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All-systems-go for Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

All-systems-go for Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

Swoop receives air operators certificate approval from Transport Canada CALGARY, June 12, 2018 Today, Swoop has officially been granted its air operating certificate (AOC) approval by Transportation Canada. With just over a week to go until Swoop's inaugural flight from Hamilton, ON to Abbotsford, BC the coming days ar ... Continue reading

CarAdvise and CARCHEX Unite for Millions of Drivers

CarAdvise and CARCHEX Unite for Millions of Drivers

CHICAGO, June 12, 2018 -- CarAdvise, 56MM customers has teamed up with CARCHEX, a preeminent consumer focused vehicle protection company, to provide volume pricing on car care at over 20,000 integrated shops nationwide. In an industry synonymous with mistrust and feelings of being overcharged, CarAdvise and CARCHEX pro ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

Following two consecutive years of luxury sales leadership, Mercedes-Benz USA enters the 2019 model year with an array of exciting new vehicle debuts and significant performance and technology upgrades across the board. The debut of the third-generation CLS 4-door coupe welcomes a groundbreaking electrified powertrain ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuels Association Unveils E85 Motorcycle

Renewable Fuels Association Unveils E85 Motorcycle

The highly anticipated debut of the custom Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) E85 ethanol motorcycle created by Paul Jr. Designs on Discovery Channel's American Chopper revealed a masterpiece with a patriotic theme that runs on E85. It was easier than he expected to make the chopper run on E85. "The only thing we had to ... Continue reading

‘Somewhere, Carroll Is Smiling’ - New 2019 Shelby GT350 Adds Tech from Mustang Road Course Racing and All-New Shelby GT500

‘Somewhere, Carroll Is Smiling’ - New 2019 Shelby GT350 Adds Tech from Mustang Road Course Racing and All-New Shelby GT500

To improve the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 driver confidence and lap times, Ford Performance leveraged its Mustang road course racing programs and all-new upcoming Shelby® GT500, infusing GT350 with the very latest in track and street technology. ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70: Designed to Perform

2019 Genesis G70: Designed to Perform

G70 was “engineered by design” with strong, lightweight materials G70 has among the stiffest body structures in its class With a low 0.28 Cd, G70 is more efficient and stable at speed 0-to-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (3.3T V6 with rear-wheel drive (RWD)) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - June 11, 2018: When it comes to market this s ... Continue reading

Maserati Joins Cash & Rocket Tour 2018

Maserati Joins Cash & Rocket Tour 2018

New York (June 8th, 2018) – Maserati is proud to be an official partner of the Cash & Rocket Tour 2018, which started yesterday in San Francisco, along with other luxury brands. Five Levante SUVs in GranLusso and GranSport trims in red (the official color of this unique event) are enlisted in the glamorous convoy of ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS Week Of June 4-10, 2018; Ferrari; BMW; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Kia; MCI; International; Newmar; Kenworth; IC Bus; Plus Trucks, RV's and Trailers

NHTSA RECALLS Week Of June 4-10, 2018; Ferrari; BMW; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Kia; MCI; International; Newmar; Kenworth; IC Bus; Plus Trucks, RV's and Trailers

Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

Big Oil Uses New Dopes To Spread Their Old Dope

Big Oil Uses New Dopes To Spread Their Old Dope

The pervs at API are getting really worried by Trump's comments about E15 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Well, it's Friday, the favorite day of the week for the oil industry to direct someone to write a hit piece about ethanol. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Kia Recalls 500,000 Vehicles In U.S.

Kia Recalls 500,000 Vehicles In U.S.

Kia Motors is recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. Kia’s recall issued on Friday covers 2010-2013 Kia Fortes, 2011-2013 Kia Optimas and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. ... Continue reading

FCA US and FIAT Brand Lead the Motor City Pride Parade

FCA US and FIAT Brand Lead the Motor City Pride Parade

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 8, 2018 -- A new rainbow-wrapped 2018 Fiat 124 Spider will serve as grand marshal vehicle for this year's parade Longtime support of Motor City Pride demonstrates the Company's support of LGBTQ employees, customers, communities and issues 2018 is the 11th year the Company has achieved a 100 pe ... Continue reading

8 Best Cars to Buy Now Says U.S. News & World Report

8 Best Cars to Buy Now Says U.S. News & World Report

To make U.S. News' monthly list, a car must meet three criteria: declining sales, strong manufacturer incentives and excellent scores in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings. ... Continue reading

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