2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i Review By John Heilig
Oct 21, 2019
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 40i ENGINE: 3.0-liter twin turbo I-6 TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with sport-manual shift modes HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 335 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,200 rpm WHEELBASE: 117. ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2019
Women Show Even Less Interest Than Men in Self-Driving Vehicles; Overall Consumer Sentiment Unchanged from Q2 COSTA MESA, Calif.: 16 Oct. 2019 — As auto manufacturers invest billions to bring self-driving vehicles to market and increase choice in battery-electric vehicles, many consumers still lack confidence in the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Falls Out Of Love With U.S. Marketing Chief Evans - Hey Dean Wanna Join Our Team????
Oct 20, 2019
Hyundai Motor America’s announced that Dean Evans, is leaving the Korean automaker after “four highly successful years” . Brian Smith, the COO of Hyundai’s U.S. arm, will take over Evans’ duties on an interim basis. “Hyundai is greatly appreciative to Dean for his contributions,” the automaker said in an ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Digest - Week Ending October 19, 2019
Oct 20, 2019
* Crain Pulls Plug On Iconic Autoweek Magazine; GM Strike Continues; Harley Electric Bike Problems; Korean Batter Maker Smiling; FCA Fined $79 Million; Ford Doubles Down On Electric; SEMA Sues; F1 Report; IMSA Gets New President. ... Continue reading
2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Review by David Colman
Oct 20, 2019
Mazda's top line SUV is the three row CX-9 which is available in 4 increasingly expensive model ranges. The least expensive Sport starts at $33,275, followed by the Touring at $36,325, the Grand Touring at $41,835, and finally, the $46,365 Signature which we spent a week driving. ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus LS 500 - Living The Life Of Luxury Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved
Oct 20, 2019
The Lexus LS was made longer, lower and wider with the 2018 re-do. It now rides on 123-inch wheelbase and stretches out at 206.1 inches in overall length. The LS covers up a good bit of real estate but on the plus side there’s plenty of room in the cabin to travel in comfort. ... Continue reading
First Drive Review By Larry Nutson - 2019 RAM Truck Of The Year +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved
Oct 20, 2019
If you’ve followed pickup truck news in the last couple years you know there has been lots of discussion on body materials. The new 2019 Ram has a new frame that features 98 percent high-strength steel. The body is steel, and to improve light-weighting and fuel efficiency, the new Ram has an aluminum hood and tailgat ... Continue reading
Going Head-to-Head-to-Head on Ethanol with Chris Edwards (and Nick Loris)
Oct 19, 2019
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Chris Edwards is the director of tax policy studies at Cato Institute and editor of www.DownsizingGovernment.org. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 19, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Oct 19, 2019
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 with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Review by David Colman
Oct 18, 2019
8.5 Stars Out Of 10 Stars By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel Mazda sport utilities come in three different sizes. At the lowest price point (starting at $21,500), the CX-3 offers 146hp in a 168 inch long body that seats 5. ... Continue reading
2019 BMW X4 First Drive Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 16, 2019
2019 BMW X4 A crossover for the sporty set. The usual approach for the introduction of a new vehicle to the automotive media is for an automaker to find a location with good driving roads, descent weather, reasonable access to an airport, and a suitable hotel as well as food. The launch program for the new 2019 BMW X4 ... Continue reading
Best of the Best – The Frankl Family Tests Lamborghini’s Finest
Oct 14, 2019
Hail the SVJ (the J is for Jota) and what a difference this “J” makes to the world’s best super sports car. Already in a class of its own - which other racing chariot is equipped with such a glorious normally aspirated V12, is mid-engined and under €500,000? Launched in 2009 with a unique and very stiff Boeing ... Continue reading
Toyota Extends Battery Warranty for Model Year 2020 Hybrid, Plug-in, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Oct 14, 2019
Toyota announced it will extend its hybrid battery warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first. ... Continue reading
Growth Energy CEO Highlights International Biofuels Growth at Global Ethanol Summit
Oct 14, 2019
In her remarks, Skor spoke on retailer adoption of ethanol blends and the fuel’s growing popularity in the U.S. and abroad: “Some of the most well-known U.S. retailers like Kwik Trip, Casey’s, Sheetz, not only carry the nation’s standard 10 percent ethanol blend – but they are also among the over 1,900 stores ... Continue reading
NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - October 14, 2019
Oct 14, 2019
Recalled: BMW, Toyota, Honda, Lamborghini, Subaru, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce, Freightliner, Thomas Built, Spartan, Jayco, Ferrara, Pleasureway, Spartan, Lucon Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading
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