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2019 American-Made Index: American Honda Dominates with 6 of the Top 10 Models

2019 American-Made Index: American Honda Dominates with 6 of the Top 10 Models

Jun 26, 2019 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Odyssey, Ridgeline, Passport and Pilot, and Acura MDX and RDX make top 10 Honda Accord is one of only three passenger cars to rank in the 2019 index Almost two-thirds of Honda automobiles sold in the U.S. are made in America Nearly 99 percent of Acura vehicles sold in U.S. are made ... Continue reading

Toyota Releases Sales, Production, and Export Results

Toyota Releases Sales, Production, and Export Results

Japan, Jun, 27 2019 - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for May 2019, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.Sales ResultsToyota- Worldwide sales: Second consecutive month of increase- Sales inside of Japan (Incl. ... Continue reading

Plan to Make All Toyota Vehicle Models Available Through All Sales Outlets in Japan

Plan to Make All Toyota Vehicle Models Available Through All Sales Outlets in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation announces today that it has decided to bring forward to May 2020 its plan to make, in principle, all of its Japanese-market vehicle models available through all sales outlets in Japan. Toyota's decision to bring forward the plan was based on its conclusion that the company must further accelera ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang Bullitt Special Edition Run Extended +VIDEO

Ford Mustang Bullitt Special Edition Run Extended +VIDEO

The special edition production of Ford Mustang Bullitt – celebrating the 50th anniversary the legendary Warner Bros. film starring Steve McQueen – is to be extended into 2020. ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Forte Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 Kia Forte Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

For 2019 the Forte is entirely new. This next-gen Forte is longer and wider while at the same time a bit taller. Styling cues from Kia’s Stinger fastback sport sedan have found there way onto the Forte. There’s a longer hood and shorter rear deck. It gets its own version of the tiger nose grille from the Stinger al ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls Summary June 24, 2019

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls Summary June 24, 2019

Recalled: Subaru, Suzuki, Porsche, Ford, Land Rover, Freightliner, Keystone, Thor, Air Stream, Jayco, Newmar, Heil, International, Glaval Bus. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed, click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason f ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday June 22, 2019 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday June 22, 2019 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Speak With An Auto Lab Expert 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, p ... Continue reading

$80K Truck Challenge; Supercharged V8 VS Twin Turbo V6; Which Truck Would YOU Choose?

$80K Truck Challenge; Supercharged V8 VS Twin Turbo V6; Which Truck Would YOU Choose?

Justin Dugan is giving you the choice: Modded 2017 F150 Raptor or 2019 Roush F150 SC—which would you choose? In AT’s latest comparison video, Justin parks his Raptor next to Roush's F150 SC for a thorough comparison, asking the viewer, Which one are you picking? Since the battle of Ecoboost VS Coyote is a ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved

The Efficient CUV By Rob Eckaus Northern California Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL Like them or hate them, it’s still a craze. Or you can call it a trend. ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Explorer Preview, Including Side By Side Technical Specs and Full Reveal VIDEO

2020 Ford Explorer Preview, Including Side By Side Technical Specs and Full Reveal VIDEO

Ford introduced its all-new 2020 Explorer yesterday in an Internet broadcast carried live on TheAutoChannel.com. The 2020 model ia a complete redesign of America’s all-time best-selling SUV – that now features the broadest model lineup ever, more power and space, and smart new technologies to help tackle life’s a ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Quality Stalls After Four Years of Improvement, J.D. Power Finds

New-Vehicle Quality Stalls After Four Years of Improvement, J.D. Power Finds

New-vehicle quality in 2019 stays flat compared with 2018, marking the first year without improvement since 2014, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM released today. More brands worsened than improved over the past 12 months.“Automakers continue to make progress in areas like infotainment ... Continue reading

It's Official - 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Powered By 760 Horsepower, 625 Lb.- Ft. Supercharged Production V8 Engine

It's Official - 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Powered By 760 Horsepower, 625 Lb.- Ft. Supercharged Production V8 Engine

Venomous strike: The all-new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will produce 760 horsepower and 625 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful street-legal Ford ever – with the most power- and torque-dense supercharged production V8 engine in the world. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus GX 460 Adds Lexus Safety System And Off-Road Elements

2020 Lexus GX 460 Adds Lexus Safety System And Off-Road Elements

For drivers of the updated 2020 GX 460, being safe and looking stylish on either Rodeo Drive or Imogene Pass is a cinch. And thanks to an all-new available Off-Road Package featuring Multi-Terrain Select, tackling tough terrain is equally as easy. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS REVIEW - June 17, 2019

NHTSA RECALLS REVIEW - June 17, 2019

Recalls: See Recall ID Number to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. Ford , BMW, Autocar, Land Rover, Ford, Hercules, Freightliner, Spartan, Trail King, Thunder Creek, Altec, Thomas Built Buses, FCCC, Ducati, Keystone, Forest River, Star Craft, Audi ... Continue reading

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