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SLINGSHOT by POLARIS; A Different Kind of Road Therapy, Review By Steve Purdy

SLINGSHOT by POLARIS; A Different Kind of Road Therapy, Review By Steve Purdy

For the past few weeks (a long stint for a review vehicle) my ride has been the hard-to-define, grin-inspiring Slingshot by Polaris, an “auto-cycle,” three-wheeled (in the spirit of Messerschmidt, Morgan and Big Wheel) roadster - open, simple, fast and gloriously noisy with only about five inches of ground clearanc ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe: Back To California With Goodbye Lambo, Hello Nissan Rogue Sport, Lexus, Toyota Camry, BMW Driver Thoughts And Audi Driver Bashing

Letter from Europe: Back To California With Goodbye Lambo, Hello Nissan Rogue Sport, Lexus, Toyota Camry, BMW Driver Thoughts And Audi Driver Bashing

After various adventures with Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis It was time to come back to Earth in sunny Belvedere. Nissan’s 2018.5 Rogue Sport SV AWD was waiting outside the door with a welcome from the PR chief and two bottles of water. ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday September 1, 2018 7-9 AM

Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday September 1, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Repair Needed?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Discuss Your Problem With A Helpful Auto Repair or Industry Expert ... Continue reading

2018 Ford EcoSport Review - Enjoy The Drive By John Heilig

2018 Ford EcoSport Review - Enjoy The Drive By John Heilig

Officially classified as a small SUV, EcoSport is also a fun vehicle to drive. Take it along winding country roads and it reveals its true character. Handling is very good and it almost feels like a small sports car. You can even shift the transmission into manual mode and use the paddles on the wheel, but I didn’t f ... Continue reading

AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards

AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards

Consistent with past years, IVA's reveal that info/entertainment technology, interior quietness, power and acceleration, safety features and interior storage are the areas consumers are most likely to want to change. "Overall, the percentage of consumers who want better performance in these areas is about the same toda ... Continue reading

Ford Harley-Davidson Pickup Truck Unveiled at 115th HD Anniversary Celebration

Ford Harley-Davidson Pickup Truck Unveiled at 115th HD Anniversary Celebration

Harley-Davidson™ and Tuscany Motor Co., a Fox Factory Holding Corp. (“FOX”) subsidiary, have collaborated on the build of an all-new custom 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RC Luxury Sport Coupe Features a Sharper More Refined Look

2019 Lexus RC Luxury Sport Coupe Features a Sharper More Refined Look

Lexus is proud to announce a new version of the RC luxury sports coupe, which is scheduled to make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. Since its introduction in 2014, the RC has played a major role in promoting the Lexus brand’s commitment to delivering an emotional driving experience. ... Continue reading

Porsche Begins Production of the new Macan

Porsche Begins Production of the new Macan

Series production of the new Macan has begun at the Leipzig site, with the first customer vehicle successfully making its way through the body shop, the paint shop and along the assembly line. Parts of the factory were adapted specifically for the model. ... Continue reading

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why Not! Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why Not! Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why not! Dodge says the Durango SRT 392 is the fastest and most capable three-row SUV with a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)–certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds and capable of 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 4.4 seconds. So, you get the picture.. ... Continue reading

Car Or Cocoon? How Valeo Is Helping Build A Car That Actually Cares About You +VIDEO

Car Or Cocoon? How Valeo Is Helping Build A Car That Actually Cares About You +VIDEO

The average American will spend approximately 37,935 hours driving over the course of their lifetime. The amount of time — close to two hours per day — that we spend at the wheel has taken its toll on us. ... Continue reading

More USA - Mexico Auto Trade Deal Points

More USA - Mexico Auto Trade Deal Points

Canada Rejoins NAFTA Talks as U.S. Autos Tariff Details Emerge Canada’s top trade negotiator praised Mexico’s trade concessions on autos and labor rights on Tuesday as she rejoined NAFTA talks ... Continue reading

Kia Teases New 2019 ProCeed

Kia Teases New 2019 ProCeed

Previewed in a new sketch released today, the new Kia ProCeed merges stunning design with the space and versatility of a tourer in a five-door shooting brake body. The new ProCeed follows the design blueprint laid down by the 2017 Kia Proceed Concept, and will offer drivers an unparalleled combination of design and ver ... Continue reading

Renault ARKANA Show Car Debuts at 2018 Moscow International Auto Salon

Renault ARKANA Show Car Debuts at 2018 Moscow International Auto Salon

Renault unveils the ARKANA show car as a world premiere, a distinctive coupé-crossover announcing a new global vehicle. ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Stages Global Debut of Aventador SVJ

Lamborghini Stages Global Debut of Aventador SVJ

Carmel, California, August 28 – Lamborghini marked Monterey Car Week with the inauguration of its newest villa outpost on the Peninsula – the Lamborghini Lounge Monterey. The modern villa featuring the latest product on showcase was transformed into an immersive brand experience which included live sketching from L ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Sierra Preview by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

2019 GMC Sierra Preview by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

GMC recently debuted its latest pickup, the all-new 2019 GMC Sierra. It is bold, sleek, sophisticated, and innovative. ... Continue reading

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