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2019 Nissan Altima SV Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Nissan Altima SV Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Nissan Altima SV ENGINE: 2.5-liter DOHC I-4 TRANSMISSION: Xtronic CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm/180 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm WHEELBASE: 111.0 in. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

You may have noticed that Honda's official description of this sedan includes the abbreviation "4D." Lest you think the company has invented a new level of automotive reality, let me assure you that even the latest Civic has yet to break through 3D to achieve 4D. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 5, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 5, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 , 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 team of experienced hands-on automotive experts take listener's calls with advice for the New Yo ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Introduces 2020 Stingray First Hardtop Corvette Convertible

Chevrolet Introduces 2020 Stingray First Hardtop Corvette Convertible

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Open-air driving has always been a part of the Chevrolet Corvette’s heritage. ... Continue reading

U.S. President Donald Trump Takes Step-One To Overcome Enemy Entities, Support American Motorists, Guarantee Fuel Freedom, Help America's Farmers By Supporting Clean, Renewable, American Bio-Fuels

U.S. President Donald Trump Takes Step-One To Overcome Enemy Entities, Support American Motorists, Guarantee Fuel Freedom, Help America's Farmers By Supporting Clean, Renewable, American Bio-Fuels

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. Trump successfully negotiated an agreement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump’s leadership has ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Review By John Heilig

2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Review By John Heilig

Overall, the Mazda CX-9 is a true pleasure to drive ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LC 500 Review - Grand Touring At Its Best, Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Lexus LC 500 Review - Grand Touring At Its Best, Review By Larry Nutson

One thing is for sure. I would be happy to take this 2019 Lexus LC 500 grand tourer on a cross-country road trip. ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Sedan Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Toyota Camry XSE V6 Sedan Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

My very first trip to the shopping center in the 2019 Toyota Camry XSE proved the inestimable value of one of Toyota's optional protective driving tools. As I was slowly backing the XSE out of a tight parking place, the Camry inexplicably shuddered to a complete emergency stop. ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson; Premium Without The Price

2019 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson; Premium Without The Price

For the last couple years Mazda has been upping its game. The introduction of a new top-line Signature trim first on the CX-9 3-row midsize SUV and then on the Mazda6 sedan set the stage. ... Continue reading

2020 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2020 Acura MDX AWD A-SPEC Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

If you're in the market for a three row SUV, you'll have a tough time beating the A-Spec Acura MDX all-wheel-drive. This unit's accolades include great appearance, excellent performance and plush comfort. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 30, 2019

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 30, 2019

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles 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 included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

FIRST DRIVE: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Engineered For America By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

FIRST DRIVE: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Engineered For America By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Review: The 4-door Jetta is more stylish and has a new coupe-like exterior design. VW says customer desire drove this design approach. ... Continue reading

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Review by Thom Cannell

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Review by Thom Cannell

Often I wonder about the price-value relationship that exists between the buyers of cars, trucks and SUV/crossovers and the vehicle they select. ... Continue reading

2019 Kia K900 Luxury Sedan Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Kia K900 Luxury Sedan Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

It’s got cooled, heated and reclining seats, digital temperature control, music and media controls, inductive phone charging, USB, 12 volt chargers and cup holders. Sounds like a typical decently equipped car, right? Well this is for the rear seat occupants. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T AWD 10 Star Review by David Colman - E15 Approved! +VIDEO

New Car Review: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T AWD 10 Star Review by David Colman - E15 Approved! +VIDEO

You'll need a new scorecard to keep track of the Hyundai Santa Fe's starting lineup for 2019. Previously divided into two basic models (5 passenger Sport and 7 passenger Santa Fe), the latest Santa Fe line is divided into two models: the 5 passenger Santa Fe (which replaces the Sport), and the 7 passenger Santa Fe XL ( ... Continue reading

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