News By Topic: Larry Nutson

2021 Cadillac Escalade Review Redux By Larry Nutson

Apr 22, 2021

Late last fall I had my first drive in Cadillac’s all-new 2021 Escalade. As we approached the start of spring 2021 I again spent some time driving the new Escalade. ... Continue reading

2021 Jeep Gladiator Trail Rated Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 22, 2021

A whopping 2.9 million pickups were sold in the U.S. last year, making up roughly 20% of the entire auto market, according to Cox Automotive. Full size and midsize pickups are offered by eight different brands. ... Continue reading

2021 Cadillac CT5 Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 20, 2021

2021 Cadillac CT5 Delivers your wants and needs I had my first drive in Cadillac’s new CT5 sedan last year, notwithstanding Covid-19. I recently found myself again behind the wheel of this premium/luxury midsize sedan. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Review - April 11-17, 2021

Apr 18, 2021

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

Go In Snow: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 18, 2021

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD Review ... Continue reading

2021 Cadillac Escalade Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 15, 2021

General Motors has redesigned its trio of full size utility vehicles for 2021. That is, the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade are all new. ... Continue reading

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 14, 2021

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 Land Rover Defender Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 14, 2021

2021 Land Rover Defender Review British Empire Legend few weeks back I had my first spin in the new Land Rover Defender. As things go, I got to take another. ... Continue reading

2021 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 13, 2021

About four months ago I spent time with the all-electric battery powered 2020 MINI Cooper SE 3-door Hardtop. This is the automaker’s first BEV, an all-electric model. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Sorento Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 12, 2021

The first quarter of 2021 is behind us as we all continue to move slowly through the pandemic tunnel with us now seeing some light at its end. Auto industry sales have been slowed a bunch over the last year but things are now opening up. ... Continue reading

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Apr 12, 2021

I took one look at the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer that I would be driving and thought I might have time-traveled back to the mid-1950s. The two-tone Oasis Blue—think turquoise, and Black was quite striking. This is not a bad thing. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Seltos Review | Value Plus by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Apr 11, 2021

2021 Kia Seltos Review - Automakers keep loading the market with new SUV models. 2021 Kia Seltos Review ... Continue reading

2021 GMC Yukon Denali Review - 3 Across Child Seating by Larry Nutson

Apr 9, 2021

In mid-September I had my first drive experience with the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon. That drive was quite literally a quick spin. ... Continue reading

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Review by Larry Nutson

Apr 9, 2021

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Refreshed and still a good value By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6934) The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly been a major concern and a disruptor of all things normal in everyone’s lives. This includes the new car industry and auto shows that ... Continue reading

GEICO: 2021 Subaru Outback Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 9, 2021

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