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SLINGSHOT by POLARIS; A Different Kind of Road Therapy, Review By Steve Purdy

SLINGSHOT by POLARIS; A Different Kind of Road Therapy, Review By Steve Purdy

For the past few weeks (a long stint for a review vehicle) my ride has been the hard-to-define, grin-inspiring Slingshot by Polaris, an “auto-cycle,” three-wheeled (in the spirit of Messerschmidt, Morgan and Big Wheel) roadster - open, simple, fast and gloriously noisy with only about five inches of ground clearanc ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday September 1, 2018 7-9 AM

Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday September 1, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Repair Needed?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Discuss Your Problem With A Helpful Auto Repair or Industry Expert ... Continue reading

2018 Kia Sportage Named Top Pick for Teens

2018 Kia Sportage Named Top Pick for Teens

U.S. News & World Report has awarded the 2018 Kia Sportage Best New SUV for Teens, $25k to $30k. “The Sportage should be at the top of your list if you want to buy a safe and dependable SUV for your teenage driver,” says Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor, U.S. News & World Report. ... Continue reading

Nissan Recall - Bad Ignition Switch Could Affect 166,000 Nissan Vehicles

Nissan Recall - Bad Ignition Switch Could Affect 166,000 Nissan Vehicles

Nissan Motor Co. said today it is is recalling about 166,000 vehicles in North America since a problem with a ignition switch could means a vehicle’s engine to close off while driving. ... Continue reading

Nissan's "Heisman House" Ad Campaign

Nissan's "Heisman House" Ad Campaign

Newcomers to the campaign include 2017 Heisman winner Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma) and Auburn legend Bo Jackson (1985) Season's first TV ad, ... Continue reading

2018 Ford EcoSport Review - Enjoy The Drive By John Heilig

2018 Ford EcoSport Review - Enjoy The Drive By John Heilig

Officially classified as a small SUV, EcoSport is also a fun vehicle to drive. Take it along winding country roads and it reveals its true character. Handling is very good and it almost feels like a small sports car. You can even shift the transmission into manual mode and use the paddles on the wheel, but I didn’t f ... Continue reading

AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards

AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards

Consistent with past years, IVA's reveal that info/entertainment technology, interior quietness, power and acceleration, safety features and interior storage are the areas consumers are most likely to want to change. "Overall, the percentage of consumers who want better performance in these areas is about the same toda ... Continue reading

Ford Harley-Davidson Pickup Truck Unveiled at 115th HD Anniversary Celebration

Ford Harley-Davidson Pickup Truck Unveiled at 115th HD Anniversary Celebration

Harley-Davidson™ and Tuscany Motor Co., a Fox Factory Holding Corp. (“FOX”) subsidiary, have collaborated on the build of an all-new custom 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck. ... Continue reading

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why Not! Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why Not! Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Why not! Dodge says the Durango SRT 392 is the fastest and most capable three-row SUV with a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)–certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds and capable of 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 4.4 seconds. So, you get the picture.. ... Continue reading

More USA - Mexico Auto Trade Deal Points

More USA - Mexico Auto Trade Deal Points

Canada Rejoins NAFTA Talks as U.S. Autos Tariff Details Emerge Canada’s top trade negotiator praised Mexico’s trade concessions on autos and labor rights on Tuesday as she rejoined NAFTA talks ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Frontier Pricing Announced

2019 Nissan Frontier Pricing Announced

Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting MSRP of $18,9901 is unchanged from 2018, continuing Frontier's reign as "America's most affordable pickup2." ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Stages Global Debut of Aventador SVJ

Lamborghini Stages Global Debut of Aventador SVJ

Carmel, California, August 28 – Lamborghini marked Monterey Car Week with the inauguration of its newest villa outpost on the Peninsula – the Lamborghini Lounge Monterey. The modern villa featuring the latest product on showcase was transformed into an immersive brand experience which included live sketching from L ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight Named Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

2019 Honda Insight Named Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

TORRANCE, Calif. August 28, 2018; Insight earns top ratings in all IIHS crashworthiness evaluations Collision Mitigation Braking System™ feature of standard Honda Sensing® rated ... Continue reading

US Mexico Trade Plan Aimed At Pushing Auto Manufacturing Work Back to Americans - Ok With Us! Includes Accolades From Those Who Really Know

US Mexico Trade Plan Aimed At Pushing Auto Manufacturing Work Back to Americans - Ok With Us! Includes Accolades From Those Who Really Know

US Mexico Trade Plan Aimed At Pushing Auto Manufacturing Work Back to Americans And Increase Production And Raise Pay To Mexican Workers - Sounds Good To Us ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Industry Update Report

Cox Automotive Industry Update Report

ECONOMIC INDICATORS: The economy grew a robust 4.1% in the second quarter and consumer spending on autos increased likely due to a sense of urgency to buy ahead of potential import taxes. The second half of the year should deliver a solid but slower 3% growth. ... Continue reading

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