Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending January 4, 2020
Jan 5, 2020
HAPPY 2020! Carlos Ghosn Escapes Japan; VW EV; VW Dieselgate, RAM Outsells Chevrolet Pickups, Norway Goes 42% Electric; Big MB Recall, McQueen Mustang For Sale, RIP Car Guys in 2019 ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending December 28, 2019
Dec 29, 2019
* The end of December is usually a slow news week with all the holiday celebrations, anticipation for the new year plus, most all the global automaker's offices closed. We do have a few bits to share. ... Continue reading
2019 Kia Sorento Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Dec 26, 2019
The heated seats and heated steering wheel were immediately put into service. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending December 21, 2019
Dec 22, 2019
2019 U.S.vehicle sales will fall 1.2 percent; New NAFTA; Fiat and Peugeot; Toyota Driverless Trucks; NHTSA Investigates 12 Tesla Crashes; UAW Corruption Probe; EV Welfare Eliminated; Collector Car Happy List; Cars Owners Love The Most; Bank of America Spending On EV Chargers; Penske Honored; M-B Fined For Recall Proble ... Continue reading
2019 BMW M5 Competition Road Test Review by Larry Nutson
Dec 17, 2019
Within ten minutes behind the wheel I knew I should be heading to Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL or Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. I was dodging potholes thinking about the 35-series tires and pricey 20-inch alloy wheels. A tromp on the accelerator had my wife voicing concerns as her knuckles whitened. Z ... Continue reading
2019 Audi Q3 Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 16, 2019
The compact SUV segment is loaded with good choices for nearly every buyer. Step up a bit to the premium brands and the range of compact SUV offerings is similarly broad. ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2019
New York To California Cannonball Run Record Speed; Fiat and UAW Settle; Car Mags Black Flagged; Chevy Suburban Hollywood Starred; China's Car Buyers Say 没有 To New Cars, Especially EV and Hybrids; Bad Boy Trump's Good For America NAFTA Agreements Make Even Never Trumpers Agreeable; Shared Electric Scooters Pain In ... Continue reading
Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Review By Larry Nutson - It's Downright Gorgeous
Dec 12, 2019
Volkswagen's new flagship halo-car, the successor to the CC sedan, turns heads. It’s downright gorgeous. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2019 Infiniti QX80 Luxury Flagship SUV, Review by Larry Nutson
Dec 12, 2019
SUVs are hot. Big SUVs too. Low gasoline prices help that. And, if you need lots of space for people and stuff as many younger families do these days, why not go big? My older daughter drives a large SUV. When she visits us in Chicago the rear cargo area is loaded to the gills with all the things she needs for two todd ... Continue reading
2019 Cadillac XT4 Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 11, 2019
Cadillac at long last has entered the premium compact crossover segment with its new for 2019 XT4. XT4 is aimed at the younger-set who want a premium ride. ... Continue reading
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Fifty Years Later - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved!
Dec 11, 2019
I was in the audience on that day back in January when the original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred alongside Steve McQueen in the award-winning movie “Bullitt” drove onto Ford stage at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Molly McQueen, a third-generation member of the McQueen family, ... Continue reading
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 10, 2019
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Premium looks and style. This past summer I had my first opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel of Volkswagen’s flagship sedan, the Arteon. I had been quite impressed by the niceties of this roomy 4-door and was happy to recently again enjoy what it has to offer. ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2019
Many SUV buyers once drove a van, also a vehicle that provides great convenience. Today, the van/minivan segment is now about 500,000 sales per year. A far cry from years ago. GM doesn’t even offer a minivan. Chrysler, recognized as the originator of the minivan segment more than 30 years ago, is by far the leader. B ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2019
Special To The Auto Channel From Clark Schultz, SA News Editor Seeking Alpha Dec. 4, 2019 General Motors Company: •General Motors (GM +1.4%) says it will discontinue selling the Buick Regal in the U.S. and Canada. ... Continue reading
2019 BMW X2 M35i Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 6, 2019
BMW’s X-series vehicle lineup, now ranging from X1 to X7, uses odd number designations for utility and even numbers for sport. I drove the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i last year and found it very appealing. ... Continue reading
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