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Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 15, 2018 7-9 AM

Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 15, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Expert; Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational intera ... Continue reading

2018 Jaguar F-Type Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

2018 Jaguar F-Type Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO

Top down the 2018 Jaguar F-Type was a delight... the distinct lines, the roar of the exhaust notes bouncing back from the canyon walls flying down Mulholland Drive in Malibu, CA. Lithe loveliness, expansive leather thrones perfect to sink into; tip the throttle a little just for fun. ... Continue reading

2018 McLaren 570S Review by Jon Rosner

2018 McLaren 570S Review by Jon Rosner

Pure joy, dream machine. The words just kept popping into my head while carving the canyons cruising over Mulholland Drive. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz presents Ani Datukishvili from Georgia and Brand Who from Turkey as part of the promotion of young talent in Istanbul ion of young talent in Istanbul

Mercedes-Benz presents Ani Datukishvili from Georgia and Brand Who from Turkey as part of the promotion of young talent in Istanbul ion of young talent in Istanbul

Stuttgart/Istanbul. On 12 September 2018, Mercedes-Benz gave young designer talent Ani Datukishvili from Tbilisi the opportunity to showcare her SS19 collection outside her home market at the 12th Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul, in front of an international audience. ... Continue reading

In-Car Multimedia Technology - See Which Automakers Showing Strong Improvement, report From J.D. Power

In-Car Multimedia Technology - See Which Automakers Showing Strong Improvement, report From J.D. Power

In-car multimedia technology, perennially the leading source of complaints among new-vehicle owners, is still a sore spot for customer satisfaction, but is improving. ... Continue reading

On the Passing of Don Panoz by Jon Rosner

On the Passing of Don Panoz by Jon Rosner

Adding up a short list of the accomplishments of Don Panoz is easy. Don built and lead the team that created the time-release nicotine patch that has allowed millions to kick the smoking habit. ... Continue reading

2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 3LT John Heilig Review

2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 3LT John Heilig Review

As with many large SUVs, there is three-row seating in the Traverse. Even with the third row seats up, there is plenty of cargo capacity behind the third row, just like our van. The third row seats lower and raise easily, for when you want to convert the passenger hauler into a cargo hauler. ... Continue reading

MECUM LOUISVILLE AUCTION RESULTS SEPTEMBER 2018

MECUM LOUISVILLE AUCTION RESULTS SEPTEMBER 2018

Three-Day Auction Highlighted by American Muscle and Horsepower on Tap ... Continue reading

CLASSICCARS.COM ANNOUNCES “DRIVEN” ONLINE VIDEO SERIES +VIDEO

CLASSICCARS.COM ANNOUNCES “DRIVEN” ONLINE VIDEO SERIES +VIDEO

The new short-form video series will feature a wide array of classic cars – detailing the stories and people behind them and an in-depth analysis on their future as a collector car. The first episode is available now. ... Continue reading

Final Volkswagen Beetle Introduced

Final Volkswagen Beetle Introduced

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it will end production of the iconic Beetle in 2019. To celebrate the Beetle’s rich heritage, two special models will join the lineup for its last model year—Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Sets New Track Speed Record with XE SV Project 8 Four-door Sedan

Jaguar Sets New Track Speed Record with XE SV Project 8 Four-door Sedan

Jaguar announced today it has established a new track record for the fastest four-door production sedan at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with its XE SV Project 8. ... Continue reading

Audi to Unveil New E-Tron Live Next Monday - Watch It LIVE Right Here +VIDEO

Audi to Unveil New E-Tron Live Next Monday - Watch It LIVE Right Here +VIDEO

Next Monday night, Audi will present the world premiere of the Audi e-tron, their first all-electric vehicle, in San Francisco, California. Full vehicle specifications and pricing for the U.S. market will be announced, along with other news on how Audi is building an EV ecosystem for U.S. customers to confidently go el ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE Preview

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE Preview

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE has a wealth of innovations. For example, E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is a 48-volt active suspension system and a world first, while the driver assistance systems take another step forward with Active Stop-and-Go Assist. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Edge Uses Artificial Intelligence To Improve Traction and Reduce Fuel Usage

2019 Ford Edge Uses Artificial Intelligence To Improve Traction and Reduce Fuel Usage

The new 2019 Ford Edge with available all-wheel drive is smart enough to detect various driving conditions and automatically shift between two-wheel and all-wheel drive. The feature provides all-wheel-drive traction when it is needed, and helps reduce fuel consumption when it’s not. ... Continue reading

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