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What's Up Mac? Subaru and Ford Up Sedan Horsepower

What's Up Mac? Subaru and Ford Up Sedan Horsepower

from Mac Gordon Senior Editor WOODLAND HILLS, CA November 4, 2014; Two under-written sport sedans have been “refreshed”, giving “Driver's car” fans power and price choices other than the diesel options being unfurled this fall. These choices include the Subaru WRX STI and the Ford Focus STI, and the ... Continue reading

First Drives: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan and Variant (EURO)

First Drives: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan and Variant (EURO)

First Drives: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan and Varient (EURO) ... Continue reading

2015 Ford Transit Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Ford Transit Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After 53 years of production, and being the class sales leader for the past 35 years, Ford's venerable American-style van is history. For 2015 and beyond, the E-Series, previously known as the Econoline, full-size van gives way to the European-style Transit family. Ford's "One Ford ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 27- November 2, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 27- November 2, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 27- November 2, 2014 ... Continue reading

Nicholas Frankl: F1 Thoughts and Reports October 2014

Nicholas Frankl: F1 Thoughts and Reports October 2014

Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The Auto Channel Formula 1 Racing DeskJapan showed us once again that, in life, luck is as important a factor as anything else. Jules Bianchi lost control at turn 7 in the wet and exited the track at the exact right (or wrong) angle to torpedo the rear of a large safety crane, which weighe ... Continue reading

2014 Ford Focus Sedan | Heels on Wheels Review

2014 Ford Focus Sedan | Heels on Wheels Review

2014 Ford Focus Sedan | Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading

New BMW X5 M and X6 M Head For LA Auto Show

New BMW X5 M and X6 M Head For LA Auto Show

New BMW X5 M and X6 M Head For LA Auto Show ... Continue reading

Will You Save Money Buying A Hybrid?

Will You Save Money Buying A Hybrid?

Vincentric Releases Hybrid Analysis; One-third of Hybrids Save Consumers Money ... Continue reading

2015 Kia K900 Playing In The Luxury Segment - Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Kia K900 Playing In The Luxury Segment - Review By Larry Nutson

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9131) If you’ve been paying attention to sports news you’ll know that LeBron James is driving a Kia. Yes, a Kia! James is a big guy so perhaps you are wondering how he fits in what you might think is a small Kia. Well, he’s driving ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report ... Continue reading

Latest NHTSA RECALL Checklist

Latest NHTSA RECALL Checklist

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 20-26 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 20-26 2014

* Last week we reported that VW had taken over the number 2 spot from GM in worldwide sales. Actually, VW has held the number two spot since last year and continues that position through the third quarter of this year. More interestingly is that VW has the potential to take over the number 1 spot from Toyota. We'll be ... Continue reading

2015 BMW X5 PHEV Efficient Dynamics Innovations

2015 BMW X5 PHEV Efficient Dynamics Innovations

It resulted in the development of technologies to reach three goals: reduction of energy demand, a dynamic power train and intelligent energy management. Since 2007, those technologies and all new measures are bundled under the flag of the Efficient Dynamics strategy. And the results are noticeable: between the mid nin ... Continue reading

2015 Mazda6 - Heels on Wheels Review

2015 Mazda6 - Heels on Wheels Review

2015 Mazda6 - Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading

2015 Jaguar F-Type Convertible S Review By John Heilig

2015 Jaguar F-Type Convertible S Review By John Heilig

2015 Jaguar F-Type Convertible S Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

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