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Official EQE SUV Press Kit

Official EQE SUV Press Kit

Official EQE SUV Press Kit Contents ... Continue reading

Nissan Versa Release

Nissan Versa Release

The 2023 Nissan Versa enhances its appeal this year with refreshed exterior styling and additional features, adding even more value to the popular sedan. Visual enhancements to the 2023 Nissan Versa include a new front fascia, with an updated version of the brand's immediately recognizable V-motion grille, new Nissan b ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Below are 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

2022 VW Tiguan SE - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Tiguan SE - Review by Mark Fulmer

If your product is popular and selling well, there's no need for big changes. Thus Volkswagen made only slight modifications to the 2022 edition of the Tiguan. The company has always had a sensible approach to vehicles. No reason to sport-ify or add glitz. ... Continue reading

2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec ADV – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec ADV – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Virtuous but not without a fault. Acura's latest take on the RDX is an impressive hunk of SUV. The base price of the unadorned RDX is $39,300. ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Venue - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Hyundai Venue - Review by Larry Nutson

The average price paid for a new non-luxury vehicle in February 2022 was $42,467. Meanwhile, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit a record $4.43 per gallon and is trending upward, perhaps to as much as $5.00 per gallon. ... Continue reading

Keeping-up With Relevant Transportation News Releases You Need to See

Keeping-up With Relevant Transportation News Releases You Need to See

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Venza Limited – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Venza Limited – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

For the first time in seven years, Toyota is once again offering the Venza SUV. ... Continue reading

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate - Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is an all electric compact SUV that couples a pair of muscular electric engines with high end tech and extras and wraps them in a stylish design. ... Continue reading

Automotive Industry Hot Topics with Center for Automotive Research President and CEO, Alan Amici

Automotive Industry Hot Topics with Center for Automotive Research President and CEO, Alan Amici

On a bi-weekly basis, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) welcomes our audience to decompress with our President and CEO, Alan Amici, as he covers and shares his thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry. While the biweekly newsletter primarily covers three topics, this feature story previ ... Continue reading

Center for Automotive Research Announces New Board Chair

Center for Automotive Research Announces New Board Chair

Oct 5, 2022 | Feature Story The Center for Automotive Research is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board Chair to the CAR Board of Directors. Dr. ... Continue reading

BIG DEAL: Toyota Offers Made In Brazil Flex-fuel "Better Than Electric" Corolla Altis, India's 1st Hybrid with flex-fuel engine 250-300 MPG of Gasoline

BIG DEAL: Toyota Offers Made In Brazil Flex-fuel "Better Than Electric" Corolla Altis, India's 1st Hybrid with flex-fuel engine 250-300 MPG of Gasoline

The sedan, imported from Toyota Brazil, is powered by flex fuel technology, which allows the engine to run on fuel blended with a higher percentage of ethanol, reducing the consumption of gasoline, along with a hybrid powertrain. ... Continue reading

Uncovering The Gas Roots of Contemporary Ethanol Opposition

Uncovering The Gas Roots of Contemporary Ethanol Opposition

Opposition to alternative fuels almost always stems from the petroleum oil industry; the controlling caste of the global energy world. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The 2022 Sienna minivan is available in eight trim modes, all powered by advanced hybrid systems and either front wheel drive or all wheel drive. The XSE includes navigation, 18-20 inch wheels, and an in-car intercom system to referee backseat squabbles as well as to get the attention of ear-budded family members. ... Continue reading

2022 New Car and Truck Expert Reviews

2022 New Car and Truck Expert Reviews

Spend the time to become an expert about your choices for a new vehicle. ... Continue reading