Hyundai Kona, Santa Fe and NEXO Win Silver Award from IDEA 2018
Sep 20, 2018
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe and NEXO together have been recognized as a Silver Award winner in the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their forward-thinking design and distinct styling. ... Continue reading
Hyundai has the Most IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick Awards in the Industry
Sep 20, 2018
A Total of Ten New Hyundai Models Have a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) or TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) Rating when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights, the Most in the Industry Six New Hyundai Models have a TSP+ Rating when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights MONTG ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda CX-3 Review By John Heilig
Sep 18, 2018
The Mazda CX-3 is not only larger than the sedan, but it has a hatch back, which nudges it into the small SUV, or more correctly, the CUV class. Thus, it makes up in cargo capacity what not may lack in rear seat legroom, for example. ... Continue reading
2018 KIA NIRO Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 18, 2018
The new 2018 Kia Niro has much to admire and should be on your shopping list. 2018 KIA NIRO The Newest Little Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Looking for a really small, efficient crossover? Well, here’s a brand new one just out of the box – the 2017 Kia Niro, a hybrid subcompact, fron ... Continue reading
2018 Jaguar XF SportBrake AWD Review By John Heilig
Sep 17, 2018
Unlike the Country Squire, the SportBrake has excellent ride quality. It’s hard to believe you’re driving one of these. Handling is excellent, but then, it is a Jaguar. We had the opportunity to drive the SportBrake over some unfamiliar winding roads at a high rate of speed, and never felt out of control. We also g ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 15, 2018
Sep 16, 2018
Sunday Automotive News Digest: Car of the year nominations; VW Beetle Buh-Bye; Recalled Chevrolet and GMC Pickups; 51 Ferrari's At Japan Dealership Ruined In Typhoon; RIP Don Panoz; Florence Shuts Down Auto Related Enterprises; 2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive; Geely Puts Volvo Public Stock Offering On Hold; Jaguar XE SV ... Continue reading
2018 Kia Rio Review By Larry Nutson
Sep 16, 2018
2018 Kia Rio Sedan or Hatchback (You pays yer money you gets your cherce) Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief The Auto Channel. This all-new 2018 made its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show this past spring. ... Continue reading
2018 Jaguar F-Type Review by Jon Rosner +VIDEO
Sep 15, 2018
Top down the 2018 Jaguar F-Type was a delight... the distinct lines, the roar of the exhaust notes bouncing back from the canyon walls flying down Mulholland Drive in Malibu, CA. Lithe loveliness, expansive leather thrones perfect to sink into; tip the throttle a little just for fun. ... Continue reading
2018 McLaren 570S Review by Jon Rosner
Sep 15, 2018
Pure joy, dream machine. The words just kept popping into my head while carving the canyons cruising over Mulholland Drive. ... Continue reading
2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 3LT John Heilig Review
Sep 14, 2018
As with many large SUVs, there is three-row seating in the Traverse. Even with the third row seats up, there is plenty of cargo capacity behind the third row, just like our van. The third row seats lower and raise easily, for when you want to convert the passenger hauler into a cargo hauler. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2018 Dodge Challenger GT AWD Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2018
Read what auto expert Larry Nutson thought of his test drive review of this All Wheel Drive Ponycar, 2018 Dodge Challenger GT ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE By John Heilig
Sep 8, 2018
The GTI takes the standard VW Golf, lowers the suspension by 0.6 inch, adds larger brakes and wider low profile tires, then throws in a supercharged 2.0-liter four that delivers 220 horsepower, and seems to want to go on forever when you’re accelerating. Take that high school kids, and yes, they recognized what was i ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4Motion Review By John Heilig
Sep 6, 2018
Atlas is a nice package overall. There’s tons of room for passengers and cargo. The third row lowers easily for additional cargo space, but when it’s up it offers decent legroom. There’s very good legroom in the second row as well, and access to the third row is easy. ... Continue reading
2018 Kia Optima PHEV Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 3, 2018
Of course, the big story here is the super-efficient powertrain based on a smallish 2.0-liter four-cylinder with direct injection, good for just 154 horsepower, and a 67-horsepower electric motor (replacing the fly-wheel) fed by a 9.8 kWh lithium-polymer battery. The systems are remarkably well integrated with a sophis ... Continue reading
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