The Essence of Z-ness #2 From NIZZAN
Apr 13, 2021
Shinichiro Irie, the Program Design Director of the Z Proto, to ask him what he thought were the qualities that defined the Z Proto, what to look forward to with the next Z and to give insight into what exactly went into the thought process of the Z styling, from pen and paper to reality. ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers More Than A Vending Machine
Apr 13, 2021
Steve Gates 2021 AIADA Chairman For most of my career as a dealer, I’ve been endangered. I’m essentially a woolly mammoth on the plains: big, slow, and irresistible to spear-tossing cavemen. ... 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 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO
Apr 13, 2021
Everyone knows how loyal Subaru owners are about their vehicles, and so I asked a number of them why. Reliability, safety, all wheel drive, and comfort were the universal responses. ... 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
NHTSA Recall Summary April 12, 2021 (Official)
Apr 12, 2021
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
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
Apr 11, 2021
A new automotive operation in North America has been formed by HAAH Automotive Holdings to distribute, sell and service vehicles under the brand name VANTAS. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending April 10, 2021
Apr 11, 2021
The Auto Channel Automotive News Library</a> can be found by just copying and then inserting the main headline into the News Library Search Box. ... 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 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Review by Mark Fulmer
Apr 11, 2021
Under the hood of the 2021 Sonata Hybrid sits a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic, a 51-hp motor, and a 1.62-kwh lithium-ion battery for a combined system output of 192 horsepower. Power is pushed to a 6-speed automatic and a front-wheel drive. ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2021
The honor was bestowed by the World Car Awards jury, a panel of more than 90 distinguished international journalists. The World Car Awards announced: “Akio Toyoda is the charismatic President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, where he has spent years successfully remaking his company. ... Continue reading
2021 Subaru Forester Review – Snow Baby and Much More By Martha Hindes
Apr 9, 2021
How about three inches of fresh, powdery snow, a brisk wind, a large snow-filled lot barely touched by a couple of tire tracks, and a temp hovering around the 15 degree Fahrenheit mark. ... 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
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