News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

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

Time To Shut Down The Anti-Ethanol Propaganda Machines

Sep 29, 2018

On the final weekend of the 2018 Baseball Season, here's a response to a double-header of anti-ethanol published stories ... Continue reading

Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 29, 2018 7-9 AM

Sep 29, 2018

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Expert ... Continue reading

2018 Audi Q5 A Luxury SUV For The Family A Review By Larry Nutson

Sep 29, 2018

2018 Audi Q5 A Luxury SUV For The Family, Review By Larry Nutson. Some automakers do a great job at both the in and the out. Audi enjoys a reputation of having really good interior design. And in the case of the new 2018 Audi Q5, Audi has done a nice job in the cabin as well as on the exterior. ... Continue reading

IIHS: All major trailer makers earn IIHS award for good underride protection +VIDEO

Sep 27, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. — Seven years after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found serious shortcomings in the rear underride guards of most semitrailers, the eight largest North American manufacturers are now making rear guards capable of preventing deadly underride in a range of scenarios. ... Continue reading

100 Years Of The Rouge - Ford Salutes America’s Hardest Working Men and Women +VIDEO

Sep 27, 2018

Ford – which helped create the middle class with the $5-a-day wage in 1914 and today employs the most U.S. hourly autoworkers – marks this Labor Day with a special campaign that celebrates America’s hardest workers The campaign, featuring TV and digital films, runs this Labor Day weekend. Ford invites Americans t ... Continue reading

Faith Leaders Deliver Petition to Ford Headquarters to Stand By Clean Car Rules

Sep 26, 2018

Clergy and religious leaders from across Michigan and the Midwest walked into Ford Motor Company Headquarters today to deliver a message of faith that calls on the company to publicly stand by national clean car standards, without compliance loopholes or flexibilities, which would erode its strongest benefits for those ... Continue reading

2018 Ford F-150 Review By John Heilig

Sep 25, 2018

First, the Big Papa, the F-150. Ford’s pickup has been a best-seller for four decades, and it’s easy to see why. It is solidly built with a host of features. Our tester was powered by a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6 that delivered a healthy 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. A 3.5-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8 are als ... Continue reading

Geico Auto News - 2018 Toyota C-HR Coupe Review By Larry Nutson

Sep 25, 2018

First shown in 2014 at the Paris Motor Show, and originally planned to be a Scion, the 2018 Toyota C-HR went on sale in the U.S. in April 2017. The C-HR is available in two trims--XLE priced at $22,500 and XLE Premium priced at $24,350. I was initially a bit surprised at the pricing which appeared to be a really good v ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Sep 23, 2018

Collusion Among German Car Makers?; GM Ignition Switch Case Turned Off; J Mays Ex Ford Designer to Whirlpool; Nissan Recall: Park Your Car Now!; Fassst VW; Motorsport Update ... Continue reading

Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 22, 2018 7-9 AM

Sep 21, 2018

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Expert; Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational intera ... Continue reading

"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD" By John Heilig

Sep 21, 2018

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig REVIEWED MODEL: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD ENGINE: 4.0-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 270 hp @ 5,600 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.8 in. ... Continue reading

Got $1,400 a Month Burning A Hole In Your Pocket? Audi Has A Way To Get Rid Of It For You

Sep 20, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE: Let me say from the outset that I think Audi's are fantastic cars and that they are the best popular-priced driving cars in the world. I have long believed this and said it. ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson

Sep 18, 2018

Some of the differences were not only features GMC wanted but features that GMC customers wanted. Customers requested more differentiation. Talking to present Sierra owners—and listening to them, provide the impetus for more change. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review By John Heilig

Sep 18, 2018

The Mazda CX-3 is not only larger than the sedan, but it has a hatch back, which nudges it into the small SUV, or more correctly, the CUV class. Thus, it makes up in cargo capacity what not may lack in rear seat legroom, for example. ... Continue reading