News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

NHTSA Recalls Wrap-up Week Ending November 18, 2018:

Nov 19, 2018

NHTSA RECALLS: Jeep Grand Cherokee; Mercedes-Benz; Suzuki Kizashi; Kia; Ford; Mercury; Lincoln; Scion; Acura; Honda; RV's Big Rigs, Trailers ... Continue reading

2018 Lexus GS300 Review By John Heilig

Nov 18, 2018

The re-badged Lexus GS200t, now known as the GS300, is classic Lexus, with a quiet ride, very good performance, and familial Lexus styling and luxury. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 17, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Nov 18, 2018

China Tariffs; Big Time Limitations For Autonomous Vehicles; Only 50% Of Young Adults Enjoy Time Driving; VW Of Dieselgate Ruling Fame Plans On Spending $50 Billion On EV's (Cause The wanna or cause they have ta?). Porsche Tops Owner Satisfaction; Vehicle Magazine Truck-SUV Finalists Named; Toyota Swims Upstream Reveal ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Cumberland Plateau Road Trip Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 18, 2018

We give the 4Runner high marks for comfort and civility on the highway. Despite its truck base and the boxy charicter, we neither heard nor felt the 75-mph wind moving around us. The talented Toyota designers have used air management tricks all the way around the SUV to slice and dice the air passing by at high speeds. ... Continue reading

2018 Ford Expedition Platinum 4X4 Review By John Heilig - Enjoy The Drive

Nov 18, 2018

REVIEWED MODEL: 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum 4X4 ENGINE: 3.6-liter Ecoboost V6 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic with Select Shift HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 375 hp @ 5,000 rpm/470 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 122.5 in. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 17, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Nov 17, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

Intersect by Lexus to Open its Third Global Location in New York City

Nov 15, 2018

INTERSECT BY LEXUS – NYC— a unique cultural space where ideas and people converge —will open its third global location in New York City. ... Continue reading

MUSEUM EXHIBIT RECALLS AN ERA WHEN "GREEN BOOK" HELPED EASE THE WAY FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAVELERS

Nov 14, 2018

"The Negro Travelers' Green Book" was compiled by a New York City postman with help from postal carriers around the country * Black travelers faced "whites only" lodging, restaurants, even gas stations * Rockefeller's Esso brand sold gas, franchises to African-Americans Hickory Corners, MI - In the spring of 1946, Jack ... Continue reading

OTTO Car Club - A New Type of Club for Car Collectors and Enthusiasts

Nov 14, 2018

A members-only, high-end vehicle-storage facility that features private-collection management as well as a dedicated concierge service and social club. The 47,000-square-foot facility is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, but services members nationwide and internationally. ... Continue reading

2018 Volkswagen Atlas 7 Passenger SUV Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 14, 2018

2018 Volkswagen Atlas 7 Passenger SUV If you’re shopping for a new mid-size SUV with seating for seven and loads of cargo room there’s a new player in the market. Or, as VW put it “there’s a new sheriff in town. ... Continue reading

CNet (Leader Of The Self-serving Digital Riding Claque) Waymo Interview 11/13/2018

Nov 13, 2018

It'll be decades before autonomous cars are widespread on the roads -- and even then, they won't be able to drive themselves in certain conditions, the CEO of Waymo said Tuesday. John Krafcik, head of the self-driving car unit of Google parent company Alphabet, said that though driverless cars are "truly here," they're ... Continue reading

GM front crash prevention systems cut police-reported crashes

Nov 13, 2018

An IIHS study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems adds to the evidence that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking prevent crashes. GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43 percent fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes of all severity a ... Continue reading

2019 MX-5 Miata RF Prices Specs and Pictures +VIDEO

Nov 13, 2018

While its biggest change comes by way of its thoroughly upgraded SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine, which is now more responsive, efficient and powerful, other numerous updates include: A new, standard tilt/telescoping steering column with 30mm of telescoping and 42mm of tilt range An aluminum steering column to save weight ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Tips and Suggestions to Help Motorists Stay Safe in Winter +VIDEO

Nov 13, 2018

Drive to Survive this Winter Season PITTSBURGH - November 13, 2018: Winter can put a damper on driving conditions, especially when snow and ice are involved. Hazardous storms and inclement weather are a factor in more than half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research from t ... Continue reading

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Review By John Heilig

Nov 12, 2018

Reviewed MODEL: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ENGINE/TRANSMISSION: 3.6-liter V6/8-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 285 hp @ 6,400 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 118.4 in. ... Continue reading