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A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL: New Show Begins January 23, 2018- Infiniti Concept - Suweet!, 2018 NAIAS - GM EV's; Micah Wright; Jeep Cherokee;

A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL: New Show Begins January 23, 2018- Infiniti Concept - Suweet!, 2018 NAIAS - GM EV's; Micah Wright; Jeep Cherokee;

Join us for the next episode of A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL; The radio program for those to whom an automobile is more than transportation A Shunpiker’s Journal live-streams every Wednesday at 1PM and 7PM and every Thursday at 1AM and 7AM on the Michigan Business Network, then becomes available as podcasts shortly after ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe January 2018: 2018 Buick ENCLAVE; Nissan Titan 5.6 liter Endurance V8 PRO-4X 4WD; 2018 VW Golf S; Jeep Renegade 4x4; Anticapting the 2018 Jeep TrackHawk

Letter from Europe January 2018: 2018 Buick ENCLAVE; Nissan Titan 5.6 liter Endurance V8 PRO-4X 4WD; 2018 VW Golf S; Jeep Renegade 4x4; Anticapting the 2018 Jeep TrackHawk

First of happy ’18 to all our readers. In case you were not aware of it 18 has a special significance to lots of people. ... Continue reading

National Limousine Association Refutes Uber and Lyft's Claims Concerning Background Checks

National Limousine Association Refutes Uber and Lyft's Claims Concerning Background Checks

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2018 -- Following Uber and Lyft's recent responses to its Public Service Announcement (PSA), "The Signs," the National Limousine Association (NLA) is renewing its call for legislation mandating fingerprint-based background checks and universal drug screening for ride-hailing service drivers. ... Continue reading

2018 Acura TLX A-Spec AWD Review +VIDEO

2018 Acura TLX A-Spec AWD Review +VIDEO

An excellent choice in its market segment By Rob Eckaus San Francisco Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL 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-cyl ... Continue reading

STEVE PURDY AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2018

STEVE PURDY AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2018

The center of the auto industry is still Detroit, many will argue. Just about all major automakers and suppliers from around the globe have a presence, if not a headquarters, here. In fact, we’re told by Michigan Economic Development officials that 75% of all U.S. automotive research and development still happens wit ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD Review By John Heilig

In general, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SL is a nice package and a decent competitor for the other vehicles in its class. ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen Jetta¸but not for Europe

New Volkswagen Jetta¸but not for Europe

VW claims improved fuel efficiency, better driving dynamics, while safety and infotainment technology have been improved. ... Continue reading

Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Press Reveal

Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Press Reveal

Ahead of the crowd was a heritage display of notable older 1500 pickups. After a video stressing the brand’s durability, power and dependability, Alan Batey, Chevrolet president spoke about Chevrolet’s 100-year heritage, its 85 million sales, then the curtains parted and the latest Chevrolet Trailboss pulled onto t ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM January 13, 2018

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM January 13, 2018

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 car ... Continue reading

THE DRIVE HOME III Winter Road Trip Adventure By Steve Purdy

THE DRIVE HOME III Winter Road Trip Adventure By Steve Purdy

The idea for this brilliant promotional project was hatched a couple years ago by two dapper fellows who tend to think big and well outside the box. Rod Alberts, director of the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show, and David Madiera, executive director of the LeMay: America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washin ... Continue reading

Behind the Wheel with The Drive Home III

Behind the Wheel with The Drive Home III

“The Drive Home III: Driving The Future” – a 10-day road rally that began on January 3 in Boca Raton, FL and will conclude on January 12 at the opening of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Canter's Deli 70th Year Anniversary on Fairfax 70 Cent Pastrami Reuben or Veggie Reuben Special

ROAD TRIP: Canter's Deli 70th Year Anniversary on Fairfax 70 Cent Pastrami Reuben or Veggie Reuben Special

The Canter's Reuben Sandwich is served on Canter's fresh-baked rye bread and served with a homemade pickle, potato chips & a chocolate chip rugula for just 70 cents. Canter's Deli started in New Jersey in 1924, then moved to Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles in 1931 where it was called Canter Brothers. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Save the Redwoods League to Provide Free Day-Use Admission to Visitors at Redwood State Parks on the Second Saturday of Each Month in 2018

ROAD TRIP: Save the Redwoods League to Provide Free Day-Use Admission to Visitors at Redwood State Parks on the Second Saturday of Each Month in 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2018 -- To celebrate 100 years of saving California's iconic redwood forest, Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks are offering free day-use admission to more than 40 redwood state parks on the second Saturday of each month in 2018. ... Continue reading

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