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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Honda’s ninth-generation Accord got its first mid-product cycle freshening for 2016, with both gasoline-powered sedan and coupe models receiving tweaks to styling and suspension for a revitalized look and improved driving experience. Interestingly, there was no 2016 Accord Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid. ... Continue reading

Hands-Free: What It's Like To "Drive" An Autonomous Drive Car by Carlos Ghosn +VIDEO

Hands-Free: What It's Like To "Drive" An Autonomous Drive Car by Carlos Ghosn +VIDEO

In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn describes what it's like to "drive" an autonomous drive car as it navigated the streets of Sunnyvale in California's Silicon Valley. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 26 - Jan 1, 2017; CES, Recalls, Awards, Ford, VW, and Honda

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 26 - Jan 1, 2017; CES, Recalls, Awards, Ford, VW, and Honda

* Happy New Year and here's wishing you a great 2017! The week between Christmas and New Years Day is usually a slow news week in the auto industry since all the auto makers are closed. However, there's' still some news. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 31, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 31, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel Broadcast Date: December 31, 2016 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 show h ... Continue reading

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

The average transaction price of a new car is over $30,000 today, and there are plenty of vehicles that go for far more than that. Ever wonder what’s at the other end of the price spectrum? And if it’s any good? After all, in the sub-$20,000 range there are plenty of used cars available, competing with the generall ... Continue reading

Recapping My Decade of Using and Experimenting With Alternative Fuels +VIDEO

Recapping My Decade of Using and Experimenting With Alternative Fuels +VIDEO

I first learned about the potential of alternative engine fuels in the late 1970's while doing some unrelated marketing research in the giant New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 19-25, 2016; Happy Holidays; VW TDI, Fiat Recalls, GM Over Stocked, EPA Says No, Drive To NAIAS In The Snow

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 19-25, 2016; Happy Holidays; VW TDI, Fiat Recalls, GM Over Stocked, EPA Says No, Drive To NAIAS In The Snow

* A final deal was reached between VW and U.S. regulators this week to buy back or repair 83,000 VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines. The agreement is expected to result in the recall and repair of 75% of these vehicles when the modifications, which are not available yet, are approved by the EPA ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 24, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 24, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

2016 Ford Focus RS AWD - Rocket Review By John Heilig

2016 Ford Focus RS AWD - Rocket Review By John Heilig

2016 Ford Focus RS AWD - Rocket Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 12-18, 2016; Subaru COTY; VW eMinivan; 2017 Kia Niro MPG Record; 1000HP Lucid Electrifies; Self-Driving News

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 12-18, 2016; Subaru COTY; VW eMinivan; 2017 Kia Niro MPG Record; 1000HP Lucid Electrifies; Self-Driving News

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 12-18, 2016; Subaru COTY; VW eMinivan; 2017 Kia Niro MPG Record; 1000HP Lucid Electrifies; Self-Driving News ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe December 2016: Infiniti Q60 Cubana Ole', F-1 Ford Ferrari, Holiday Greetings

Letter From Europe December 2016: Infiniti Q60 Cubana Ole', F-1 Ford Ferrari, Holiday Greetings

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Chnanel NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: First of all, Happy Holiday's, this is my 25th holiday month with The Auto Channel and 20th year of sharing my Letter From Europe with millions of fellow TACH'ers. Lots has changed in the past 25 years but more has stayed the ... Continue reading

Snake Oil Is (STILL) Alive And Well in SiliCON Valley - Beepi Used Car Scheme - $149 Million Invested, 260 Employees Hired Buh Bye : Step Right Up Folks Fair.Com Is In The Wings

Snake Oil Is (STILL) Alive And Well in SiliCON Valley - Beepi Used Car Scheme - $149 Million Invested, 260 Employees Hired Buh Bye : Step Right Up Folks Fair.Com Is In The Wings

Snake oil salesman continue to acquire investment capital from jerks. In a statement, Beepi painted a rosy picture of its alliance with Fair (another go nowhere, looser of a concept) by saying “that it’s joining forces with a number of automotive industry veterans to integrate dealers into Beepi’s digital car-buy ... Continue reading

2016 CES - Don't Be Fooled By Robot Car Hype At CES Gadget Show, Consumer Watchdog Warns

2016 CES - Don't Be Fooled By Robot Car Hype At CES Gadget Show, Consumer Watchdog Warns

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2016-- Consumers and regulators should not be fooled by the autonomous vehicle hype coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Consumer Watchdog warned today. "Robot car advocates are putting a glitzy spin on their 'autonomous' technologies," said John M. Simpson, Consumer W ... Continue reading

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