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
2018's Most Searched For Car Brands In Every Country Around The World
Oct 11, 2018
The influence and popularity of the world's most well-known car brands is often measured by sales figures, but does that really tell the full story? Select Car Leasing delved into Google to find the most searched for and talked about car brands in every single country around the world in 2018. The results revealed how ... Continue reading
NADA; Right Answers? Wrong Questions! Exploding EV and other myths
Oct 10, 2018
Despite these being "incredibly exciting times" in the industry, those news media covering it that should have a "healthy skepticism" are not asking enough critical, sometimes disruptive questions, not challenging enough assertions, not asking for enough proof. (Except for The Auto Channel, see below) Those are what ne ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2018
Several years ago, I kicked off my speech at the annual American Coalition of Ethanol by toasting all the attendees with my margarita concoction that used Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine. ... Continue reading
Sicily In A 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio - Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 10, 2018
Through the courtesy of Alfa Romeo we would be driving a new Stelvio around Sicily. Upon arrival at the airport we made our way to the Motor Village Palermo to meet our contact, Antonio, and the Stelvio. ... Continue reading
2018 BMW 330e iPerformance Review By John Helig
Oct 10, 2018
Overall, the BMW 330e is a very nice car. Being a BMW defines that part. I was disappointed with the all-electric range, though. ... Continue reading
2018 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro AWD in Sedona - Travel Review From A Shunpiker’s Journal
Oct 10, 2018
2018 AUDI A4 TURBO QUATTRO with S TRONIC in SEDONA Travel Review from A Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [Audi Front ¾] We’re still hanging out in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert surround by saguaro, cholla and javelina. Oh, and we’re also surrounded by some mighty u ... Continue reading
2018 Acura TLX A-Spec Review By Rob Eckaus
Oct 10, 2018
In the “Near Premium” market segment, the players are all the names we’ve heard of, see every day, and are essentially the well-equipped yet entry level models of the luxury brands. Acura’s TLX offers a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder, but this A-Spec example is a 3.5 liter naturally aspirated V-6 producing 290hp and this ... Continue reading
NADA Chairman Wes Lutz Injects Dose of Reality Into Mobility Debate
Oct 9, 2018
NADA Chairman Wes Lutz on Tuesday injected a dose of reality into the conversation about the future of mobility, directly challenging media narratives suggesting that ride-hailing will replace personal vehicle ownership, that self-driving vehicles will be immeasurably safer than human drivers, and that dealers are relu ... Continue reading
2018 Toyota Prius c Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 9, 2018
The Prius c I drove for this review is just a tad over 162 inches long which makes for easy maneuvering into tight parking spaces. Plus, under the rear hatch you get a decent 17 cu.ft. of cargo space, which gets larger when you fold the rear seats. And, there’s seating for five, although perhaps only four average siz ... Continue reading
Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review and Road-trip By Steve Purdy
Oct 9, 2018
Atlas is VW’s first foray into the popular 7-passenger CUV market dominated by the GM competitors (Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse), Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer and many, many others. Most are categorized as mid-size but often feel more full-size. Just about every manufacturer, both luxury and mainstream, compe ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2018
Joliet, Illinois (Oct. 8) – The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) held its annual Fall Rally last week, where nearly 80 media members gathered to test-drive 70 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs. ... Continue reading
NEW CAR REVIEW: 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY
Oct 8, 2018
Our first slide into the driver’s seat triggered a little thrill when I realized we have the manual transmission. A five-speed manual is the starting point for the Impreza powertrain. A CVT is optional on the lower trim levels and standard on the top. Only one engine powers the Impreza, a tepid, 2.0-liter boxer that ... Continue reading
Google and Facebook Manipulating Search Engine Results, the News, and You +VIDEO
Oct 8, 2018
HOLLYWOOD USA - October 8, 2018: A new documentary titled, "THE CREEPY LINE," written and produced by Peter Schweizer and Michelle N. Taylor, blows the lid off the manipulation and underhanded tactics used by Google and Facebook to destroy companies, respected institutions, and people, is now available for streaming on ... Continue reading
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