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Can You Avoid a Speeding Ticket?

Can You Avoid a Speeding Ticket?

Speeding tickets can be more than just frustrating. Depending on your history and how fast you were driving, you might risk losing your license or having it suspended. ... Continue reading

2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The Prestige level GV80 distinguishes itself from anything else on the road. ... Continue reading

Porsche receives top honor for the third consecutive year in J.D. Power study

Porsche receives top honor for the third consecutive year in J.D. Power study

J.D. Power, a global leader in customer insights, announced today that Porsche is ranked number one in the premium car category in the 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. ... Continue reading

Owners of certain Chevrolet and GMC trucks can claim cash from a $35 million settlement. Estimated payments range from $400 - $12,700

Owners of certain Chevrolet and GMC trucks can claim cash from a $35 million settlement. Estimated payments range from $400 - $12,700

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2024 -- JND Legal Notification A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit called Chapman, et al. ... Continue reading

2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition - Review by David Colman

2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition - Review by David Colman

Honda has given its Pilot nine lives for 2025. The newly added Pilot Black Edition we tested surmounts the mind boggling array of two and four wheel drive Pilot models available. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Pioneers: BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation take collaboration to the next level to offer Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) options for passenger cars.+VIDEO

Hydrogen Pioneers: BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation take collaboration to the next level to offer Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) options for passenger cars.+VIDEO

Munich. BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, thereby offering customers an additional all-electric powertrain option with zero local emissions in a BMW. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

As more and more buyers shy away from making the daunting commitment to an EV purchase, hybrid technology has stepped in to bridge the gap between internal combustion propulsion and full-time electrification. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 30, 2024

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 30, 2024

he 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

NECA to Unveil EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego

NECA to Unveil EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2024 -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced the unveiling of its EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego. ... Continue reading

Loyal Customers Returning to Their Brand of Choice As Inventory Increases J.D. Power Finds

Loyal Customers Returning to Their Brand of Choice As Inventory Increases J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 25 Sept. 2024 — Perennial brand loyalty leaders including Toyota, Honda and Lexus have each been able to grow their respective shares of loyal customers amid stagnation experienced by other brands, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 22-28, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 22-28, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading

Shopping For A Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle? PHEV Buyers Guide - Deep Links To All Manufacturers

Shopping For A Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle? PHEV Buyers Guide - Deep Links To All Manufacturers

SEE ALSO: Updated Links To EVERY PHEV Sold In Americs - Specs, Comparisons, MSRP, MPG SEE ALSO: Updated Federal Tax Credit For PHEV Vehicles ... Continue reading

Clean Energy to Build First Private Natural Gas Fueling Station for Houston METRO

Clean Energy to Build First Private Natural Gas Fueling Station for Houston METRO

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a new agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), the region’s largest public transport provider, to build the agency’s first private compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling ... Continue reading

Brands Can and Should Advertise Alongside Quality News (Like The Auto Channel)

Brands Can and Should Advertise Alongside Quality News (Like The Auto Channel)

New research from Stagwell reveals a significant opportunity for brands to reach a valuable yet often overlooked audience: dedicated news followers. ... Continue reading

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid - Wins Third Consecutive Green Car Journal Family Green Car of the Year Award

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid - Wins Third Consecutive Green Car Journal Family Green Car of the Year Award

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) proudly announces that the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) has been named Green Car Journal''s 2025 Family Green Car of the Year, marking the third consecutive year that the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has claimed the prestigious award. ... Continue reading