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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 NISSAN ROGUE HYBRID REVIEW

I drove a 2017 Nissan Rogue with the 176-horsepower 2-liter four-cylinder engine paired to the Xtronic CVT automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. Available in two trims for the Hybrid model ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Nuggets - Sept 18-24 2017; New Jag CUV; Pacifica Recall; Mazda Recall; RAM Recall; Porsche Recall; Harley Rolling; MB Invests Another Billion In Alabama Plant; RIP Ted Christopher

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Nuggets - Sept 18-24 2017; New Jag CUV; Pacifica Recall; Mazda Recall; RAM Recall; Porsche Recall; Harley Rolling; MB Invests Another Billion In Alabama Plant; RIP Ted Christopher

TACH'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 (Indexed By Google) pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news residing in The Auto Channel Automotive News Library. video, audio, rants and raves acce ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Infiniti QX30 Luxury In A Small Package - Review By Larry Nutson

Car Review: 2017 Infiniti QX30 Luxury In A Small Package - Review By Larry Nutson

Although classified as a compact luxury crossover, the QX30 is very car-like. Its appearance is very much like a coupe. I view it has a very stylized hatchback with increased ride height. With its long nose, low roof, shaped C-pillars and tapered shape the QX30 presents a bold look. ... Continue reading

HISTORY: MODEL A FORD IS 70 YEARS OLD (In 1998)

HISTORY: MODEL A FORD IS 70 YEARS OLD (In 1998)

HISTORY: MODEL A FORD IS 70 YEARS OLD ... Continue reading

2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan Review By John Heilig

2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan Review By John Heilig

But it is the performance tweaking that makes the Si what it is. For example, with the first use of a turbocharger in an Si, the 1.5-liter four delivers a healthy 205 horsepower, and 14.2 pounds per horse, definitely in performance car range. The engine is smooth throughout the entire rev range. With the 6-speed manual ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ECO AND 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ECO AND 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ECO AND 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID REVIEW ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 23 2017)

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 23 2017)

The Auto Lab Radio Show LIVE every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call- ... Continue reading

2017 Car Review - 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Review By John Heilig

2017 Car Review - 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Review By John Heilig

But Fiat is back, and their latest venture into sports cars is the 124 Spider. Now, I remember a Fiat 124 from “back in the day.” It was a 2+2 open-top sporty car and it was the first car I ever earned a perfect score in during a rally. Sadly, my navigator never actually registered us, so we missed out on a great p ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 DODGE CHALLENGER T/A 392 Review By Steve Purdy

Car Review: 2017 DODGE CHALLENGER T/A 392 Review By Steve Purdy

By the way, the Challenger T/A 392 comes with a 180 mph speedometer, but I did not peg it. Put me on a high-speed track like our nearby Michigan International Speedway, though, and I’ll give it a go. ... Continue reading

2017 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe Review By Steve Purdy

2017 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe Review By Steve Purdy

..."it’s a bit pricey but the leading-edge performance and sophistication along with the legendary BMW quality and pedigree go a long way to making that cost worth paying" ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Cadillac CT6 Review By Steve Purdy

Car Review: 2017 Cadillac CT6 Review By Steve Purdy

2017 CADILLAC CT6 Review by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Who would have thought we would be driving a large Cadillac - referred to as the brand’s “flagship sedan” - powered by a four-cylinder engine. Amazing! What’s even more amazing is that it performs and feels smooth and powerful enough to do ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 BMW Review - 2017 X4 M40i By John Heilig

Car Review: 2017 BMW Review - 2017 X4 M40i By John Heilig

2017 BMW Review - 2017 X4 M40i By John Heilig ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sport Review By John Heilig

2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sport Review By John Heilig

First, let’s talk power. A 3.6-liter V6 rated at 280 horsepower drives the wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic (sequential manual shift). We took the Touareg all over and never felt for a lack of power at any time. In addition, Volkswagen’s 4Motion 4-wheel drive provides sure-footedness ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Review By Larry Nutson

Yes the Prius Prime is a hybrid, so range anxiety is not really an issue. However, to maximize your return on the purchase of the Prime, and minimize trips to the gas station, the battery should be kept charged so you can drive in the EV-mode as much as possible. I reside in Chicago and could drive in EV-mode all the t ... Continue reading

An Open Letter To America's Governors from T. Boone Pickens

An Open Letter To America's Governors from T. Boone Pickens

I have always been for an all-the-above approach to this nation's energy policy, but that doesn't mean we need to jam a square peg in a round hole. Solar, wind, electric and natural gas all have their place, but it must be in accordance with an appropriate application. ... Continue reading

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