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Toyota Airbag Recall Update

Toyota Airbag Recall Update

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles PLANO, Texas, December 12, 2018 –Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota 2003-2005 Model Year Corolla, 2002-2005 Model Year Sequoia, 2003-2005 Model Year Tundra and 2002-2005 Model Year Lexus SC vehicles in the Unit ... Continue reading

NADA End Of Day Automotive News Recap - December 13, 2018

NADA End Of Day Automotive News Recap - December 13, 2018

NADA released its annual sales forecast, U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to drop next year, Higher interest rates and a bevy of new cars coming off lease, a new program from Hertz that lets members bypass the counter ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Accord 2.0T TRG Review By John Heilig

2018 Honda Accord 2.0T TRG Review By John Heilig

The mid-size segment is one of the most competitive in America, with a slew of vehicles from a slew of manufacturers, all seeking a piece of the pie. Most of these sedans are pretty good, and a few are better than good. The Honda Accord is one of the latter. ... Continue reading

Safer Winter Driving -Think Ice and Snow Tires - You'll Be Happy You Did

Safer Winter Driving -Think Ice and Snow Tires - You'll Be Happy You Did

Would you pay $1000 for a safer winter drive? Put another way, how much is your deductible, plus two weeks of car rental, plus an accident charged to your insurance, plus the emotional turmoil of an accident? How much is it worth to be able to have sufficient control to avoid an accident and possible injury on a snow-c ... Continue reading

6 Used Luxury Cars That Will Save You Big Money - Included Specs, Comparisons, Reviews

6 Used Luxury Cars That Will Save You Big Money - Included Specs, Comparisons, Reviews

Richard Montoyoa of Edmunds writing for the AP recommended 6 used luxury crs that can savwe you big money while offering the luxury you desire. Here is a list of the recommended vehicles...just click on the vehicle to get the data you need to help make a purchase decision. ... Continue reading

2019 Volvo XC 40 T5 AWD R-Design Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Volvo XC 40 T5 AWD R-Design Review by David Colman +VIDEO

First product to use Volvo's new small vehicle platform is the XC 40, a crossover SUV introduced mid-2018 as a 2019 model. Expect sedan (S 40) and station wagon (V 40) variants to follow. ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan Kicks SV Review By John Heilig

2018 Nissan Kicks SV Review By John Heilig

The front-wheel-drive-only Kicks is small, built on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and only 169.1 inches long overall. I built my love of automobiles on small cars, so the Kicks fits in well, especially since an older small car has recently joined our stable. We drove the Kicks everywhere and felt confident. Sure, in some inst ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP December 10, 2018; ARBOC; Honda; Audi; RAM; Volkswagen; Great Dane; International; New Flyer; Alfs Romeo; BMW; Maserati; Airstream; Lamborghini; Ducati; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Ford

NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP December 10, 2018; ARBOC; Honda; Audi; RAM; Volkswagen; Great Dane; International; New Flyer; Alfs Romeo; BMW; Maserati; Airstream; Lamborghini; Ducati; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Ford

Recall Summary: ARBOC; Honda; Audi; RAM; Volkswagen; Great Dane; International; New Flyer; Alfs Romeo; BMW; Maserati; Airstream; Lamborghini; Ducati; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Ford ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

This Weeks Important Auto News: Car Sales Down Pick-up SUV Sales Up; China Truce?; New NAFTA; Nissan Ghosn Troubles; German Car Makers Meet Trump; Waymo On Road; GM Barra Meets Congress; FCA Sales Up; NYC $17 Per Hour Uber and Lyft Driver Salary; VW Betting Against ICE Engines; French Fuel Tax Riots; Detroit Auto Show ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Titan, The Every-Duty Truck, Reviewed By Larry Nutson

2017 Nissan Titan, The Every-Duty Truck, Reviewed By Larry Nutson

Titan is a must-be-shopped pickup if a pickup is what you are after. 2017 Nissan Titan The Every-Duty Truck By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC-7045) For 2016 Nissan introduced the new TITAN XD full size pickup that fits in a space between the traditional heavy-duty and light-duty/ ... Continue reading

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Review; Pure Fun, But Not For The City By Larry Nutson

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Review; Pure Fun, But Not For The City By Larry Nutson

The Raptor for 2018 is mostly unchanged. The tailgate design has been tweaked and taillights are redesigned. Three new colors, Lead Foot, Guard, and Race Red replace Ruby Red and Avalanche for 2018. A new 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo is now optional instead of the Sony audio system. ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A 10-Star Rating for the New Sorento By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel It's not often that you'll find one model of SUV that covers a price range from $26,980 to $47,480. Most manufacturers like to keep model range price variance a lot closer than that. ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 TRD Sport 5.7L V8 Review by David Colman

2018 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 TRD Sport 5.7L V8 Review by David Colman

Like the massive tree it's named after, Toyota's Sequoia SUV presents an implacable face to wind, weather and age. In TRD trim, the 2018 Sequoia is perfectly designed to clamber over any terrain, and overcome the worst weather scenarios, all the while transporting parties of six in luxurious comfort. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION: 2.5-liter I-4/6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 187 hp @ 6,000 rpm/186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.2 in. ... Continue reading

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