2019 Volkswagen Jetta Fast and Also Efficient - Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved
Mar 18, 2019
Back in the world of everyday car usage, I recently had my second opportunity behind the wheel of the new Jetta. The Habanero Orange 2019 Jetta R-Line turned heads just like the Bonneville Jetta did. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets Week Ending March 16, 2019:
Mar 17, 2019
Amelia Island; Arizona Sued; Buh-Bye EV Tax Credit(Buh-Bye EV's?); Corvette c8; Toyota Ups USA Investments; GM Cruze Parked At Henry Ford; Y Tesla?; SEC Vs VW: FCA Recalls; NASCAR HOF; RIP F-1's Charlie Whiting ... Continue reading
2019 BMW X4 First Drive Review By Larry Nutson
Mar 17, 2019
2019 BMW X4 A crossover for the sporty set. The usual approach for the introduction of a new vehicle to the automotive media is for an automaker to find a location with good driving roads, descent weather, reasonable access to an airport, and a suitable hotel as well as food. The launch program for the new 2019 BMW X4 ... Continue reading
2019 Kia Forte Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Mar 16, 2019
For 2019 the Forte is entirely new. This next-gen Forte is longer and wider while at the same time a bit taller. Styling cues from Kia’s Stinger fastback sport sedan have found there way onto the Forte. There’s a longer hood and shorter rear deck. It gets its own version of the tiger nose grille from the Stinger al ... Continue reading
2019 Lincoln Navigator Luxury At Its Best | Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Mar 15, 2019
Gone is a V8 engine. All Navigators are powered by a 450-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Also gone is the former 6-speed automatic and now a 10-speed automatic is standard. EPA test-cycle ratings for the Reserve 4X4 are 18 mpg combined with 16 city mpg and 21 highway mpg. Other models, which I’ll mention i ... Continue reading
2019 Genesis G70 Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Mar 14, 2019
Genesis, the premium brand of Hyundai, came on the scene about three years ago. The compact luxury 5-passenger G70 has three larger siblings, the G80, G80 Sport and G90. Looking to the future, Genesis has shared information about its GV80 Concept luxury crossover, its coupe-design Essential concept, as well as the New ... Continue reading
2019 Jeep Cherokee Capable and Authentic - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved!
Mar 13, 2019
Everything is new from the A-pillar forward. The hood is now lightweight aluminum, with its leading edge a bit higher flowing into the 7-slot Jeep grille. Flanking the grille are new Bi-LED projector headlamps and daytime running lights (DRL) that are both brighter and nicely styled. ... Continue reading
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Fifty Years Later - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved!
Mar 12, 2019
I was in the audience on that day back in January when the original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred alongside Steve McQueen in the award-winning movie “Bullitt” drove onto Ford stage at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Molly McQueen, a third-generation member of the McQueen family, ... Continue reading
2019 Volvo XC40 Entry Luxury SUV Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Mar 11, 2019
The compact crossover SUV segment is a very lucrative playing ground for an auto maker and one of the hottest segments in the marketplace. Volvo, not to be left on the sidelines. ... Continue reading
2019 Toyota Avalon Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved
Mar 11, 2019
2019 Toyota Avalon Flagship with more excitement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The restaurant parking valet handed me the keys to a Toyota. “I’m driving a Lexus” said I. He looked at me in puzzlement. ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2019
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New Car Review 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF; More Power = More Fun Review By Larry Nutson
Mar 10, 2019
The Mazda MX-5 is, well, pure fun. With it’s new found power, light weight, balanced steering and nicely tuned and compliant suspension you really can’t ask for much more. Plus, it’s really affordable. At Autobahn Country Club I tossed it into corners and the car just eats it. Step into the throttle on exit, zoom ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2019 Infiniti QX80 Luxury Flagship SUV, Review By Larry Nutson
Mar 9, 2019
SUVs are hot. Big SUVs too. Low gasoline prices help that. And, if you need lots of space for people and stuff as many younger families do these days, why not go big? My older daughter drives a large SUV. When she visits us in Chicago the rear cargo area is loaded to the gills with all the things she needs for two todd ... Continue reading
2019 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson; Premium Without The Price
Mar 9, 2019
For the last couple years Mazda has been upping its game. The introduction of a new top-line Signature trim first on the CX-9 3-row midsize SUV and then on the Mazda6 sedan set the stage. ... Continue reading
2019 GMC Terrain, Bold Refinement - Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Mar 8, 2019
2019 GMC Terrain Bold Refinement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The very stealthy Terrain SLT Black Edition was, to me, really good looking. Admittedly I favor black cars. ... Continue reading
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