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2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson

2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson

Some of the differences were not only features GMC wanted but features that GMC customers wanted. Customers requested more differentiation. Talking to present Sierra owners—and listening to them, provide the impetus for more change. ... Continue reading

All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV Debuts - Available for U.S. Customers to Reserve

All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV Debuts - Available for U.S. Customers to Reserve

Audi e-tron is a spacious five-seater, electric mid-sized premium SUV that is very well equipped to meet premium buyer expectations. With the introduction of the Audi e-tron, the Audi brand presents its first fully electric production model. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review By John Heilig

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review By John Heilig

The Mazda CX-3 is not only larger than the sedan, but it has a hatch back, which nudges it into the small SUV, or more correctly, the CUV class. Thus, it makes up in cargo capacity what not may lack in rear seat legroom, for example. ... Continue reading

2018 KIA NIRO Review By Steve Purdy

2018 KIA NIRO Review By Steve Purdy

The new 2018 Kia Niro has much to admire and should be on your shopping list. 2018 KIA NIRO The Newest Little Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Looking for a really small, efficient crossover? Well, here’s a brand new one just out of the box – the 2017 Kia Niro, a hybrid subcompact, fron ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Pathfinder Preview: Prices, Specs and Other Data

2019 Nissan Pathfinder Preview: Prices, Specs and Other Data

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $31,230. ... Continue reading

2018 Jaguar XF SportBrake AWD Review By John Heilig

2018 Jaguar XF SportBrake AWD Review By John Heilig

Unlike the Country Squire, the SportBrake has excellent ride quality. It’s hard to believe you’re driving one of these. Handling is excellent, but then, it is a Jaguar. We had the opportunity to drive the SportBrake over some unfamiliar winding roads at a high rate of speed, and never felt out of control. We also g ... Continue reading

Saudi Fund Investing In EV Maker Lucid Motors

Saudi Fund Investing In EV Maker Lucid Motors

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund signed an agreement to invest more than $1 billion in aspiring U.S. electric-car maker Lucid Motors Inc., months after building a stake in Elon Musk-led rival Tesla Inc. The deal clinches crucial funding needed for Lucid to start making its first model, the Air sedan, in 2020. The ... Continue reading

New Aruba.com Mustang turning heads

New Aruba.com Mustang turning heads

Team Aruba debuted their new 2018 Pro Stock Mustang with much fanfare. The highly anticipated Aruba.com Mustang made its inaugural passes at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, drag racing’s biggest event of the year. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: Ford Electric Vehicles

NHTSA RECALL: Ford Electric Vehicles

September 10, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592 Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 49,197 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certai ... Continue reading

GM Recalls Pickups Brake Pedal May Detach

GM Recalls Pickups Brake Pedal May Detach

August 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V578000Brake Pedal May Come Loose If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Trailers- Week Ending September 15, 2018

NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Trailers- Week Ending September 15, 2018

NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Tralers ... Continue reading

Pricing Now Available for 2019 Nissan Leaf

Pricing Now Available for 2019 Nissan Leaf

Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan LEAF, on sale now at LEAF Certified Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2019 Nissan LEAF features a starting MSRP of $29,990 for the LEAF S – with pricing for all three trim levels unchanged from 2018. ... Continue reading

General Motors Recalls Full-Size Chevrolet and GMC Pickups and Large SUVs For Steering Problem

General Motors Recalls Full-Size Chevrolet and GMC Pickups and Large SUVs For Steering Problem

Detroit September 13, 2018; GM announces recall for 1.02 million vehicles including the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC 1500 pickups, as well as 2015 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs, but the problem only affects about 2% of these vehicles. . GM said it had identified 30 crashes, ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 15, 2018

Nutson's Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 15, 2018

Sunday Automotive News Digest: Car of the year nominations; VW Beetle Buh-Bye; Recalled Chevrolet and GMC Pickups; 51 Ferrari's At Japan Dealership Ruined In Typhoon; RIP Don Panoz; Florence Shuts Down Auto Related Enterprises; 2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive; Geely Puts Volvo Public Stock Offering On Hold; Jaguar XE SV ... Continue reading

2018 Kia Rio Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Kia Rio Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Kia Rio Sedan or Hatchback (You pays yer money you gets your cherce) Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief The Auto Channel. This all-new 2018 made its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show this past spring. ... Continue reading

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