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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 - Review by Larry Nutson

Hyundai pulled the wraps off the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand in June 2022. The Ioniq 6 5-passenger 4-door midsize sedan follows in the path of the Ioniq 5 small crossover utility vehicle. ... Continue reading

Amsoil vs Ethanol

Amsoil vs Ethanol

Amsoil fuel additives are the epitome of what snake oils are. ... Continue reading

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading

Propel Fuels Partners with Road Warrior Travel Center to Open New Flex Fuel E85 Station

Propel Fuels Partners with Road Warrior Travel Center to Open New Flex Fuel E85 Station

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Propel Fuels, a leading low carbon fuel retailer, has opened the company’s first Flex Fuel E85 station in Washington State, partnering with the Road Warrior Travel Center to introduce a new low cost, high performance fuel choice to the Yakima Valley. (Photo: Business Wire) Prop ... Continue reading

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading

Safety Tips for Wheels While Towing

Safety Tips for Wheels While Towing

When it comes to more or less regular towing, wheel safety is paramount. After all, your wheels are the driving force behind moving down the road with a trailer in tow and should always be kept in optimal condition as well as properly secured. ... Continue reading

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Replacing the internal combustion engine with electric motors will have disastrous consequences for millions of workers, the world economy, and investors. No internal combustion powered vehicles means long waits to charge up, loss of mobility freedom, and the auto industry in the US. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

So the problem is what will become of the billions of dollars of charging points being planned and installed without BEV's to charge. What will happen to the Billions of dollars of Wall Street Crap Shoots, what will happen to the cleaning of our air by reducing vehicle emissions bull shit...as The Auto Channel editor's ... Continue reading

How and Why Big Oil Conquered The World +VIDEO

How and Why Big Oil Conquered The World +VIDEO

The Most Grotesque of All Conspiracies ... Continue reading

The Real Story On Electric Vehicles +VIDEO - UPDATED WITH ADDED COMMENTARY

The Real Story On Electric Vehicles +VIDEO - UPDATED WITH ADDED COMMENTARY

Are EVs the future of automobiles? Probably. Do we need EVs? NO! Here's why. ... Continue reading

Message to the JUST STOP OIL Movement

Message to the JUST STOP OIL Movement

There are many, many important reasons to stop the petroleum oil industry, but blocking traffic is not the way to do it. ... Continue reading

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

SPECIAL FEATURE - Correcting Bad Revisionist History About Ford's Multi-Fuel Model T Automobile ... Continue reading

Toms' Guide EV Insights

Toms' Guide EV Insights

I never once imagined ever being enticed by a pickup truck, but that all changed when I test drove the Ford F150 Lightning over a weekend. Just in that time alone, I was convinced about many things regarding electric vehicles, even though I had challenges filling up at a Tesla Supercharger station. ... Continue reading

Toyota March and 1Q 2024 Sales

Toyota March and 1Q 2024 Sales

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2024 U.S. Sales April 02, 2024 Read More Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Send email Copy Link First quarter sales of electrified vehicles surges 74 percent on a volume basis; represents 36.6 percent of total sales volume 27 electrified Toyota ... Continue reading

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