AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 7, 2017
Oct 7, 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
2017 VOLVO V60 AWD CROSS COUNTRY REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY
Oct 7, 2017
The V60 will probably be the last car Volvo produces on this older platform that goes back to Ford-ownership days. The next one, expected in just a few more years, will be on Volvo’s new “scalable” architecture. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 ACURA RDX REVIEW
Oct 7, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 ACURA RDX REVIEW If you want all the premium features of a luxurious crossover but none of the bulk, the more compact 2017 Acura RDX may be the right vehicle for you. For what you get – and that includes space and comforts – the RDX clearly delivers more wiz-bang for your buck. ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Forte5 SX Manual Review By Steve Purdy
Oct 6, 2017
2017 Kia Forte5 SX Manual Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The skillful management of a clutch and gearshift is becoming a lost art. This great pleasure of driving may soon be mostly unknown. ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2017
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motor Racing Correspondent The Auto Channel With a record 70 pole positions and currently 34 points ahead of the fast but seemingly fragile Ferrari – also celebrating a 70th anniversary this year - Lewis Hamilton is looking good for his 4th World Championship. His record of finish ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Experience 70 New Models At Annual Fall Rally
Oct 6, 2017
The MAMA Fall Rally is one of two track events the organization hosts each year. MAMA also hosts monthly meetings for its members; the upcoming event list can be found at www.mamaonline.org. ... Continue reading
U.S. News & World Report Identifies the 8 Best Cars to Buy Now
Oct 6, 2017
U.S. News & World Report unveiled October's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. ... Continue reading
New AAA Study Reveals Shocking News: ICE IS COLD!
Oct 5, 2017
And New Vehicle Infotainment Systems Increase Distractions Behind the Wheel. Almost 8 years ago, we published a story titled "The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars." Our story pointed out the irony of all the new in-car innovations being unveiled at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas just a ... Continue reading
2017 Volvo S90 Road Trip and Review +VIDEO
Oct 5, 2017
By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel What kind of European sedan would be perfect for a cruise through Palm Beach? My friend and I decided the 2017 Volvo S90 T fits the bill to perfection. The ice blue chariot with white leather seats rolls in regal style with all the late model luxury car ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Six Decades Later Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 5, 2017
Toyota’s Land Cruiser has been around the U.S. shores for sixty years. Some of you may have noticed and yet again, some not. ... Continue reading
2017 Audi Q7 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Review By Steve Purdy
Oct 4, 2017
The unconventional suspension design and tuning on the Q7’s makes for a remarkably solid, sophisticated and under-control feel on the road. ... Continue reading
2017 Lexus IS 200T Review By Steve Purdy
Oct 3, 2017
This sporty little rear-wheel drive sedan is powered by a slick and sophisticated 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder making a decent 241 horsepower and a good 258 pound-feet of torque. The smart and smooth 8-speed automatic gets power to the rear wheels and adjusts itself to different driving modes. It can be manually contr ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Corolla iM Review By Steve Purdy
Oct 3, 2017
Competent ride, handling and ergonomics will not disappoint those with realistic expectations. This is not a sports, luxury, or special car in any way and does not pretend to be. ... Continue reading
Cadillac Super Cruise Allows for Hands-free Driving Sometimes!
Oct 3, 2017
Cadillac has introduced the Super Cruise system on its flagship CT6 sedan and is letting the automotive media across the country test it out. I drove it, or it drove me, along the crowded and busy I-94 interstate that runs through the middle of Chicago, the Edens Expressway to locals. ... Continue reading
2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Review By Seve Purdy
Oct 2, 2017
The mixed and complex powertrain is a charmer consisting of a substantial 9.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, a 50 kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor/generator, efficient 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, Atkinson cycle, gasoline, direct injected engine and a smooth, sophisticated 6-speed automatic transmission. ... Continue reading
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