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AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 27, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 27, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Civic Si Hits the Streets with Upgraded Tech, Enhanced Interior and New Colors

2019 Honda Civic Si Hits the Streets with Upgraded Tech, Enhanced Interior and New Colors

The 2019 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Coupe begin arriving at dealerships November 1 sporting a range of interior improvements, new exterior colors and an updated Display Audio system with a new interface that includes a volume knob and physical buttons for key functions, and improved Bluetooth® integration with easier de ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: 12 Auto Models Lose CR Recommendation Over Car Reliability Issues

Consumer Reports: 12 Auto Models Lose CR Recommendation Over Car Reliability Issues

Tesla Model S, Honda Odyssey, and others lose designation; 16 models gain a CR recommendation ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda6 Now With Turbo, A Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Mazda6 Now With Turbo, A Review By Larry Nutson

The 2018 Mazda6 will put a smile on your face and turn a few heads as you make your way through the neighborhood. It seems some people are still out to have fun behind the wheel. ... Continue reading

DENSO's Second Coming: Shifting Strategy to Crafting Core Technologies for the Future of Mobility

DENSO's Second Coming: Shifting Strategy to Crafting Core Technologies for the Future of Mobility

DENSO corporation, the world's second largest mobility supplier, has made recent changes that represent one of the largest shifts in business strategy in its 70-year history - expanding into software-based solutions in addition to its hardware expertise - that push the company beyond a vehicle-centric focus in order to ... Continue reading

AAA: Is Your Car Ready for Winter?

AAA: Is Your Car Ready for Winter?

With fall upon us and millions of Americans preparing for the colder weather, AAA East Central is reminding drivers about the importance of preparing their vehicles for the harsh winter months.  There are a few simple things every driver can do to make sure their car is ready for the months ahead. “October is ... Continue reading

Latest Intel Study Finds People Expect Self-Driving Cars to Be Common in 50 Years

Latest Intel Study Finds People Expect Self-Driving Cars to Be Common in 50 Years

An Intel Corporation study finds consumers look forward to a future with self-driving cars while harboring fears and uncertainty now. ... Continue reading

2019 Fiat 124 Spider - On A Street Or On A Track Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Fiat 124 Spider - On A Street Or On A Track Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Fiat 124 Spider On the street and on the track By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The folks at Fiat whetted my whistle a bit with a week’s time behind the wheel of a 124 Spider. This tied in with an invite to attend the 1-day Fiat Track Experience at Autobahn Country C ... Continue reading

A Monumental Moment: Ford's Self-Driving Business Development Expands to Washington, D.C.

A Monumental Moment: Ford's Self-Driving Business Development Expands to Washington, D.C.

Ford is expanding to become the first company to test autonomous vehicles in Washington, D.C., according to the district, by establishing a self-driving vehicle business – a business that will be responsive to the needs of the city and its residents. e first company to test autonomous vehicles in Washington, D.C., ac ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - OCTOBER 22, 2018: Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Cadillac, BMW, Jeep, Buses, Trucks and Trailers

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - OCTOBER 22, 2018: Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Cadillac, BMW, Jeep, Buses, Trucks and Trailers

Recalls: Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Cadillac, BMW, Jeep, Winnebago, Kenworth, Peterbuilt; Spartan, Keystone, Newmar, Lion, Dennis Eagle, Fontaine, Nova Bus ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 20, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 20, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 31st Annual International Z Car Convention

Enjoy The Drive: 31st Annual International Z Car Convention

– Five-day gathering of vintage Datsun and Nissans set for suburban Atlanta, Georgia; runs from October 16-20th with activities including car shows, autocross, track day and charity car cruise –– The original Datsun 240Z made its debut in the fall of 1969 and immediately set the sports car world on its head. ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: Team Wild Grace at the 2018 Rebelle Rally

Enjoy The Drive: Team Wild Grace at the 2018 Rebelle Rally

The Rebelle Rally, a 10-day off-road adventure with eight days of competition, is the first women's off-road navigation rally in the United States Work-from-home mothers Sedona Blinson and Leah Heffelfinger will pilot Team Wild Grace Rich in off-road heritage, Armada is an ideal vehicle to navigate through the stunning ... Continue reading

2018 Ford EcoSport Subcompact Ute Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Ford EcoSport Subcompact Ute Review By Larry Nutson

The EcoSport is available in S, SE, SES, and Titanium trims with prices starting at $19,995. Front-drive and all-wheel drive models are offered in all trims, except the SES is AWD only. I drove the top line Titanium with FWD priced at $25,740. ... Continue reading

2018 BMW X1 Review By Larry Nutson; Enjoy The Drive

2018 BMW X1 Review By Larry Nutson; Enjoy The Drive

Various options are offered in Luxury, M Sport, Driving Assistance and Convenience Packages. Leather interior trim, heated front seats and steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, navigation, head-up display, and power-folding outside mirrors all can be had. ... Continue reading

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