Jan 13, 2021
At the Washington DC Auto Show about 15 years ago I saw the future. An electric vehicle that, like a camel, carried the fuel it needed for virtually unlimited travel across the desert. ... Continue reading
2020 Kia Niro PHEV Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2021
Let me say right off that the Niro is the perfect size vehicle for me. It will seat four adults in comfort (five if three are on the smaller side in the rear seat). ... Continue reading
The Car Connection Picks Chrysler Pacifica as Best Minivan to Buy 2021
Jan 5, 2021
Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last four years, has earned more than 140 honors and industry accolades The Car Connection is recognizing the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica as its Best Minivan To Buy 2021, marking the fifth consecutive year Pacifica has earned Best Minivan To Buy honors. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2020, Year-End Sales
Jan 5, 2021
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2020 sales of 249,601 vehicles, an increase of 20.4 percent on a volume basis and up 7.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to December 2019. For calendar year 2020, TMNA reported sales of 2,112,941 vehicles, a decrease of 11.3 percent on a vol ... Continue reading
Hyundai Chairman Euisun Chung - 2021 'Inflection Point for Future Growth'
Jan 4, 2021
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Chairman Euisun Chung today delivered a New Year’s message for the Group’s employees around the globe, outlining the company’s strategic direction and commitments for the year 2021 and beyond. Underlined in his speech were Hyundai’s future vision, customer-first philosophy, quali ... Continue reading
AAA Blunder on Ethanol Sets Off Firestorm of Criticism
Dec 31, 2020
Fox Business News Worsens the AAA Blunder with a Barrage of Stupidity By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL – On Thursday, January 3, 2013, we received a copy of a video interview produced by FOX Business News between Melissa Francis, host of FOX’s “MONEYâ ... Continue reading
2020 Toyota Highlander Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Dec 27, 2020
My drive of the redesigned-for-2020 Toyota Highlander has an interesting twist. On the invite of Toyota I participated in the line-off celebration of the new Highlander at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana plant were it is produced. ... Continue reading
Europcar Mobility Group Chooses NewMotion as EV Charging Partner
Dec 16, 2020
NewMotion, a European smart EV charging solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with Europcar Mobility Group, Europe’s number one vehicle rental company. NewMotion will provide Europcar with a complete ecosystem of charging solutions – from smart charge points to access to the ‘Business Hub’ platfor ... Continue reading
FCA Group Chooses NewMotion as Charging Partner For Corporate Fleet Customers in 12 Countries
Dec 16, 2020
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and NewMotion have announced a new partnership to support FCA’s business customers’ transition to electric mobility. FCA’s corporate fleet customers will receive access to NewMotion’s full charging ecosystem – from smart charging infrastructure to back office services to emergency cu ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Police Interceptor Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 16, 2020
2020 Ford Police Interceptor More than meets the eye Review By Larry Nutson - If I told you that you could save $3,500 a year in gasoline costs and still get the same performance with a vehicle that meets all your needs, what would you think? ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Escape Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 14, 2020
2020 Ford Escape Urban Sensual By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6285) Auto Central, Chicago March 2020; It was around one year ago when, on the invite of Ford, we got an advance look at the all-new Escape. It was outdoors, under a clear sky at Greenfield Village in ... Continue reading
New Marketing Campaign For Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Dec 11, 2020
Chrysler brand and actress Kathryn Hahn ( ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - Week Ending Dec 5, 2020
Dec 6, 2020
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading
Used Car Review - 2018 Lexus NX 300h - Hybrid SUV By John Heilig
Dec 5, 2020
There’s decent power from the 2.5-liter hybrid power plant. Handling is equally good. We had a few “instances” on one commute and the NX allowed us to escape unscathed. ... Continue reading
Used Car Review - 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - By Larry Nutson, More Power More Economy More
Dec 5, 2020
Trend forecasts say more and more new vehicle buyers will choose an SUV, both large and small. And trend forecasts also say more and more new vehicles will have electrified power trains. ... Continue reading
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