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Nutson's Automotive News Recap July 27-August 2, 2015; FCA Not So Fine, Recalls, New Scion, More Dodge Muscle, New "Top Gear" Clone Goes Amazon

Nutson's Automotive News Recap July 27-August 2, 2015; FCA Not So Fine, Recalls, New Scion, More Dodge Muscle, New "Top Gear" Clone Goes Amazon

* We were invited to a Scion press preview this past week to drive two new entries from the Scion brand. The all-new 2016 Scion iA subcompact four-door sedan priced starting at $15,700 and the all-new 2016 Scion iM 4-door hatchback priced starting at $18,460. Both come to market in September. Look for full road test re ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Recap July 20-26, 2015: Recalls; Ford Ole'; New Mazda's; Google Rear-ended; TQI; Cars Made In Iran

Nutson's Automotive News Recap July 20-26, 2015: Recalls; Ford Ole'; New Mazda's; Google Rear-ended; TQI; Cars Made In Iran

* On the invite of Mazda we joined a contingent of U.S. automotive media to drive the long awaited all-new 2016 Mazda Miata MX-5 sports car and the new-to-the-market all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 subcompact CUV. Both vehicles are outstanding. Look for full drive reports here on TAC. * A simulated city opened on the north cam ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Hyundai Tucson Raising the Bar in Compact CUVs By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1446) Hyundai came on the U.S. automotive scene in 1985. Now 30 years later Hyundai is a well established and respected brand selling over 725,000 vehicles in 2014. A strong point of Hyundai has ... Continue reading

2015 Station Wagon Review: 2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design +VIDEO

2015 Station Wagon Review: 2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design +VIDEO

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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 13-19, 2015: New Tucson; NAIAS Caravan; More Recalls; Porsche World; Fisker Rises

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 13-19, 2015: New Tucson; NAIAS Caravan; More Recalls; Porsche World; Fisker Rises

* We were hosted by Hyundai at the media introduction program for the all-new 2016 Tucson compact SUV. The #newTucson is extensively updated and much improved over the outgoing model and will be in dealers later this month. Refinements and new class-leading features and equipment make it a very viable entry in the popu ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 6-12, 2015: 2016 BMW 7, GM Recalls, Sans Stick, VSA, MPG, More

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 6-12, 2015: 2016 BMW 7, GM Recalls, Sans Stick, VSA, MPG, More

* We saw the all-new 2016 BMW 7-series in-person along with a small group of BMW-invited auto writers. The global introduction of the new BMW flagship will be at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September and the car goes on sale in the U.S. this coming October 24. New body structure is composed of carbon fiber, aluminum and ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap June 29-July 5, USYea!; Sales HOT!; U.S. Made; Hey NYC Taxi; H2 Toyota; Top Your Engine Oil And More

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap June 29-July 5, USYea!; Sales HOT!; U.S. Made; Hey NYC Taxi; H2 Toyota; Top Your Engine Oil And More

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2015 Ford Expedition Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Ford Expedition Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Ford Expedition A Texas-sized SUV By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1360) I distinctly recall the first Ford Expedition that made its debut in late 1996 with the 1997 model year. We had one. Ford’s pricing was very attractive at its launch and the Expedition had a third ... Continue reading

Ford's Digital Efforts, NHTSA Audit, Recalls, Jeep Delay and Other Stories In Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Review June 22-28, 2015

Ford's Digital Efforts, NHTSA Audit, Recalls, Jeep Delay and Other Stories In Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Review June 22-28, 2015

* We got a look inside Ford's Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, California this week while attending the Further with Ford trends conference. Ford's autonomous vehicle program has moved from a research project to an advanced engineering program, the next step towards production. The Ford Smart Mobility progr ... Continue reading

Topless in Miami

Topless in Miami

Topless in Miami, Cars that is. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0803) With plenty of sun and a cool sea breeze the east coast of Florida is one of the best places to drive convertibles. The Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) recently awarded the 2015 Porsche Boxster G ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Review June 15-21, 2015

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Review June 15-21, 2015

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2015 Buick Regal GS Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Buick Regal GS Review By Larry Nutson

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Car Review: 2015 Ford Transit Family - The Future Of Full-Sized Vans By Larry Nutson

Car Review: 2015 Ford Transit Family - The Future Of Full-Sized Vans By Larry Nutson

The future of full-size vans is here now By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_7688) I consider my self a car guy. And, admittedly, I am not a truck guy. However, I felt compelled to take up Ford on their invitation to get up close and personal and to also drive their all-new full size va ... Continue reading

Why There Should Be a Convertible in Your Future!

Why There Should Be a Convertible in Your Future!

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0809) Editor's Note: I heartily agree with the author... as an owner (and user) of a 1990 Mazda RX-7 convertible (my everyday drive) if its not raining and the temperature is above 40 degrees(F) and below 100 the top is down, making even a trip f ... Continue reading

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