2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review By Larry Nutson
Jun 16, 2015
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0680) My usual approach in reviewing a car model, to wit the 2015 VW Golf, is to touch all the various trims and iterations that a consumer could consider. By happenstance Iâve hit a trifecta of Golf test-drives with ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Review June 8-14, 2015
Jun 14, 2015
* A recent study on happiness by Civic Science has found an interesting correlation between happiness and crossover vehicle ownership. The study, which included the responses of more than 262,000 people across demographics, has shown that people who own crossovers are 22 times more likely to say they are Happy than Unh ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota Yaris Windy City Review By Larry Nutson
Jun 10, 2015
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Nutson's Automotive News Review - Week of June 1-7, 2015
Jun 7, 2015
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2015 Chevrolet Trax; City-smart and Connected - Windy City Review
Jun 3, 2015
2015 Chevrolet Trax City-smart and connected By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0658) Since the beginning of this year more than half of the various new vehicles that I drove on a weekly basis have been in the truck category. That is, SUVs of one sort or another. Sales for May 201 ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Recap - Week of May 25-31, 2015
May 31, 2015
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2015 Lexus GS 350 F - F Sport For More Fun - Chicagoland Review
May 26, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0548) There are sedans, and there are sport sedans. Once the domain of European brands, or is that more narrowly German brands, the field has expanded to American and Asian brands. A 4-door sport sedan is fun and a bit more practical than a 2-doo ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Recap - Week of May 18-24, 2015
May 24, 2015
* The week began with the unveiling of the Camaro Six, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro now in its sixth generation. As more and more automakers shun auto shows for new model reveals, Chevy did the same with a big show at Belle Isle on the Detroit River site of the Detroit Grand Prix IndyCar race. More athletic, 200 pounds li ... Continue reading
2015 Car Review: 2015 Mazda3 Perfect For A Big City
May 23, 2015
2015 Mazda3 Perfect For A Big City By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9835) According to the City Observatory, a think tank, and a recent New York Times article, as young people continue to spurn the suburbs for urban living, more of them are moving to the very heart of cities. No ... Continue reading
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review from Larry Nutson
May 19, 2015
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel In April more trucks were sold than cars, outselling 54 percent to 46 percent. SUVs are in the truck category and vehicles like the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are finding their way in to the household fleet of more ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Digest - Week of May 11-17, 2015
May 17, 2015
* The annual Spring Rally put on by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI occupied a lot of our time this week. Dodge brought the 2016 Viper ACR, which had just been announced last week, for its first ever appearance before the automotive media outside the walls of the plan ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Digest - Week of May 4-10, 2015
May 10, 2015
Automotive News Digest - Week of May 4-10, 2015* The First Lady of Auto Racing has taken the checkered flag. The auto industry has lost a legendary figure with the passing of Denise McCluggage. She was a racer, writer and great friend to a broad range of people both inside the industry and outside as well. Denise began ... Continue reading
2015 Hyundai Sonata First Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
May 10, 2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata A First Drive Right Off Assembly Line by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6992) When it comes to new vehicle introductions to the national automotive media the norm for a manufacturer is to find a location with a nearby airport and good airline access, appropriate ho ... Continue reading
2015 Lincoln MKC Windy City Review By Larry Nutson
May 8, 2015
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Nutson's Automotive News Digest - Week of April 27 - May 3, 2015
May 3, 2015
* The Auto industry sold 1.45 million vehicles in April, up 4.6 percent from a year ago. The seasonally adjusted annual rate rose to 16.5 million. Pickups, SUVs, vans and crossover utilities outsold passenger cars, 54% to 46%. The Detroit - 3 had single digit gains. Mazda reported its best sales in 20 years. Subaru, Ja ... Continue reading
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