News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

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

2019 Fiat 124 Spider - On A Street Or On A Track Review By Larry Nutson

Oct 22, 2018

2019 Fiat 124 Spider On the street and on the track By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The folks at Fiat whetted my whistle a bit with a week’s time behind the wheel of a 124 Spider. This tied in with an invite to attend the 1-day Fiat Track Experience at Autobahn Country C ... Continue reading

New Study Shows How 16-24-Year-Olds Drive and Accessorize Their Cars

Oct 22, 2018

What percentage of youth would rather give up their phone over their car? These questions and more are answered in the new 2018 SEMA Young Accessorizers Report. The research report was developed to help automotive parts companies understand how to connect with and provide products for this emerging consumer group. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 20, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Oct 22, 2018

Automotive News Digest Week Ending October 20, 2018; ... Continue reading

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Oct 21, 2018

The Most Copied Cool car Research Tools To Help You get Smarter About Your Next Car Purchase; Cool Tool: Perfect New Car Match Use the Perfect New Car Match tool to instantly find vehicles that match your driving needs specs, desires and budget. Cool Tool; 4Car Comparagraph; Cool Tool; 22 Years Of Expert New Car Review ... Continue reading

2018 Ford Focus Titanium Review By John Heilig

Oct 20, 2018

Overall, the Ford Focus is a good compact car with several attributes. Buyers choice probably depends on brand loyalty and style choice. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 20, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Oct 20, 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

2018 Subaru BRZ tS– Where Handbrake Turns Can Still Reign - Review By Martha Hindes

Oct 19, 2018

Enter the Subaru BRZ tS. For those who Love (with a capital L) a sexy, heady, real world affordable sports car, here's one that can launch driving beyond the fun category and into in-your-face. And if appearances can tell all, the BRZ tS does that flat out. Sitting there, ignition off, it's just itching to take of ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 31st Annual International Z Car Convention

Oct 16, 2018

– Five-day gathering of vintage Datsun and Nissans set for suburban Atlanta, Georgia; runs from October 16-20th with activities including car shows, autocross, track day and charity car cruise –– The original Datsun 240Z made its debut in the fall of 1969 and immediately set the sports car world on its head. ... Continue reading

2018 Ford EcoSport Subcompact Ute Review By Larry Nutson

Oct 15, 2018

The EcoSport is available in S, SE, SES, and Titanium trims with prices starting at $19,995. Front-drive and all-wheel drive models are offered in all trims, except the SES is AWD only. I drove the top line Titanium with FWD priced at $25,740. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 13, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Oct 14, 2018

Last weeks important automotive news, Paris; JWT Buh-bye; Tesla; VW EV's; E15 Yea!; 248 Torque 4 Cyl Silverado; Toyota Pick-up Recall; Pritchett Clinches; Women Race Circuit Born; Ford GT Recall ... Continue reading

2018 BMW X2 Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

Oct 14, 2018

BMW’s X-series vehicles range, now from X1 to X6, uses odd number designations for utility and even numbers to designate sport. ... Continue reading

2018 BMW X1 Review By Larry Nutson; Enjoy The Drive

Oct 13, 2018

Various options are offered in Luxury, M Sport, Driving Assistance and Convenience Packages. Leather interior trim, heated front seats and steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, navigation, head-up display, and power-folding outside mirrors all can be had. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 13, 2018 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Oct 12, 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

Letter From Europe; Grandpa Andrew Pays Attention To SUV Competition Tiguan and Ascent

Oct 11, 2018

This the very first Letter from Europe since I’ve become a grandfather for the very first time. Pretty amazing feeling I must say. ... Continue reading