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2019 Volvo V60 AWD Momentum Road Test by Andrew Frankl

2019 Volvo V60 AWD Momentum Road Test by Andrew Frankl

I have to confess to two things. I am a former Volvo S70 owner. A wonderful car which I had in Britain for over 12 years. Took it all over Europe, never missed a beat. So yes, I am biased. The other thing was more of concern. When I read that Volvo had been taken over China’s Geely corporation I thought oh, dear-now ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 16, 2019

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 16, 2019

Ford, BMW, Lincoln, Mini, Jeep, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Keystone, Peterbilt, Thomas Built Buses, Braxton Creek, Autocar, Lance Camper, Pierce ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig

2019 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig

I have owned (and enjoyed) driving our family's 2010 RX 450h over the past 9 years and brag that its the best car I have ever owned. Recently I had the opportunity to road test the long wheel base three row versions of both the RX and the RX450hL Hybrid. Both are virtually identical with MPG also about the same 25 MPG ... Continue reading

New Car Review 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review by Larry Nutson

New Car Review 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review by Larry Nutson

The compact SUV segment is very crowded with many formidable entires from all the major brands. There’s something for everyone. Price is all-important and the Eclipse Cross is well positioned with a starting price of $23,595 making it attractive to young adults who are just getting started in their careers. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 14, 2019

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 14, 2019

UAW Picks GM; VW iD.3 Electrifies; Frankfurt Plugged In; Car Carrier Sinks; New VW Logo Placed; Head Nissan Exec Replaced; Mess O'Mustangs; Wards 10 Best; Cox Goes Into Electric Pickup Biz; GM PU SUZ Recall; RAM Recall; States Charge EV Highway Tax Fees; NASCAR Cup Raceoff Field Fixed; F-1's Schumacher Repaired ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review. A very dear friend of mine has just joined the company from a rival brand. Looking forward to the challenge he said and a challenge it will be. ... Continue reading

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to revoke California's authority to set its own vehicle greenhouse gas standards and declare that states are pre-empted from setting their own vehicle rules, three people briefed on the matter said on Thursday. According to Reuters, President Donald Trump met with ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD V8 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD V8 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

On the road the Land Cruiser is a bastion of comfort, an observation platform without compare. 9.5 stars out or 10. ... Continue reading

Honda Announce Next Steps Towards Electrification of European Business

Honda Announce Next Steps Towards Electrification of European Business

- Honda make a series of announcements as the next phase of its ... Continue reading

GM Recall: 3.46 Million Pickups and SUV's

GM Recall: 3.46 Million Pickups and SUV's

David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co said today it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Moves From Media To Vehicle Manufacturing, Invests $350 Million In Electric Truck Maker Rivian +EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Cox Automotive Moves From Media To Vehicle Manufacturing, Invests $350 Million In Electric Truck Maker Rivian +EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Rivian today announced an equity investment of $350 million from global automotive services company Cox Automotive. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles (EV) Now Being Served - Thanks Bubba, Your Focused Vision Should Serve Us All Well (Originally Published 2008)

Electric Vehicles (EV) Now Being Served - Thanks Bubba, Your Focused Vision Should Serve Us All Well (Originally Published 2008)

ELECTRIC . ELECTRIC; plug in electric; H2 fuel cell hybrid electric; gasoline hybrid electric; diesel hybrid electric; solar hybrid electric; CNG hybrid electric; propane hybrid electric; H2 hybrid electric; cold fusion hybrid electric; “who knows what's coming” hybrid electric...read my lips ELECTRIC. With ... Continue reading

Hyundai i30 N Project C World Premiere at 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

Hyundai i30 N Project C World Premiere at 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

Hyundai i30 N Project C World Premiere at 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show: The Original ... Continue reading

A 2019 Motorsports Gathering at The Quail

A 2019 Motorsports Gathering at The Quail

The Quail is one of those car show events that sticks with you like a favorite movie in your head. As you replay the day in your mind, you remember each car and its location, each display, even the food you ate, the drinks consumed. ... Continue reading

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