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Auto Lab Car Call In Show Live From NY - October 17, 2015

Auto Lab Car Call In Show Live From NY - October 17, 2015

auto repair live call in show, honda hrv review ... Continue reading

Thank You For Supporting Our Advertisers

Thank You For Supporting Our Advertisers

By Bob Gordon Co-founder and President The Auto Channel Auto Central September 8, 2015; As a long time media type, which over the past almost 50 years has included radio, TV and online publishing I have appreciated the tried and true win-win ad supported system that allowed for readers, listeners and watchers to receiv ... Continue reading

Used Volkswagen Values - Insight From ADESA's Tom Kontos

Used Volkswagen Values - Insight From ADESA's Tom Kontos

Special to The Auto Channel From Jon LeSage, Editor Used Car Mar­ket Reports As the Volkswa­gen diesel scandal widens, the ques­tion of what impact it may have on VW and Audi resale val­ues has come up this week. Kel­ley Blue Book, Black Book, and NADA Used Car Guide men­tioned early signs of price decl ... Continue reading

2015 Ford Edge Sport AWD Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2015 Ford Edge Sport AWD Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

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Chicago Auto Show Invites Teens to Help Spread Message About Distracted Driving Dangers +VIDEO

Chicago Auto Show Invites Teens to Help Spread Message About Distracted Driving Dangers +VIDEO

Chicago October 12, 2015; Teens from Chicagoland and neighboring states are being invited to help spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving, as the second Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest launches from The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that promotes safe driving. The contest is being h ... Continue reading

Book Review: evo Supercars Behind The Wheels Of The Greatest Cars Of All Time

Book Review: evo Supercars Behind The Wheels Of The Greatest Cars Of All Time

IF YOU COVET EXOTIC CARS BUT CAN'T AFFORD 'EM...BUY THIS BOOK evo Supercars Behind The Wheels Of The Greatest Cars Of All Time by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor This is more than the best supercar book ever, it's a wish book that should be in every automobile owner’s library. Hyperboles notwithstanding, between the ... Continue reading

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Review By Steve Purdy

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Review By Steve Purdy

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Kelley Blue Book Names 2016 Best Buy Award Finalists

Kelley Blue Book Names 2016 Best Buy Award Finalists

Premier Awards Honor Best Vehicle Choices Available in U.S. Market, Recognizing 49 Finalists Consisting of 18 Vehicle Makes in 12 Vehicle Categories Kelley Blue Book today announces the Finalists for the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, which will honor the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. ... Continue reading

2015 Kia Soul EV Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2015 Kia Soul EV Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

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NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda

NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda

NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015: VW, VW, Mazda3 Stop-Sale, Recalls Of Course, Autonomous Legalities

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015: VW, VW, Mazda3 Stop-Sale, Recalls Of Course, Autonomous Legalities

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015* One of the big questions about the adoption of autonomous cars is that of legal liability - who will be responsible in the event of the inevitable crash caused by the system. Will it be the owner, the automaker, suppliers who make the sensors or even those re ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review - Shorter, Wider, Lighter, Smarter +VIDEO

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review - Shorter, Wider, Lighter, Smarter +VIDEO

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1681) “Good roads are the ones where you don’t have a car in front of you,” said Mazda’s Dave Coleman at the recent North American introduction of the all-new MX-5 roadster. Dave has a passion for driving and for the Miata. He ... Continue reading

Safest Cars For Teen Drivers From IIHS

Safest Cars For Teen Drivers From IIHS

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Automotive Brands Ranked In 16th Annual Interbrand Top 100 Best

Automotive Brands Ranked In 16th Annual Interbrand Top 100 Best

INTERBRAND’S 100 BEST GLOBAL BRANDS <br> LIST INCLUDES THIRTEEN AUTO BRANDS ... Continue reading

Steve McQueen: Full-Throttle Cool - Book Review By Steve Purdy

Steve McQueen: Full-Throttle Cool - Book Review By Steve Purdy

A Graphic BiogSTEVE MCQUEEN: FULL-THROTTLE COOLraphy <br>By Jon Zimmerman and Greg Scott <br>Published by Motorbooks</p>Available for $19.99 at www.QuartoKnows.com and www.amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and anywhere fine books are sold.</p> ... Continue reading

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