News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

2024 Mazda MX-5 Club 6M – Review by David Colman

May 1, 2024

The Club version of the MX-5 may just be the most joyous sports car you can buy. ... Continue reading

2024 MINI Cooper Countryman Untamed Edition - Review by Auto Journalist Larry Nutson

May 1, 2024

2024 MINI Cooper Countryman Untamed Edition An urbanist’s escape vehicle By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_9612) The MINI Cooper Countryman is about to become a little less mini. But that won’t happen until late in the first quarter of 2024. ... Continue reading

2024 Dodge Hornet - Close Up Look

May 1, 2024

On the Dodge Hornet Comscore, a research organization that compiles number about things like box office earnings and the number of people watching programs on TV, also has a comprehensive assessment of the number of people who are engaging with companies of seemingly all types on social media, including Facebook, Twitt ... Continue reading

My Ferrari Life and Buying Experience - by Nicholas Frankl

May 1, 2024

For many people around the world today and many generations before, Ferrari holds a mystical and magical place in their hearts and minds. ... Continue reading

More "DoGoods" From Hyundai

Apr 29, 2024

SAVANNAH, Ga., April 29, 2024 -- Hyundai recently contributed to local Savannah nonprofit organizations to support safety, education, and reforestation in the community. Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah and Safe Kids Savannah received a donation to support child passenger and d ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 29, 2024

Apr 29, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 21-27, 2024

Apr 28, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Limited Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 27, 2024

Remember when Levi's introduced loose-fit jeans with "a skosh more room" for the (ahem) mature set? Well, Toyota remembers, because they've just started selling a loose-fit version of their Highlander SUV called the Grand Highlander. ... Continue reading

2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Apr 25, 2024

A Van Worth Your Consideration ... Continue reading

Bruce Hotchkiss' "SPARE PARTS" - 390 Or 406? That Is The Question.

Apr 24, 2024

Many years ago, maybe around '66 or '67 I owned a car similar to the one above, a '62 Ford Galaxie 2-door sedan. It was an ex-Connecticut State Police unmarked pursuit car. ... Continue reading

Night Driving Glasses? Help or Hoax?

Apr 24, 2024

Researchers at Harvard’s Schepens Eye Research Institute recently conducted a study. The study aimed to find out whether night driving glasses provided any visual benefit for nighttime driving.All 22 of the participants “drove” in four simulated night-driving conditions. ... Continue reading

5 Tips for Maintaining Your Vehicle's Exhaust System

Apr 23, 2024

A properly functioning exhaust system ensures that harmful emissions are not released into the atmosphere, while a dirty or blocked exhaust can lead to decreased fuel efficiency. ... Continue reading

2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ First Close-up +VIDEO

Apr 23, 2024

First-ever all-electric full-size SUV from Cadillac redefines the luxury SUV experience with a Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range, Super Cruise driver assistance technology, bidirectional charging capability, reimagined interior and exterior designs, and zero tailpipe emissions. DETROIT - Cadillac unveiled the first ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 22, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 15-20, 2024

Apr 21, 2024

* Prices still high. New-vehicle transaction prices (ATP) in March 2024 held mostly steady, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, down 1% from the revised February ATP. ... Continue reading