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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review By Larry Nutson

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review By Larry Nutson

Genesis has been expanding its product line with recent new models aligned with its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursue carbon neutrality by 2035. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2023 Honda CR-V is a sixth-generation crossover that has been steadily evolving and expanding creating more interior and cargo space as well as increased visibility via a larger windshield. During this 2023 wild and wooly winter in California the CR-V plowed through wind and rain with a steady posture and a combina ... Continue reading

AAA to Provide Roadside Services Using Apple Satellites

AAA to Provide Roadside Services Using Apple Satellites

AAA to Enhance Roadside Services Using Apple Satellites Roadside Assistance will now be available to iPhone users stranded in remote locations AAA announces that users of the newly unveiled iPhone 15 lineup, as well as iPhone 14 users, can now access AAA service via satellite. As one of North America’s largest a ... Continue reading

Final Vote Results for Roll Call 391

Final Vote Results for Roll Call 391

Did Your Congress Person Vote Yea Or Nay? Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act This bill modifies the waiver process under the Clean Air Act related to state emission control standards for new motor vehicles (or new motor vehicle engines). Under current law, states are preempted from adopting or enforcing emissio ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY September 18, 2023

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY September 18, 2023

Recalled - BMW, Lincoln, Ford, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Nissan, Volkswagen, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, RV's, Motorcycles. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number For Each Recall 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 the VIN Look-up ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer

Lexus has always been about comfort, style, and handling. With this 2023 model you can add terrific fuel economy, upgraded tech and safety systems. If you have a good paying job, but a long commute, this car could be exactly what you are looking for. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand Celebrates 40 Years of Minivan Memories and Milestones, Starts Production of 2024 Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Chrysler Brand Celebrates 40 Years of Minivan Memories and Milestones, Starts Production of 2024 Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2023 -- Continue Reading Chrysler Brand Celebrates 40 Years of Minivan Memories and Milestones, Starts Production of 2024 Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Chrysler brand is applauding 40 years of the minivan, a segment invented by the former Chrysler Corporation, with the start ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 10-16, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 10-16, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories, presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets for Nutsons Auto News Weekly Wrap-up September 3-9, 2023 ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature AWD - Review by David Colman

2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature AWD - Review by David Colman

Tackle a twisting road with this diminutive Mazda SUV and you'd swear you were wheeling an MX-5 Miata. It really is that good at capitalizing the SPORT in sport utility. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The 2023 CR-V Sport Touring merits ascension to the top pedestal of my car designer Hall of Fame. ... Continue reading

This Week in Transportation News: 11 Stories You Need to See

This Week in Transportation News: 11 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases including BMW, Ford, and Honda's new company focused on EV grid services. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A green triumph of engineering that doesn't require a ten hour recharge for repeat enjoyment ... Continue reading

New: "THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION" Explores the Rapid Expansion and Future of EVs

New: "THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION" Explores the Rapid Expansion and Future of EVs

The Electric Vehicle Revolution, automotive journalist Kevin Wilson explores the fascinating, evolving world of electric vehicles, from the first EVs in the Victorian era, their rapid expansion today, and where EV technology is heading. Since the turn of the twenty-first century, EVs have gone from wonky and toes-in-th ... Continue reading

China, Venezuela usher in a new era of bilateral relations

China, Venezuela usher in a new era of bilateral relations

BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2023 -- "[We are] ready for what will be a historic visit for the strengthening of cooperation ties and the construction of a new world geopolitics," Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wrote on social media last Friday when he landed in southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the first stop in his trip ... Continue reading