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The Pope's Ride For USA Visit

Sep 26, 2015

POPE FRANCIS TO HAVE A JEEP POPEMOBILE IN U.S. by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor at Large The Auto Channel In just a few weeks Pope Francis will begin a short visit – just six days -- to the United States and while here will be driven around in the hot selling and specially modified by the Secret Service Jeep Wrang ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON REVIEW +VIDEO

Sep 25, 2015

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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 FORD EDGE REVIEW

Sep 25, 2015

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE EDGE VEHICLE The Edge, a mid-size crossover that first entered the market in 2007, takes on a redesign for 2015 that covers body structure to better interior materials. The revised 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder outperforms many co ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live From NY - Car Question? | Saturday September 26, 2015

Sep 25, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

2015 Cadillac Escalade 4WD 4dr Premium Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Sep 24, 2015

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Low Oil Prices Good For Economy Maybe Bad For Oil Exploration

Sep 24, 2015

Sustained low oil prices could reduce exploration and production investment Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Energy Information Administration Note: 2015 data are the average of the first two quarters. Low oil prices, if sustained, could mark the beginning of a long-term drop in upstream oil and natural g ... Continue reading

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD Double Cab Elevation Edition Review By John Heilig

Sep 22, 2015

AUTO PAGE REVIEW SPECS MODEL: 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD Double Cab Elevation Edition ENGINE: 5.3-liter Ecotec V8 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 355 hp @ 5,600 rpm/383 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm WHEELBASE: 143.5 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 229.5 x 80.0 x 73.9 in. TIRES: P275/55R20 CARGO: 61 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

MONTEZUMA'S FERRARI - A Book Review by Steve Purdy

Sep 22, 2015

MONTEZUMA'S FERRARI - A Book Review by Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP September 21, 2015

Sep 21, 2015

Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a certified dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death. Read this entire email to find out ... Continue reading

2015 Toyota Prius C WOW MPG Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Sep 20, 2015

2015 Toyota Prius c by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3052) Back in 1995, Toyota’s hybrid car was a development project. And today, 20 years later, over 8 million Toyota hybrid vehicles have been sold around the world. Toyota offers the choice of hybrid power in a number of ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - W/O Sept 14-20, 2015 - Frankfurt Features, MB PU, VW in HW, UAW, EU OK, Toyota Recall

Sep 20, 2015

* This is a big week in the automobile business as the important Frankfurt Motor Show, which marks the start of the new auto show season, began with previews for the press. The buzz is all about connectivity rather than horsepower and torque as has been in previous years. Porsche brought a beautiful concept called †... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live From NY - Car Question? | Saturday September 19, 2015

Sep 18, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Vs. Consumer Reports 2015 Best and Worst Cars

Sep 16, 2015

Auto Central September 16, 2015; The October 2015 issue of Consumer Reports features lots of car stuff, including their Best and Worst of 2015 and a close up look at small SUV's. We thought that our readership would be interested in reading what The Auto Channel's senior editor's had to say about those same cars. Altho ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap W/O September 7-13, 2015 - New Bentley, New Prius, RHD Mustang, GT350 And Of Course Recalls

Sep 13, 2015

* We finally saw full details of Bentley’s new SUV this week - the Bentayga. They claim it will be the “fastest, most powerful, most luxurious, and most exclusive SUV in the world." Bentayga was been designed and engineered in Britain and is powered by an all-new 6.0-liter W12 engine. It claims a 0-to-60 time ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Show - Car Question? | Saturday September 12, 2015

Sep 12, 2015

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