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Porsche Macan GTS Review by Rob Eckaus

Porsche Macan GTS Review by Rob Eckaus

The Macan GTS is powered by a twin turbo V-6 that produces 360 horsepower and 369 lbs feet of torque channeled through the Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK). Coupled with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, Car and Driver tested it to a 13.0 second quarter mile at 105mph. Despite the 4492lb weight, it posted a spect ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

Coupled with the red exterior is a black interior with heated white seats that is as striking as the outside. The front seats are comfortable with a decent amount of side support. You aren’t going racing in a CX-5, unless there’s a new class we haven’t heard of yet, but it’s nice to have that support for more s ... Continue reading

The First-Ever BMW M3 CS.

The First-Ever BMW M3 CS.

The excellent dynamics of the first-ever BMW M3 CS are rooted not only in unique suspension set-up ... Continue reading

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

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio: A Future Vision

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio: A Future Vision

The technological goal of the project is to enable Lamborghini to address the future of the super sports car in five different dimensions: energy storage systems, innovative materials, propulsion system, visionary design, and emotion. ... 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

UK’s Oldest Fiat To Drive In London To Brighton Veteran Car Run

UK’s Oldest Fiat To Drive In London To Brighton Veteran Car Run

The oldest Fiat in the UK, the 1899 Fiat 3½hp, will take to the roads today as part of the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. One of the earliest surviving Fiats in the world, the 3½hp will take to the road as it takes part in the event’s 60-mile drive, from Hyde Park in London down to Madeira Drive in Brig ... 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

2018 Kia Soul And Sportage Earn Highest Possible Safety Rating From The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

2018 Kia Soul And Sportage Earn Highest Possible Safety Rating From The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2017 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its best rating possible, Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+), to 2018 Kia Souls when equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights – offered on the Primo Lit package – and 2018 Kia Sportages built after June 2017 when e ... 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

Shelby American Unveils Next Gen Shelby 1000 Track Car

Shelby American Unveils Next Gen Shelby 1000 Track Car

Shelby American, Inc., has once again rocked the automotive world with the return of its legendary Shelby 1000. ... Continue reading

Mazda October 2017 US Sales

Mazda October 2017 US Sales

October U.S. sales of 20,811 vehicles, representing a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of last year. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Aventura Mall's Treats Food Hall to Debut this Winter with an Array of Unique Options

ROAD TRIP: Aventura Mall's Treats Food Hall to Debut this Winter with an Array of Unique Options

...nearly a dozen local and national eateries, including Miami's first Figs by Todd English, the famed chef and restaurateur; Danny Meyer's trendsetting Shake Shack; Luke's Lobster, a Northeast favorite that is expanding worldwide; and more. ... Continue reading

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