2011 Kia Sorento - U.S. Built CUV Review and Road Test
Jul 5, 2011
2011 KIA SORENTO - U.S.-Built CUV My week long drive in a 7-passenger 2011 Kia Sorento was just two weeks after having been in the 5-passenger Kia Sportage. A good set-up for comparing these two compact utility vehicles (CUV). The Sorento is Kiaâs best-selling vehicle in the U.S. and thatâs easily understood ... Continue reading
2011 Mazda CX-9 Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Jun 28, 2011
2011 Mazda CX-9 Sophisticated, Elegant and Versatile by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Late last summer I spent some time with the 2010 version of Mazda's CX-9 and it was good to recently get behind the wheel of the 2011 model. I'm attracted by the overall design philosophy of Mazda and the ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Durango Review and Road Test
Jun 16, 2011
2011 Dodge Durango Reviewed Re-launched-Renewed-Real Good As an urban, in-city Chicago resident, whenever I go someplace I need to re-evaluate my transportation mode. Is it drive, taxi, bus, subway, bicycle or walk? Since my daily routine often just involves going short distances, my responsibility to fully evaluate a ... Continue reading
2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest
Jun 6, 2011
2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest, 2012 Fiat 500 sales are moving in the upward direction very quickly. Through the end of May 3,141 new 500s have been delivered to new owners in the United States. By year end there will be 130 Fiat "Studios" in 37 states around the U.S. Coincidental to my one week 500 test car drive, ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Wrangler, Remember, Ride and Review
May 17, 2011
2011 Jeep Wrangler An American Icon Jeep® is the authentic sport utility vehicle (SUV). According to a Chrysler history, in July 1940, the U.S. military informed automakers that it was looking for a âlight reconnaissance vehicleâ to replace the Army's motorcycle and modified Ford Model-T vehicles. The Army i ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Patriot Review and Roadtest
May 10, 2011
2011 Jeep Patriot A Compact SUV for Urban Living Relevant Connection: 2011 Jeep Patriot Specs, Prices and Comparisons/b> By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel My initial reaction upon getting settled behind the wheel of the Jeep Patriot that I was about to spend a week with was that itâs a ... Continue reading
Improving Fuel Economy: Illinois Tollway and Argonne National Laboratory Launch Fleet Vehicle Study
May 5, 2011
Illinois Tollway and Argonne National Laboratory today announced a new fleet research study aimed at identifying fuel cost savings and efficiencies that will make the Tollway more sustainable and have a regional application for other municipal fleet operations. Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur and Arg ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler 200 First Drive Review
Apr 29, 2011
2011 Chrysler 200 First Drive Luxury at an Affordable Price ) by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I've just spent a week with the star of Chrysler's Imported from Detroit TV-spot that made its premier on the Super Bowl. No, not Eminem, the new for 2011 Chrysler 200. After all, the car is th ... Continue reading
2011 Mazda MX-5 Review - 20 Years of Simple Fun
Apr 13, 2011
2011 MAZDA MX-520 Years of Simple Fun. By Larry Nutson (IMG_1116) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel As I got behind the wheel of the Mazda MX-5 I had flashbacks of driving the first Miata in 1989 and even further flashbacks to my own â67 Triumph TR4A. Thereâs just something special about a 2-seat ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2011
2011 Chrysler model line has been renewed. Content has been added, quality of materials has been improved and the vehicles have been made more sophisticated. An aggressive pricing strategy has been put in place. The objective being âto offer Chrysler buyers the luxury they have earned at prices they can affordâ ... Continue reading
TACH's 2011 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-Up
Feb 13, 2011
2011 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-Up The Auto Channel Press Pass Coverage By Steve Purdy, Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson [0787] Chicago February 12, 2011; Having just come off our high from the intense press days at the Detroit North American International Auto Show last month itâs a relaxing job to cover the February Ch ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
2011 Buick Regal - European-flavored modern sports sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0854) When I think of Buick, the land-yacht Electra 225 comes to mind and also the famed Riviera and Grand Sport models of years ago. I was looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the all- ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Review
Jan 17, 2011
2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Should all Escalades be Hybrids? by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (IMG_0806) The Auto Channel The national average price for regular gasoline is $3.08. Folks in many parts of the country are already paying $3.50 and more. A statement from GM at the 2011 Detroit North American ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Malibu ( Rated four-stars by most. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Change for the sake of change is usually non-productive. However, the change that took place four years ago with the Chevrolet Malibu was radical. If youâre in the market today for a front-wheel-drive, ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2010
2011 Buick Enclave A Handsome, High-quality Hauler By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0710) The 2011 Buick Enclave, a premium crossover SUV, is the luxury offering from the trio of platform-sharing SUVâs by General Motors. The sister vehicles being the Chevrolet Traverse and the GM ... Continue reading
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