A Shunpiker's Radio Journal - New Episode
Jan 20, 2016
The next installment of A Shunpikerâs Journal begins airing Wednesday, January 20th and will run for about 3 to 4 weeks. Listen live at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com every Wednesday at 1 PM and 7 PM and every Thursday at 1 AM and 7 AM, or go to the Website, click on âHosts,â find me, and download the P ... Continue reading
First Drive Review - 2016 Kia Sorento SXL V6 AWD by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jan 16, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor A lot has changed for corporate brothers Hyundai and Kia since the introduction in 2010 of the new designs that were initiated by Peter Schreyer (who had joined Kia in 2006 as Chief Design Officer). From then on he coordinated design at Kiaâs styling studios in Korea, Frankfu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Shining Stars Of The 2016 North American International Auto Show
Jan 16, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT - January 15, 2016: The preview of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class (see http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2016/01/12/182042-mercedes-e-class-b ows-ahead-opening-day-detroit-auto-show.html ) on the eve of the show in the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel was for in ... Continue reading
Mercedes E-Class Bows Ahead Of Opening Day Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 12, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor DETROIT - January 11, 2016: On the evening before the 2016 Detroit Auto Show opens its doors, Daimlerâs boss Dr. Dieter Zetsche unveiled the new E-Class during a media reception. Last summer Mercedes-Benz started to feed selected media representatives with news about the upco ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Passat Awarded Top Safety Score +VIDEO
Dec 23, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE - December 23, 2015: It was no surprise that the new Passat earned a 2016 Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IHS). However, there is one condition: the 2016 model has to be equipped with optional Forward Collision W ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms World Premiere of M2 and X4 M40i at Detroit Auto Show Detroit
Dec 17, 2015
By Henny Hemmes<br> Senior European Editor<br> The Auto Channel MUNICH - December 17, 2015: In less than four weeks, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will open its doors at the renovated Cobo Hall to the public. A few days earlier, the media will be present a slew of new cars and concepts. BMW has ... Continue reading
Porsche Boxster and Cayman Get 4-Cylinder Boxer Turbo Power and Historic 718 Number
Dec 14, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - December 13, 2015: In the course of 2016, the mid-engine sports cars Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman will get a facelift, while their names will be enhanced with the number 718, a reference to the models of the year 1957. In the new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, the 2 ... Continue reading
Another Wrinkle On Autonomous Driving - Additional Commentary
Dec 13, 2015
AUTO CENTRAL - A couple of weeks ago, we published an editorial regarding the future of autonomous driving, and how the event might wind up killing the public's love affair with the automobile (read that editorial HERE). Today, Larry Nutson, our Chicago Bureau Chief, calls our attention to a recent story published in t ... Continue reading
First Look - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune +VIDEO
Nov 23, 2015
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First DRIVE : 2016 Toyota Prius Review By Henny Hemmes
Nov 20, 2015
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First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Passat Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Nov 5, 2015
Restyled and Upgraded By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - November 5, 2015: Several weeks ago, amidst the eye of the storm of the diesel scandal, Volkswagen presented its renewed Passat. It may be awkward timing, but life goes on and so does the introduction of the 2016 model of VWâs midsize sedan. ... Continue reading
New 2016 BMW 7 Series Unveiled in Munich - Henny Hemmes At-Event Report +VIDEO
Oct 31, 2015
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First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz 45 AMG 4Matic Review by Henny Hemmes
Oct 27, 2015
Back on track, up front By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor DRESDEN - October 27, 2015: The past year has been a hectic one for Mercedes-Benz with presentations of amazing concept cars and the introduction of a slew of new production models. In early September, I drove several variants of the rejuvenated A-Class (LI ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Oct 21, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor KITZBÃHEL, Austria - The mid-life update of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class fitted well into the time schedule of the presentation of the new nomenclature that Mercedes announced to start using for its sport-utility vehicles late last year. The M-Class was going to be replaced by the ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Diesel Scandal Speeds Up Development Of Electrified Drive Lines
Oct 15, 2015
New Phaeton will be the all-electric flagship By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, October 15, 2015. Explaining the skullduggery, cheating of Volkswagen itself is not necessary. The issue has been addressed in the media in such a noisy way that you may think that all drivers of a Volkswagen diesel model ar ... Continue reading
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