2011 Ford Fiesta SES Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Aug 29, 2011
2011 Ford Fiesta SES (IMG_2115) A City-suitable Hatchback By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Various automotive pundits, analysts and experts have often said that Americans donât like hatchback cars. Maybe that was true at some point in the not-to-distant past, but given the evidence of ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2011
* Chevrolet announced this week that the new Malibu will lead the brands offerings in Europe where they have heretofore marketed mostly little Asian-made cars under the bow tie badge. To be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the significantly redesigned mid-size Malibu sedan will be built in Korea, China ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt - How Does It Drive? Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 22, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Volt - It does what itâs supposed to do very well. By Larry Nutson IMG_2052) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Chevrolet Volt was named the 2011 North American Car of the Year, and rightfully so. The Volt has won other awards including the 2009 Green Car Vision Award, 2011 Motor Tre ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2011
* General Motors announced the recall of 2012 Chevrolet Impala and Buick LaCrosse models to fix safety problems. Recalled are 11,915 Impalas because a power steering fluid hose gets too close to the hot catalytic converter. The hose can melt, fluid can leak and a fire could start. Also being recalled are 4,293 LaCrosse ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring Road Test And Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 17, 2011
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring Affordable practicality By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_1986) The Auto Channel My scheduled drive time in a 2011 Subaru Forester fit perfectly with a road trip that would take me from the city life of Chicago on the western shore of Lake Michigan to beautiful and ser ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (Aug 8-14) Automotive Factoids - In Case You Were Not Paying Attention
Aug 15, 2011
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. * Honda Motor Co. announced a massive recall of three models late last week. Complaints of engine stalling and vehicles that shift out of park are the issues. The recall covers 2.5 million worldwide; 1. ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda5 - The Only True MINIvan? - Review and Roadtest By Larry Nutson - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 9, 2011
2012 Mazda5 Is this today's only true minivan? By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel IMG_1939) The question is: Is this todayâs only true minivan? A number of auto analysts and writers are questioning what has happened to the minivan segment. Is it a case of age related size and weight gai ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils SKYACTIV Technology To Journalists In Vancouver BC
Aug 4, 2011
Mazda Introduces SKYACTIV Technology The Skyâs the Limit by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (photo here: SKYACTIV 913) The Auto Channel Vancouver, Canada August, 2011; This beautiful Pacific Northwest city, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, boasts the smallest carbon footprint of any major city in North ... Continue reading
2011 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Review - Pure Fun To Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 2, 2011
2011 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Pure fun-to-drive. By Larry Nutson (ILM_1885) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel If you think the terms fun-to-drive and hybrid-drive don't belong in the same sentence much more as characteristics of a the same car, then think again. I spent a week driving a Daybreak Yellow mica Le ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive Factoids - In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
Jul 31, 2011
Published July 31, 2011 Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. * General Motors has confirmed that it will offer a Diesel engine version of the Chevy Cruze in 2013. Fuel economy ratings are expected to be in the mid-40 mpg range on the highw ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive Factoids - In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
Jul 23, 2011
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. 2012 Nissan Versa The 2012 Nissan Versa is priced $240 less than the 2011. More features have been made standard. A better deal for U.S. buyers. 2012 Nissan Leaf The 2012 Nissan Leaf has a base price $2 ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 18, 2011
Review of the 2011 Kia Optima By Larry Nutson Completely redesigned with new sleek exterior styling for 2011, the Optima is available in three trims, LX, EX and SX, and offers a wide array of convenience and luxury as well as impressive technology. Available with three all-new and fuel-efficient engines, a 2.4-liter GD ... Continue reading
Ford "Talking" Vehicles Stop in Chicago
Jul 14, 2011
Ford âTalkingâ Vehicles Stop in Chicago to Give Nationâs Most Congested City a Peek at Safer, More Sustainable Driving Reported by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13, 2011 â As Americaâs traffic congestion worsens, particularly in Chicago wher ... Continue reading
Lexus: It's OK to not be the Most Popular.
Jul 12, 2011
SEE ALSO:Lexus Buyers Guide By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago, July 2011; More often than not, significant attention is given in the media to being number one in the sales volume race, no matter what the consumer product. And that is especially true in the automotive sector. Well, i ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Turbo Review - What's Not To Like?
Jul 11, 2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T What's not to like? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel It was really hard to find any fault with my 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T test car and if I did it would be a nitpick. I had a week of drive time with the Sonata which included a week-end road trip from Chica ... Continue reading
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