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Kia Kia Kia In This Month's Letter From Europe

Kia Kia Kia In This Month's Letter From Europe

The GT Line has a superb steering wheel the sort of thing you notice after lesser examples in other brands. All in all I was very impressed first of all with the highly competitive price-under 30 thousand dollars-and the way Kia are taking the fight to Toyota and Honda. ... Continue reading

CARFAX Canada Launches Car Care

CARFAX Canada Launches Car Care

CARFAX Canada, the country’s leading source of vehicle history information, has introduced a free service that makes taking care of a car easier than ever. ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Elects 2021 Board of Directors, Celebrates 30 Years

Midwest Automotive Media Association Elects 2021 Board of Directors, Celebrates 30 Years

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), an organization comprised of automotive journalists and related industry professionals, elected its 2021 board of directors during its annual January business meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom. Founded in 1991, MAMA celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. ... Continue reading

Groupe Renault Presents Its ‘Renaulution’ Strategic Plan

Groupe Renault Presents Its ‘Renaulution’ Strategic Plan

a new strategic plan, which aims to shift the group’s strategy from volume to value. This strategic plan involves pivoting the business model to tech, energy and mobility; making Groupe Renault a frontrunner in the value chain of new mobility.The plan aims to ensure the company’s ’s sustainable profitability whil ... Continue reading

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th birthday in June. By coincidence, my drive of a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia couldn’t have been better timed to reacquaint me with the heritage of this storied brand. ... Continue reading

2020 Nissan Altima Review by Larry Nutson

2020 Nissan Altima Review by Larry Nutson

2020 is the second year for the Nissan Altima after its complete redesign for 2019. Changes for 2020 are minimal so I went back and reviewed my notes on the 2019. ... Continue reading

Range Rover's Luxo-Muscle SUV - the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition Review by Rob Eckaus

Range Rover's Luxo-Muscle SUV - the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition Review by Rob Eckaus

The complete package when it comes to SUVs By Rob Eckaus SF Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL Never having much exposure to Land Rover except for a fun test ride last year when I was exposed to their thoughtful luxury, I was still pleasantly surprised with the snarling 2020 Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition. More ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X4 Lariat Review by Larry Nutson

2020 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X4 Lariat Review by Larry Nutson

2020 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X4 Lariat Review By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6610) There’s no vehicle that says America more than a pickup truck. Okay, I’m talking four-wheeled vehicles, since Harley-Davidson motorcycles might come to mind. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5 +VIDEO

Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5 +VIDEO

Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the first teaser image of the highly anticipated IONIQ 5 midsize CUV, the first model in its IONIQ dedicated BEV lineup brand. IONIQ 5 will be the first vehicle mated with Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), an innovative system made exclusively for nex ... Continue reading

TruckHouse™ unveils Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro composite expedition vehicle

TruckHouse™ unveils Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro composite expedition vehicle

TruckHouse™ has launched the BCT, their first mid-sized composite expedition vehicle built on the newest Toyota Tacoma, filling the void between massive overland vehicles and 4x4 vans. ... Continue reading

NACTOY Winners And More By Paul A. Eisenstein

NACTOY Winners And More By Paul A. Eisenstein

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E captured the 2021 North American Utility of the Year award. The win is seen as a jumping off point to sell a bunch of EVs. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel - NHTSA Recall Summary - January 11, 2021

The Auto Channel - NHTSA Recall Summary - January 11, 2021

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

2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited Review By John Heilig

2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited Review By John Heilig

REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited ENGINE: 2.0-liter 4 TRANSMISSION: CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm/132 lb.-ft. torque WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. ... Continue reading

2020 Kia Niro PHEV Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Kia Niro PHEV Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Let me say right off that the Niro is the perfect size vehicle for me. It will seat four adults in comfort (five if three are on the smaller side in the rear seat). ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Reports 2020 Sales of 325,915 Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Reports 2020 Sales of 325,915 Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported Q4 2020 sales of 78,078 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 17,228, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 95,306 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of 8.9% over the comparable period last year. ... Continue reading

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