News By Topic: Road Trips Travel

2018 BMW X1 Review By Larry Nutson; Enjoy The Drive

Oct 13, 2018

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

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Gives 258 Miles of Estimated Range

Oct 12, 2018

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalibrates the Eco CUV Formula with an Impressive 258 Miles of Estimated Range Generous 258-Mile Estimated Range style Needs New Electric CUV offers Youthful Design, Sporty Driving Character, Leading Safety Technology and Advanced Infotainment Features in an Affordable, Compact Footprint Ab ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe; Grandpa Andrew Pays Attention To SUV Competition Tiguan and Ascent

Oct 11, 2018

This the very first Letter from Europe since I’ve become a grandfather for the very first time. Pretty amazing feeling I must say. ... Continue reading

Sicily In A 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio - Review By Larry Nutson

Oct 10, 2018

Through the courtesy of Alfa Romeo we would be driving a new Stelvio around Sicily. Upon arrival at the airport we made our way to the Motor Village Palermo to meet our contact, Antonio, and the Stelvio. ... Continue reading

2018 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro AWD in Sedona - Travel Review From A Shunpiker’s Journal

Oct 10, 2018

2018 AUDI A4 TURBO QUATTRO with S TRONIC in SEDONA Travel Review from A Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [Audi Front ¾] We’re still hanging out in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert surround by saguaro, cholla and javelina. Oh, and we’re also surrounded by some mighty u ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review and Road-trip By Steve Purdy

Oct 9, 2018

Atlas is VW’s first foray into the popular 7-passenger CUV market dominated by the GM competitors (Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse), Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer and many, many others. Most are categorized as mid-size but often feel more full-size. Just about every manufacturer, both luxury and mainstream, compe ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Review By John Heilig

Oct 8, 2018

Overall, the Pathfinder is a good package, Styling is in the Nissan mode and interior space and practicality are excellent. ... Continue reading

2018 Mazda CX-9 Review - A Notch Above By Larry Nutson

Oct 7, 2018

From my view the CX-9 has an attractive overall exterior design and a very comfortable and refined as well as attractive interior. The Mazda name may not “wow” someone in social conversation as some of the luxury nameplates. However, seeing the various Mazda car and SUV models in person will usually bring out a “ ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Oct 7, 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe is a true coupe with no B-pillar. The clear expanse of glass provides improved visibility both over the driver’s shoulders and for rear seat passengers. In mild weather lowering all four windows offers true open-air motoring. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Ranger; 1,860 Lbs.Payload, 310 lb-ft.Torque and 7500 Lbs. Towing Capability

Oct 5, 2018

With best-in-class 1,860 pounds of maximum payload, the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger can carry serious gear Ranger’s proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine beats the V6 gasoline engines from midsize truck competitors to deliver best-in-class 310 lb.-ft. of torque while towing and climbing trails Best-in-class gasoline engine ... Continue reading

Team Wild Grace Ready to Conquer the 2018 Rebelle Rally with the Nissan Armada

Oct 4, 2018

This won't be a typical week at the office for work-from-home mothers Sedona Blinson and Leah Heffelfinger. But it will be filled with terrain familiar to the Nissan Armada. ... Continue reading

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk The Most Practical and Usable 700 HP Vehicle Ever - Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Oct 3, 2018

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk The most powerful and quickest SUV ever! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0466) The sound of rain awakened me during the night. I was in a hotel room in Portland, Maine where the quietude allows for open-windows. ... Continue reading

2018 GMC Terrain SLT Review By Thom Cannell

Oct 1, 2018

GMC’s 2018 Terrain is hardly an average family car, which is today a sports utility vehicle—an SUV. With diligence, perseverance, and clever marketing, GMC has created a luxury brand that maintains its heritage of rugged, dependable, hard-working trucks, now with refinement and elegance. ... Continue reading

No, Ridehailing And Shared Mobility Aren’t Denting Desire For Car Ownership

Sep 20, 2018

The National Automobile Dealers Association has comforting stats for its members who may be wondering if they should start feeling concerned about the rise of ride-hailing and shared mobility: nine-out-of-10 consumers surveyed prefer automobile ownership to using an app to call a car. ... Continue reading

Thousands Celebrate Two Decades of the New VW Beetle

Sep 12, 2018

"2018 Beetle Sunshine Tour to Wolfsburg" – this was the motto yesterday for the 14th great Beetle, New Beetle and Beetle Community gathering. This year's event centered around the 20th anniversary of the New Beetle. ... Continue reading