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The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter - By Larry Nutson

The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter - By Larry Nutson

The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter Yes, there will be no more sloshing through blizzards or single digit temperatures after this year. Beginning in 2020 the Detroit Auto Show, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), that is, will take place in June. ... Continue reading

NAIAS' Past, Present and Future All on Display as 2019 Show Begins

NAIAS' Past, Present and Future All on Display as 2019 Show Begins

The 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) got off to a fast start this weekend as more than 500 people saw some of the world’s most exotic cars at The Gallery, four trucks completed a 10-day journey that ended in downtown Detroit and thousands of media, analysts and executives from around the world bega ... Continue reading

In Detroit Cadillac Unveils 2020 XT6 Three-Row E15 Rated Gas/Ethanol Powered SUV

In Detroit Cadillac Unveils 2020 XT6 Three-Row E15 Rated Gas/Ethanol Powered SUV

Cadillac expands its popular crossover and SUV lineup with today’s global debut of the E15 Rated 2020 XT6. Created to make the most of passengers’ time on the road, this all-new three-row crossover centers on a luxurious, adaptable and connected cabin, complemented with responsive handling and a comprehensive suite ... Continue reading

2014 Car Reviews, 2014 Truck Reviews

2014 Car Reviews, 2014 Truck Reviews

2014 New Car Reviews, 2014 Car Reviews By Expert Journalists From The Auto Channel. Every Brand Sold In North America ... Continue reading

Geely Methanol Powered Rally Vehicle to Challenge 2019 Dakar Rally

Geely Methanol Powered Rally Vehicle to Challenge 2019 Dakar Rally

21 December 2018, Hangzhou– At the 2019 Dakar Rally, the Geely Auto Shell Lubricant Cooper Tire team and Asia’s “Off-road King” Han Wei will compete with a 100% methanol fuel powered rally vehicle for the first time in the races history. On January 6, 2019 the 41st Dakar Rally will be begin in Lima, Peru and wi ... Continue reading

NACS Podcast: Liquid Versus Electric Fuel

NACS Podcast: Liquid Versus Electric Fuel

This week’s Convenience Matters podcast explores how electric charging, alternative fuels and gasoline can peacefully co-exist at one location. December 19, 2018  ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading

Ontario, Canada to Adopt E15 As Standard

Ontario, Canada to Adopt E15 As Standard

Move to cleaner, healthier, more powerful ethanol blend to come as early as 2025. Reports from multiple sources (Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association, and the U.S. Grains Council) are applauding the decision by the government of Ontario, Canada to move forward on a "preserve and protect" environment plan that inc ... Continue reading

With Only a Paltry $10 Billion Profit for 2017 Chevron Goes Begging for Hardship Consideration

With Only a Paltry $10 Billion Profit for 2017 Chevron Goes Begging for Hardship Consideration

On the eve of American Thanksgiving, a time for us all to reflect what we gives thanks for and to, comes this heartwarming "Queen For A Day" story* about a poor little California multinational company that is barely able to keep their heads above water while struggling to help the citizens of the world get their daily ... Continue reading

2019 Camaro Makes South American Debut at São Paulo Motor Show

2019 Camaro Makes South American Debut at São Paulo Motor Show

Powered by E27. Brazil’s import duty on foreign-made cars makes the Chevrolet Camaro an expensive proposition there, with a price tag of about 315k Brazilian Reais – roughly $85k U.S. Even still, the car has managed to outsell every other sportscar in the market, according to Chevrolet, even beating out the globall ... Continue reading

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid at São Paulo Motor Show 2018

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid at São Paulo Motor Show 2018

Gasoline engine runs perfectly on E27 ethanol-gasoline blend. One of the highlights of the Nissan booth at the 30th São Paulo International Auto Show is the hybrid version of the X-Trail crossover. The world's best-selling sports utility is in Brazil in its version also equipped with an electric motor to show that the ... Continue reading

Celebrity Climate Hypocrites - Which Celebrities Are Actually Going Green With Their Vehicles?

Celebrity Climate Hypocrites - Which Celebrities Are Actually Going Green With Their Vehicles?

Many big names often preach about how the world needs to step up to deal with climate change, it can sometimes feel like we're not doing our part. However, are the rich and famous really holding up to their words? Lets look at some celebrity climate hypocrites. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 3, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 3, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

Affordability Must Guide Our Path To Improved Fuel Economy

Affordability Must Guide Our Path To Improved Fuel Economy

The goal of federal fuel economy regulations shouldn’t just be the highest possible standards, but rather the highest standards the industry can achieve while keeping new vehicles affordable. ... Continue reading

Celebrate the Year-Round Availability of E15 with a Delicious YankeeRita - Made with 100% American Whiskey (Ethanol)

Celebrate the Year-Round Availability of E15 with a Delicious YankeeRita - Made with 100% American Whiskey (Ethanol)

Several years ago, I kicked off my speech at the annual American Coalition of Ethanol by toasting all the attendees with my margarita concoction that used Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine. ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Accord Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Honda Accord Review By Larry Nutson

The midsize sedan segment is chock-full of entries. Most all of them are great choices for anyone’s family fleet. One tough competitor to the Accord is Toyota’s Camry. And, it too is entirely redesigned for 2018, making for even tougher competition. ... Continue reading

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