News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 4WD Wagon Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 26, 2024

It’s the real deal! Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Just when you thought the Land Cruiser had disappeared from the face of the earth like a victim of the La Brea tar pits, Toyota has resuscitated their classic off roader from extinction. ... Continue reading

Its Still The Tires - Keep 'Em Safe

Jun 24, 2024

USTMA’s annual initiative underscores the critical importance of tire safety and maintenance, particularly timely as drivers prepare for Fourth of July travel. National Tire Safety Week serves as an annual reminder for drivers and fleet operators to inspect their tires and adhere to simple yet crucial maintenance pra ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Ridgeline AWD Trailsport - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 24, 2024

The latest iteration of Honda's Ridgeline may be called the TrailSport, but you won't be conducting any cattle drives from inside its plush, leather-lined cabin. ... Continue reading

2024 Chevrolet Equinox (Best Sellling Compact SUV In US) Review By Larry Nutson

Jun 24, 2024

2024 Chevrolet Equinox A Good Fit By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The Equinox carline has been a part of Chevrolet since 2004. The present iteration of the Equinox was introduced in 2018 and was refreshed in 2022. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up June 16-22, 2024

Jun 23, 2024

Larry's top 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

You CAN Stop Living Life As An Enslaved Gasoline Vassal, Break Their Chains Use Ethanol Fuel

Jun 22, 2024

An ethanol blend powered the first internal combustion engine; it powered Nicholas Otto's first automobile; it powered Henry Ford's first vehicle, and that the GM scientists who invented leaded petrol considered ethanol the Fuel of the Future. ... Continue reading

Who Killed GM's EV1 Electric Car? +VIDEO

Jun 22, 2024

A Provocative Question With Half an Answer By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I felt like a privileged fellow a few weeks ago at a suburban Detroit cinema when I was invited to attend the preview of a new car movie starring Phyllis Diller, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks and Martin Sheen. Not an adventure, not a co ... Continue reading

Boulle Gears Up for Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen

Jun 21, 2024

DALLAS, June 21, 2024 -- Nick Boulle of deBoulle Diamond & Jewelry, an independent jewelry salon in Dallas and Houston, is confirmed to race with Inter Europol by PR1/Mathiasen Motorsport. The Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen at the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway marks the third round of IMSA's Michelin Endura ... Continue reading

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach Announces 2024 Summer Concert Series

Jun 21, 2024

CRYSTAL BEACH, Texas, June 21, 2024 -- As the sun begins to warm the coast, Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach invites music fans to embark on an island-inspired adventure and fill their summer with live music. This year, Camp Margaritaville is turning up the heat with the 2024 Crystal Beach Summer Concert Ser ... Continue reading

Lexus & Amazon Music Present "Destination .Paak - The Lexus GX Remix" on World Music Day

Jun 21, 2024

Anderson .Paak debuts "Celebrate" remix and music video, encouraging fans to get outdoors PLANO, Texas, June 21, 2024 -- In celebration of World Music Day, Lexus and Amazon Music have teamed up with 8x Grammy Award winning artist Anderson .Paak to launch a new campaign, "Destination .Paak – The Lexus GX Remix." Desig ... Continue reading

New Cooper Discoverer is engineered for maximum durability, quiet comfort, unparalleled grip and three-peak mountain snowflake designation

Jun 21, 2024

AKRON, Ohio, June 20, 2024 -- Goodyear is proud to announce the launch of the Cooper® Discoverer® Stronghold™ AT tire, the newest addition to the Cooper Discoverer family of tires. This all-terrain tire is designed to bite down on tough terrain and to stand up to heavy loads for towing and hauling. ... Continue reading

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Review by Larry Nutson

Jun 20, 2024

Volvo XC90 has an overall premium look and feel with nicely elegant interior and a stylish exterior. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Jun 19, 2024

Just Like The Rav4 Only A Little Smaller ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - Jume 17. 2024

Jun 17, 2024

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

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up June 9-15, 2024

Jun 16, 2024

Top automotive story picks from this past week, 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