News By Topic: 2015 New Vehicle Reviews

Ford Mustang: A Faster Horse - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

May 21, 2016

2015/2016 Ford Mustang A Faster Horse By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3323) Fifty years ago Ford revolutionized the auto industry with the introduction of the first Mustang. I recall that first Mustang coming on the U.S. automotive scene back during my university days. (DSC_291 ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim Drives a 2015 Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO GSR and 2016 Jaguar F-Type R +VIDEO

May 20, 2016

HOLLYWOOD USA - August 12, 2015: Today's Fireball Tim VLOG is chock-a-block with cars. ... Continue reading

2015/2016 Kia Sedona Convenience on Wheels - Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 24, 2016

I don't often drive and write about minivans, although I did drive a Chrysler Town & Country back in June. When one of my scheduled media-loan cars developed a hiccup, I took up the offer to drive the Sedona. I’ve heard lots of good things about it and wanted to experience it for myself. Especially since the Kia S ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 FORD FLEX REVIEW

Mar 11, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE View the wagon-like Ford Flex as one of the most space-accommodating crossovers on the market for second- and third-row passengers. Its close-to-the-ground poise makes it an attractive alternative to those not comfortable ... Continue reading

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 (Still The Best)

Mar 3, 2016

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 ... Continue reading

Inside the 'Real' J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Ratings

Mar 2, 2016

Washington DC March 1, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that while few would argue that today's cars and trucks are designed and built better and last longer than ever, why is it that the industry's overall reliability ratings, particularly those just released by the venerable consumer research firm J.D. Power, are ... Continue reading

Hot Pizza Delivered Hot Another Hot Idea From Domino's

Feb 22, 2016

By Martha Hindes Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel How does one pamper a pizza when driving? Putting it on the passenger seat where it can slide to the floor isn’t ideal. Neither is putting it in the trunk where it can freeze or at least chill during cold weather. That’s a challenge faced by tens ... Continue reading

2016 Canadian Automotive Residual Value Awards

Feb 13, 2016

Honda and Toyota battle for the most Residual Value Awards (RVA) recognize vehicles in 27 segments, ranging from City Car to Fullsize Commercial Van, that are forecast to retain the highest percentage of their Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) after a four-year period for Mainstream brands and three-yea ... Continue reading

How the spirit of hospitality is shaping Aston Martin

Feb 7, 2016

Special to The Auto Channel From BCCJ ACUMEN TOKYO Feb. 01, 2016; Julian Ryall writing for BCCJ reported that Aston Martin, that quintessentially British luxury sports car, is having “omotenashi” injected into its DNA thanks to a new chief executive who spent 13 years in this country. Dr Andy Palmer was appoi ... Continue reading

Minivan Review: 2015-16 Ford Transit 150 LR Wagon XLT Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Feb 7, 2016

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Ford's NEED Solver If a three-row SUV or a minivan is just too small for your needs, what can you do? Think big! As in a Ford Transit. Introduced to North America a year ago as a replacement the long-running Econoline/E-Series full-size van, the Transit has long been a mainstay of ... Continue reading

Jeep Wrangler "Willys Wheeler Edition" Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jan 31, 2016

2015/2016 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition Review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3278) More often than not, timing is everything. In one particular case for me my scheduled drive of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler happened a few weeks before the 2015 MAMA Fall Rally. ... Continue reading

Heels On Wheels: 2015 Ford F-150 Review +VIDEO

Jan 9, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 FORD F-150 REVIEW ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe, McLaren's 200 MPH Rocket, Infiniti Q50, Scion iM

Dec 28, 2015

Letter From Europe, We Drive McLaren’s 200 MPH Rocket, Infiniti, Scion iM ... Continue reading

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review By Steve Purdy

Nov 26, 2015

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review By ... Continue reading

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Nov 19, 2015

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR The first SVR By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3788) Spectre, the new James Bond film, is attracting lots of movie goers. I very recently saw Spectre just about a week after I completed my driving time with the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR. Why the conne ... Continue reading