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Did You Leave Your Child In The Car To Die?

Did You Leave Your Child In The Car To Die?

Over 900 children died of heatstroke since 1998, because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. It’s important for everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all hot car deaths are preventable. ... Continue reading

Recalls From NHTSA Weekly July 13, 2026

Recalls From NHTSA Weekly July 13, 2026

You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle recall alerts: NHTSA Recall ID Number : 26V404 Manufacturer : Elgin Sweeper Company, Inc. Subject : High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire Make Model Model Years ELGIN PELICAN ... Continue reading

Response to Questions About Our Ethanol Advocacy

Response to Questions About Our Ethanol Advocacy

Recently, RealClearEnergy.org published an anti-ethanol editorial written by Ike Kiefer. The editorial, along with Kiefer's latest "study" is just a rehashing of a garbage study he wrote and published in 2013. ... Continue reading

How In-Car Gaming is Transforming Passenger Entertainment and Boosting Revenue

How In-Car Gaming is Transforming Passenger Entertainment and Boosting Revenue

People have been gaming in cars since the advent of handheld devices. Now, multiple players can participate using their phones and the car's console screen. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 5-11, 2026

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 5-11, 2026

* Fiat Topolino has arrived in the US. Last December Fiat announced they would introduce the Fiat Topolino microcar in select US markets. ... Continue reading

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring - Review by David Colman

2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring - Review by David Colman

Honda is abandoning their planned comprehensive EV roll-out in favor of a more sensible, customer-friendly alternative: Hybrid power. The showpiece of this technology is the vehicle we test drove this week, the 2026 Civic Hybrid. ... Continue reading

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

A full-size pickup or heavy-duty work truck can swallow your whole budget if you shop only clean-title listings. Salvage trucks for sale, however, give patient buyers a way to own serious towing muscle for a fraction of retail. ... Continue reading

30 Years Ago: When They Were New Reviews The Auto Channel

30 Years Ago: When They Were New Reviews The Auto Channel

You searched for “1996”. Here are your results. ... Continue reading

2027 Toyota Highlander Details

2027 Toyota Highlander Details

The all-new 2027 Toyota Highlander brings stunning style, everyday utility with three-row seating for up to seven and a powerful battery electric powertrain. It will come in XLE and Limited grades, have available Front- or All-wheel drive, and have a manufacturer estimated range of 320 miles on the XLE AWD and Limited ... Continue reading

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson

The world’s only four-door muscle car made its official first-drive debut on May 21, 2025 at the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. ... Continue reading

Jalopnik Gets Slopnik on Ethanol Facts - SPECIAL UPDATE

Jalopnik Gets Slopnik on Ethanol Facts - SPECIAL UPDATE

Egregiously Sloppy Commentary on Ethanol is Inexcusable ... Continue reading

Will Micro Cars Be The Next Big Thing?

Will Micro Cars Be The Next Big Thing?

Micro cars are gaining momentum as cities get denser and EV costs drop. Here’s why ultra-compact vehicles may become the next big automotive trend.Road trip through Northern Italy that took us through the regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. All told, we drove 1374 km or, 852 miles. ... Continue reading

2026 Honda Pilot AWD Elite - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Honda Pilot AWD Elite - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It’s An Absolute Blast. I was feeling like a tank commander sunk in my turret until I skyjacked my driver's seat high enough to see over the front hood of Honda's new 2026 Pilot. From that raised perch, I felt much more confident about 'piloting' Honda's brute through city traffic. ... Continue reading