Auto News Digest, Week Ending September 1, 2018; Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 2, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Highlights: Ideal Vehicle Awards, Less Speed Less Deaths, Ford Stock Tanks, FCA UAW Sentencing, New NAFTA, Tesla Cash Trouble, High Gas Prices, VW Recall, Nissan Recall, Chinese EV To Europe, Monterey Events Conclude ... Continue reading
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Sep 2, 2018
One of the newest in the luxury compact crossover class caught our attention recently – the Jaguar E-Pace. ... Continue reading
SLINGSHOT by POLARIS; A Different Kind of Road Therapy, Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 1, 2018
For the past few weeks (a long stint for a review vehicle) my ride has been the hard-to-define, grin-inspiring Slingshot by Polaris, an “auto-cycle,” three-wheeled (in the spirit of Messerschmidt, Morgan and Big Wheel) roadster - open, simple, fast and gloriously noisy with only about five inches of ground clearanc ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 25, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 26, 2018
Last Week's Auto News Highlights: Best New Cars For Teens; Autonomous Not Ready For Prime Time; Google's Waymo and China; Kalashnikov Shocker; Monterey Unveilings, Mustang's Woodward Ave; Ford EV Recall; FCA Minivan Recall; Another Jaguar EV; Down Under NASCAR, ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2018 Toyota Camry Preview - Next Gen Of America's Favorite Sedan By Steve Purdy
Aug 17, 2018
Toyota hosted a gaggle of journalists in Oregon this week to get the story first hand from executives and engineers, have a look at, and a first drive in, the newest iteration of the ubiquitous Camry. ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 12, 2018
Kudos to Mazda for continuing to offer manual transmissions in these little cars. The low-end powertrain (2.0-liter, 155-hp) would feel quite adequate if you could manage your own rpm ranges. The more powerful, direct-injected, 2.3-liter in our Grand Touring test car makes 184 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. ... Continue reading
Latest Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 4, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 5, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: July Auto Sales Down; No Old Diesel For Big Rigs; GM Tariff Complaints; FCA Complains Of Mahindra Jeep Look Alike; Another Audi EV; Electric Harley; NACTOY Cars Of The Year; Concurs of America Winners; Automotive Heritage Awards; Collector Car Crime; VW Recall; RAM Recall ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 1, 2018
SUV Buyers have plenty of great choices in compact crossovers, think Equinox, Escape, CR-V, Rogue, RAV4, Sportage and plenty more. The Tiguan, in this reviewer’s opinion, is fully in the hunt for your consideration, particularly now that is has a bit more length, 7-passenger capability, a great warranty and an update ... Continue reading
An Enthusiastic Thanks! To All That Supported The Automotive Heritage Awards!
Jul 31, 2018
😎 Automotive Heritage Awards UPDATE July 31st, Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards program reached its apex on Sunday, July 29th. A buzz filled the Brembo media hospitality tent on the Concours d’Elegance of America show field at 10AM, just as they opened the public gate to the Concours. AHA producer, Steve Purdy, ... Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE AWARDS PRESENTED
Jul 29, 2018
List Of Winners HERE Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards have been presented during the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in the Brembo media hospitality tent at 10 AM, EST. ... Continue reading
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport Review By Steve Purdy
Jul 29, 2018
Inside we find much of its charm. We first notice the red stitching and red piping on the dark gray (they call it black) leather seats. At the same time, we see red metal trim around the simple, functional interior that really sets it off as something special. The multifunction screen sticks up from the low dash for go ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In "Digest" Sized Chunks ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In "Digest" Sized Chunks ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2018
Missed It!!! Wait Till Next Year - This year’s features include: “Runways to Roadways” an experiential display showcasing the influence WWII aircraft had on post-war automobile design – think fins, bullet noses and sweeping lines; displays of vehicles influenced by Art Deco and Mid-Century Modernism movements w ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In Digest Sized Content ... Continue reading
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