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2019 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Mazda3 Hatchback Out on the open-road is very truth-telling; it’s where you see the best and the worst of a car. When the 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback showed up for my test drive I did as I most often do and headed out to take some photos. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)= 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Going electric with confidence More often than not change comes about slowly. This is the case with the switch to battery-powered pure electric vehicles from the internal combustion engine type. ... Continue reading

Twice round the world in the Porsche Taycan

Twice round the world in the Porsche Taycan

An extraordinary car requires an extraordinary launch. The first electric sports car from Porsche demanded a very special programme on which to give the world’s media their first chance to drive it – and Taycan Roadtrip Europe was just that. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Top Automotive News Nuggets, Week Ending October 12, 2019

Nutson's Top Automotive News Nuggets, Week Ending October 12, 2019

GM Strike; 48V Movement; Tesla Insurance Questions And Lazy Owners; Driver Assistance Semantics; California EV Power Cutoff, No Power No Charge No Go; Car Owners Confusing Mobility Desires; Porsche and Boeing Venture; Toyota Spiffs Up Fuel Cell Mirari; Black Flag For Ford GT Racing; Corvette C8.R Previews; New NASCAR B ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LC500h Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus LC500h Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Last year we reviewed the newly introduced Lexus LC500 coupe which matched its snazzy design to a very robust 471hp V8. That combination made for such a scintillating ride that the V8 powered coupe justified the Lexus tagline, "Experience Amazing." While the 354hp, V6/hybrid version of the same car merits many of the s ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

For 2019, horsepower is up but torque is down in the new 2.4 liter version of the Tucson. Hyundai has replaced the previous 1.6 liter turbocharged engine with a non-turbo straight 4 (Theta 2.4GDI) that makes 181 hp, 5 hp more than the old turbo motor. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

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

20:20 Vision at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally

20:20 Vision at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally

Twice each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) produces new vehicle driving programs for its members. I’m one of those members and just recently participated in the MAMA Fall Rally held at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Since its introduction, Mazda's two seat sports car has evolved through 4 production cycles (NA/NB/NC and ND). The ND, Mazda's latest interpretation of the Miata for 2019, also comes in 4 different guises. The baseline model is dubbed Club, next up comes the Grand Touring (subject of this test), followed by the retract ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus ES Review, Intersect with Luxury by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Lexus ES Review, Intersect with Luxury by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Lexus ES Review; 2019 New car Review, the ES is Lexus’ highest volume sedan and third biggest volume seller behind the RX and NX crossover SUVs. And now for 2019 the seventh generation Lexus ES midsize sedan has arrived. ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Review by David COLMAN - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Review by David COLMAN - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

A Hybrid for Owners Who Enjoy Anonymity. Hyundai offers three distinct versions of their Prius beater, the Ioniq. At the lower end of the price range, the Hybrid retails for $21,400. ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Review by Thom Cannell - It's E15 Approved

2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Review by Thom Cannell - It's E15 Approved

Volkswagen’s Golf crossed the Atlantic 44 years ago as Rabbit, and in the years since 1974 has become one of the world’s best selling compact cars <!--#include virtual= ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Edge ST Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Ford Edge ST Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Ford Edge ST Performance plus practicality y Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_6991) Enthusiasm in the marketplace for performance vehicles hasn’t gone away as a result of the shift from cars to SUVs. Plenty of folks want daily transportation that also delivers ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience More than 50 Vehicles during its Annual Fall Rally

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience More than 50 Vehicles during its Annual Fall Rally

Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) recently held its annual Fall Rally, where nearly 80 media members gathered to test-drive more than 50 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs. Held at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, the 2019 MAMA Fall Rally was presented by Subaru and offered journalists ample ... Continue reading

2019 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription Review by David Colman

2019 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription Review by David Colman

Can you find a sleeker looking SUV than this Volvo? From outside, the body design is flawless, with flowing character lines, subtle wheel arches and minimal chrome. Inside, the choice of materials and textures is understated but elegant, stylish not lavish. ... Continue reading

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