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Volvo receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks

Volvo receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 22, 2023 -- Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world's largest building solution providers. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and the first 130 trucks will be delivered in 2 ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY AND DETAILS May 22, 2023

OFFICIAL NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY AND DETAILS May 22, 2023

Ford Recall, Lincoln Recall, Mini Recall, Jeep Recall, Chevrolet Recall, GMC Recall, Porsche Recall, Mitsubishi Recall, 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-u ... Continue reading

Road Trip: The Paley Center for Media Announces Free Admission Weekend June 10 & 11

Road Trip: The Paley Center for Media Announces Free Admission Weekend June 10 & 11

It's a jam-packed June at Paley with the hottest in gaming with a PaleyGX Tournament featuring Fortnite and a Minecraft Build Challenge, a celebration of PRIDE with an immersive exhibit featuring the 25th anniversary of Will & Grace, classic screenings of Triple Crown Winner Secretariat's iconic races and classic NBA g ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor's Sensational N Vision 74 Concept Thrills at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023

Hyundai Motor's Sensational N Vision 74 Concept Thrills at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023

Hyundai Motor Company's first-ever appearance at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este this week in Lake Como, Italy, Hyundai Motor exhibited its N Vision 74 concept, catching the attention of the world-famous classic car and prototype show's guests. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup May 14-20, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup May 14-20, 2023

Larry's news 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. ... Continue reading

Ferrari is Playing Catch-Up Following a Poor Start to the F1 Season

Ferrari is Playing Catch-Up Following a Poor Start to the F1 Season

The 2023 Formula 1 campaign was the most anticipated season in a generation. When Lewis Hamilton finally released his vice-like grip on the sport, it left a void for the other drivers to fill. ... Continue reading

DC Comic Artist Illustrates What Happens To Cars When Superheroes Attack

DC Comic Artist Illustrates What Happens To Cars When Superheroes Attack

Everyone wants to be a starring character in a superhero story, but have you ever stopped and wondered what it would be like to have a real life superhero attack? ... Continue reading

The BMW Concept Touring Coupé

The BMW Concept Touring Coupé

BMW is presenting the world premiere of its BMW Concept Touring Coupé at the opening of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023. The closed two-seater, which was developed for one-off production, continues the tradition of legendary BMW classics: a timeless symbol of freedom on four wheels and the joy of travell ... Continue reading

"Car Buyers' How-To Handbook" Provides Step-by-Step Manual to Help Car Buyers Get the Most Value for Their Money When Purchasing New or Used Vehicles

"Car Buyers' How-To Handbook" Provides Step-by-Step Manual to Help Car Buyers Get the Most Value for Their Money When Purchasing New or Used Vehicles

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del., May 19, 2023 -- For more than 40 years, Rehoboth Beach Delaware resident Martin H. Cannon has worked in the auto sales industry. "Car Buyers' How-To Handbook," a newly published book from Martin H. Cannon is a comprehensive manual that shows consumers how to outsmart car salespeople - before ever ... Continue reading

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Electric Vehicle Highway Use-Fee Leveling Into Law +VIDEO

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Electric Vehicle Highway Use-Fee Leveling Into Law +VIDEO

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed an electric vehicle fee into law. ... Continue reading

Planning a California Road Trip Adventure

Planning a California Road Trip Adventure

To make it easy for travelers to plan their trips, the 2023 California Road Trips guide includes 13 action-packed itineraries that begin and end at one of the state's 27 commercial airports, highlighting how easy it is to fly into any region of the Golden State and hit the road. ... Continue reading

LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter Registers "Explosive" for U.S. Auto Insurance Shopping

LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter Registers "Explosive" for U.S. Auto Insurance Shopping

The latest edition of the LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Insurance Demand Meter reports the quarterly year-over-year U.S. auto insurance shopping growth rate rose 10.2% in Q1 2023, up from +2.8% growth in Q4 2022 as auto insurers continue to implement widespread rate increases. New policy growth, or the rate at which cons ... Continue reading

2023 Study Reveals U.S. Cities with Biggest Airfare Spikes

2023 Study Reveals U.S. Cities with Biggest Airfare Spikes

CheapAir.com today has published its 2023 year-over-year airfare study, looking at 128 million airfares in cities across the United States, to reveal how the cost of domestic flights has changed compared to this time last year. As travel demand continues to rise, no city in the U.S. was spared from higher flight prices ... Continue reading

Eco Button in a Toyota or Lexus Can Make a World of Difference

Eco Button in a Toyota or Lexus Can Make a World of Difference

It can feel overwhelming thinking how to do your best to minimize your impact on the environment. Did you remember to recycle? Turn off the lights when you left a room? Compost your leftovers? In a world of more than 8 billion people, it turns out that even making the smallest changes can make a positive collective imp ... Continue reading

Are You Nuts? Cars With Urgent Recalls Remain Unrepaired in U.S.

Are You Nuts? Cars With Urgent Recalls Remain Unrepaired in U.S.

More Than 2.5 Million Vehicles with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” Orders Need Fixing f May 1, CARFAX data shows. Ten states have more than 70,000 of these vehicles driving on their roads, with California leading the way. ... Continue reading