News By Topic: Larry Nutson

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - January 9-15, 2022

Jan 16, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets ... Continue reading

2021 Ram 1500 TRX - Review by Larry Nutson

Jan 15, 2022

The American horsepower war and the American pickup war have become one, so to speak. Ram has answered Ford’s F-150 Raptor with the new 1500 TRX that features a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 that makes 702-hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque. ... Continue reading

2021 Lincoln Nautilus Review By Larry Nutson

Jan 12, 2022

The past year, and then some, has certainly been a tough one for automakers with the effects on business from the Covid-19 pandemic and most recently the microprocessor supply shortage. In spite of it all Lincoln sales are up 23 percent overall. ... Continue reading

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review By Larry Nutson

Jan 11, 2022

The Jeep brand is celebrating 80 years of technological innovation and 4x4 leadership and last summer introduced the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L – a premium utility vehicle, which for the first time in the vehicle’s history, now offers three rows of seats. Consider this. ... Continue reading

2021 Nissan Kicks - Review by Larry Nutson

Jan 11, 2022

Through three-quarters of 2021 Nissan overall sales are up 23 percent. Although, the last quarter has seen some declines due to the ongoing microchip shortage and the impact on vehicle production. ... Continue reading

2021 Subaru Outback - Review By Larry Nutson

Jan 10, 2022

I spent some time behind the wheel of the new Outback driving both on the road and off-road trails in California’s North Coast. I drove paved roads sitting just 85 ft above the Pacific’s crashing waves and off-road trails climbing a couple thousand feet into the surrounding hills through forests of redwoods. ... Continue reading

2022 Infiniti QX60 Review By Larry Nutson

Jan 8, 2022

Patience pays off. After fielding lots of 2022 QX60 questions from our readers, I was anxious to schedule a test drive in the new Infiniti entry into the premium midsize three-row utility vehicle space...so here it is. ... Continue reading

2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Review By Larry Nutson

Jan 7, 2022

2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Sporty, sleek and functional By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_8610) BMW has paced the introduction of the new 2nd generation 4 Series model lineup. The all-new 4 Series coupe was introduced for 2021 in June 2020. ... Continue reading

2022 Jeep Wagoneer - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jan 7, 2022

A true icon of the automotive world has been revived with the introduction by Jeep of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer premium utility vehicles (UV). ... Continue reading

2021 Ford Bronco Sport Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jan 3, 2022

No doubt by now you know that Ford has brought back the Bronco. What might be less known is that Bronco is now a brand comprised of more than just one model. ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Jan 2, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets.. ... Continue reading

2022 MINI Cooper S Convertible Review By Larry Nutson

Jan 1, 2022

2022 MINI Cooper S Convertible Iconic open air driving Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau ... Continue reading

Genesis News: 2022 Genesis G70 Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 30, 2021

Genesis, the premium brand of Hyundai, has been on the U.S. auto scene for about five years now, having first appeared for 2016. Genesis has gradually expanded its product line. ... Continue reading

Jeep News: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Trail Rated Electric Vehicle - Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 30, 2021

Born in 1941, the Jeep brand is celebrating 80 years of 4x4 open-air freedom and adventure. ... Continue reading

2021 Genesis GV80 - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Dec 29, 2021

The 2021 GV80 is the first utility vehicle (UV) from Genesis, the luxury vehicle brand from Hyundai Motor Group. ... Continue reading