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2017 Nissan Armada Review - Room For Eight +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

2017 Nissan Armada Review - Room For Eight +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

It’s Nissan’s Year of the Truck. What does that mean? In short, by the end of 2016, nearly 85% of Nissan’s truck and SUV offerings will be new. That amounts to more than 500,000 sold vehicles annually. Nissan has already introduced a new full-size crew-cab 2016 Titan XD pickup. Now Nissan is rolling out an all-ne ... Continue reading

Open Letter Reply to Fool's Gold Criticism of Ethanol - Updated

Open Letter Reply to Fool's Gold Criticism of Ethanol - Updated

I had the opportunity to read your anti-ethanol article that was published yesterday titled "U.S. SMASHES RECORD: Highest Production Of Lowest Quality Fuel In The World." It really made me laugh, for two reasons.... no, make that three reasons. ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA6 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA6 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA6 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA6 VEHICLE The Mazda6 stands out for its sportiness where reasonably priced sedans are concerned, hoping to attract the eye of those who have lost interest in some of segments regulars (the Accor ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GX 460 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GX 460 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE GX 460 VEHICLE Large and in charge – with a load of luxury in between – might not sum up the three-row Lexus GX 460 with all the grace it deserves, but it sure denotes its rugged abilities at a time where most utility vehicles have ... Continue reading

Grab The Car Keys Before A Drunk Gets On The Road

Grab The Car Keys Before A Drunk Gets On The Road

By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel An impaired driver recently zoomed out of a downtown Detroit casino and barreled onto the Bagley ramp to U.S. 10 going the wrong way. He forced two cars off the road and zoomed onto the expressway before a Michigan State Trooper. ... Continue reading

Intel: The Road To Driverless Future Runs Straight Through the City

Intel: The Road To Driverless Future Runs Straight Through the City

I get to visit many metropolises for my job – Munich, Detroit, San Francisco, Tel Aviv – and I absolutely love the hum of the big city. ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF - Fun Car Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF - Fun Car Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

I began calling it the “transformer.” The MX-5 RF transformed from closed coupe to open-air convertible in just a few heartbeats. Actually more than a few, but it was just 13 seconds worth. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest July 17-23 2017: New Audi A8, Buick Regal, Yaris “GRMN"; Hall of Fame Inductees; Weedy Ford Fusions; New Yawk F1; Recalls Of Course

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest July 17-23 2017: New Audi A8, Buick Regal, Yaris “GRMN"; Hall of Fame Inductees; Weedy Ford Fusions; New Yawk F1; Recalls Of Course

* Washington State just implemented the most restrictive anti-distracted driving law in the country making it an offense to even hold a mobile device while driving - and not only while driving, but when stopped in traffic or at a signal as well. The first offense carries a $136 fine and subsequent tickets will cost $23 ... Continue reading

2017 Jaguar XE Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Jaguar XE Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

XE is handsome and well-mannered, and all Jaguar - not the Ford era rebadged Contour DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Few surviving automakers have as rich and varied a history as Jaguar. But that history has not been smooth, and Jaguar has been to the brink of disaster and back, more than once. Fortunately, new o ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE SATURDAY MORNING! - Call-In Radio Worldwide LIVE From New York City 7-9 AM Saturdays

AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE SATURDAY MORNING! - Call-In Radio Worldwide LIVE From New York City 7-9 AM Saturdays

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: July 22, 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-in sh ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Honda CR-V One Of The Best Gets Better - Review By Larry Nutson

Car Review: 2017 Honda CR-V One Of The Best Gets Better - Review By Larry Nutson

The new CR-V is much better looking on the outside than the previous model. It’s been sculpted, has a new front fascia and new rear window shape. On the inside it’s also more modern with higher quality materials. And--wait for it, we now get a volume knob for the audio system. You wouldn’t think this simple item ... Continue reading

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus Review +VIDEO By John Heilig

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus Review +VIDEO By John Heilig

The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 287 hp @ 6,400 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm WHEELBASE: 121.6 in. ... Continue reading

2017 Dodge Durango GT Review - Refined and Rugged By Larry Nutson

2017 Dodge Durango GT Review - Refined and Rugged By Larry Nutson

2017 Dodge Durango GT Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

BMW i8 Plug-in Sports Car Proto-type First Drive By FIA Champion Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

BMW i8 Plug-in Sports Car Proto-type First Drive By FIA Champion Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MIRAMAS, France, August 6, 2013. Just a week after the official debut of the electric i3, the first model of the BMW i brand, some prototypes of the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car were ready for tests at the company’s proving ground in the south of France. BM ... Continue reading

Consumer Watchdog Calls on California Representatives to Oppose Congressional Robot Car Legislation That Would Undermine California's Safety Protections on Testing Self-Driving Cars

Consumer Watchdog Calls on California Representatives to Oppose Congressional Robot Car Legislation That Would Undermine California's Safety Protections on Testing Self-Driving Cars

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 19, 2017Consumer Watchdog today called on California's seven members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to block proposed federal legislation that would undo California's ground-breaking safety regulations covering the testing of autonomous vehicles. The House bill is being considered ... Continue reading

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