2012/2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 28, 2012
2012/2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1148) It seems not quite fair to test drive one of the most capable off-road vehicles in the world today only on the streets of Chicago. This past summer I spent a week in the Range Rover Evoque, a very capable off-r ... Continue reading
Nutsons Nuggets - Automotive News November 19-25 2012 In Case You Were Dozing
Nov 25, 2012
* With the current model becoming more anachronistic every day, we're about to get a new Chevrolet Impala. The thoroughly modern full-size Chevy will be at dealers in the spring and they've just announced pricing. The entry level car, LS, with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmis ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Rallye Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 20, 2012
MORE INFO Dodge Buyers Guide (Present Model Year - 1997) Is The 2013 Dodge Dart Your Perfect New Car Match? 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye Imported from Detroit By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1130) The Dart name has been in the Chrysler Group family for some time and has its genesis as a co ... Continue reading
Nutsons Nuggets - Automotive News November 12-18 2012 In Case You Were Dozing
Nov 18, 2012
* Electric vehicles (EVs) will remain a very small part of the U.S. market unless automakers can lower prices and demonstrate the economic benefits to consumers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience Study. Compared with sales prices for a similar gasoline-powered vehicle ... Continue reading
2013 Cadillac ATS Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 13, 2012
2013 Cadillac ATS A new player in the sports sedan game By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0985) The rear-wheel-drive 2013 Cadillac ATS is an all-new, 5-seat, compact-luxury sport sedan that is new to the Cadillac brand and new to the U.S. automotive marketplace. The ATS doesnât re ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (Nov 5-11 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Nov 11, 2012
* The election is over. President Barack Obama is in for a second term. We probably will be hearing more about electric vehicles, cleaner burning fuels and back-up cameras. * According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, the average fuel economy - based on window stickers of new cars sold i ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 7, 2012
2013 Hyundai Azera by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0625) A lengthy road trip with a press test car is the best format for an evaluation. At the time of my drive in the Hyundai Azera I needed to travel from Chicago to Southeast Michigan. I want to make a specific point about this driv ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2012
* The two big news stories this week are Hurricane Sandy and of course the Presidential election. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the storm. We hope for a speedy recovery. Sandy's impact on the auto world will be significant. Many destroyed vehicles will need to be replaced. ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Camry Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 2, 2012
Toyota Camry â Everybodyâs Darling All new in 2012; 2013 coming soon By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4333) The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2012. Introduced a little over one year ago, itâs the seventh generation of the Camry that has become well established in the Amer ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 350 Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 31, 2012
2013 Lexus GS 350 A quick and quiet quality ride By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4304 ) The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 is now the fourth iteration of this mid-luxury performance sedan. The Lexus GS first hit the U.S. shores in 1993 and this fourth generation made its U.S. premier at t ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (October 22-28 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Oct 28, 2012
* Toyota officials may be jumping the gun a bit with two months of sales yet to go for calendar 2012 but they are claiming that Camry will again be the best-selling car in the US. With a 67,000 unit lead over second place Accord they call that lead "insurmountable." This would then be the 11th consecutive year as the s ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (October 8-14, 2012) Automotive News Incase You Were Dozing
Oct 14, 2012
* A lot of chatter about alternative fuel vehicles in the news this week. GM is moving its hydrogen fuel cell development team to Southeast Michigan from upstate New York. Some folks say EVs may be more harmful to the environment than good. But meanwhile, Nissan will offer a lower priced Leaf EV. And, due to the drough ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ride and Review By: Larry Nutson
Oct 11, 2012
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel ) The Turbo boosted Veloster had been announced at last Januaryâs North American International Auto Show in Detroit and it hit the market earlier this year. After my drive in the 2012 model 138HP Veloster back in late winter ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Coming To A Street Near You
Oct 10, 2012
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Itâs time to say good-bye to the Ford Crown Vic police cars. The Crown Vic has served many federal, state and local law enforcement agencies around the U.S. very well since about 1983. New design Police Interceptor vehicles are now being built by Ford. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (October 1-7 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Oct 7, 2012
* Another month came to a close and auto industry sales continued to climb. September was up 13% with 1.19 million units soldââ¬Â¦mostly fuel efficient cars amid flat pickup truck sales. The seasonal rate was at 14.9 million units, the best since February 2008. Asians continue to recover from the earthquake an ... Continue reading
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