News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

U.S. News & World Report Named 2020 Mazda Best Car Brand

Nov 19, 2019

For the fifth consecutive year, Mazda has been awarded the “Best Car Brand” by U.S. News & World Report. ... Continue reading

U.S. News & World Report Names Kia 2020 Best SUV Brand

Nov 19, 2019

Kia Motors America (KMA) has been honored as the 2020 Best SUV Brand in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Vehicle Brand awards, knocking Honda from the #1 position it has held since 2016. The awards evaluate 35 automakers and recognize industry-wide excellence for cars, SUVs, trucks and luxury vehicles.“Kia offe ... Continue reading

2019 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

Nov 19, 2019

REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 310 hp @ 6,800 rpm/266 lb.-ft. @ 2,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 120.9 in. ... Continue reading

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid by Mark Fulmer

Nov 18, 2019

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid by Mark Fulmer A Cool Little Tough Rookie When you are the new kid in town, it's a good thing to have good friends. And if your good friend is Toyota, and you've had a successful experience creating the BRZ sports car, logic would dictate that it would be a very good idea to combine their h ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T Premium 4 Motion Review by David Colman

Nov 18, 2019

It's all German in design, looks and feel. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 16, 2019

Nov 17, 2019

* LA Auto Show Alive and Showing; E-Mustang Unveiling; MTCoY; CR Most Reliable List; Green CoY; Trump-Iffs; UAW Love Ford; GM and Ford Drop The Ball With Small Cars; (Execs To Give Back Salary - Not); New Ferrari Model; Hyundai Opts To Build New Model In Alabama; Ford and Nissan Recall; Formula One To Go Carbonless; NA ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota 86 TRD SE Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Nov 16, 2019

What do you call the scion of a Scion? You call it a Toyota 86. To decode this bit of linguistic sophistry, you'll need to recall a few facts from the not so recent past. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday November 16, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Nov 16, 2019

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert 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 cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio wi ... Continue reading

Final Edition 2019 VW Beetle Review By Thom Cannell

Nov 16, 2019

Bullet Points—Brief observations based on a decade’s experience. After eight decades Volkswagen is halting production of the iconic Beetle. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2019 Acura MDX AWD A-Spec Review by David Colman - E15 Approved +VIDEO

Nov 16, 2019

A top pick for a large family looking for all weather transport in high style. Acura expands the MDX model line with a stunning new addition for 2019: the A Spec model. Although you can buy a base model MDX for $45,500, the A Spec will set you back an extra ten grand. ... Continue reading

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 15, 2019

Auto industry sales in the U.S. for the first half or 2019 are generally down. And, that trend is forecasted to continue for the remainder of this year and into the next couple succeeding years. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports 2019 Annual Auto Reliability Survey

Nov 14, 2019

The Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which ranks among the largest surveys of its kind in the U.S., is based on data collected from the organization’s members about their experiences with more than 400,000 vehicles. ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

Nov 14, 2019

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Lede Photo IMG_5386 Bullet Points—Brief observations based on a decade+ of experience. I flew to Florida to work on family property and a chance to drive a fourth-generation 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. ... Continue reading

Official Announcement: Mazda To Debut New SUV At LA Auto Show

Nov 13, 2019

November 13, 2019 IRVINE, Calif. (Nov.13, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations announced today that the all-new Mazda CX-30 will make its U.S. debut at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show during the Mazda Press Conference on 11/20 at 1:20 p.m. PT. ... Continue reading

The Renewable Fuel Standard Program, RVOs, and RINs explained

Nov 13, 2019

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a federal program that mandates the incorporation of renewable fuels into the nation’s transportation fuel supply. ... Continue reading