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First Look: 2016 BMW X1 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Look: 2016 BMW X1 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel Senior European Editor MUNICH - BMW has released details and pictures of the new X1, but we will have to wait another five weeks before we can drive the second generation of BMWs compact crossover in Austria. The premium compact crossover was introduced in 2009 on markets worldwide and ... Continue reading

Forbes Electric Car Story Reveals The Naked Truth

Forbes Electric Car Story Reveals The Naked Truth

"Electric Car Prospects Stall, Awaiting Promised Battery Improvements" AUTO CENTRAL - July 27, 2015: Writing for Forbes.com, Neil Winton penned a devastating update in the slog to the electric vehicle future; and it's an opinion that The Auto Channel has long espoused. Mr. Winton reviews the disappointing results of el ... Continue reading

2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

An honest and useful family crossover, now with more panache. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for 2003, the Nissan Murano was notable for not even pretending to be a rough-and-tough truck SUV. Introduced with an "adventures in on-roading" theme, in direct to the offroad-ready image and marketing s ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim, Actress Tanna Frederick and Her 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider +VIDEO

Fireball Tim, Actress Tanna Frederick and Her 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - July 26, 2015: In this episode, Fireball and Kathie meet actress/car aficionado Tanna Frederick for a drive along the Malibu coast in her 1983 Alfa. Tanna, who is perhaps best known for her roles in Hollywood Dreams (2006), Irene in Time (2009) and Queen of the Lot, is also a featured player in several ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Recap July 20-26, 2015: Recalls; Ford Ole'; New Mazda's; Google Rear-ended; TQI; Cars Made In Iran

Nutson's Automotive News Recap July 20-26, 2015: Recalls; Ford Ole'; New Mazda's; Google Rear-ended; TQI; Cars Made In Iran

* On the invite of Mazda we joined a contingent of U.S. automotive media to drive the long awaited all-new 2016 Mazda Miata MX-5 sports car and the new-to-the-market all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 subcompact CUV. Both vehicles are outstanding. Look for full drive reports here on TAC. * A simulated city opened on the north cam ... Continue reading

Driving The BMW 1 Series Prototype With Direct Water Injection Review +VIDEO

Driving The BMW 1 Series Prototype With Direct Water Injection Review +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MIRAMAS, France - July 22, 2015: - Earlier this month, The Auto Channel already reported on one of the technologies that BMW wanted to share with us during their recent Innovation Day at the Miramas test facility in southern France. It was the plug-in hybrid driveline (LINK), whic ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Hyundai Tucson Raising the Bar in Compact CUVs By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1446) Hyundai came on the U.S. automotive scene in 1985. Now 30 years later Hyundai is a well established and respected brand selling over 725,000 vehicles in 2014. A strong point of Hyundai has ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday July 25, 2015

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday July 25, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 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

2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda6 is a fine alternative to a high-budget luxury sports sedan Are you looking for an affordable midsize sedan that offers a more interesting and involving driving experience than the usual suspects in that class? Consider the Mazda6. Mazda's flagship sedan embodies the Japa ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim and Wife Head To Oregon Wedding and Test Drive Chevrolet Trax +VIDEO

Fireball Tim and Wife Head To Oregon Wedding and Test Drive Chevrolet Trax +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - July 22, 2015: This episode... Fireball & Kathie head to Portland Oregon for cool cars & a wedding reception. Oh, and Geese. ... Continue reading

2015 Concours D'Elegance of America at St. John's - THIS WEEKEND

2015 Concours D'Elegance of America at St. John's - THIS WEEKEND

2015 Concours D'Elegance of America at St. John's ... Continue reading

2015 Station Wagon Review: 2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design +VIDEO

2015 Station Wagon Review: 2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design +VIDEO

2015 Station Wagon Review: 2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design ... Continue reading

2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 2WD "Big Man Review" By Steve Purdy

2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 2WD "Big Man Review" By Steve Purdy

2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 2WD "Big Man Review" By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

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