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Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- Acura took the wraps off a NSX GT3 racecar today at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, announcing its intention to campaign the twin-turbocharged NSX supercar in North America starting in 2017. The NSX is currently undergoing testing and slated for homologation as an FIA GT3 class ra ... Continue reading

2017 Acura MDX Makes World Debut At 2016 New York Auto Show

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- Acura today unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV featuring bold new styling, added luxury features and available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) powertrain technology. The 2017 Acura MDX will be equipped with AcuraWatch™ on all grades, m ... Continue reading

Dodge Expands Go Mango Exterior Paint Color to Entire 2016 Charger and Challenger Lineups

Mar 23, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 23, 2016 -- Nearly half of all 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat orders are Go Mango since re-introduction of high-impact heritage color earlier this month Dealers continue to order Go Mango on 2016 Charger and Challenger SRT models Orders for Go Mango on entire 2016 Charger and Chall ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Cadenza Reveal At The New York International Auto Show

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- The Big Apple today is playing host to the world debut of the all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza at the New York International Auto Show. The stunningly beautiful Cadenza improves upon all the elements that made its predecessor an award-winning success, boasting a precisely crafted cabin, cutting edge ... Continue reading

Audi R8 Spyder to Make Global Debut at the New York International Auto Show

Mar 23, 2016

HERNDON, Va.—The next generation of Audi’s ultimate high performance sports car, the all-new R8 Spyder will make its global debut today at the New York International Auto Show. The R8 Spyder brings the breathtaking performance, precise handling and driver-focused interior of the R8 V10 coupe and com ... Continue reading

New 2017 Chrysler 300S Sport Appearance Packages

Mar 23, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 23, 2016 -- New Exterior and Interior Sport Appearance Packages provide even more athletic attitude to the blacked-out 2017 Chrysler 300S model Exterior Sport Appearance Package is standard on 300S V-8 model, available on 300S V-6 models, and includes a more aggressive front fascia, unique LE ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Model 3-Way EV Lineup Makes U.S. Debut At New York International Auto Show

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today unveiled the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the U.S. market at the New York International Auto Show. The Ioniq eco-focused vehicle is the first in the world to offer three distinct electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated vehicle platf ... Continue reading

Mazda MX-5 RF with Retractable Hardtop Makes Global Debut

Mar 23, 2016

HIROSHIMA, Japan, March 22, 2016 -- Mazda Motor Corporation has revealed the Mazda MX-5 RF (retractable fastback). The latest addition to the MX-5 family fully embodies the model's 26-year-old tradition of "lots of fun". While staying true to the original MX-5 Retractable Hardtop's goal of making open-top driving more ... Continue reading

Subaru Unveils All-New 2017 Impreza Sport Sedan

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 22, 2016 -- Subaru of America tonight revealed the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Sedan. The sedan and its 5-door sibling will be introduced tomorrow, March 23rd at 12:20PM EDT during the New York International Auto Show. For more information, please go to media.subaru.com. About Subaru of Ameri ... Continue reading

2016 Scion tC Review By John Heilig +VIDEO

Mar 22, 2016

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2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

Mar 21, 2016

2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_4517) Sonata is a big player in Hyundai’s portfolio. Already nearly 33,000 have been sold in 2016 and sales in February were up 25% over last year. In this SUV-centric auto world the Sonata sedan alon ... Continue reading

Infiniti Reveals 2017 QX70 Limited At New York Auto Show

Mar 21, 2016

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Most And Least Expensive Places In USA To Own a Car

Mar 21, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2016 -- There's a $7,216 cost difference between owning a car in Michigan and New Hampshire, finds a new study from personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. The study considered the costs of six key factors affecting the expenses of owning a vehicle in all 50 U.S. states and the District of C ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 14-20, 2016

Mar 20, 2016

* The week's big news came from the National Highway Traffic Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announcing a deal with nearly all major automakers to equip most cars and light trucks with autonomous braking systems by 2022. These safety systems, available today on some cars, will automaticall ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab Team, Saturday March 19 8A-10A

Mar 19, 2016

<p>March 19, 2016</p> <p><I><b>Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234</b></I></p> <!--<p><b>Today's Show Is A Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab; Please Call With Your Question Or Opinion Next Week</b></p>--> <p>Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by ... Continue reading