2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sport Review By John Heilig
Sep 17, 2017
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
Sep 17, 2017
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
Sep 16, 2017
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
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 16 2017)
Sep 16, 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 team 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 r ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2017
I loved this year’s Pebble’s Concours d’ Elegance 2017. A wonderful event with some of the most beautiful cars in the World. Some regulars turn up with their rugs, picnics and settle down for a wonderful time. ... Continue reading
With Rising Gas Prices, Americans Less Optimistic About Economy.
Sep 13, 2017
Americans also say they are less optimistic about the economy. Overall, 54% of Americans are optimistic about the economy, a 6-point drop from prior month and the lowest level since October 2016. More than four in five Americans (83%) say that gas prices impact their feelings about the economy. ... Continue reading
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 13, 2017
Jeep unveiled the all-new 2017 Compass in late 2016. I got my first in-person look a few months later at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show and I recall being well impressed by its new overall design and styling. ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid AWD Review By John Heilig
Sep 12, 2017
Highlander’s quiet operation is almost eerie. Yes, our tester was a hybrid, but we felt as if it was in full electric mode all the time. Yet there is no lack of power. Total combined horsepower with the gasoline and electric motors is 306. Punch the accelerator and the Highlander gets up and goes. You get some engine ... Continue reading
2017 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY
Sep 11, 2017
The Sienna XLE interior is cavernous, comfortable and convenient with enough luxury touches to make us feel pampered. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LINCOLN MKZ REVIEW
Sep 11, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LINCOLN MKZ REVIEW ... Continue reading
2017 Lexus NX 200T Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 11, 2017
2017 Lexus NX 200T Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 10, 2017
The hybrid powertrain in our RAV4 is certainly powerful enough for most any needs, except maybe towing. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is augmented by two electric motors. Together they make 194 horsepower – well more than most competitors. ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2017
TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. Or put these stories in context by searching the past 25 year's millions of pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news, video, audio, rants and raves accessible from The Auto Channel's Automotive Ne ... Continue reading
2017 Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA NIRO REVIEW
Sep 10, 2017
I drove a 2017 Kia Niro with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor and lithium Ion polymer battery for 139 total horsepower. Available in five trims – the base FE, LX, EX, Touring Launch Edition and Touring – my Touring test drive featured the following standard features: leather seat trim; ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Sep 10, 2017
2017 Jaguar F-Pace S Review ... Continue reading
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