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NADA Auto News End-of-Day Recap Monday December 10, 2018

NADA Auto News End-of-Day Recap Monday December 10, 2018

U.S. auto sales have been stronger than expected but as 2018 nears an end, optimism among dealers has all but eroded according to survey results released today. Driving the downturn are worries about rising interest rates, proposed auto tariffs and declining profits, according to the Q4 2018 Cox Automotive Dealer Senti ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan Kicks SV Review By John Heilig

2018 Nissan Kicks SV Review By John Heilig

The front-wheel-drive-only Kicks is small, built on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and only 169.1 inches long overall. I built my love of automobiles on small cars, so the Kicks fits in well, especially since an older small car has recently joined our stable. We drove the Kicks everywhere and felt confident. Sure, in some inst ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP December 10, 2018; ARBOC; Honda; Audi; RAM; Volkswagen; Great Dane; International; New Flyer; Alfs Romeo; BMW; Maserati; Airstream; Lamborghini; Ducati; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Ford

NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP December 10, 2018; ARBOC; Honda; Audi; RAM; Volkswagen; Great Dane; International; New Flyer; Alfs Romeo; BMW; Maserati; Airstream; Lamborghini; Ducati; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Ford

Recall Summary: ARBOC; Honda; Audi; RAM; Volkswagen; Great Dane; International; New Flyer; Alfs Romeo; BMW; Maserati; Airstream; Lamborghini; Ducati; Mercedes-Benz; Porsche; Ford ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Affalterbach. The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is the youngest member of the AMG GT family. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

This Weeks Important Auto News: Car Sales Down Pick-up SUV Sales Up; China Truce?; New NAFTA; Nissan Ghosn Troubles; German Car Makers Meet Trump; Waymo On Road; GM Barra Meets Congress; FCA Sales Up; NYC $17 Per Hour Uber and Lyft Driver Salary; VW Betting Against ICE Engines; French Fuel Tax Riots; Detroit Auto Show ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Titan, The Every-Duty Truck, Reviewed By Larry Nutson

2017 Nissan Titan, The Every-Duty Truck, Reviewed By Larry Nutson

Titan is a must-be-shopped pickup if a pickup is what you are after. 2017 Nissan Titan The Every-Duty Truck By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC-7045) For 2016 Nissan introduced the new TITAN XD full size pickup that fits in a space between the traditional heavy-duty and light-duty/ ... Continue reading

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Review; Pure Fun, But Not For The City By Larry Nutson

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Review; Pure Fun, But Not For The City By Larry Nutson

The Raptor for 2018 is mostly unchanged. The tailgate design has been tweaked and taillights are redesigned. Three new colors, Lead Foot, Guard, and Race Red replace Ruby Red and Avalanche for 2018. A new 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo is now optional instead of the Sony audio system. ... Continue reading

2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A 10-Star Rating for the New Sorento By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel It's not often that you'll find one model of SUV that covers a price range from $26,980 to $47,480. Most manufacturers like to keep model range price variance a lot closer than that. ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 TRD Sport 5.7L V8 Review by David Colman

2018 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 TRD Sport 5.7L V8 Review by David Colman

Like the massive tree it's named after, Toyota's Sequoia SUV presents an implacable face to wind, weather and age. In TRD trim, the 2018 Sequoia is perfectly designed to clamber over any terrain, and overcome the worst weather scenarios, all the while transporting parties of six in luxurious comfort. ... Continue reading

Honda Begins Production of All-New 2019 Passport in Alabama

Honda Begins Production of All-New 2019 Passport in Alabama

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA) today celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2019 Honda Passport SUV. Going on sale early next year, Passport is produced exclusively at HMA and will play an important role in Honda's award-winning SUV lineup, providing a unique combination of on-road driving re ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION: 2.5-liter I-4/6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 187 hp @ 6,000 rpm/186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.2 in. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday December 8, 2018 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday December 8, 2018 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Car Question or Concern? 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 buying advice. ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Saves Fuel with New Improvements +VIDEO

Volvo Trucks Saves Fuel with New Improvements +VIDEO

Volvo Trucks' upgraded D11 and D13 diesel engines for Volvo FH, FM and FMX meet the new Euro 6 Step D regulation and contain a number of improvements that enable transport operators to reduce fuel costs. "With fuel clocking up about one third of hauliers' costs, we continue to turn every stone in order to find new ways ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2019 GT-R

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2019 GT-R

Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan GT-R, which is on sale now at select Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting MSRP1 of $99,990 for the 2019 GT-R Pure model, the most affordable of the four available GT-R trim levels, remains unchanged from 2018. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Offering Consumers Special Experience at 2018 LA Auto Show

Jaguar Land Rover Offering Consumers Special Experience at 2018 LA Auto Show

Jaguar Land Rover is offering consumers a special experience at this year’s LA Auto Show. With its largest footprint ever on the auto show floor, all the latest Jaguar and Land Rover models are on display and the space is staffed with helpful product specialists ready to answer all your questions. ... Continue reading

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