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OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JULY 31, 2023

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JULY 31, 2023

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

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage

If you are in the market for a new SUV, you have probably come across the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. These two vehicles are very popular options, and it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023

* The sleeping giant is awakening! Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and r ... Continue reading

Maserati – What’s To Come! Report By Larry Nutson

Maserati – What’s To Come! Report By Larry Nutson

William F. Peffer CEO of Maserati Americas recently made a stop in Chicago. Peffer has been in the auto industry for almost 30 years and joined Maserati in 2021. ... Continue reading

Alef reports pre-orders of $750M worth of flying cars

Alef reports pre-orders of $750M worth of flying cars

Alef Aeronautics receives 2,500 pre-orders for its first in history flying car. Alef reports 2,100 deposits from individuals and 400 vehicle pre-orders in B2B agreements Pre-orders include 1st in history agreement to sell modern aircraft through a car dealership SAN MATEO, Calif., July 25, 2023 -- Alef Aeronautics, a s ... Continue reading

BrightNight, Rivian, and The Nature Conservancy Unite to Transform Starfire Coal Mine into Kentucky's Largest Renewable Power Project

BrightNight, Rivian, and The Nature Conservancy Unite to Transform Starfire Coal Mine into Kentucky's Largest Renewable Power Project

Starfire Mine, formerly one of the largest coal mines in the United States, will be the new site of a solar energy center. The announcement was made today by global renewable power producer BrightNight CEO Martin Hermann, Rivian Automotive Inc. Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, and The Nature Conservancy CEO Jennifer Morris ... Continue reading

EV Chargers: Republican Senators Attempt To Guarantee Buy America And Reverse Biden Pro-Chinese Anti American Manufacturing Waiver

EV Chargers: Republican Senators Attempt To Guarantee Buy America And Reverse Biden Pro-Chinese Anti American Manufacturing Waiver

Four Republican U.S. senators on Wednesday sought to reverse a Biden administration decision to waive ... Continue reading

2023 Nissan GT-R Closeup +VIDEO

2023 Nissan GT-R Closeup +VIDEO

2023 Nissan GT-R is on sale now at select U.S. Nissan dealers with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $113,540. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

Based on the review consensus, the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport seems to be a vehicle that is capable and well-suited for off-road driving, with a refined powertrain and capable TrailSport model. It has a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, providing 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque ... Continue reading

2023 KIA Sorento Close-up +VIDEO

2023 KIA Sorento Close-up +VIDEO

2023 Kia Sorento enters the new model year with improved packaging across all trims, building upon its generous array of standard features. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Accelerate in July

Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Accelerate in July

With supply holding at healthy levels, U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to spur a notable year-over-year sales improvement in July. The annual new-vehicle sales pace in July is expected to finish near 15.9 million, up 2.6 million from last July's 13.3 million pace and up from June's 15.7 million level. ... Continue reading

Senate Agrees With TACH, An AM Radio In Every Car

Senate Agrees With TACH, An AM Radio In Every Car

With near-unanimous bipartisan support, a bill that would help ensure AM radio remains in vehicle dashboards is moving quickly in Congress. The Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday advanced the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S. 1669) with only Michigan Democrat Gary Peters voting against the proposal. ... Continue reading

New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2023 -- In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, today at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Ele ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center

This collaborative effort between the Group and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field. The opening ceremony of the Joint Battery Research Center took place at Seoul National University’s main campus and was attended by est ... Continue reading