News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

AAA: Most Drivers Don't Understand New Car Driver Assistance Technology

Sep 26, 2018

Misunderstanding and misuse of driver assistance technology could lead to a crash WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2018) – More and more, drivers are recognizing the value in having vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like blind spot monitoring systems, forward collision warning and lane keeping assist ... Continue reading

2018 Ford F-150 Review By John Heilig

Sep 25, 2018

First, the Big Papa, the F-150. Ford’s pickup has been a best-seller for four decades, and it’s easy to see why. It is solidly built with a host of features. Our tester was powered by a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6 that delivered a healthy 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. A 3.5-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8 are als ... Continue reading

Geico Auto News - 2018 Toyota C-HR Coupe Review By Larry Nutson

Sep 25, 2018

First shown in 2014 at the Paris Motor Show, and originally planned to be a Scion, the 2018 Toyota C-HR went on sale in the U.S. in April 2017. The C-HR is available in two trims--XLE priced at $22,500 and XLE Premium priced at $24,350. I was initially a bit surprised at the pricing which appeared to be a really good v ... Continue reading

National Name Your Car Day Survey Finds Over 40% of Americans Name Their Vehicles

Sep 24, 2018

Women are 7% more likely than men to name their vehicles * 55% of respondents personify vehicles as female * 56% believe that a car's personality, make and model, and color influence the vehicle's name * 78% of drivers who name their car know someone else who has named their car too * 6% of all car names are Betsy and ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Sep 23, 2018

Collusion Among German Car Makers?; GM Ignition Switch Case Turned Off; J Mays Ex Ford Designer to Whirlpool; Nissan Recall: Park Your Car Now!; Fassst VW; Motorsport Update ... Continue reading

IIHS: Parents use Ford system to place limits on teen drivers

Sep 21, 2018

These days when parents hand over the car keys to a teenager, they don't always relinquish total control. Some vehicles come equipped with systems that allow parents to monitor their child's driving or control things like top vehicle speed and sound system volume. ... Continue reading

Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 22, 2018 7-9 AM

Sep 21, 2018

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Expert; Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational intera ... Continue reading

Subaru Ascent Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

Sep 21, 2018

A new midsize SUV from Subaru earns the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with good-rated LED headlights. ... Continue reading

"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD" By John Heilig

Sep 21, 2018

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig REVIEWED MODEL: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD ENGINE: 4.0-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 270 hp @ 5,600 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.8 in. ... Continue reading

Buemi and Albon Formula E Debut FoumulaE Championship Pilots

Sep 20, 2018

­YOKOHAMA, Japan – Swiss racer Sebastien Buemi and U.K.-based Alex Albon will drive for Nissan when the global electric vehicle sales leader makes its debut in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in December. Nissan's Formula E program will show a new "performance side" of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company' ... Continue reading

No, Ridehailing And Shared Mobility Aren’t Denting Desire For Car Ownership

Sep 20, 2018

The National Automobile Dealers Association has comforting stats for its members who may be wondering if they should start feeling concerned about the rise of ride-hailing and shared mobility: nine-out-of-10 consumers surveyed prefer automobile ownership to using an app to call a car. ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson

Sep 18, 2018

Some of the differences were not only features GMC wanted but features that GMC customers wanted. Customers requested more differentiation. Talking to present Sierra owners—and listening to them, provide the impetus for more change. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review By John Heilig

Sep 18, 2018

The Mazda CX-3 is not only larger than the sedan, but it has a hatch back, which nudges it into the small SUV, or more correctly, the CUV class. Thus, it makes up in cargo capacity what not may lack in rear seat legroom, for example. ... Continue reading

2018 KIA NIRO Review By Steve Purdy

Sep 18, 2018

The new 2018 Kia Niro has much to admire and should be on your shopping list. 2018 KIA NIRO The Newest Little Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Looking for a really small, efficient crossover? Well, here’s a brand new one just out of the box – the 2017 Kia Niro, a hybrid subcompact, fron ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Pathfinder Preview: Prices, Specs and Other Data

Sep 17, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $31,230. ... Continue reading