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2025 Lexus TX 350 F Sport Handling AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Lexus TX 350 F Sport Handling AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

These days, because of tariff concerns, the first question you might have about that new vehicle you're considering is not what it costs but where it's built. ... Continue reading

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2025 -- Americans are increasingly seeing their cars as integral parts of the family - giving them names, sharing daily moments, and prioritizing their care, especially after they prove their worth in a crucial situation. This growing trend was a key insight for VinFast as they prepared to intr ... Continue reading

Expert Advice: How To Handle Different Types Of Car Problems

Expert Advice: How To Handle Different Types Of Car Problems

It is inevitable that car owners will experience car issues at some point during their car ownership. Although car problems can be frustrating, it is important to know how to identify the problem so that you are able to make appropriate fixes. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)

J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)

How has this study influenced manufacturers to make changes that positively affect vehicle owners interactive infographic gives you examples Fewer Physical Vehicle Controls and More Problematic Touchscreen Make Infotainment System a Modern ... Continue reading

Hyundai Finishes Second Among Mass-Market Brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study; Santa Cruz Named Top Midsize Pickup

Hyundai Finishes Second Among Mass-Market Brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study; Santa Cruz Named Top Midsize Pickup

Hyundai ranked second among mass-market brands and third overall in the industry for the second consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)℠. For vehicles, the Hyundai Santa Cruz was the highest-ranked Midsize Pickup for the second year in a row. This recognition reinforces Santa Cruz's r ... Continue reading

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door Drive at MAMA Spring Rally By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel A four-door Dodge Charger Daytona sedan is joining the two-door Charger Daytona coupe in the 2026 model-year Charger Daytona lineup. The world’s only four-door muscle car made its official first-drive debut on ... Continue reading

What to Expect When Buying a Used Car: VIN Check & Smart Choices

What to Expect When Buying a Used Car: VIN Check & Smart Choices

Understand what to expect when buying a used car: VINgurus report, budget planning, extended warranties, test drive, and smart negotiation for the best price. ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Honda Odyssey Elite; Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Performance That Puts Other Minivans to Shame ... Continue reading

InMyExpertOpinion Launches New Platform to Rescue Consumers from AI Slop and Unreliable Reviews, Restoring Trust in Product Advice

InMyExpertOpinion Launches New Platform to Rescue Consumers from AI Slop and Unreliable Reviews, Restoring Trust in Product Advice

InMyExpertOpinion (IMEO), a new digital platform dedicated to authentic product reviews. IMEO counters the growing flood of AI-generated misinformation by connecting consumers directly with verified, professional reviewers who have hands-on experience with every product they evaluate. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Study Finds Digital Retailing, External Partnerships and AI Key to Dealer Success and Profitability

Cox Automotive Study Finds Digital Retailing, External Partnerships and AI Key to Dealer Success and Profitability

ATLANTA, June 25, 2025 -- Cox Automotive's Digitization of Automotive Retail Study reveals a growing momentum toward more efficient, connected, and AI-enabled vehicle retailing. As consumer expectations shift, nearly half of franchise dealers now offer a fully online purchase experience—doubling in just two years—m ... Continue reading

$350 available for eligible current and former owners and lessees of Certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles

$350 available for eligible current and former owners and lessees of Certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles

SEATTLE, June 25, 2025 -- JND Legal Administration A proposed class action settlement has been reached in a lawsuit called In Re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 2:19-ml-02905-JAK-JPR (C.D. Cal.). A list of the Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles and other important information and case d ... Continue reading

What Every Driver Should Know About Liability vs. Full Coverage

What Every Driver Should Know About Liability vs. Full Coverage

Most drivers don’t thoroughly consider the differences when it comes to car insurance. While there are many unique details involved, a lot of it comes down to liability and full coverage. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

What can I say about a family sedan that is rated at 48-mpg around town? How about "WOW!" ... Continue reading

Better Thoughts for American Thinkers About Ethanol Fuel

Better Thoughts for American Thinkers About Ethanol Fuel

All negative comments about ethanol fuel are incorrect. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

SEE ALSO: THE AUTO CHANNEL BYD CONTENT LIBRARY By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greetings all from sunny Budapest. Even though I am only half way through my trip I thought a letter might be in order. ... Continue reading

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