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Go In Snow - 2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 The Go-anywhere Disco Diesel - Review By Larry Nutson

Go In Snow - 2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 The Go-anywhere Disco Diesel - Review By Larry Nutson

The Land Rover Td6 is all about lots of torque for strong pulling power combined with low fuel consumption. The turbocharged V6 diesel is rated at 254HP and develops 443 lb-ft. of torque, much more than the gasoline V6. Mated to an eight-speed automatic and with Land Rover’s full-time four-wheel-drive there is plenty ... Continue reading

Go In Snow - 2017.5 Nissan Rogue SL AWD a Thom Cannell Close-Up Review

Go In Snow - 2017.5 Nissan Rogue SL AWD a Thom Cannell Close-Up Review

Another reason for Rogue’s continuing success is a style that, while crisply updated, is more timeless than bleeding edge. Like great suits or classic hair styles, Rogue’s features won’t cause a wardrobe-related replacement any time soon. ... Continue reading

Go In Snow - 2017 Acura MDX AWD Advance Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Go In Snow - 2017 Acura MDX AWD Advance Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

A new look and detail improvements keep the 2017 Acura MDX near the top of its class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The third generation of Acura’s flagship MDX crossover debuted for 2014. It’s had continuous upgrades ever since, with a nine-speed automatic transmission replacing the original six-speed last ... Continue reading

Go In Snow - 2017 Buick Encore AWD 4dr Sport Touring Review

Go In Snow - 2017 Buick Encore AWD 4dr Sport Touring Review

On our trip south for Thanksgiving we had a load of goodies, plus the turkey, plus luggage to bring along. The Encore has a large cargo area that more than doubles when you lower the rear seat backs. Suffice it to say, the turkey made it safely, and leftovers made it safely back. ... Continue reading

Go In Snow - Car Review: 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring Review By John Heilig

Go In Snow - Car Review: 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring Review By John Heilig

The Outback is a station wagon. There, I said it. In this world of SUVs and CUVs, the Outback is unabashedly a wagon. The styling reflects this rather than a UV. Still, it has a high road clearance to take advantage of the asymmetrical all wheel drive that Subaru is famous for. As a wagon, and therefore more sedan-like ... Continue reading

2017 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review By Steve Purdy

2017 LEXUS ES 300H HYBRID SEDAN REVIEW by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau We like to begin these narratives with a review of where each vehicle fits in the market. As segments blur, though, that becomes a challenge. ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe December 2017

Letter from Europe December 2017

Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I am afraid things have going somewhat crazy of late, hence the lack of reporting. The most interesting and relevant thing that happened to was the saga of recharging electric cars. ... Continue reading

Honda Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V Receive 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards

Honda Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V Receive 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards

Five Honda models; the all-new Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V, each took home top honors in their respective categories in the 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards. ... Continue reading

2017 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe Review By Larry Nutson

2017 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe Review By Larry Nutson

For a performance car you don’t want big; you want compact and nimble. And, on the street, especially the crowded streets of Chicago where I make my home, the 2-series is easy to maneuver making for less stress around town. ... Continue reading

2017 Car Review - 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 4MATIC SUV Review +VIDEO By Dan Poler

2017 Car Review - 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 4MATIC SUV Review +VIDEO By Dan Poler

Our test unit came in Brillant Blue Metallic. The color is a real head-turner, not an overly bright blue, but noticeable enough to stand out against the blacks, whites, beiges and maroons of everyday. Combined with the more aggressive styling such as brushed aluminum running boards and 21” AMG twin 6-spoke wheels, it ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM December 2, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM December 2, 2017

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

Alfa Romeo Returns to Formula 1, But Only By Name

Alfa Romeo Returns to Formula 1, But Only By Name

Last April, Sauber confirmed it would end their engine deal with Ferrari and begin a new contract with Honda engines next year. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest November 20-26, 2017: Subaru 50 Years In USA i3 Stop Selling; MT Cars Of The Year; NAFTA NADA; Recalls Of Course; Mahindra In Detroit; Cut Costs Of Camry Kentucky

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest November 20-26, 2017: Subaru 50 Years In USA i3 Stop Selling; MT Cars Of The Year; NAFTA NADA; Recalls Of Course; Mahindra In Detroit; Cut Costs Of Camry Kentucky

* Happy 50th anniversary to Subaru. Subaru of America's vehicle lineup will have a major role in celebrating the company's 50th anniversary. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 25, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 25, 2017

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 interactive format.</p> <p>Listeners can hear the past 18 years of archived Auto Lab shows as simulcast on www.thea ... Continue reading

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