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2019 Ford Ranger Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

Nov 27, 2019

2019 Ford Ranger At home on the range or in the city By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel There are five contenders, that’s five new pickup trucks, being considered for the title of 2020 North American Truck of the Year. The new Ford Ranger is one of them. ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab 4WD

Nov 27, 2019

REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab 4WD ENGINE: 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm/460 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm WHEELBASE: 167.0 in. ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70 Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

Nov 27, 2019

Genesis, the premium brand of Hyundai, came on the scene about three years ago. The compact luxury 5-passenger G70 has three larger siblings, the G80, G80 Sport and G90. Looking to the future, Genesis has shared information about its GV80 Concept luxury crossover, its coupe-design Essential concept, as well as the New ... Continue reading

New Oak Ridge National Laboratory Study Of Sustainable Fuels

Nov 26, 2019

A technology developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and scaled up by Vertimass LLC to convert ethanol into fuels suitable for aviation, shipping and other heavy-duty applications can be price-competitive with conventional fuels while retaining the sustainability benefits of bio-based ... Continue reading

Interest In RASA A H2 Fuel Cell EV Is Growing According To Manufacturer

Nov 26, 2019

Interest surges in clean solutions to transport In the last few weeks, clean mobility, and hydrogen as part of it, has had a crescendo of interest and Riversimple has been very involved in the zero-emission conversation, from award nominations to media coverage, new events and podcasts. As concern about the climate cri ... Continue reading

The Mother Road, Historic Route 66 - Enjoy The Drive

Nov 26, 2019

A line of telephone poles still marks the road bed of Historic Route 66 within the park. NPS Traces of an old roadbed and weathered telephone poles mark the path of the famous ... Continue reading

2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label AWD Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved

Nov 26, 2019

Formerly know as the MKX, the Nautilus may signal an end to Lincoln’s confusing MK nomenclature that gives no indication of what the vehicle is supposed to be. Its underpinnings are similar to the Ford Edge. ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD Review By John Heilig

Nov 25, 2019

REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 6,600 rpm/280 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 107.5 in. ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 26, 2019

Nov 25, 2019

Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Jeep, Dodge, GMC, Chevrolet, Thor, Forest River, Gulf Stream, Altec, Temp Air; The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recal ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster Review By Thom Cannell - GTI Competitor? +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved!

Nov 25, 2019

2019 Hyundai Veloster Review Is the Second Generation Veloster a GTI competitor? That’s the question we found ourselves asking as we hustled around interesting curves near Detroit last week. The stick-to-the-road was there and this was a relatively plush 2019 Veloster Ultimate It had no Michelin Pilot Sport summer-on ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision Gran Turismo unveiled in Monte-Carlo

Nov 24, 2019

The Lambo V12 Vision GT is a highly visionary concept, emphasizing 'fun to drive' within the digital environment of the iconic racing game Gran Turismo Sport for Sony PlayStation 4, where it will be virtually available from spring 2020. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Digest - Week Ending November 24, 2019

Nov 24, 2019

LA Auto Show Goes Bi E-Mustang E-Taycan Unveilings; MT Car of Year; Woman's Car Award; KBB Best Buys; US News Awards; Green Car Awards; CoTY Finalists; Tesla EV; CA Goes Tough; China Byton For Sale In California; UAW L4eadership Replaces; GM Sues FCA; Most Stolen Cars; ADAS Names; Tariffs; Car Movie Reviews, Chevrolet ... Continue reading

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Supercab Review by John Heilig

Nov 24, 2019

REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Supercab ENGINE: 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 450 hp @ 5,000 rpm/510- lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 134.2 in. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday November 23, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Nov 23, 2019

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 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 wi ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Maybach GLS: Luxury SUV Revealed In China

Nov 22, 2019

Stuttgart/Guangzhou. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 12.0-11.7 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 273‑266 g/km)[1] represents a new form of luxury in the SUV segment. ... Continue reading