News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

Mar 21, 2016

2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_4517) Sonata is a big player in Hyundai’s portfolio. Already nearly 33,000 have been sold in 2016 and sales in February were up 25% over last year. In this SUV-centric auto world the Sonata sedan alon ... Continue reading

Infiniti Reveals 2017 QX70 Limited At New York Auto Show

Mar 21, 2016

Infiniti Reveals 2017 QX70 Limited At New York Auto Show ... Continue reading

Most And Least Expensive Places In USA To Own a Car

Mar 21, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2016 -- There's a $7,216 cost difference between owning a car in Michigan and New Hampshire, finds a new study from personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. The study considered the costs of six key factors affecting the expenses of owning a vehicle in all 50 U.S. states and the District of C ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 14-20, 2016

Mar 20, 2016

* The week's big news came from the National Highway Traffic Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcing a deal with nearly all major automakers to equip most cars and light trucks with autonomous braking systems by 2022. These safety systems, available today on some cars, will automaticall ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab Team, Saturday March 19 8A-10A

Mar 19, 2016

<p>March 19, 2016</p> <p><I><b>Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234</b></I></p> <!--<p><b>Today's Show Is A Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab; Please Call With Your Question Or Opinion Next Week</b></p>--> <p>Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by ... Continue reading

Future for Diesel Passenger Vehicles in U.S. Remains Positive Despite Recent Set Backs

Mar 18, 2016

NEW YORK, March 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While diesel passenger vehicles sales have decreased in recent months, there are some positive signs that indicate diesel sales will recover and expand in the coming years, according to Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. Schaeffer ... Continue reading

Advanced Driving Safety Digital Accessories Tutorial +VIDEO

Mar 18, 2016

Alfa Romeo Debuts the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Lineup at the New York International Auto Show +VIDEO

Mar 17, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2016 -- Rebirth of the brand – the all-new 2017 Giulia is the first of eight all-new Alfa Romeos debuting through 2020, and embodies the brand's La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion) spirit Giulia nameplate reflects a 55-year heritage of Alfa Romeo's lightweight, per ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda CX-9 Midsize, 7 Passenger, Three-Row Crossover Priced from $31,520 MSRP

Mar 17, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has today released pricing and packaging information for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 midsize, three-row crossover SUV. Offering a premium experience, fun-to-drive handling dynamics and bold KODO—Soul of Motion design, CX-9 represents a compel ... Continue reading

Automatic Emergency Braking To Be Standard On All Cars Sold In USA +VIDEO

Mar 17, 2016

McLEAN, Va. — The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced today a historic commitment by 20 automakers representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market to make automatic emergency braking a standard feature ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Lowest Rated Vehicles For 2016

Mar 17, 2016

Consumer Reports' Bottom Picks list reveals the cars, trucks, and SUVs with the lowest Overall Scores By Consumer Reports Last updated: March 16, 2016 SHARES 725 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share via email Print When shopping for a new car, the choices can be overwhelming, wit ... Continue reading

Ford SUV Sales Deliver Best Start in Company History

Mar 17, 2016

Ford SUV Sales Deliver Best Start in Company History ... Continue reading

Automotive Recalls Cause Decline in Service Satisfaction, J.D. Power Study Says

Mar 16, 2016

TROY, Mich., March 16, 2016 -- Customer satisfaction with dealer service related to an automotive recall declines for the first time in six years, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released today. The drop in satisfaction this year, which comes on the heels of a record number o ... Continue reading

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4-door Coupe Shows In New York

Mar 16, 2016

March 15, 2016 - Stuttgart The sporty, expressive design of the CLA is now further honed in a facelift involving new front and rear bumpers as well as new light-alloy wheel designs. The interior also benefits from numerous enhancements, among them new seat covers and trim parts, as well as chrome-plated controls. LED H ... Continue reading

Google to Urge Congress to Help Get Self-Driving Cars on Roads

Mar 15, 2016

Mountainview CA March 15, 2016; Reuters reported that the head of Google's self-driving car program will urge the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed the introduction of self-driving cars on American roads. Chris Urmson plans to tell the Senate Commerce Committee tha ... Continue reading