Still HOT! After All Of These Years - 2002 Lexus SC430 - No Risk…Lots of Rewards
Sep 30, 2023
I thought how appropriate that we were traversing some of the nicest suburbs in the Phoenix area, passing homes and shopping centers where the SC 430 would feel comfortable and could live out its life in comfort and refinement…no road course for this baby no high speed turns around a track designed for edgy screa ... Continue reading
Used Cars That Still Turn Me On - 2015 Tesla S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Jul 20, 2023
JH Says: The Tesla is incredible, not only for its technology and good looks but for its overall performance as well. By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS MODEL: 2015 Tesla Model S ENGINE: AC induction, three phase, four pole TRANSMISSION: Direct drive utomatic HORSEPOWER/TO ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2023
Automaker Advocate Urges EPA to Ease 'Aggressive and Arbitrary' Emissions Rules The leading advocacy group for car companies on Monday urged the Biden administration to "ease up" on proposed emissions rules that aim to push automakers to sell 67 percent electric vehicles by 2032. According to The Detroit News, it's the ... Continue reading
New Rice U. research finds verbal prompts can make semi-automated driving safer
May 16, 2023
Rice University and Old Dominion University finds that verbal prompts as simple as “Is January the first month of the year?” help drivers maintain attention during semi-automated driving. ... Continue reading
Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos
May 2, 2023
Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos ... Continue reading
USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2009 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Review
Mar 16, 2023
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew Engine: 5.4-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 144.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 231.7 x 78.9 x 76.2 in. Tires: LT225/65R78 Cargo volume: 57.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Steve Purdy Snowy Icy Review +VIDEO
Mar 16, 2023
2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Steve Purdy Snowy Icy Review ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996
Mar 3, 2023
The Auto Channel Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading
Henny's Fond Memories of Carroll and Cleo Shelby +Video
Feb 14, 2023
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, May 14, 2012. The news that auto legend Carroll Shelby passed away last Thursday, did not come as a big shock. It did make me feel very sad indeed, but when I last spoke to mr. Shelby at the Los Angeles auto show, I realized he was very frail. The 88 ye ... Continue reading
When All American Drivers Use Domestic Fuel, MPG Hysteria Will Go Away
Jan 19, 2023
I am not a scientist or an engineer or a lawyer or an economist my daily immersion and curiosity in everything automotive has given my opinions and observations street-cred. Over these past years The Auto Channel has been to every major auto show, both in the U.S and around the world. We have published over a million a ... Continue reading
Dec 31, 2022
Fellow TACH'er; Hard to believe that this is my 19th new year greeting to you. I would like to thank to everyone who helped make 2013 such a great year for the TACH Family. Our writers, technical staff, artists, vendors and of course our advertising partners. Although the Panda and Penguin tried their best to eliminate ... Continue reading
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 Review
Dec 29, 2022
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 I was hoping for rain last week. Gully-washing, mud-sliding, heavy rain. After all, I had a long-wheelbase Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, and what's a little mud or a minor washout to a Wrangler? A minor annoyance, and possibly even fun, right? It rained, ... Continue reading
Chattanooga and the Tow Truck Museum and Hall of Fame (Originally Published 12/31/2005)
Dec 24, 2022
Chattanooga is also home to the only museum in the world dedicated to the common tow truck. The Moon Pie, for the uninformed reader, is a glom of white marshmallow squashed between two cardboard-like graham crackers, all covered with a thin waxy chocolate. My pretty blonde, my accomplice, Joe, and I swung through Chatt ... Continue reading
2004 Honda S2000 The Auto Channel New Car Review
Dec 23, 2022
A quick glance at a 2004 S2000 won't show much difference, although there are minor styling changes. What has changed is under the skin, in both the driveline and chassis departments. Engine displacement has been increased from 2.0 to 2.2 liters. ... Continue reading
ETHANOL Helps America Become a Nation of Alcoholics - Alcohol and Driving DO Mix
Oct 27, 2022
Last week Marc Rauch my friend, business partner and co-founder of The Auto Channel traveled down to LA from his home in Northern California to interview and visit with Ed Begley Jr. an actor who is VERY involved with the future of our world and David Blume author of a book titled Alcohol can be Gas. A ... Continue reading
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