Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Review By John Heilig
Oct 8, 2018
Overall, the Pathfinder is a good package, Styling is in the Nissan mode and interior space and practicality are excellent. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 6, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
FCA Outsells Dragging Ford In September US Sales; Fairer NAFTA Deal; GM Listening In; Toyota Hybrid Recall; Subaru Recall; CR Says Cadillac Controls Better Than Tesla; Ford Looking At Overseas Partners; NASCAR Changes; Bondurant High-speed Driving School Goes Bankrupt; Bullitt @50 ... Continue reading
2019 Subaru Ascent, Living Large - Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
The all-new 2019 Ascent is the largest Subaru ever. Ascent is a three-row SUV with a choice of seating for seven or eight. It’s powered by a 260-hp engine and can tow up to 5,000 lbs. and comes standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda CX-9 Review - A Notch Above By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
From my view the CX-9 has an attractive overall exterior design and a very comfortable and refined as well as attractive interior. The Mazda name may not “wow” someone in social conversation as some of the luxury nameplates. However, seeing the various Mazda car and SUV models in person will usually bring out a “ ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWD Review By John Heilig
Oct 7, 2018
New Car Review: Our Outlander Sport was equipped with 4-wheel drive. The button to shift into 4WD is located on the console ahead of the shifter. It’s a good location and it’s clearly marked. Dimensionaly, the Outlander Sport fits in with the competition. ... Continue reading
NEW CAR REVIEW: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Oct 7, 2018
2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe is a true coupe with no B-pillar. The clear expanse of glass provides improved visibility both over the driver’s shoulders and for rear seat passengers. In mild weather lowering all four windows offers true open-air motoring. ... Continue reading
Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 6, 2018 7-9 AM
Oct 6, 2018
This is a Best Of AUTO LAB no live calls today 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 ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Review; Ready For The Urban Jungle - Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 5, 2018
The Golf Alltrack is considered a raised wagon in industry speak. Other wagon entries similar to the Alltrack are on the market. With varied prices they include Subaru Outback, Audi A4 Allroad, Buick Regal TourX, MINI Countryman, and Volvo V60 and V90 Cross Country. ... Continue reading
2018 Honda Accord Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 3, 2018
The midsize sedan segment is chock-full of entries. Most all of them are great choices for anyone’s family fleet. One tough competitor to the Accord is Toyota’s Camry. And, it too is entirely redesigned for 2018, making for even tougher competition. ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2018
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk The most powerful and quickest SUV ever! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0466) The sound of rain awakened me during the night. I was in a hotel room in Portland, Maine where the quietude allows for open-windows. ... Continue reading
2018 GMC Terrain SLT Review By Thom Cannell
Oct 1, 2018
GMC’s 2018 Terrain is hardly an average family car, which is today a sports utility vehicle—an SUV. With diligence, perseverance, and clever marketing, GMC has created a luxury brand that maintains its heritage of rugged, dependable, hard-working trucks, now with refinement and elegance. ... Continue reading
"New Car Review: 2018 Genesis G80 AWD" By John Heilig
Oct 1, 2018
The Genesis G80 is conservatively styled, almost Mercedes-Benz-like. The lines of the G80 are almost boxy, yet this “box” large enough to carry five passengers in comfort. If bench front seats hadn’t gone the way of the dodo bird, there would even be room for six. There’s even a small solid panel in the middle ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 29, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 30, 2018
Paris Auto Show Unveilings, Porsche Sans Diesel; ADAS Help Needs Help; Musk In Trouble Again, Cadillac Bye Bye NYC; Gov't Wake's Up Re E15; CARB; AUDI Horch Gestating; Tariff To-do; RIP Toni Swan (An Original TACh Journalist) New Pres. At NASCAR; Car Robbed Fro FCA Storage Lots ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel; Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Dodge Challenger GT Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Sep 30, 2018
2018 Dodge Challenger GT - While we had driven a V8-powered version earlier, the GT comes across as a far more civilized vehicle. True, simply blipping the gas pedal in the V8-powered car emits a healthy roar (I’m almost afraid to listen to the Demon), the 3.6-liter V6-engined GT creates a roar, but a gentler one. ... Continue reading
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Review and Road-test By John Heilig
Sep 30, 2018
The only disadvantage to a softer ride came up in our hillclimb test. In this, the roads wind and some of the turns are tight. The Pacifica exhibited a tendency to lean in most corners and showed boat-like qualities. On most roads this isn’t a problem, but you should be aware of it if you normally encounter winding r ... Continue reading
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