Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (September 24-30 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Sep 30, 2012
* The Paris Motor show, formally known as Le Mondial de l'Automobile, opens to the public this week and the media has had its preview. Among the highlights are: a front-wheel drive, 3-cylinder turbo, plug-in hybrid BMW CUV concept; Lexus LF-CC concept coupe, perhaps a preview of the new IS; the production-ready new VW ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 23, 2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Station Wagon in a Ute Suite by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4200) You can count the number of station wagon offerings on the market today almost one hand. And most of them are from luxury brands. Now the reason I mention station wagons before I get into details on th ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (September 10-16 2012) Automotive News
Sep 16, 2012
* Eight carmakers are on pace to set all-time North American production records, according to a study by LMC Automotive, but none are of the Detroit Three. They are Toyota, Nissan, VW, Hyundai-Kia, BMW, Daimler and Subaru. LMC's prediction for total N.A. auto production is higher than most at 14.9 million units and the ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 12, 2012
2012 Scion iQ - Spacious for two and then some By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4127) As I write this review the August 2012 auto sales reports show a surge as drivers react to high gas prices and seem to be buying fuel-efficient cars as quickly as possible. Gas prices neared or excee ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Spark Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 11, 2012
2013 Chevrolet Spark Colorful city-slicker By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4316) Chicago, September 2012 â Chevrolet just recently ignited a flash of attention from the Chicagoland automotive media with a stop on its multi-city Spark Media Drive. It was actually quite appropriat ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (August 27-Sept 2, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Sep 2, 2012
* This week in downtown Detroit the 24th class of honorees were inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. They are: Drag racing's Ed Pink, sports car racer Derek Bell, motorcycle racer Ricky Johnson, stock car racer Neil Bonnett, engine builder Pop Dreyer, engine technology pioneer Vic Edelbrock, Sr and In ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (August 20-26, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Aug 26, 2012
Nutson's Nuggets* The oldest and by far the most prestigious Concours d'Elegance (invitational classic and collector car show) was held for the 62nd time in the shadow of the Lodge at Pebble Beach overlooking Monterey Bay along California's dramatic central coast. Rare and significant cars come from all over the world ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Pathfinder A Next -Gen SUV By Larry Nutson
Aug 22, 2012
2013 Nissan Pathfinder The Next-Gen SUV by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Nissan rolled into Chicago, âThe Second Cityâ, last week with the all-new 2013 Pathfinder SUV. In a presentation to auto journalist members of the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Nissanâs Di ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Golf R Review - Lots of Fast for Lots of Cash - By Larry Nutson
Aug 20, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Golf R Lots of fast for lots of cash by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3969) Let me say this right off the bat, the fun-to-drive quotient of VWâs Golf R is very high. I didnât even think about trying to get good fuel economy during my week-long test drive. As ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (August 13-19, 2012) Automotive News In Case You were Dozing
Aug 19, 2012
* This is the week for the most prestigious classic and collector car show in the U.S., the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance near Monterey, California. The week is filled with vintage races, classic car auctions, tours, peripheral car shows and the annual show for the Automotive Fine Art Society. Tickets for the Sunday ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (August 6-12,2012) Automotive News In Case You were Dozing
Aug 12, 2012
* Have you seen the cars on the Olympic field? Miniature remote-controlled versions of the MINI, about one-quarter scale, are being used in the hammer throw and discus to ferry the implements back to the throwers. Each MINI can carry about 17 pounds. The cars work in four-hour shifts each traveling about 6000 meters a ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (July 30-August 5, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Aug 5, 2012
* As another month came to a close auto industry sales slowed a bit. Overall sales were 1.15 million units, 8.9% above the same period a year ago. Honda and Toyota were very strong, up 45% and 26% respectively, while GM and Ford slowed due to a decline in rental car fleet sales. Hyundai and Kia showed modest increases ... Continue reading
2012 Subaru Outback Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 26, 2012
2012 Subaru Outback- And a peek at the 2013 by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3908) Let me say this up front. I like the Subaru Outback, for the most part. This is most probably because I am past the SUV phase of my lifeâ¦and I had a bunch of themâ¦but I really like station wag ... Continue reading
Hagerty Hosts Youth Driving Experience On National Collector Car Appreciation Day
Jul 20, 2012
More than 25 Chicago-area Youth Attend the âUltimate Driving Courseâ at U.S. Cellular Field Chicago, IL - On Friday, July 13, more than 25 young adults participated in a classic car driving experience designed to highlight the enjoyment of driving a vintage car. During the Hagerty Driving Experience, the 15- ... Continue reading
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