Volkswagen Reunites Beetle Owner of 51 Years with Her 'Annie' After Full Restoration
Dec 10, 2018
Kathleen Brooks bought her first Beetle in December 1966 in Riverside, Calif.—a red 1967 model she quickly named “Annie.” Ever since, Annie has been Kathleen’s daily transportation, racking up more than 350,000 miles over 51 years, or enough to circle the globe 14 times, and Kathleen, now 73, still drives Annie ... Continue reading
Mclaren Lights Up Supercar Class with New 720S Spider
Dec 10, 2018
McLaren Automotive, the British manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sportscars and supercars, is expanding its Super Series product family with the introduction of a second new model under the £1.2bn Track25 business plan and its most accomplished convertible supercar ever: the new 720S Spider. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson
Dec 9, 2018
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
2019 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Dec 8, 2018
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
Dec 8, 2018
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
Dec 7, 2018
Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on incentives for electric drive “Incentives that promote electric drive are working as intended – to ensure the nation continues to lead in transportation efficiency and innovation while enhancing our energy and economic security. “Electric drive technologies bolster ... Continue reading
Nissan To Create Used Battery Electric Vehicle ‘Ecosystem’
Dec 7, 2018
Under the plan, called Nissan Energy, owners of Nissan's electric vehicles will be able to easily connect their cars with energy systems to charge their batteries, power homes and businesses or feed energy back to power grids. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday December 8, 2018 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive
Dec 6, 2018
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
Dec 6, 2018
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
Dec 6, 2018
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
Dec 6, 2018
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
Car Review: 2018 Toyota C-HR Road Test and Review By Steve Purdy
Dec 6, 2018
Think of the C-HR occupying the same space as the cute-ute Kia Soul, the more conventional Mazda CX3 or the new Nissan Rogue Sport. C-HR is certainly the most style-conscious of them all. With deep sculpted lines and angles going in multiple directions, deep cheek vents flowing into the lower front fascia, exaggerated ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Replaces Original Gas Engine With Drop-in EV Motor in Classic Models
Dec 5, 2018
Aston Martin Lagonda has pioneered a bold new plan: to future-proof these increasingly precious machines by creating the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion. Conceived as an integral part of the company’s wider EV strategy, the Heritage electrification concept has been led by Aston Martin Works at New ... Continue reading
NADA End-of-Day Auto News Recap - Thursday December 6, 2018
Dec 5, 2018
Ford and Volkswagen are in talks about building VW vehicles in some of Ford's U.S. factories. Ford CEO Jim Hackett confirmed the VW talks Tuesday and Executive Chairman Bill Ford said the negotiations are going well. ... Continue reading
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