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Truck Plaza Turns into Safe Haven During Snow Storm

Feb 18, 2016

Hitesh Patel opened his store for the night to help stranded motorists in need of shelter. ​CHARLOTTE, N.C. February 18, 2016; A Saluda, North Carolina, business owner went above and beyond to help families stranded in the ice and cold on Monday by turning his gas station into a safe haven, reports Fox 46 in Char ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review By John Heilig

Feb 17, 2016

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

2016 Chicago Auto Show Highlights By Steve and Thom, News, Photos and Video

Feb 15, 2016

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Photos by Thom Cannell Lede Photo Cannell_2016 Chicago_Intro-0122 The Chicago Auto Show claims to be the biggest in the country. They are accurate in terms of actual floor space (over a million square-feet) and number ... Continue reading

Geneva Motor Show 2016: European Premiere of the Rinspeed “Etos” +VIDEO

Feb 15, 2016

Disruptive technologies, sustainability and desirability: Automated driving with a great fun and whoa factor. Disruptive innovations and new digital technologies are changing the world of mobility at an unprecedented speed. The “old world” of the traditional automaker meets the “new world” of softwa ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: February 15 - Air Bags, Air Bags, Air Bags, Chrysler, Subaru, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi,

Feb 15, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS: February 15 - Chrysler, Subaru, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi, Air Bags ... Continue reading

Talkin' About CARS - The 2016 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 14, 2016

Talkin’ About CARS - The 2016 Chicago Auto Show ... Continue reading

Nutson's Mega-Tweet Sized Auto News Factoids W/O February 8-14, 2016

Feb 14, 2016

* The Chicago Auto Show opened this week led by media previews. At the opening press breakfast, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) announced that the 2016 Volvo XC90 has been named the winner of its sixth annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. During the keynote address from Mark LaNeve, vice president, ... Continue reading

THE 2016 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENED TO THE PUBLIC TODAY FEB. 13

Feb 13, 2016

The Nation’s Largest Show Runs Feb. 13-21 CHICAGO (Feb. 13, 2016) – Taking center stage at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show will be more than 20 vehicles that made their world debut during the Media Preview this week including the Kia Niro, Ram Power Wagon, Nissan Armada, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Chevrolet Trax, Hyun ... Continue reading

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Let's Talk About - AUTO LAB Saturday February 13, 2016

Feb 13, 2016

February 12, 2016 Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area 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, prov ... Continue reading

SHERP ATV - Go Anywhere? DA! +VIDEO

Feb 12, 2016

Here is a short look at the fantastic Russian developed and built SHERP ATV. Powered by a 44.3 HP Kubota V1505-t diesel engine this ATV is based on the design and engineering skills of Aleksei Garagashian (renowned technologist). It will blow you away with its super go-anywhere ability. (see video). SHERP engineers hav ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Armada Intro In Chicago By Steve Purdy

Feb 11, 2016

By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Chicago February 11, 2016; Nissan introduced the new Armada at an off-site venue last night in concert with the Chicago Auto Show. A few hundred journalists and hangers on filed into what appeared to be a converted warehouse where a pretty cool lightshow preceded the reve ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volvo XC90 the 2016 Family Vehicle of the Year

Feb 11, 2016

Volvo XC90 the 2016 Family Vehicle of the Year ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA CR-V REVIEW

Feb 10, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-V VEHICLE The Honda CR-V remains one of the best smaller crossovers on the market, featuring excellent all-wheel drive fuel economy, utility space, true style and an affordable price. Largely a carryover model from last year, Honda ... Continue reading

Nissan "Winter Warrior" Concepts

Feb 9, 2016

Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download Custom-built Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue ready to conquer extreme winter weather with full snow track systems Transformation from stock to "Warrior" mode includes Nissan Design America (NDA) – designed custom body wraps and full use of Genuine Nissan Accessori ... Continue reading

Hagerty Announces Annual "Hot List" Of Future Collectible Cars Under $25-$90,000

Feb 9, 2016

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 9, 2016 -- Despite the fact that automakers progressively tout this period as the dawn of driverless technology, 2015 was a record year for new vehicle sales. By all objective measures, vehicles have never been better. As manufacturers continue to push the boundaries during this new golden ag ... Continue reading