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2 months ago | theautochannel.com | Bruce Hotchkiss

By Bruce HotchkissSpecial Correspondent, Western BureauTHE AUTO CHANNELRiffing on Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" Hey now, hey now. What's the matter with you? Geezers just wanna have fun nowYessir, it may take me a little more time to get in or out of a car like the Subaru BRZ, and I guess I look like a fool with my contortions, but once settled behind the steering wheel, gearshit at hand, I am as happy as any kid if maybe a little more cautious.

2 months ago | theautochannel.com | Larry Nutson

2025 Chicago Auto Show Shifting gears By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL The Chicago Auto Show returned again this year to McCormick Place in its traditional February time slot for its 117th edition! As North America’s longest running and one of the largest auto shows, it provides car, truck and SUV shoppers the chance to explore the latest vehicles, test tracks, EVs, interactive displays, and new attractions like Overlanding Chicago and the...

2 months ago | theautochannel.com | Larry Nutson

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2025Best in the MidwestBy Larry NutsonExecutive Editor and Bureau ChiefChicago BureauTHE AUTO CHANNEL The 117th Chicago Auto Show opened its doors to the car-shopping public on the day before Super Bowl Sunday. Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. Auto brands making their first appearance at the show are Polestar, Rivian and Vinfast.

2 months ago | theautochannel.com | Bruce Hotchkiss

Check It Out! By Bruce Hotchkiss Special Correspondent, Western Bureau THE AUTO CHANNELSometimes when I like a car it's difficult to write a review. When I don't like a car the words just seem to flow. What I'm trying to say is my review of the '25 Kia Sorento PHEV may be short and sweet. I've made no secret of my feelings about Kia's vehicles. I like them. And that's after I had a bad experience with a Kia I bought. I chalk that up to a one-off exacerbated by a dealership.

2 months ago | theautochannel.com | Bruce Hotchkiss

Will it be the future you want? By Bruce Hotchkiss Special Correspondent Western Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL          SEE ALSO: Autonomous Driving May Kill The Automobile IndustryOn the evening of January 15, 2025, the Western Automotive Journalists had McKinsey's Ali Rivsi as a guest speaker. Although he was a good speaker, and I have no doubt much of what he presented will come to pass, for me the future is a big no.