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2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

Without doubt, the Passport is the best SUV Honda builds. That's saying a lot, because Honda offers 3 competent competitors to the Passport: the CR-V, the HR-V and the Pilot. ... Continue reading

Midwest Republicans say EPA’s Proposed Rule on RFS Hurts American Farmers

Midwest Republicans say EPA’s Proposed Rule on RFS Hurts American Farmers

Republican senators representing Midwest states expressed concerns that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed supplemental rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program would harm the economies of biofuel-producing states. In separate comments submitted last week to the Federal Register, U.S. ... Continue reading

2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Preview

2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Preview

The most capable SUV ever will soon be available with the most fuel-efficient and highest torque-rated Wrangler engine ever with the introduction of the new 2020 Jeep® Wrangler EcoDiesel. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX 200 Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Lexus UX 200 Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sometimes you discover luxury in unexpected places. Having the freedom to maneuver any vehicle in city traffic is an unexpected luxury these days. ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Stinger AWD Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

2019 Kia Stinger AWD Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

Kia originally positioned its cars as a value proposition. Handsome, but not daring; sporty, but not at the extreme; loaded with features and at a lower price to entice consideration. ... Continue reading

Hyundai - You've Come A Long Way Baby, Oh Baby Look At You Now

Hyundai - You've Come A Long Way Baby, Oh Baby Look At You Now

This afternoon I was checking on some of our archived car reviews and came across a review of a 1999 Hyundai Elantra GLS Wagon by Auto Channel editor Anabelle Frankl. What is interesting to me is the first paragraph: If you're a name-brand kind of consumer, then the chances are that you're not going to rush out and buy ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 11, 2019

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 11, 2019

NHTSA Recalls: Dodge, Honda, Peterbilt, Indian, Hyundai, Ducati, Dutchman, Starcraft, Southern Pride, Horton. Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Stokes Communication: Autoweek 60 Year-Old Magazine Quits Print

Stokes Communication: Autoweek 60 Year-Old Magazine Quits Print

Autoweek prints last hard copy ... the web wins again Detroit November 9, 2019; I was peacefully sitting our living room when my wife brought in the day's mail and dropped my stuff in my lap. There were the usual run of bills and advertising fliers ... and my copy of Autoweek. ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn Review by David Colman +VIDEO

At twice the money this car would be a deal...it's that good. The GTI has been a legend enshrined in the enthusiast's hall of fame since its introduction in 1975. The 2019 version, the 8th evolution of the Golf, does nothing but burnish the GTI's sterling reputation. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Fusion Platinum Energi Plug In Hybrid Review By John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Ford Fusion Platinum Energi Plug In Hybrid Review By John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Ford Fusion Platinum Energi ENGINE: 2.0-liter Atkinson Cycle I-4 Plug-in TRANSMISSION: ECVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 188 combined hp/129 lb.-ft. gasoline engine torque WHEELBASE: 112.2 in. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Civic 1.5 Touring Review By John Heilig

2019 Honda Civic 1.5 Touring Review By John Heilig

2019 Honda Civic 1.5 Touring ENGINE: 1.5-liter turbocharged 4 TRANSMISSION: CVT with paddle shifters HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 1,700-5,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 9, 2019

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 9, 2019

Automotive News Nuggets: October US Trucks Sale Up Car Sales Down; UAW Tsurus; MOODY: EV Mania Could Kill US Auto Industry; GM Sells Plant To Potential Competitor; Hey Tesla Taxi; Ferrari Clothing; SEMA Excitement; New Vette Yellow Flagged; INDY To Penske; MB F1 Driver Hamilton #1 Again; NASCAR Champ Qualifiying O ... Continue reading

2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Review by David Colman

2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Review by David Colman

You might think that the Discovery is the junior member of the Land Rover contingent of SUVs. After all, its distinguished sibling, the Range Rover, has long been THE British off-road fixture. ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Terrain, Bold Refinement - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 GMC Terrain, Bold Refinement - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 GMC Terrain Bold Refinement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The very stealthy Terrain SLT Black Edition was, to me, really good looking. Admittedly I favor black cars. ... Continue reading

2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV ENGINE: 6.2-liter V8 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm/450 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm WHEELBASE: 130.0 in. ... Continue reading

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