2016 Honda HR-V AWD EX-L Navi Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 24, 2016
A longer, more thorough assessment DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS As individual models of automobile get larger in response to customer demand, fashion, marketing, and whatever else, new space is opened at the small-size end of a manufacturer's lineup. Case in point: Honda's crossovers. The CR-V looks like it ha ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 SE Review By Steve Purdy
Jan 24, 2016
2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID AND SE FIRST DRIVES By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As part of the recent mid-cycle refresh of the RAV4 compact crossover Toyota is now adding a hybrid version and a sporty new SE trim level. Weâre in California this week for our first look and drive at these t ... Continue reading
Car Question? Answers From Auto Lab, January 23, 2016
Jan 23, 2016
Car Question? Answers From NY - It's Auto Lab, January 23, 2016 ... Continue reading
A Shunpiker's Radio Journal - New Episode
Jan 20, 2016
The next installment of A Shunpikerâs Journal begins airing Wednesday, January 20th and will run for about 3 to 4 weeks. Listen live at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com every Wednesday at 1 PM and 7 PM and every Thursday at 1 AM and 7 AM, or go to the Website, click on âHosts,â find me, and download the P ... Continue reading
Open Letter To Mark Levin About Ethanol, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz
Jan 19, 2016
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Hi Mark - I'm the co-founder and co-owner of The Auto Channel, the Internet's largest automotive information resource and a small broadcast television network. I am a real free-market, balls-to-the-wall capitalist, entrepreneur, and American patriot. I ... Continue reading
2016 Detroit Auto Show - TACH WRAP - North American International Auto Show 2016
Jan 19, 2016
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau STEVE: The 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit got underway on a bitter cold but clear winter morning in the Motor City. We are sitting in the Michelin Media Center beginning these notes looking south across the Detroit River with the s ... Continue reading
Kerry Says Climate Deal Will Spur Investments - That's Like Calling Ponzi Deals Great Investments
Jan 18, 2016
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Speaking on CBS television this morning, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry claimed that the climate pact reached at an international summit in Paris will spur a massive investment in clean, renewable energy, using American technology. He told "Face th ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2016
The epic drive ends in Detroit Three old cars go from Tacoma to Detroit in the dead of winter By Steve Purdy Senior Editor, The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau To recap: Three vintage cars â a â57 Chevy Nomad, a â61 Chrysler 300G and a â66 Mustang left their safe haven at the LeMay, Americaâs Car ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2016
* Press Preview Days at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) led off this week in Detroit. While fewer manufacturer press conferences were scheduled to reveal new concept or production cars there was still plenty of surprises and eye candy. Many journalists agreed that the hit of the show was Buickâs ... Continue reading
First Drive Review - 2016 Kia Sorento SXL V6 AWD by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jan 16, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor A lot has changed for corporate brothers Hyundai and Kia since the introduction in 2010 of the new designs that were initiated by Peter Schreyer (who had joined Kia in 2006 as Chief Design Officer). From then on he coordinated design at Kiaâs styling studios in Korea, Frankfu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Shining Stars Of The 2016 North American International Auto Show
Jan 16, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT - January 15, 2016: The preview of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class (see http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2016/01/12/182042-mercedes-e-class-b ows-ahead-opening-day-detroit-auto-show.html ) on the eve of the show in the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel was for in ... Continue reading
Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? Repair Question? - Auto Lab Live Saturday 8-10 AM
Jan 16, 2016
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 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 wi ... Continue reading
2016 Scion iM Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 14, 2016
The Price Point May Be Low, But Design, Execution, and Materials Are High DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY If not reinvention, Scion's lineup has had a major makeover for 2016 with the iA sedan and iM hatchback joining the rear-wheel drive FR-S and front-wheel drive tC sports coupes for model year 2016. The second-gene ... Continue reading
2016 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 AWD Review by Carey Russ
Jan 14, 2016
The 2016 Ford Escape is still a benchmark in its class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS To say that Ford's third-generation Escape compact crossover has been a success is understatement. And no surprise, as the Focus-based machine wraps a roomy, convenient interior in a stylish body that has an easy-to-park footpr ... Continue reading
AUDI'S LATEST QUATTRO IS OUT OF THIS WORLD...LITERALLY +VIDEO
Jan 14, 2016
By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel By now you know about Audiâs quattro all-wheel drive system. It is the hallmark of the brand and a major contributor to Audi's exceptional driving performance, as well as its remarkable sales growth. Thatâs not opinion, but the cold hard sales figures that ... Continue reading
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