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Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!

Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!

I just slapped myself in the face, boy i need that! Auto Central January 21, 2016; I was considering The Auto Channel's long-time fervent support of ethanol as America's alt fuel solution and found that I was getting caught up in the hydrogen hysteria...so if I was, so is everybody, after my face slap I came to my sens ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York City area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

2018 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally

2018 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally

ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) held its annual Spring Rally last week at Road America – one of the world’s premier road racing tracks. Over the course of two days, more than 80 media members from across the country had the opportunity to put more than 90 vehicles through their p ... Continue reading

Ethanol: A Success Story Worth Repeating

Ethanol: A Success Story Worth Repeating

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 not only shocked America into the real and present danger of Middle East terrorism, it prompted the U.S. Government to address the issue of our dependence on imported oil. For over 2 decades, the U.S. had been lulled into complacency by a low cost, free-flowing supply of oil ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel--1996 Indy500 Photo's

The Auto Channel--1996 Indy500 Photo's

The Auto Channel--1996 Indy500 Photo's ... Continue reading

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 26, 2018 7-9 AM

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 26, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234; Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City based radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, ... Continue reading

Biofuel Blunder? Renewable Fuel Mandate Is Having A Negative Effect on Home Run Totals

Biofuel Blunder? Renewable Fuel Mandate Is Having A Negative Effect on Home Run Totals

Biofuel mandate was supposed to fix everything, but no one has hit over 60 home runs in the past 15 years By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I just finished reading an anti-ethanol Bloomberg editorial written by Jennifer A. Dlouhy. Her story, "Biofuel blunder? Greens who once championed ... Continue reading

Hyundai Kona Awarded Editors' Choice Honor By Car Magazine

Hyundai Kona Awarded Editors' Choice Honor By Car Magazine

Hyundai has again underscored its comprehensive quality signature across a diverse car and crossover lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Kona CUV. Hyundai Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year. ... Continue reading

Don't Be a Fool, Take Your Smart Phone Or iPad Or Laptop Along With A Data Assistant To Input Real-Time Car Test Drive Data

Don't Be a Fool, Take Your Smart Phone Or iPad Or Laptop Along With A Data Assistant To Input Real-Time Car Test Drive Data

Do Not Buy A car by email- The Auto Channel's free “My Test Drives” app gives serious car shoppers the help they need to make test drive evaluations accurate, effective and meaningful. “My Test Drives” leads car researchers through a one two three step method to record their clear and accurate e ... Continue reading

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 19, 2018 7-9 AM

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 19, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Ethanol Criticism Polluted By Oiliness

Ethanol Criticism Polluted By Oiliness

About a year and a half ago, I wrote an editorial that questioned the credentials and motivation of certain academics (university professors and highly degreed individuals) who appear to go out of their way to attack ethanol, alternative fuels, and/or the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The very latest in the recent str ... Continue reading

Rising Crude Oil Prices Should Be Met With Increased Use Of Ethanol

Rising Crude Oil Prices Should Be Met With Increased Use Of Ethanol

Forty-five years ago, America was unprepared for the sudden spike in oil prices and attempt by oil producers to limit access to the oil. Forty-five years ago, America was unprepared for the sudden spike in oil prices and attempt by oil producers to limit access to the oil. Today, we're in a different situation thanks t ... Continue reading

Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle

Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle

I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading

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