Aug 20, 2017
TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easily "catch up" nuggets, or put these stories in context by searching the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Google) pages of automotive news ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2017
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be the first automaker to join them in developing a world leading, state-of-the-art autonomous driving platform for global deployment. ... Continue reading
2016 Fiat 500X with 2017 Updates Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 16, 2017
Style and fun in a small crossover with a very Italian personality. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Fiat’s American lineup keeps expanding. The 500, “Cinquecento” in Italian, was a good beginning, but small three-door hatchbacks are a tough sell here, even with cheeky Italian style and available convertible ... Continue reading
2017 Fiat 500X CUV Review By John Heilig
Aug 14, 2017
The 500X is a sister vehicle to the Jeep Renegade. It is two feet longer than the base 500, and the same length as the 500L The X’s 101-inch wheelbase is 10 inches longer than the base 500. REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Fiat 500X ENGINE: 2.4-liter I-4 TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 160 hp @ 5,500 rpm/184 l ... Continue reading
Cars.com Study Determines Most Popular Models and States for New Convertible Buyers
Aug 8, 2017
CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2017 --With peak convertible season upon us, Cars.com dug into the data to determine the current state of the ragtop. ... Continue reading
Oops! EV technology showcase fizzles. Or is it the user’s fault?
Aug 4, 2017
Of course auto journalists are widely known for taking advantage of freebies such as hotel rooms, test cars, dinners and such. Our confident mused that even if the cars weren’t charging, a few drivers had copped the prime parking spots – available only when charging is active. As long as they were plugged in, no on ... Continue reading
AIADA US Import Brands Auto Sales Scoreboard : July 2017 Sales Continue to Stumble
Aug 4, 2017
Dealers anticipate customers will be drawn to their stores this fall by attractive new models and incentives,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk. ... Continue reading
2017 Car Review - 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Review By John Heilig
Aug 2, 2017
But Fiat is back, and their latest venture into sports cars is the 124 Spider. Now, I remember a Fiat 124 from “back in the day.” It was a 2+2 open-top sporty car and it was the first car I ever earned a perfect score in during a rally. Sadly, my navigator never actually registered us, so we missed out on a great p ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2017 -- Jeep® Compass, Chrysler Pacifica and Ram ProMaster City each post their best July sales ever Jeep Grand Cherokee records best July sales since 2005 Chrysler 300 logs double-digit percentage increase in July FCA US LLC today reported sales of 161,477 units, a 10 percent decrease com ... Continue reading
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jul 20, 2017
2017 Fiat 124 Spider High sun and fun factor Fiat disappeared from U.S. shores back in 1983 and made its return in 2009 with the 2-door Cinquecento, the 500. Now adding to the coupes, cabrios and small crossovers sold here by Fiat, the sporty, Italian flair of Fiat has emerged again with the new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. T ... Continue reading
Fiat 500: 10 Days Of Celebrations For A Journey Sixty Years In The Making
Jul 18, 2017
The journey of the Fiat 500 has been 60 years in the making. The unrelenting ‘great little car’ has gone from Dante Giacosa's desk to the gates of the Mirafiori factory, and from the long avenues of Torino, to the MoMA in New York. ... Continue reading
NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
Jul 12, 2017
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12, 2017 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel: 100% Relevant Unbiased Editorial For Brand Safe Advertising
Jul 11, 2017
The Auto Channel: 100% Brand Safe and effective Advertising Environment People want and need auto information and The Auto Channel will provide them with instant access to a massive editorially unbiased on-line multi-media library of automotive information and entertainment. ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2017
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest mega-tweet sized nuggets. ... Continue reading
2017 Fiat 124 Spider - Topless In Chicago Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 7, 2017
There’s only one way that the Fiat 124 Spider should be driven. And that is with the top down! ... Continue reading
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