Sep 25, 2019
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
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Sep 24, 2019
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 35 years later By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_4779) The Pacifica plug-in Hybrid has a battery-powered all-electric range of 32 miles. When it arrived for my evaluation drive the battery charge was depleted after its 45 mile trip to ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2019
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V635000 Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 5,495 Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2019
Steering Rack Gear May Fail A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V637000 Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 5,294 Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. ... Continue reading
2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 4x4 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved
Sep 23, 2019
To give you an idea of just how gargantuan the Toyota Sequoia is, compare it to the Chevy Suburban. Although the Toyota, at 201 inches in length, is shorter than the Chevy by a whopping two feet, it still weighs 80 pounds more than the Suburban. ... Continue reading
NEW CAR REVIEW: 2019 VOLVO XC40 - First Drive by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2019
Our introduction to the XC40 involved a circuit around Austin visiting a variety of craftspeople who helped the Volvo folks flesh out the story of its design philosophy. ... Continue reading
2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Road Trip; Seattle, Tacoma and The LeMay – America’s Car Museum
Sep 22, 2019
A Road Trip Story from A Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy Shunpiker Productions September 2019 [Kona Front ¾] The excuse for this trip (as if we ever really need an excuse) is the annual fund-raising event for the LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington, one of the finest presentations of automotive ... Continue reading
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Review by Mark Fulmer - It's E15 Approved
Sep 22, 2019
The 2019 Land Cruiser has proven itself over six or so decades to be one tough cookie off road. At the same time, it has developed into a very refined full size SUV with a treasure chest of bells and whistles. ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus IS 350 4-Dr Sedan Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved
Sep 21, 2019
If you're looking for a 5 passenger luxury sedan with sporting attributes, you would naturally think of the BMW 3 Series as the benchmark of the segment. Perhaps you wouldn't even consider the Lexus IS 350 as a legitimate contender to that storied BMW. ... Continue reading
2020 Nissan Murano Preview and Prices
Sep 20, 2019
Nissan announced U.S. pricing for the 2020 Nissan Murano, which is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $31,530 USD1 for the Murano S front-wheel drive model. ... Continue reading
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved
Sep 20, 2019
Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe has all the practicality and utility required of an SUV, coupled with very good fuel economy and a luxury sedan nearly silent ride. ... Continue reading
Ford Ranger is Back! 2019 Ford Ranger Close-up Look From Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Sep 20, 2019
Ford Ranger is Back! By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau We heard the lament often over the years questioning why Ford’s mid-size Ranger pickup was sold in a variety of places around the world but we could not have it here. GM brought back its Colorado and Canyon, and Toyota kept the Tacoma competitive wi ... Continue reading
2020 Honda CR-V Gets New U.S.-Built Hybrid-Electric Version
Sep 19, 2019
2020 Honda CR-V, sporting freshened styling, new features and upgraded powertrains—including a new CR-V Hybrid to be built in the company's Greensburg, Indiana plant1. The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in America, joining the Accord Hybrid and Insight as the third electrified Hond ... Continue reading
Green Vehicles Earn Safety Award from IIHS +VIDEO
Sep 19, 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. — Tesla has picked up its first award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as the 2019 Model 3, its less expensive sedan, qualifies for Top Safety Pick+. The Model 3 joins one other all-electric plug-in vehicle, the Audi e-tron, in the IIHS winner's circle. ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2019
Airbag expands into space between driver’s and passenger to prevent front row passengers from colliding Through patented technology, Hyundai Motor Group developed one of the lightest-weight center side airbags in the world Hyundai Motor Group (The Group) has developed a new center side airbag, further enhancing the s ... Continue reading
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