2020 Chicago Auto Show Impressions From Larry Nutson Chicago's Car Guy
Feb 9, 2020
2020’s First Big Auto Show The 112th Chicago Auto Show By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The 2020 Chicago Auto Show has the distinction of being the first big auto show of the new year and also of this new decade. It’s the largest auto show in North America with more ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2020
The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) announced today at the Chicago Auto Show that the 2020 Kia Telluride has been named the winner of its 10th annual Family Vehicle of the Year award, and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator has been named the winner of the second annual Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year award. ... Continue reading
Lincoln and Start Up EV Company Rivian To Produce First Lincoln Electric Vehicle
Jan 29, 2020
The Lincoln Motor Company announced today that it is working together with Rivian to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford Motor Company’s original investment in Rivian. ... Continue reading
Federal Government Makes Manufacturer Service Bulletins Available as Required by Law
Jan 21, 2020
Federal Government Makes Manufacturer Service Bulletins Available as Required by Law On January 13, after an almost 4 year legal battle, the Center for Auto Safety dismissed its action against the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), brought because of a failure by DOT to fulfil its statutory obligation to ... Continue reading
NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - December 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Lincoln, Mercury, Toyota, Volkswagen, RV's, Trailers; To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - December 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
Ford, Volvo, Bentley, Subaru, Lincoln, BMW, Toyota, Land Rover; Harley, Forest River, Jayco, More; To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - December 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
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 NHTSA's VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label AWD Review by John Heilig - It's E15 Approved
Nov 26, 2019
Formerly know as the MKX, the Nautilus may signal an end to Lincoln’s confusing MK nomenclature that gives no indication of what the vehicle is supposed to be. Its underpinnings are similar to the Ford Edge. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2019 Annual Auto Reliability Survey
Nov 14, 2019
The Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which ranks among the largest surveys of its kind in the U.S., is based on data collected from the organization’s members about their experiences with more than 400,000 vehicles. ... Continue reading
2019 Lincoln Navigator Luxury At Its Best | Review By Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved
Nov 6, 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
Oct 30, 2019
In 2020, Ford will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles in the U.S. with advanced over-the-air update capability for quick and easy wireless upgrades that can help enhance quality, capability and improve the ownership experience over time while reducing dealer trips ... Continue reading
20:20 Vision at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally
Oct 11, 2019
Twice each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) produces new vehicle driving programs for its members. I’m one of those members and just recently participated in the MAMA Fall Rally held at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 16, 2019
Sep 17, 2019
Ford, BMW, Lincoln, Mini, Jeep, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Keystone, Peterbilt, Thomas Built Buses, Braxton Creek, Autocar, Lance Camper, Pierce ... Continue reading
2019 New Car Reviews, 2019 New Truck Reviews
Sep 10, 2019
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 9, 2019
Sep 9, 2019
Recalled Vehicles: RAM; Mitsubishi; Ford; Lincoln; E-One; BMW; Rolls-Royce; McClaren; Volkswagen; Kenworth; Manac; Horton; Mack; Volvo; Cargo Express ... Continue reading
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