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2018 Volkswagen Three-row Atlas SEL With 4MOTION Review By Thom Cannell

2018 Volkswagen Three-row Atlas SEL With 4MOTION Review By Thom Cannell

Atlas’ appearance is unmistakably Volkswagen, vamping the current Passat and Jetta and future Arteon. It has clear domes over its headlamps and rows of rectangular accents inset beneath the two-bar grille. Highly sculpted character lines run from below the rear taillight to the headlights to strengthen doors and deli ... Continue reading

With Only a Paltry $10 Billion Profit for 2017 Chevron Goes Begging for Hardship Consideration

With Only a Paltry $10 Billion Profit for 2017 Chevron Goes Begging for Hardship Consideration

On the eve of American Thanksgiving, a time for us all to reflect what we gives thanks for and to, comes this heartwarming "Queen For A Day" story* about a poor little California multinational company that is barely able to keep their heads above water while struggling to help the citizens of the world get their daily ... Continue reading

New Crash Test Results: Trio Of Three Stars But Shocking Zero For The Nissan ‘Hardbody’

New Crash Test Results: Trio Of Three Stars But Shocking Zero For The Nissan ‘Hardbody’

Global NCAP and the Automobile Association (AA) South Africa launch the second round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results today with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The four models tested show a wide range of safety performance, from zero to three stars for adult protection, ... Continue reading

U.S. Gasoline Prices Up This Thanksgiving; Higher Than Previous Three Years

U.S. Gasoline Prices Up This Thanksgiving; Higher Than Previous Three Years

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline averaged $2.61 per gallon (gal), up 4 cents/gal from the same time last year. This year marks the highest gasoline price for the Monday before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2014. ... Continue reading

Which is More Slippery – Leaves or Snow? Ford Engineers Reveal the Surprising Answer

Which is More Slippery – Leaves or Snow? Ford Engineers Reveal the Surprising Answer

If you’ve ever found yourself skidding on leaves you’ll know that on the road – especially in the autumn – they can be a significant hazard for drivers Ford engineers wanted to find out how they compared to snow, and came up with a smart way to find out On the new Ford Focus Active, new “Slippery Mode” help ... Continue reading

The Original Porsche 911: The Masterpiece from Zuffenhausen - Part 1

The Original Porsche 911: The Masterpiece from Zuffenhausen - Part 1

On 27 November, the eighth generation of the Porsche 911 will celebrate its world premiere in Los Angeles � 55 years after the debut of thhe original 911 model. ... Continue reading

2019 Toyota RAV4 Details

2019 Toyota RAV4 Details

2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Product Information The original Toyota RAV4 arrived in the United States 22 years ago, casting the mold for a whole new industry segment, which evolved into the compact crossover SUV. ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Clarity is the plug-in hybrid for ecologically conscientious buyers who seek a normal sedan environment with few Tommy Tomorrow styling cues. The exterior, however, is a bit more flamboyant so the extrovert in you won't mistake the Clarity for anything else on the road. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls Wrap-up Week Ending November 18, 2018:

NHTSA Recalls Wrap-up Week Ending November 18, 2018:

NHTSA RECALLS: Jeep Grand Cherokee; Mercedes-Benz; Suzuki Kizashi; Kia; Ford; Mercury; Lincoln; Scion; Acura; Honda; RV's Big Rigs, Trailers ... Continue reading

Introducing the New BMW S 1000 RR +VIDEO

Introducing the New BMW S 1000 RR +VIDEO

Lighter. Faster. Easier to control. ... Continue reading

North American Premiere of 2019 Porsche Macan Set For LA Auto Show

North American Premiere of 2019 Porsche Macan Set For LA Auto Show

Refreshed compact SUV features new styling and technology ATLANTA - November 19, 2018: The newest version of the popular Porsche Macan sport utility vehicle will make its North American premiere during the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Prominent among the changes, the 2019 Porsche Macan features a new three-dimensional L ... Continue reading

2018 Lexus GS300 Review By John Heilig

2018 Lexus GS300 Review By John Heilig

The re-badged Lexus GS200t, now known as the GS300, is classic Lexus, with a quiet ride, very good performance, and familial Lexus styling and luxury. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 17, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 17, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

China Tariffs; Big Time Limitations For Autonomous Vehicles; Only 50% Of Young Adults Enjoy Time Driving; VW Of Dieselgate Ruling Fame Plans On Spending $50 Billion On EV's (Cause The wanna or cause they have ta?). Porsche Tops Owner Satisfaction; Vehicle Magazine Truck-SUV Finalists Named; Toyota Swims Upstream Reveal ... Continue reading

2018 Ford Expedition Platinum 4X4 Review By John Heilig - Enjoy The Drive

2018 Ford Expedition Platinum 4X4 Review By John Heilig - Enjoy The Drive

REVIEWED MODEL: 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum 4X4 ENGINE: 3.6-liter Ecoboost V6 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic with Select Shift HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 375 hp @ 5,000 rpm/470 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 122.5 in. ... Continue reading

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