop Safety Framework for Broad Deployment of Autonomous Technology ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4WD Rock Creek Edition Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4WD Rock Creek Edition Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4WD Rock Creek Edition ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: Xtronic CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 284 hp @ 6,400 rpm/259 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 114.2 in. ... Continue reading

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