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2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Review By Larry Nutson - Luxury and Innovation

2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Review By Larry Nutson - Luxury and Innovation

I say the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC is exhilarating to drive, whether in be on city streets, along an interstate or carving through some scenic back roads, a very well balanced car that can go from the sublime to the aggressive. Mercedes say the E-Class Sedan (and Wagon) are the most advanced vehicles in the Merc ... Continue reading

New Car Review 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF; More Power = More Fun Review by Larry Nutson

New Car Review 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF; More Power = More Fun Review by Larry Nutson

The Mazda MX-5 is, well, pure fun. With it’s new found power, light weight, balanced steering and nicely tuned and compliant suspension you really can’t ask for much more. Plus, it’s really affordable. At Autobahn Country Club I tossed it into corners and the car just eats it. Step into the throttle on exit, zoom ... Continue reading

2019 Lincoln Navigator Luxury At Its Best | Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lincoln Navigator Luxury At Its Best | Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

Gone is a V8 engine. All Navigators are powered by a 450-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Also gone is the former 6-speed automatic and now a 10-speed automatic is standard. EPA test-cycle ratings for the Reserve 4X4 are 18 mpg combined with 16 city mpg and 21 highway mpg. Other models, which I’ll mention i ... Continue reading

SPECIAL VIDEO FEATURE: "Never Stop Driving" - The Story Behind the Hagerty Book

SPECIAL VIDEO FEATURE: "Never Stop Driving" - The Story Behind the Hagerty Book

The Auto Channel is proud to present a wonderful video feature produced and directed by Mark Ducker of Wild Road Pictures. The video describes how and why Hagerty Insurance published "Never Stop Driving," a new book by Hagerty magazine Editor-In-Chief Larry Webster. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LX570 5-Dr SUV Review by David Colman

2019 Lexus LX570 5-Dr SUV Review by David Colman

At night, the LX ingratiates itself when you open any passenger door. That's when you'll see the initials "LX" projected onto the ground by the courtesy lights that come with the $1,190 Luxury Package. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Edge 12 Years On, Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 Ford Edge 12 Years On, Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

I drove a 2007 Ford Edge for two years. Back then it was the second vehicle in our household. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight 4dr Touring Hybrid Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Honda Insight 4dr Touring Hybrid Review by David Colman + VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

A Green-vehicle review for car shoppers concerned with fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and gasoline and diesel exhaust emissions. The Insight returns to the market as a revamped, hybrid version built on the Civic platform Honda introduced in 2018. This amalgamation gives the Insight a fresh lease on li ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday November 2, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday November 2, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

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

Winter Tires ARE Worth It! - The Correct Tires Really Do Matter +VIDEO

Winter Tires ARE Worth It! - The Correct Tires Really Do Matter +VIDEO

Most every new vehicle today is equipped with all-season tires. This includes cars, minivans, SUVs and pickups. ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota RAV4 Review; The Best Gets Better - Expert Opinion By Thom Cannell - It's E15 Approved

2019 Toyota RAV4 Review; The Best Gets Better - Expert Opinion By Thom Cannell - It's E15 Approved

2019 Toyota RAV4 Review. The first thing we noticed about the all-new model was its truck-like front end, complete with hints of Toyota’s Tacoma and Tundra. The look is far bolder and adroitly chiseled. The new platform also has rear multi-link suspension, and we were interested in how that would affect its ride and ... Continue reading

The NACS Fuels Institute Study: Environmental And Economic Impact of Electric Vehicles Vs. Internal Combustion Powered Vehicles”

The NACS Fuels Institute Study: Environmental And Economic Impact of Electric Vehicles Vs. Internal Combustion Powered Vehicles”

Our vision of the ubiquitous mobility fuel future; 50-75 years out - Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Power, Now until then Clean Internal Combustion Engine Power. There's nothing wrong with the Internal Combustion Engine that a better fuel won't fix. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water! Only China, California And Sycophant ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Camry XSE Review by John Heilig

2019 Toyota Camry XSE Review by John Heilig

We had a fun week in the Toyota Camry with many miles added to the odometer. It proved to be a comfortable good driver/rider with enough interior styling touches to make it interesting. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 MAZDA6 Signature Review by David Colman

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 MAZDA6 Signature Review by David Colman

A stellar touring machine with BMW/Audi-like performance. The MAZDA6 line for 2019 runs the gamut from the utilitarian Sport model (base price: $23,800) to the luxurious Signature version (base price: $35,100) that we drove for this review. Three intermediate models are also available. ... Continue reading

China's "Father of Electric Cars" Disowns First Child Before Maturity, Now Says Hydrogen Is the Future of Automobiles +VIDEO

China's "Father of Electric Cars" Disowns First Child Before Maturity, Now Says Hydrogen Is the Future of Automobiles +VIDEO

His vision to make China an electric-vehicle powerhouse revolutionized the global auto industry, cementing a move away from the combustion engine. Now, Wan Gang says get ready for the next game-changing moment. ... Continue reading

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