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Jeep® Brand Launches All-new All-electric Jeep Wagoneer S Film 'Surpass Yourself'

Jeep® Brand Launches All-new All-electric Jeep Wagoneer S Film 'Surpass Yourself'

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 22, 2024 -- The Jeep® brand today released ... Continue reading

Take The Master Class - Ethanol 101 to 402 - It's Easy and Free

Take The Master Class - Ethanol 101 to 402 - It's Easy and Free

What's the deal with ethanol fuel? The deal is that ethanol fuel has been wrongfully suppressed for more than 100 years, and there are very few people willing to really talk about it. ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Civic Preview - Hybrid Trims, Sportier Styling and Improved Tech

2025 Honda Civic Preview - Hybrid Trims, Sportier Styling and Improved Tech

New Civic hybrid – available as a sedan or hatchback – delivers an anticipated 232 lb.-ft.5 of torque, making it the most powerful non-Type R Civic ever New range-topping Sport Touring Hybrid trim features Civic's first integration of Google built-in for seamless on-the-go connectivity Powerful and efficient, the h ... Continue reading

Auto Insurer Digital Points Are Now Primary Driver of New Customers, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Insurer Digital Points Are Now Primary Driver of New Customers, J.D. Power Finds

J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study,SM released today, a strong majority of auto insurance websites and apps are doing a good job delivering on foundational functional capabilities, but far fewer are delivering the type of value-added services that set them apart from the pack. ... Continue reading

7 ASTONISHING RECALLS

7 ASTONISHING RECALLS

International Drivers Association [https://internationaldriversassociation. delves into seven instances where recall efforts reaffirmed our confidence in automotive reliability. 7 ASTONISHING RECALLS THAT REBUILT OUR TRUST IN CAR SAFETY _"Vehicle safety is a process, not a destination."_ That's the perspective of Domin ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up May 12-18, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up May 12-18, 2024

Nutson's Automotive News Wrap-up: This past week's relevant, automotive news, opinions and insider back stories. ... Continue reading

IIHS Top Safety+ Awarded To Hyundai Models

IIHS Top Safety+ Awarded To Hyundai Models

The 2024 Ioniq 5 earns a Top Safety Pick+ award, while the 2024 Santa Fe and Sonata each qualify for Top Safety Pick. By May 2, 2024 A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosted the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, to Top Safety Pick+ status, while marginal and poor ratings in the new te ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review By Thom Cannell

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review By Thom Cannell

Since its introduction in early 2022, little has changed for the Mazda CX-50 and little is needed, though we do have several suggestions. ... Continue reading

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

I definitely like the call and action to ban any social media crap from China. ... Continue reading

New Car Inventory Up 35%: Temporary Relief or New Normal for Consumers?

New Car Inventory Up 35%: Temporary Relief or New Normal for Consumers?

new-car inventory levels increased by 35% compared to 2023, indicating fewer pressures for consumers to compromise on their vehicle choices. But is this the new normal, or just a temporary reprieve? - New Car Prices: Up 30% from pre-pandemic levels, but stable month-over-month. ... Continue reading

The Henry Ford Pays Tribute to the American Diner and its Leading Expert in New Exhibition

The Henry Ford Pays Tribute to the American Diner and its Leading Expert in New Exhibition

DINERMAN, opening May 25 in the new Collections Gallery located in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. No one has been more immersed in the origins, designs and operations of diners in America than Dick Gutman. ... Continue reading

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has cooled as the industry grapples with persistent growing pains, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has dr ... Continue reading

Biden Takes Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China’s Unfair Trade Practices

Biden Takes Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China’s Unfair Trade Practices

President Biden’s economic plan is supporting investments and creating good jobs in key sectors that are vital for America’s economic future and national security. China’s unfair trade practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are threatening American businesses and workers. ... Continue reading

The White House Shuts USA For Chinese Automakers, Now They Will Market Worldwide

The White House Shuts USA For Chinese Automakers, Now They Will Market Worldwide

After yesterday’s announcement from the White House that Chinese automakers now face 100 percent tariffs on Chines EVs that are imported into the U.S., those same automakers are pivoting. According to reports, China’s auto companies will now direct their attention on the global automotive markets – ... Continue reading

2024 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 6-Speed Manual – Review by David Colman

2024 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 6-Speed Manual – Review by David Colman

Is the pony car dead? Not at Ford, thankfully. ... Continue reading

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