NO NEW GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLES IN THE U.S. BY 2014...Can It Be Done?
Oct 28, 2018
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher - The world seems to be in the midst of an energy crisis, fueled (if you'll pardon the pun) by issues related to petroleum oil and gasoline. Among the consequences of these issues are soaring prices of other consumer products and services; limited freedom of personal ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 27, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 28, 2018
Important Automotive News In Digest Form - Week Ending October 26, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson - Consumer Reports New Car Quality Down; Doobie Crashes Up; Ford Ranger Reborn; Consumers: Self Driving Coming 50 Years From Now; BMW Recall; Ford Focus Recall; Tesla; GM EV PU; Dyson Sucking Up To EV's; New Ford China Boss; ... Continue reading
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 28, 2018
The new platform and uni-body structure is significantly stiffer which results not only in better driving dynamics but also reductions in noise, vibration and harshness. The exterior body is more sculpted than before and the Crosstrek has a new grille design as well as new headlights. A view towards the rear corner bri ... Continue reading
2018 Hyundai Accent Limited Review By John Heilig
Oct 27, 2018
Redesigned this year, the Accent takes full advantage of its size and offers larger car convenience. For example, compact cars usually require me to lower at least one rear seat back to carry my golf bag. The Accent, however, has a wide enough trunk to carry the clubs “horizontally” without having to lower a seat b ... Continue reading
2018 Nissan Leaf SL Review; Better In Every Way By John Heilig
Oct 27, 2018
Overall, the Nissan Leaf may not win the range wars, but it is a perfectly useable electric car with all the attributes you would expect. It is a big improvement over the previous generation Leaf in all areas. ... Continue reading
General Motors Calls for National Zero Emissions Vehicle (NZEV) Program
Oct 26, 2018
Background: On Oct. 26, 2018, General Motors will file comments to the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. ... Continue reading
October 2018 US Auto Sales Forecast From COX Automotive
Oct 26, 2018
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2018 – According to a forecast released today by Cox Automotive, the new-car sales pace in October is expected to fall to 17.1 million units, a decrease from September’s robust 17.4 million level. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 27, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive
Oct 26, 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
Oct 24, 2018
YONKERS, NY October 24, 2018; It was a rough year for domestic brands, according to Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which collected data from its members about their experiences with more than half a million vehicles. Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Tesla are among the brands that tumble ... Continue reading
Ford Ranger - Not just your little brother's pickup
Oct 24, 2018
There wasn't any 2,000 foot dropoff at the edge of our driving lane. Ford Motor Co's. 30-foot high mountain in the middle of a parking lot was infinitely safer. ... Continue reading
Affordability Must Guide Our Path To Improved Fuel Economy
Oct 24, 2018
The goal of federal fuel economy regulations shouldn’t just be the highest possible standards, but rather the highest standards the industry can achieve while keeping new vehicles affordable. ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2018
More Silicon Valley Wishful Thinking: Despite media reports, Silicon Valley predictions and Wall Street prognostications to the contrary, the principle of personal vehicle ownership in America is not under threat from autonomous vehicles and ride-hailing services. Silicon Valley predictions and Wall Street investor pro ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda6 Now With Turbo, A Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 24, 2018
The 2018 Mazda6 will put a smile on your face and turn a few heads as you make your way through the neighborhood. It seems some people are still out to have fun behind the wheel. ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2018
On the heels of the 100th anniversary of the Ford Rouge Plant, the automaker staged another love fest between a sampling of its 3,000 workers and management at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI, on Monday. They celebrated the production start-up of an all-new 2019 Ranger mid-size pickup. ... Continue reading
2018 Kia Stinger Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 23, 2018
When Kia introduced the Stinger five-passenger fastback sports sedan they were poised to redefine a segment currently populated by European automakers. The Stinger is the highest-performance production vehicle in the company’s history. ... Continue reading
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