The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

Ford Ranger is Back! 2019 Ford Ranger Close-up Look From Steve Purdy +VIDEO

Ford Ranger is Back! 2019 Ford Ranger Close-up Look From Steve Purdy +VIDEO

Ford Ranger is Back! By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau We heard the lament often over the years questioning why Ford’s mid-size Ranger pickup was sold in a variety of places around the world but we could not have it here. GM brought back its Colorado and Canyon, and Toyota kept the Tacoma competitive wi ... Continue reading

Green Vehicles Earn Safety Award from IIHS +VIDEO

Green Vehicles Earn Safety Award from IIHS +VIDEO

ARLINGTON, Va. — Tesla has picked up its first award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as the 2019 Model 3, its less expensive sedan, qualifies for Top Safety Pick+. The Model 3 joins one other all-electric plug-in vehicle, the Audi e-tron, in the IIHS winner's circle. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Kona Wins AutoPacific® 2019 IDEAL VEHICLE AWARD

Hyundai Kona Wins AutoPacific® 2019 IDEAL VEHICLE AWARD

AutoPacific® named the Hyundai Kona as a winner of the 2019 Ideal Vehicle Award, earning the highest overall vehicle score in the Compact Crossover SUV Segment. ... Continue reading

2019 Volvo V60 AWD Momentum Road Test by Andrew Frankl

2019 Volvo V60 AWD Momentum Road Test by Andrew Frankl

I have to confess to two things. I am a former Volvo S70 owner. A wonderful car which I had in Britain for over 12 years. Took it all over Europe, never missed a beat. So yes, I am biased. The other thing was more of concern. When I read that Volvo had been taken over China’s Geely corporation I thought oh, dear-now ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 16, 2019

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 16, 2019

Ford, BMW, Lincoln, Mini, Jeep, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Keystone, Peterbilt, Thomas Built Buses, Braxton Creek, Autocar, Lance Camper, Pierce ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig

2019 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig

I have owned (and enjoyed) driving our family's 2010 RX 450h over the past 9 years and brag that its the best car I have ever owned. Recently I had the opportunity to road test the long wheel base three row versions of both the RX and the RX450hL Hybrid. Both are virtually identical with MPG also about the same 25 MPG ... Continue reading

New Car Review 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review by Larry Nutson

New Car Review 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review by Larry Nutson

The compact SUV segment is very crowded with many formidable entires from all the major brands. There’s something for everyone. Price is all-important and the Eclipse Cross is well positioned with a starting price of $23,595 making it attractive to young adults who are just getting started in their careers. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE) Importance of Saudi Oil Should Be Treated with Skepticism

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE) Importance of Saudi Oil Should Be Treated with Skepticism

WASHINGTON - September 15, 2019: Professor William Kovarik, the dean of biofuel history and co-author of "The Forbidden Fuel" has something to say about all the media alarms sounded after the attacks on the Saudi Arabia oil facilities on Saturday. Professor Kovarik told the New York Times: "Saudi Arabia is not "THE wor ... Continue reading

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 14, 2019

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 14, 2019

UAW Picks GM; VW iD.3 Electrifies; Frankfurt Plugged In; Car Carrier Sinks; New VW Logo Placed; Head Nissan Exec Replaced; Mess O'Mustangs; Wards 10 Best; Cox Goes Into Electric Pickup Biz; GM PU SUZ Recall; RAM Recall; States Charge EV Highway Tax Fees; NASCAR Cup Raceoff Field Fixed; F-1's Schumacher Repaired ... Continue reading

Ethanol, the Perfect Home Remedy for a Saudi Oil Fever

Ethanol, the Perfect Home Remedy for a Saudi Oil Fever

The drone air attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities are threatening to disrupt the status quo of the world's oil markets and push the price of oil back to $100 per barrel, or perhaps higher. ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

For 2019, Toyota has added the Corolla Hatchback to its short list of completely revamped products based on the new TNGA global architecture program. This moves insures that the newest addition to the Corolla family offers the latest advances in platform strength, crash safety and packaging convenience. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC Saturday September 14, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Channel Exclusive: AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC Saturday September 14, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com 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 Pr ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review. A very dear friend of mine has just joined the company from a rival brand. Looking forward to the challenge he said and a challenge it will be. ... Continue reading

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to revoke California's authority to set its own vehicle greenhouse gas standards and declare that states are pre-empted from setting their own vehicle rules, three people briefed on the matter said on Thursday. According to Reuters, President Donald Trump met with ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD V8 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD V8 Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

On the road the Land Cruiser is a bastion of comfort, an observation platform without compare. 9.5 stars out or 10. ... Continue reading

Search The Auto Channel

The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.

The Auto Channel Content by Topic

Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.

Search The Auto Channel Content by Date Published

July 2025

    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    

Select Another Month