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India Knows; US No's - How Come?
On February 6, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the higher 20% ethanol blended petrol in 11 States/UTs to reduce carbon emissions [1][2]. The petrol is available at 84 petrol pumps of three State-owned fuel retailers in the 11 States/UTs [2][3]. The move is part of a government programme to increase the use ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - February 13, 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
2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience
2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electric Experience By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_7535) The 2023 Chicago Auto Show welcomed national automotive media with pleasantly warm outside temperatures for a couple of mid-winter February days. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023
* The 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week with media previews. The show reopened the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. ... Continue reading
The Pony Express Ford's Mid-engine Mustang - The Real Back Story
Michael Lamm recounts the development of Ford's 196 Mustang the first mid-engine throust toward Total Performance. People have tried for years to weave a connection between the Ford Mustang I-the knee-high 2-seater in which Dan Gurney lapped Watkins Glen in 1962-and the production Mustang that came out in May 1964. ... Continue reading
How To Profitably Get Rid Of A Junk Car
With things that burden life and thoughts you need to part. It may well happen that your car has worked its way and it's time to sell it. ... Continue reading
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. RECALLING 1,182 MODEL YEAR 2023 SUBARU SOLTERRA EV SUVs
Camden, N.J. February 10, 2023; Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced a safety recall on select 2023 Subaru Solterra vehicles. The issue affects 1,182 model year (MY) 2023 Subaru Solterras. ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Urus, Lamborghini Huracan STO, Ferrari 296 - Frankl Family Grand Tour
Lamborghini Urus,Lamborghini Huracan STO, Ferrari 296 Frankl Family Grand Tour Each May the Frankls get excited. It’s the Monaco Grand Prix month and our annual My Yacht Monaco weekend welcomes dozens of passionate friends and guests aboard our trackside superyacht, plus summer is nearly here and, most importantly, i ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.: 9 Feb. 2023 — The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today, reports an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022. ... Continue reading
Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer Earn 2023 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2023 -- Grand Cherokee wins Best Midsize Utility for its on- and off-road capability and extensive model lineup, including plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe and three-row Grand Cherokee L Grand Wagoneer takes Best Luxury Utility honors for ultimate luxury features and modern powertrain tec ... Continue reading
Three Models Captured Segment Awards including Sportage and Forte Mass market Kia vehicles reported to have fewest problems after three years of ownership1 Substantial award bolsters brand’s strong track record in J.D. Power study IRVINE, CA, February 9, 2023 – Kia America is ranked the number one mass-market brand ... Continue reading
Hyundai Donates $50,000 to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program Lurie Children’s to Organize Community Car Seat Check-up Events CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America announced the continuation of its partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Ch ... Continue reading
Today, the MotorWeek team officially awarded the winners of their 2023 Drivers’ Choice Awards, giving honors to vehicles spread across 13 categories, including ... Continue reading
Chicago February 9, 2023; The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) named the 2023 Hyundai Palisade as its 13th annual Family Vehicle of the Year, and the 2023 Genesis GV60 as the winner of the fifth annual Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year award during the Media Preview of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. To qualify ... Continue reading
Hyundai Palisade Wins 2023 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award
Hyundai’s SUV Flagship Wins Best Large Utility Honor FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2023 – Today, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade was awarded the coveted MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for the Best Large Utility category. ... Continue reading
