News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 13, 2026

Our 2026 Genesis GV80 tester was an imposing vehicle in so many ways that it made me wonder how this company could build it for a final price ($85,325) that decidedly undercuts its far more expensive competition from Porsche (Cayenne), BMW (X5 & X6), Audi (Q8) and Land Rover (Range Rover Sport). ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

Oct 13, 2026

The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel, but because it was the most economical to use. Initially, gasoline's economical advantage was a result of high government taxation on alcohol (ethanol) - the other most widely considered engine f ... Continue reading

Alt Fuel Cars and Trucks - The Auto Channel

Oct 13, 2026

Welcome to The Auto Channel's Alternative Powered Vehicles Channel, one of the automotive industry's most extensive archives covering vehicles powered by technologies beyond conventional gasoline engines. Since 1995, The Auto Channel has documented the evolution of alternative transportation solutions, providing compre ... Continue reading

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 20" Wheels Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 12, 2026

The latest version of Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is by far the best EV I have tested to date. ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 12, 2026

For the first time, a mainstream manufacturer is offering an affordable compact Hybrid SUV designed specifically to appeal to driving enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

Oct 12, 2026

A full-size pickup or heavy-duty work truck can swallow your whole budget if you shop only clean-title listings. Salvage trucks for sale, however, give patient buyers a way to own serious towing muscle for a fraction of retail. ... Continue reading

TheAutoChannel.com First Internet Toyota Review: 1994 Toyota Celica ST Coupe

Oct 12, 2026

Toyota Celica ST (1994) ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 11, 2026

Oct 11, 2026

The Auto Channel — Trusted automotive reporting for 32 years. This article is part of The Auto Channel’s independent automotive coverage library — one of the longest-running automotive publications online (since 1995). Our editors test, research, and document vehicles, technologies, recalls, and ownership experie ... Continue reading

2026 Totota RAV4 - Overview by Mark Maynard

Oct 11, 2026

SEE Also; Toyota Review Hub 1994-Present Model YEAR By Mark Maynard MAYNARD'S GARAGE ... Continue reading

Volvo Car USA Expands Regional Leadership to Drive U.S. Growth and Retailer Engagement

Oct 10, 2026

Kimberly Walker is named the Head of the Western Region. Daryl Bazemore is named the Head of the Central Region. ... Continue reading

Automotive Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates Are Changing How Vehicles Receive New Features

Oct 9, 2026

Modern vehicles are no longer static machines that leave the factory unchanged for a decade — they are rolling computers that increasingly receive fixes and new features wirelessly instead of through a dealership visit. This change is not occurring in isolation; it is linked with the real and existing divide in the w ... Continue reading

How CGI Changed the Way Car Designers Reveal Concept Vehicles

Oct 9, 2026

Concept-car reveals once depended heavily on a finished show car, a controlled studio, and a camera crew. CGI rendering changed that timing. ... Continue reading

Toyota Still Sells a 1984 Truck Brand New - Here's Why?

Oct 9, 2026

Walk into a dealership in Sydney, Dubai, or Nairobi today and you can order a brand-new vehicle whose basic design is older than the internet and older than most of the people buying it. It first appeared in 1984. ... Continue reading

2026 Honda Pilot AWD Elite - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 9, 2026

It’s An Absolute Blast. I was feeling like a tank commander sunk in my turret until I skyjacked my driver's seat high enough to see over the front hood of Honda's new 2026 Pilot. From that raised perch, I felt much more confident about 'piloting' Honda's brute through city traffic. ... Continue reading

LG Electronics Brings Integrated Next-Generation Vehicle Solutions to Genesis GV90

Oct 8, 2026

Integrated Suite of Six Advanced Solutions Elevates Display, Infotainment, Entertainment and Connectivity for a More Seamless, Immersive In-Cabin Experience. ... Continue reading