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June 29, 2022 – A wide cross-section of Kia America’s world-class SUVs and sedans received high marks in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with the Forte topping the Compact Car segment for the fourth consecutive year. Five other Kia models – Carnival, K5, Rio, Sportage, and Telluride – each ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Cox Automotive (Not Motorsports) Report June 28, 2022
Atlanta June 29, 2022; Yesterday, the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team held its annual Mid-Year Review conference call. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough and other members of the team shared their insights (and some music, see below) on how the first half of 2022 has unfolded for ... Continue reading
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away on June 29, 2022, in Huntington, West Virginia, at the age of 98. President Harry S. Truman presented Williams with the Medal of Honor on White House grounds i ... Continue reading
SUBARU PRICING ON 2023 IMPREZA MODELS
Subaru of America, Inc., today announced pricing on the 2023 Impreza sedan and 5-door models, the only compact passenger cars in America equipped with standard all-wheel drive. Offered in four trim levels – Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited – the 2023 Impreza arrives at Subaru retailers this Fall. ... Continue reading
FORD CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF F-SERIES TRUCKS WITH 2023 F-150 HERITAGE EDITION
DEARBORN, Mich., June 27, 2022 – To celebrate 75 years of F-Series trucks, Ford introduces the 2023 F-150 Heritage Edition – a modern take on the timeless 1970s and ’80s two-tone exterior paint offerings featuring the classic style combined with the outstanding durability, capability and technology today’s F-15 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the streamlined and timeless design of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand. IONIQ 6, which Hyundai describes as an Electrified Streamliner, is aerodynamically sculpted and makes innovative use of sustainable mater ... Continue reading
Keeping Up Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - June 24, 2022
Traverse City MI June 24, 2022; Electric vehicle affordability and incentives were a hot topic this week as inflation continues to affect the cost of EVs, among other things. There were also some interesting studies from IIHS and NHTSA related to driver-assistance features in vehicles. ... Continue reading
Radford Type 62-2 Declared Winner of Michelin Showstopper Award at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Radford’s coachbuilt Lotus Type 62-2 has won the Michelin Showstopper Award at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The prestigious accolade, voted for by the public, comes after the car made its global dynamic debut at the global event in front of thousands of fans. ... Continue reading
carsales.com Ltd to purchase 100% of Trader Interactive
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 27, 2022 -- carsales.com Ltd (carsales), the largest online marketplace in Australia focusing on the automotive, motorcycle, and marine realms, has announced the intention to purchase the remaining 51% of Trader Interactive from the current investors, Eurazeo and Goldman Sachs Asset Management ... Continue reading
2022 Honda Civic Sedan Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer
New for the 2022 Civic Sport: a smooth exterior redesign, a refined and up-scaled interior, enhanced safety systems, MPG of 31 city and 39 highway 36 combined, and a base price of 21K ... Continue reading
F1 continues push to hit Net Zero Carbon by 2030 target
Net Zero Carbon by 2030… Three years ago, as part of a wider sustainability strategy, F1 set ambitious targets and have since been working with the 10 teams, race promoters, partners, suppliers, broadcasters and the FIA to reduce the sport’s carbon footprint. Already F1 has reduced its carbon footprint through remo ... Continue reading
NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 27, 2022
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
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Tactics Plaguing Car Buyers
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule to ban junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics that can plague consumers throughout the car-buying experience. As auto prices surge, the Commission is seeking to eliminate the tricks and traps that make it hard or impossible to comparison shop or leave consumer ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - June 19-25, 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
