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2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

I like EVs but the charging situation drives me nuts. What is the answer? Hybrids! Take the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid as a perfect example. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary March 20, 2023 - Ford, Bentley, Acura, Honda, Lincoln, Rivian, Busses, Trucks and Trailers

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary March 20, 2023 - Ford, Bentley, Acura, Honda, Lincoln, Rivian, Busses, Trucks and Trailers

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

What’s New: 2024 Lexus NX 250 / 350 / 350h / 450h+

What’s New: 2024 Lexus NX 250 / 350 / 350h / 450h+

Four powertrains, including two hybrid electric models Lexus Interface includes wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Voice Assistant and available Digital Key Available Advanced Park aids with perpendicular parking/exiting and parallel parking/exiting Color-keyed elements added to the glove box and passenger side ... Continue reading

USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2021 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercrew 3.5L Powerboost Full Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

USED TRUCK RELEVANT: 2021 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercrew 3.5L Powerboost Full Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

There's a reason it's the best selling vehicle in its class...It's Stupendous! ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Capstone Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Capstone Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The glorious majesty of a stately Sequoia…SUV ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Niro SX Touring - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Kia Niro SX Touring - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

The Niro SX Touring has a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Combined horsepower is 139, and combined torque is 195 lb-ft. I know, it doesn't sound like much but I assure you it is just fine. Road tests show the Niro can reach 60 mph in 8.9 seconds. ... Continue reading

2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

As the former owner of an underpowered 1959 Volvo 544, I long ago disabused myself of the notion that any Volvo could be really quick in a straight line. Up until now, that observation has remained largely true. ... Continue reading

2018 TOYOTA CAMRY USED CAR REVIEW (WITH UPDATED 5 YEAR HISTORIC RELIABILITY DATA)

2018 TOYOTA CAMRY USED CAR REVIEW (WITH UPDATED 5 YEAR HISTORIC RELIABILITY DATA)

The 2018 Toyota Camry is rated by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a Top Safety Pick with ratings of “Good” in all areas of testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2018 Toyota Camry a 5-Star Safety Rating. Safety equipment includes Toyota Safety Sense P (pre ... Continue reading

Lexus (Seriously) Goes Electric With 2023 RZ 450e The future of Lexus Electrified

Lexus (Seriously) Goes Electric With 2023 RZ 450e The future of Lexus Electrified

2023 RZ 450e Lexus-first dedicated BEV e-TNGA platform provides stability and ride comfort Two grades available at launch: Premium and Luxury A suite of standard features including LSS+ 3.0, Lexus Interface with 14-inch touchscreen and DIRECT4 AWD Panorama glass roof and Shadow Illumination showcase airy interior Start ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

Hyundai has been on a roll. They sold 724,265 units in 2022, a slight 2% decrease compared with 2021. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 5-11, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

U.S. Gas Prices Up 18% This Year

U.S. Gas Prices Up 18% This Year

New research has revealed that America’s petrol prices have gone up by 18.3% in the past year.The research, undertaken by experts at DriveElectric looked at the average price of filling a petrol tank, as well as the cost of driving 100 miles with a petrol engine in both 2021 and 2022 to determine the price difference ... Continue reading

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

The Auto Channel The Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. Delivering relevant information without an advertising based search tool, because it only had to search within our single subject Focused Content Channel. This interactive on ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 4, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 4, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

Concept And Technology Garage Whets Media Appetites at 2023 Chicago Auto Show – Videos!

Concept And Technology Garage Whets Media Appetites at 2023 Chicago Auto Show – Videos!

Great efforts have been made to return to normal worldwide and the Chicago Auto Show’s attempt delivered as well. Poised in its traditional position as the first show of the year, the show is always held in February and provides the initial push into the foray of new model year releases from manufacturers. ... Continue reading

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