News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 18, 2025

Did you ever climb into the cab of a pickup truck and think, “Wow! I can hardly wait to drive this baby!” Probably not. Unless you happen to be climbing aboard the updated 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT. ... Continue reading

Nationwide Decline in Vehicle Thefts Continues Through First Half of 2025

Sep 17, 2025

According to a new analysis of reported thefts from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing and combating insurance crime. ... Continue reading

Baby Safety Alliance Introduces S.E.A.T. Safety Steps for Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep 17, 2025

S.E.A.T. checklist and free car seat inspections help families keep children safe on the go ... Continue reading

2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Plug-In Hybrid Ultra Dark 7-Passenger - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 17, 2025

It checks all the boxes…and that’s a good thing! ... Continue reading

Screaming Mad About High Gas Prices? Use More Ethanol!

Sep 17, 2025

Save 10%, 20%, 30% and MORE Immediately. Every gasoline-powered internal combustion vehicle on the road today...anywhere in the world...can safely, efficiently, and economically use fuel that contains more than E10. ... Continue reading

Cars That Moved Me

Sep 16, 2025

Co-publishers Note; If your were stopped by the title of this page I'll bet you have deep feelings for your own wheeled "Mistress". If so let us share your "love letter" about the "Car, Truck or Motorcycle That Moved You", e it to me and I will have it published here The Auto Channel with hugs tears and love (Boy don't ... Continue reading

MY MECHANICAL MISTRESS

Sep 16, 2025

196 Volvo P1800 By Steve Purdy Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel This love letter is about my 10th attempt to write this story. ... Continue reading

2025 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Premium – Review by David Colman

Sep 16, 2025

Attention driving enthusiasts! The 2025 Ford Mustang is still available! Which is more than you can say for Chevrolet's Camaro or any of Chrysler's many musclecars. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

Sep 15, 2025

Top Honors ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup Septmber September 7-14, 2025

Sep 14, 2025

AUTO CENTRAL - Louisville, KY - September 7, 2025; Every Sunday for the past 30 years, Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and TACH Executive Producer, compiled his take on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy-to-digest news Nuggets. Complete versions of today's news nuggets, along with hundreds of thous ... Continue reading

Renting a Car in the UAE Without the Headaches

Sep 12, 2025

The UAE is made for driving: big skies, clean highways, clear signs. The trick is avoiding small gotchas that ruin a good trip. ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Civic SI - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Sep 12, 2025

Once upon a time a performance car was a 2-door. The number of doors no longer matters. ... Continue reading

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

Sep 12, 2025

A full-size pickup or heavy-duty work truck can swallow your whole budget if you shop only clean-title listings. Salvage trucks for sale, however, give patient buyers a way to own serious towing muscle for a fraction of retail. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 12, 2025

I could hardly believe the number showing on my tape measure: 73 inches! That number can't be right. Can I really slide a six foot plus package through the tailgate of this 2025 Hyundai Tucson and still leave enough room to hit the auto-close button on the back door? ... Continue reading

McKinsey & Company's Automotive Future Isn't For Me - by Bruce Hotchkiss

Sep 12, 2025

Will it be the future you want? ... Continue reading