NHTSA Recall Summary February 12-18, 2024
Feb 19, 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
GM Cancels Chevrolet Volt 500 MPG Gasoline EQ Electric Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 17, 2024
DETROIT - At the 2007 North American International Auto Show today, General Motors' head honcho Rick Wagoner unveiled the Chevrolet Volt concept sedan and announced that production work has begun on a new generation of electric vehicles that could eliminate gas stations for Americans who live close to their workplaces. ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2024
Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2024
List of America's Most Deathworthy Cars and Trucks ... Continue reading
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest
Feb 14, 2024
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2024 Best in the Midwest By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0815) The 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, opened this week preceded by media press conferences and a charity preview. The show has been held more times than any other auto exposition ... Continue reading
2024 - 1993 Car and Truck Reviews - New and Used Car Prices Dropping To Proper Cost- Time To Shop!
Feb 14, 2024
Expert Car and Truck Reviews 1993-2024, Used Car Specs, Crash tests, Service Bulletins, Recalls, MPG, and Other Purchase Consideration Decision Making Research and Road Tests ... Continue reading
National Corvette Museum Celebrates 10 Years of Progress Since the Infamous Sinkhole
Feb 14, 2024
96National Corvette Museum Celebrates 10 Years of Progress Since the Infamous Sinkhole; Details “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined�?? to Open on Friday, June 14, 2024 National Corvette Museum Celebrates 10 Years of Progress Since the Infamous Sinkhole; Details “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagin ... Continue reading
Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 13, 2024
By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_0061) The 116th edition of the nation's largest auto show opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Feb. 10. ... Continue reading
As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety
Feb 13, 2024
How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading
Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds
Feb 12, 2024
TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading
NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Feb 12, 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
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 4-10, 2024
Feb 11, 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
Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)
Feb 7, 2024
Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. ... Continue reading
Vital Tips for a Successful Used Car Purchase
Jan 31, 2024
Thinking of buying a used car? It can be a wise and economical decision, but it's essential to proceed with caution to find a trustworthy and suitable vehicle. As someone passionate about cars, we want to help you make an informed choice. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried
Jan 31, 2024
“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading
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