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2017 Car Review: 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Review By John Heilig

2017 Car Review: 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Review By John Heilig

Needless to say, I drove the Daytona fairly conservatively. Of course, I had to check the acceleration once or twice. But generally, driving conservatively didn’t wake up the twin loud exhausts. However, the car did attract attention of a different kind. We went to a local town to take a ride on their train. As we pu ... Continue reading

2017 Ford Escape SE FWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Ford Escape SE FWD Review By John Heilig

I know Ford Escapes are popular vehicles because I see a lot of them on the road. But, in my area of the world, we also see a lot of Subarus, and overall, they aren’t that popular. But I was surprised to learn that it sits only behind the F-150 among Ford’s vehicles in popularity. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD ESCAPE REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD ESCAPE REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ESCAPE VEHICLE Shopping for a small crossover these days can be a real nail biter, with the ultimate choice coming down to a few minor details or preferences. The Ford Escape should be make your short list, especially if simplified tec ... Continue reading

2017 EV Review: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV By Larry Nutson

2017 EV Review: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV By Larry Nutson

2017 New Car Review: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Tucson Night AWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Hyundai Tucson Night AWD Review By John Heilig

The Hyundai Tucson separates itself from many of the others with crisp styling that lets you know it is part of the Sonata family. The Hyundai Tucson does its job well. ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review By Larry Nutson

Hyundai says the Ioniq is “the most efficient electric vehicle sold in America.” Its estimated driving range is 124 miles. EPA MPGe ratings are 136 MPGe combined, with 150 city MPGe and 122 highway MPGe. ... Continue reading

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review By John Heilig

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review By John Heilig

Fusion is Ford’s mid-size entry and it’s a good one. The styling is conservative, just like the others in its class. You don’t want to get too aggressive in the styling department in the fear that you might alienate a segment of the population. Over the years, the Fusion’s grille has grown and has become more A ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 7-13, 2017; International Car Brand Sales; Cadillac Sedans Buh-Bye; Ford Dieselgate?; GM Pickup Recall; Nissan Recall; Chevy SS Is History

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 7-13, 2017; International Car Brand Sales; Cadillac Sedans Buh-Bye; Ford Dieselgate?; GM Pickup Recall; Nissan Recall; Chevy SS Is History

"Catch up" or put these stories in context by searching the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Google) pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news, video, audio, rants and raves accessible from The Auto Channel's Automotive News Archive ... Continue reading

Filling up with Premium Fuel Electrons, PG&E and the Next Generation of Energy and Vehicles - Chevrolet Bolt Review by Jon Rosner

Filling up with Premium Fuel Electrons, PG&E and the Next Generation of Energy and Vehicles - Chevrolet Bolt Review by Jon Rosner

The first electric car fleets poured onto the streets of London in 1897 and because of their ease of use they grew in popularity with just under 34,000 vehicles registered for street use in 1912. But with the improvement in roads, the discovery of vast amounts of oil and hydrocarbon fuels - combined with American wande ... Continue reading

Why G-Vectoring In The Mazda CX-5 Is So Cool - Review by Jon Rosner

Why G-Vectoring In The Mazda CX-5 Is So Cool - Review by Jon Rosner

Every year the Members of Western Automotive Journalists make the pilgrimage down to Monterey to drive over designated backroads and at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The idea, and the ideal, is that we drive back-to-back-to-back in competitive vehicles to get a real world sense of the subtle and less than subtle differenc ... Continue reading

2017 Chevy Volt Review by Del Coates +VIDEO

2017 Chevy Volt Review by Del Coates +VIDEO

SAN JOSE, CA - May 2, 2016: Chevrolet's Gen 2 (second generation) Volt appeared briefly as a 2016 model in just 11 states. It's now available, for a few dollars more, in all 50 states as a 2017 model. It represents an impressive improvement among hybrid cars that reminds me more of a Tesla than a Prius. Like the Gen 1 ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (AUGUST 12, 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (AUGUST 12, 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM

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 cadre 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 ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 AUDI A4 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 AUDI A4 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AUDI A4 VEHICLE Would the Audi A4 be an auspicious choice for a more modest female? Or a capture a subtle nod for recognizing one’s own self-worth? If you’re anything like me, when trying on luxury-based sedans you want quality, bu ... Continue reading

2017 VOLVO S90 Review By Steve Purdy

2017 VOLVO S90 Review By Steve Purdy

First out of the box for the new Volvo was the XC90 crossover that won just about every design award in the business. And, we agree, it is a masterpiece of mid-size crossover competence and aesthetics. ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Passat Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Volkswagen Passat Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Volkswagen Passat A family-sized sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_9333) When I am new car shopping the power train is right at the top of my list of particulars that come in to consideration. The reality of today is that, more often than not, choices within ... Continue reading

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