News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

2007 Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice Review

Sep 6, 2019

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice Engine: 2.4-liter 4 Horsepower/Torque: 177 hp @ 6600 rpm/166 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 95.1 in. Length x Width x Height: 161.1 x 71.4 x 50.2 in. (Sky) Tires: Cargo volume: 3.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Rapier Rips Rauch Pro-Ethanol Stance

Sep 6, 2019

EDITOR'S NOTE: About two weeks ago, The Auto Channel published Marc Rauch's rebuttal to five editorials written by Robert Rapier for the Forbes Media website. Marc's response to Mr. Rapier, along with links to all five Rapier editorials can be found by CLICKING HERE. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Sep 5, 2019

My first shot at a twisting back road proved without a doubt that if you equip your GS 350 F Sport with the $1,700 optional "Lexus Dynamic Handling with Dynamic Rear Steering," you will be floored by the unexpected agility of this 3,845lb. luxury sedan. As soon as I hustled the big GS through a series of S-bends, I kne ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda MX-5 Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 5, 2019

Just might be the best Miata Mazda has ever produced By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Over the past three decades, I have had the privilege of testing every new iteration of the Mazda Miata. Since 1989, Mazda has crafted four generations of their elemental two seat roadster. ... Continue reading

American Honda August 2019 Sales - Whoa Baby

Sep 4, 2019

American Honda Marks Best Month of Sales in Company History, Setting Multiple All-Time Monthly RecordsSep 4, 2019 American Honda smashes all-time monthly sales records for total vehicles and trucks Honda brand also records its best-ever month, driven by record truck sales, and robust passenger car sales Honda CR-V and ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2019 Sales

Sep 4, 2019

Hyundai Motor America reported August sales of 63,737 units, a 12% increase in comparison with August 2018 and the 13th straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative monthly basis. ... Continue reading

Nissan Group Reports August 2019 U.S. Sales

Sep 4, 2019

Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for August 2019 of 127,230 units, an increase of 13.2 percent compared to the prior year. ... Continue reading

August 2019 Toyota Lexus North America Sales Report

Sep 4, 2019

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported August 2019 sales of 248,334 vehicles, an increase of 11.3 percent on a volume basis and up 7.4 percent on daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus August 2018. Toyota division achieved a best-ever August, posting sales of 218,403 units, up 12.3 percent on a volume basis an ... Continue reading

An Open Letter to Barry Ritholtz and Bloomberg About Ethanol - with responses and additional replies

Sep 4, 2019

I want you to know that regardless of how much criticism you receive about the article and the information you presented that you are not the biggest knucklehead disseminating lies and incorrect information about ethanol, you are merely the latest knucklehead to do so. It appears that about the only thing you got right ... Continue reading

UAW helps Ford Move the 100 Year Old Rouge Plant Into Tomorrowland

Sep 2, 2019

By Maureeen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Blue coveralls and union jackets were everywhere at the 100th anniversary of the Rouge, Ford Motor Company’s premier factory. If organized labor has suffered setbacks in Washington, D.C. and Lansing, MI, the work force has serious traction in Dearbor ... Continue reading

Ethanol Has Been Recognized as the Superior Engine Fuel for Over 100 Years

Sep 2, 2019

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Elihu Thompson is a man who has been almost forgotten by history. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending August 31, 2019

Sep 1, 2019

* Ferdinand Piëch, the former chairman and chief executive officer who transformed Volkswagen AG into one of the world’s biggest carmakers and added Porsche to its holdings, has died. He died last Sunday at the age of 82 in a hospital in Bavaria, Germany. ... Continue reading

Famous Science Fiction Cars Commercially Available By 2027

Sep 1, 2019

Knight Rider led to a whole generation yearning to have a car as cool as KITT. A car that talked, thought and could help you do pretty much anything as you fought crime together. ... Continue reading

Finally Back at the 2019 McCall Motorworks Revival...and it was SPECTACULAR! +VIDEO

Aug 31, 2019

Now in its 28th year, this event is dialed in and superbly planned. Running later than I wanted, I was concerned about parking availability. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RC F 2-DR Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Aug 31, 2019

10 out of 10 stars...It just doesn't get any better than this! Ten years ago, Lexus tentatively introduced their F Line of performance enhancements. The first recipients of these improvements were comfy Lexus family sedans and coupes that benefited more from an image makeover (with racy spoilers and wheels) than a real ... Continue reading