News By Topic: Features

2020 BMW X5 M Competition Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

Jan 6, 2021

It's said that when the second car ever was made, the first thing done was race it against the first. Then the modifications began. ... Continue reading

Average Down Payments for New Vehicles Continue to Rise in Q4, According to Edmunds

Jan 5, 2021

Consumers in the financial position to buy a new car during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic aren't holding back on upsizing their purchases in favor of bigger vehicles with more amenities. ... Continue reading

The Car Connection Picks Chrysler Pacifica as Best Minivan to Buy 2021

Jan 5, 2021

Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last four years, has earned more than 140 honors and industry accolades The Car Connection is recognizing the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica as its Best Minivan To Buy 2021, marking the fifth consecutive year Pacifica has earned Best Minivan To Buy honors. ... Continue reading

Which Emergencies Should You Prepare For As A Car Owner?

Jan 5, 2021

Car owners have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles are in good condition. Your safety matters, so it’s important that you manage your car astutely. ... Continue reading

View more of the open road with Garmin’s latest RV GPS navigator

Jan 5, 2021

View more of the open road with Garmin's RV 1090 GPS navigator (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the latest and largest addition to its RV-specific GPS navigator series – the RV ... Continue reading

There Have Been Some Bright Spots In This Dismal Year

Jan 5, 2021

A look at my "Best Of The Year" ... Continue reading

CHEVROLET DOCUMENTS CORVETTE ENGINEERING TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR +VIDEO

Jan 4, 2021

Chevrolet released the second chapter of its two-part documentary: “Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story.” This episode follows the Corvette engineering team’s journey to build a supercar for every day – with superior ride comfort on the highway and well-balanced handling on the track – while ... Continue reading

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Priced From $20,995

Jan 4, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced pricing for the 2021 Outlander Sport. Starting at just $20,9951, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers CUV versatility, enhanced safety features and value in one affordable package. ... Continue reading

Ford To Sell Your Driver Behavior To Auto Insurance Companies

Jan 4, 2021

Choosing the right auto insurance policy can be a daunting task for vehicle owners, but what if customers could have confidence that their policy takes their driving behavior into account? If you drive a connected Ford vehicle, the Blue Oval is here to help. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - January 4, 2021

Jan 4, 2021

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Amazon Auto Presents - Spec-It Build-It Buy-It | The Most Honest Way To Buy A Car

Jan 3, 2021

Editor's Note: In 1998 we invented Spec-it Bid-it Buy-it. At that time the only place in the world a car reseacher could find and use auto data was here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending January 2, 2021

Jan 3, 2021

* Happy New Year! We made it to 2021. Yay! 2020 was like driving through a long mountain tunnel as we looked ahead anxiously for some sign of light. ... Continue reading

ATTENTION OIL INDUSTRY: California Is Banning Gasoline Powered Vehicles

Jan 1, 2021

You have one chance to save yourselves and COME CLEAN ... Continue reading

Oh Baby - Wall Street The EV Manufacturing Center Of Universe Takes Another Company Public

Dec 31, 2020

Romeo Power’s shares of common stock will trade under the ticker symbol “RMO”. The business combination values Romeo Power at $900 million. The company designs and produces battery management systems, modules and packs in house at its 113,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, California. ... Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS - May 30, 2022: No American Servicemen Die Defending Ethanol...Again

Dec 31, 2020

AUTO CENTRAL: The Auto Channel was able to confirm this morning that no American military personnel have died or been wounded defending the production, distribution or sale of ethanol in America. And while we're still awaiting confirmation that no hostages have been taken at any ethanol plants throughout the world, TAC ... Continue reading