News By Topic: Larry Nutson

2019 Chevrolet Equinox Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 6, 2019

For my week’s time with the 2019 Equinox I drove a Premier AWD with the 2.0-L engine. Base price was $35,700. Installed options included the Confidence and Convenience package II for $2,145 that added an 8-way power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, heated steering wheel, low speed f ... Continue reading

2019 Range Rover Sport HSE MHEV Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

Dec 4, 2019

2019 Range Rover Sport HSE MHEV Be Seen and Go Anywhere By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_5460) Mention the Land Rover name and virtually everyone knows of the refined British luxury SUV brand with go-anywhere capability. Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport offers tha ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX and UXh New Car Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Dec 3, 2019

As I settled in behind the steering wheel and adjusted the seat position for my first drive in the Lexus UX I was immediately impressed by how low the seat would adjust. I was expecting the typical crossover SUV setup that has you sitting up tall. ... Continue reading

2019 Shelby GT350 Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 3, 2019

2019 Shelby GT350 A Ford Mustang Review. The last time I was behind the wheel of a Shelby GT350 was about four years ago. I was invited along with a cadre of auto writers by the Ford Performance Team to drive the GT350 on the fabled 4.2 mile Road America race track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Digest Week Ending November 30, 2019

Dec 1, 2019

US New Car Sales Going Up; Hyundai Veloster N 2020 Road and Track Performance Car Of Year; Nagasaki Popemobile Toyota H2 Mirari; Uber Parked In London; Peugeot Merger On Track With Fiat Chrysler; Tesla Pickup Deposits; Tesla PU Vs Ford PU; Ford Ranger Recall; Fiat 500 Recall; Baja 1000 Results ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70 Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Nov 27, 2019

Genesis, the premium brand of Hyundai, came on the scene about three years ago. The compact luxury 5-passenger G70 has three larger siblings, the G80, G80 Sport and G90. Looking to the future, Genesis has shared information about its GV80 Concept luxury crossover, its coupe-design Essential concept, as well as the New ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Digest - Week Ending November 24, 2019

Nov 24, 2019

LA Auto Show Goes Bi E-Mustang E-Taycan Unveilings; MT Car of Year; Woman's Car Award; KBB Best Buys; US News Awards; Green Car Awards; CoTY Finalists; Tesla EV; CA Goes Tough; China Byton For Sale In California; UAW L4eadership Replaces; GM Sues FCA; Most Stolen Cars; ADAS Names; Tariffs; Car Movie Reviews, Chevrolet ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 16, 2019

Nov 17, 2019

* LA Auto Show Alive and Showing; E-Mustang Unveiling; MTCoY; CR Most Reliable List; Green CoY; Trump-Iffs; UAW Love Ford; GM and Ford Drop The Ball With Small Cars; (Execs To Give Back Salary - Not); New Ferrari Model; Hyundai Opts To Build New Model In Alabama; Ford and Nissan Recall; Formula One To Go Carbonless; NA ... Continue reading

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 15, 2019

Auto industry sales in the U.S. for the first half or 2019 are generally down. And, that trend is forecasted to continue for the remainder of this year and into the next couple succeeding years. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets- Week Ending November 9, 2019

Nov 10, 2019

Automotive News Nuggets: October US Trucks Sale Up Car Sales Down; UAW Tsurus; MOODY: EV Mania Could Kill US Auto Industry; GM Sells Plant To Potential Competitor; Hey Tesla Taxi; Ferrari Clothing; SEMA Excitement; New Vette Yellow Flagged; INDY To Penske; MB F1 Driver Hamilton #1 Again; NASCAR Champ Qualifiying O ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Terrain, Bold Refinement - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

Nov 10, 2019

2019 GMC Terrain Bold Refinement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The very stealthy Terrain SLT Black Edition was, to me, really good looking. Admittedly I favor black cars. ... Continue reading

2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 8, 2019

The Auto Channel The X-models in BMW’s overall lineup are categorized by BMW as Sport Activity Vehicles. They’re crossover SUVs, in industry terms. ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Review By Larry Nutson - Luxury and Innovation

Nov 6, 2019

I say the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC is exhilarating to drive, whether in be on city streets, along an interstate or carving through some scenic back roads, a very well balanced car that can go from the sublime to the aggressive. Mercedes say the E-Class Sedan (and Wagon) are the most advanced vehicles in the Merc ... Continue reading

New Car Review 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF; More Power = More Fun Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 6, 2019

The Mazda MX-5 is, well, pure fun. With it’s new found power, light weight, balanced steering and nicely tuned and compliant suspension you really can’t ask for much more. Plus, it’s really affordable. At Autobahn Country Club I tossed it into corners and the car just eats it. Step into the throttle on exit, zoom ... Continue reading

2019 Lincoln Navigator Luxury At Its Best | Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

Nov 6, 2019

Gone is a V8 engine. All Navigators are powered by a 450-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Also gone is the former 6-speed automatic and now a 10-speed automatic is standard. EPA test-cycle ratings for the Reserve 4X4 are 18 mpg combined with 16 city mpg and 21 highway mpg. Other models, which I’ll mention i ... Continue reading