News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

Fisker Delivers First Fisker Ocean Sport to Customer

Dec 27, 2023

Fisker First Fisker Ocean Sport delivered to customer in UK at the Fisker Lounge London. ... Continue reading

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Review

Dec 26, 2023

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Review. 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Honda's Civic Hybrid has proven popular since its debut in the previous generation of the car, back in model year 2003. Increasing interest in hybrids, and the recent fuel price spike, have only added to that popularity. But Honda has not left the Civi ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Civic Type R – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Dec 26, 2023

It took only the briefest of test drives to discover that the latest Type R Civic is a wicked whiplash generator. This rather innocuous looking sedan changes direction with such ferocity that I checked under the front end to see if a slot car guide flag was connected to the pavement. ... Continue reading

GM Stops Sales Of 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

Dec 26, 2023

According to General Motors, sales of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV have been temporarily paused due to software quality issues 123. The company has not specified the exact nature of the issues, but has confirmed that they are not safety-related 4. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Develops Core Solution for SDV in Digital Space

Dec 26, 2023

Collaborating with U.S. software firm Wind River to build digital twin system 'M.Dev Studio', targeting development by 2024. From product development to system validation and mass production testing in a digital environment, the system aims to shorten development time and reduce costs. ... Continue reading

VINFAST TO INTRODUCE NEW EV CONCEPT AND TECHNOLOGY AT CES 2024

Dec 26, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 26, 2023 -- VinFast Auto announces its participation in CES 2024, one of the most powerful tech events in the world, taking place from January 9 - 12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - December 26, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

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

2024 Toyota Tacoma – A Chat with Jess Buck, Senior Vehicle Performance Development Engineer

Dec 26, 2023

The work was fascinating and rewarding, but after laying my projects out visually and considering my career goals, I felt it would be valuable to get experience in other parts of TMNA R&D. I sought out opportunities that aligned with my goals, moving to paint design in 2019, and to ride and handling in 2020. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 17-24, 2023

Dec 24, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up December 17-24, 2023. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review by David Colman

Dec 24, 2023

The arrival of Mazda's latest Miata felicitously coincided with the warmest week of the year. This diminutive 2,484 pound sports car does a lot of things exceptionally well. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Dec 22, 2023

Lord help me! When this orange (Toyota calls it Solar Octane) 4Runner was delivered I thought "Who would ever want this color?" Then it grew on me. Now I like it. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Dec 22, 2023

The champion of the SUV World ... Continue reading

Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

Dec 22, 2023

With the new 7 Series, BMW wants to attract even more customers than it did with the current generation, of which some 370 thousand units were sold. ... Continue reading

KIA Goes Big Time With Naming Rights Of Orlando's Amway Center (Nee)

Dec 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination will be renamed the Kia Center.Starting December 20, 2023, the Amway Center will take on the new name. ... Continue reading

The National Corvette Museum Announces New Board Leadership For 2024-2026 Term and New Board Appointments

Dec 20, 2023

The National Corvette Museum board officers for the 2024-2026 term. These board members are essential to the success of the organization and help to lead the overall mission and vision of the Museum. ... Continue reading