News By Topic: 2021 New Vehicle Reviews

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription - Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 16, 2021

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription Review by Mark Fulmer A Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUV with Power to Spare by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The Volvo XC90 Recharge's impressive 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged powerplant has two strong engines. First, a four-cylinder gas engine that gives 313 hp, and secondly ... Continue reading

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Segment Maker 37 Years Later - Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 16, 2021

There was a time when nearly every automotive brand had a minivan in their portfolio. Not anymore. ... Continue reading

2021 Nissan Armada - Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 16, 2021

2021 Nissan Armada Lots of owner satisfaction Nissan’s rugged body-on-frame Armada full size utility vehicle (UV) has been around for about 18 years now. Now in its second generation, it has been significantly updated for 2021. ... Continue reading

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 15, 2021

While the 2021 G80 may carry the same nameplate as last year's Genesis mid-size luxury sedan, it is in fact built on a completely new platform which it shares with the company's first-ever SUV, the GV80. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 Nightshade Special Edition - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 15, 2021

The spacious Sequoia that will keep your whole family coming back month after month for this do-it-all home on wheels ... Continue reading

Expert New Car Review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe by Larry Nutson

Nov 13, 2021

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Review Offers Both Style and Utility As we gradually emerge from this pandemic tunnel we’re all in, the hard-hit auto industry is seeing an increase in sales. The Hyundai brand is doing very well. ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 13, 2021

2021 Hyundai Venue SEL Review by Mark Fulmer A Friendly-to-the-Pocketbook Urban Shuttlecraft Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The 2021 Venue SEL is an upper level trim of this urban oriented runabout which puts its sticker in the 23K range however the base model is priced at 18K which will appeal to budget-oriented singles ... Continue reading

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Nov 13, 2021

Everyone knows how loyal Subaru owners are about their vehicles, and so I asked a number of them why. Reliability, safety, all wheel drive, and comfort were the universal responses. ... Continue reading

2021 BMW 4 Series Soft Top Convertible - Review by Larry Nutson`

Nov 12, 2021

I had learned some time ago that BMW was bringing back a soft top on its 4 Series convertible. This got my attention as I have always liked a soft-top convertible’s classic profile and the two-tone effect of the body color and top material. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 11, 2021

Every once in a great while a car comes along that is so far ahead of the competition that it sets new standards for travel. 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible An extraordinary new benchmark By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Every once in a great while a car comes along that is so far ahead of the co ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

Nov 9, 2021

2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport review by Mark Fulmer. Someone once said "you see what you want to see..." and when it comes to automotive design, some writers see the design of the 2021 Lexus UX as angry and aggressive. This writer sees the sharp angles as intensity and focus. The squinting headlights seem focused on the pr ... Continue reading

2021 Volkswagen Atlas - Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 9, 2021

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Refreshed and still a good value By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6934) The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly been a major concern and a disruptor of all things normal in everyone’s lives. This includes the new car industry and auto shows that ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Hatchback Corolla SE Nightshade - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 9, 2021

Space utilization is the determining difference between the Corolla Hatchback and the Corolla sedan. Choose the hatchback and you instantly increase cargo volume by 5 cubic feet over the sedan. ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Nov 8, 2021

Maybe The Most Car-Like, Yet Useful Pickup. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Avalon 4-Dr TRD Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 8, 2021

I once asked mystery writer Lee Child what he drove. He responded, "I buy used police cars because they're fast and they don't get noticed." Child would love the Avalon TRD because it's plenty fast but won't get you noticed. ... Continue reading