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2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy

The relatively lithe, 3,500-pound RAV4’s powertrain is a tepid but adequate 2.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder making just 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The conventional 6-speed automatic transmission is calibrated to make it quite responsive on the low end. Acceleration is good on full thro ... Continue reading

US Auto Sales AIADA Scoreboard October 2017

US Auto Sales AIADA Scoreboard October 2017

Despite a lukewarm auto market in October, international brands held their own, maintaining their lead among U.S. car shoppers. International brands sold just 634 more light vehicles from a year ago, with sales down year to date 0.36 percent. ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Limited Review By John Heilig

2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Limited Review By John Heilig

The Tundra is Toyota’s full-size pickup, and as such it competes with all the American full size trucks. In this case, the Tundra is close to being the biggest vehicle I have driven, at more than 20 feet long. And just because it says “Toyota” on the tailgate, this is a full ‘Murican truck, built in San Antonio ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Nuggets October 30-Nov 5, 2017; Auto Sales; SEMA; Tesla Loss; EV Tax Break Going; BMW Recall; RIP Joe Oldam, Peter Schutz, Ferrari F-1; Lots Of Crates

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Nuggets October 30-Nov 5, 2017; Auto Sales; SEMA; Tesla Loss; EV Tax Break Going; BMW Recall; RIP Joe Oldam, Peter Schutz, Ferrari F-1; Lots Of Crates

TACH journalist's take on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up news nuggets". For More search the past 25 year's millions of pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, video, audio, residing in The Auto Channel Automotive News Library. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf Review +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf Review +VIDEO

The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf is many things; some that shouldn’t come to a surprise like its hatchback stylishness and performance; but you might be surprised to discover this all-electric urban vehicle features a range of 119 miles-per-gallon-equivalent combined before your next charge and offers a faster charge time ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 4, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 4, 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. ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Genesis G90 The Next Level of Luxury Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Car Review: 2017 Genesis G90 The Next Level of Luxury Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2017 Genesis G90 Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Eagles’ rock tune “New Kid in Town” comes to mind. However, although new, this kid is ready to fit in. ... Continue reading

2017 Genesis G80 Sport - Heels on Wheels Review

2017 Genesis G80 Sport - Heels on Wheels Review

I drove a 2017 Genesis G80 Sport featuring a 365-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine and rear-wheel drive paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission featuring SHIFTRONIC technology and paddle shifters. Available in all-wheel or rear-wheel drive, my test drive featured the following standards: sport front seats; 16-way ... Continue reading

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 plus 106 hp permanent magnet AC synchronous motor Horsepower/Torque: 171 (net) @ 6,000 rpm/ 136 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 107.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.6 x 72.2 ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID REVIEW ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Tucson Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

2016 Hyundai Tucson Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

2016 Hyundai Tucson a better compact CUV, success in an embattled segment Cannell2016Tucson-9297 By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The 2016 Tucson hits all the right notes, style, interior space, exterior style, and at its price point continues to offer what Hyundai is known for, abundant v ... Continue reading

1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review (1994)

1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review (1994)

Hyundai Elantra GLS (1994) ... Continue reading

McLaren 675 LT Spider Review by Rob Eckaus

McLaren 675 LT Spider Review by Rob Eckaus

Manic Limits By Rob Eckaus Last year when the Powerball lottery hit $1 billion dollars, I sat down that night and spec’d out a dream car online. It just happened to be a McLaren 675LT Spider in the same blue color as the one I was able to review. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 28, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 28, 2017

Auto Lab Radio 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-smar ... Continue reading

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