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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 17-23, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 17-23, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2005 Auto Channel Headline - "Next Generation Rechargeable Hybrid Cars Gaining Wider Support"; Then The Love Just Stopped

2005 Auto Channel Headline - "Next Generation Rechargeable Hybrid Cars Gaining Wider Support"; Then The Love Just Stopped

April 12, 2005 -- An unusual alliance of the political left and the right is throwing its support behind a newly emerging, evolutionary adaptation of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Unlike current hybrid models, these new plug-in hybrids will give owners the choice of running them off electric power, gasoline or ren ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles, Solution Or Diversion - (Originally Published on The Auto Channel 14 Years Ago)

Electric Vehicles, Solution Or Diversion - (Originally Published on The Auto Channel 14 Years Ago)

The EV facts in this editorial provide evidence that Electric Vehicles were never, are not now, nor will they become a meaningful alternative to replace the nearly 300 million gasoline drinking vehicles on America's roads within the next 200 years, thus keeping America beholden to OPEC and the Big Oil mafia while China ... Continue reading

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Review by Larry Nutson

Volvo XC90 has an overall premium look and feel with nicely elegant interior and a stylish exterior. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary March 10-16, 2024

Official NHTSA Recall Summary March 10-16, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Two In One Advantages Of Plug-in Hybrids Over Electric Vehicles

Two In One Advantages Of Plug-in Hybrids Over Electric Vehicles

There is no denying that all-electric vehicles are the future of the automotive market. Tax credits, environmental regulations, and the rapid development of EV technology and infrastructure have all contributed to the ongoing widespread adoption of all-electric vehicles. ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus UX 250h

2024 Lexus UX 250h

Power rear door with kick sensor now available across all models Diverse lineup continues to offer F SPORT Design and Handling models Standard Lexus Interface and Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2023) — The UX 250h carries over its dynamic drive and various luxury options into the new 2024 model year ... Continue reading

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

CHICAGO--While the COVID-era inflation of many goods and services has started to return to normal levels, the car market presents a stark contrast: Prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels. At the four-year anniversary of the start of COVID in March 2020, car prices remain inflated at a structural level, with ne ... Continue reading

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

Kia EV9 three-row SUV is rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than initial target estimates.The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery t ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary March 11, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary March 11, 2024

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Inc. is said to have discussed potential partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Co., BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Canoo and McLaren at various stages of its effort to develop a self-driving car before killing the program last month. Co-founder Steve Jobs even proposed buying General Motors in the aftermath of the ... Continue reading

EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

Washington DC March 8, 2024 President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and broader climate agenda took a backseat in Thursday's State of the Union address, his last before the upcoming election in November. Biden, speaking from the nation's capital, largely refrained from touting his administration's major legisla ... Continue reading

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