Jul 2, 2019
TravelCenters of America invites all active duty military, veterans and reservists with proof of service to enjoy a complimentary meal on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2019 at participating Country Pride and Iron Skillet restaurants nationwide. On July 4th, anyone who has served in the armed forces can receive a ... Continue reading
Drivers Confused About Automated Safety Systems Says IIHS
Jun 28, 2019
Many of today's vehicles can stay in a lane and maintain a set following distance with minimal driver input. But some drivers are confused about the limitations of these systems. ... Continue reading
2020 Kia Soul Earns Highest IIHS Safety Designation
Jun 28, 2019
The redesigned 2020 Kia Soul a small car, earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights. The redesigned Soul earns good ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the passenger-side small over ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Ranger Performs Well in IIHS Crash Tests
Jun 28, 2019
The redesigned Ford Ranger crew cab earns good ratings in all but one of the IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and earns a superior rating for front crash prevention. A marginal headlight rating, however, keeps the pickup from qualifying for a Top Safety Pick award. ... Continue reading
2019 Toyota Avalon Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - Plus Current Carvana Price And Inventory
Jun 28, 2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Flagship with more excitement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The restaurant parking valet handed me the keys to a Toyota. “I’m driving a Lexus” said I. He looked at me in puzzlement. ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2019
The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has risen again this year to 11.8 years, according to new research from business information provider IHS Markit . This acceleration of average age can easily be seen when looking across the last 17 years. From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles ... Continue reading
2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Debuts Rock-Crushing Tremor +VIDEO
Jun 27, 2019
The 2020 F-Series Super Duty is delivering next-level capability in an all-new way – the Tremor Off-Road Package. Tremor pushes the boundaries of Super Duty off-road capability with new hardware and tech to handle rough terrain, providing greater towing and payload than Ram Power Wagon. ... Continue reading
BMW Vision M NEXT Reveals How Driving Pleasure Might Look +VIDEO
Jun 25, 2019
In the future, drivers will be able to choose whether they wish to be driven or do the driving themselves. With the BMW Vision M NEXT, the BMW Group is revealing its futuristic take on how driving pleasure might look for those who enjoy taking the wheel themselves. ... Continue reading
2019 Kia Forte Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Jun 25, 2019
For 2019 the Forte is entirely new. This next-gen Forte is longer and wider while at the same time a bit taller. Styling cues from Kia’s Stinger fastback sport sedan have found there way onto the Forte. There’s a longer hood and shorter rear deck. It gets its own version of the tiger nose grille from the Stinger al ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2019
Monaco meanderings Regular readers-and I know several who have every issue since No 1- will recall my annual and much anticipated trips to the Monaco Grand Prix. This year it was my 52nd.. Mind you, I was very lucky. ... Continue reading
$80K Truck Challenge; Supercharged V8 VS Twin Turbo V6; Which Truck Would YOU Choose?
Jun 21, 2019
Justin Dugan is giving you the choice: Modded 2017 F150 Raptor or 2019 Roush F150 SC—which would you choose? In AT’s latest comparison video, Justin parks his Raptor next to Roush's F150 SC for a thorough comparison, asking the viewer, Which one are you picking? Since the battle of Ecoboost VS Coyote is a ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved
Jun 21, 2019
The Efficient CUV By Rob Eckaus Northern California Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL Like them or hate them, it’s still a craze. Or you can call it a trend. ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Explorer Preview, Including Side By Side Technical Specs and Full Reveal VIDEO
Jun 20, 2019
Ford introduced its all-new 2020 Explorer yesterday in an Internet broadcast carried live on TheAutoChannel.com. The 2020 model ia a complete redesign of America’s all-time best-selling SUV – that now features the broadest model lineup ever, more power and space, and smart new technologies to help tackle life’s a ... Continue reading
Waymo Signs Partnership with Groupe Renault and Nissan
Jun 20, 2019
Groupe Renault and Nissan to become the first automotive manufacturers to explore driverless mobility services with Waymo in France and Japan Exclusive agreement to initially focus on driverless mobility services for people and goods in France and Japan Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co., and Waymo, leaders in their resp ... Continue reading
Toyota Provides Easy-to-use Map Showing Real-time Traffic Information and Road Closures in Japan
Jun 19, 2019
You can check whether roads in Japan on your planned route are passable or not with this online map, accessible from your smartphone, computer, or other devices. Road closures, road sign icons, and more are also displayed in real-time. ... Continue reading
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