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Consumers Rate BMW, Audi, and Toyota Most Trustworthy Auto Brands in the U.S. Data Trust Index Survey

Consumers Rate BMW, Audi, and Toyota Most Trustworthy Auto Brands in the U.S. Data Trust Index Survey

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 -- BMW has been rated the automotive brand digitally savvy American consumers ages 18-49 with household incomes above $75k trust most to share their personal data. ... Continue reading

Gasoline vs. Ethanol - Ten Pictures That Tell The Story

Gasoline vs. Ethanol - Ten Pictures That Tell The Story

Undecided as to whether we should change over to higher ethanol-gasoline blends for use in our vehicles? Take a look at these photographs By Marc J. Rauch Exec. ... Continue reading

Car Storage and Event Space To Open In Lousiville

Car Storage and Event Space To Open In Lousiville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Eleanor Tolbert) October 4, 2021; WLKY reported that a new spot for car enthusiasts is opening up in South Louisville, according to Louisville Business First. ... Continue reading

November the most dangerous month for animal collisions

November the most dangerous month for animal collisions

The memory of hitting an animal while driving can be hard to forget, even for a very young child. It was a sunny morning. ... Continue reading

Hispano Suiza and Power Electronics announce a collaboration agreement

Hispano Suiza and Power Electronics announce a collaboration agreement

Valencia (Spain), 4 October 2021 – Legendary automotive Brand Hispano Suiza and Power Electronics, world leader in sustainable energy, signed today an alliance that will be officially presented at the next Intersolar Europe fair, which will take place in Munich (Germany) from October 6 to 8. Visitors to the Exhibitio ... Continue reading

States With the Worst Drunk Driving Problems in 2021

States With the Worst Drunk Driving Problems in 2021

Since the 1980s, drunk driving has become less and less common in the United States, a trend reflected in a persistent drop in overall DUI arrests and fatalities over time. During this period, enforcement of DUI laws has grown more strict, which makes these statistical improvements more remarkable. ... Continue reading

Land Rover News: SAS Land Rover Gunship with machine guns for sale to the public this week

Land Rover News: SAS Land Rover Gunship with machine guns for sale to the public this week

this completely one-off 1984 LHD 109inch Series 3 Land Rover(r) 'Gunship' will become available to the public at RM Sotheby's Open Road auction, October 6th to 13th. The car was built at Land Rover's Solihull plant in 1984, and then utilised in mainland Europe, likely by the German military. Two military enthusiasts in ... Continue reading

So Much For Classified Secrets - Lockheed Martin Brags About Opening Intelligent, Advanced Hypersonic Strike Production Facility

So Much For Classified Secrets - Lockheed Martin Brags About Opening Intelligent, Advanced Hypersonic Strike Production Facility

COURTLAND, Ala., Oct. 4, 2021 -- Lockheed Martin is breaking barriers in hypersonic technology, adding to its world-class portfolio another milestone with the grand opening of an advanced production facility in Courtland, Alabama, focused on hypersonic strike production. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary October 4, 2021

Official NHTSA Recall Summary October 4, 2021

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

Mitsubishi 2021 Rebelle Rally Outlander Celebrates Company's Dakar Rally History with Special Tribute Livery

Mitsubishi 2021 Rebelle Rally Outlander Celebrates Company's Dakar Rally History with Special Tribute Livery

FRANKLIN, Tenn., -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced it will enter a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander in this year's Rebelle Rally, unveiling a rendering of the vehicle that will contest the grueling all-women's off-road navigational competition this October. ... Continue reading

2022 VW ID.4 AWD EV Racing in Rebelle Rally

2022 VW ID.4 AWD EV Racing in Rebelle Rally

Oct 4, 2021 First Volkswagen entry in this woman-driven, off-road adventure competition First entry of the all-electric ID.4 AWD in off-road competition Vehicle modified for off-road action by Tanner Foust and Rhys Millen Racing Herndon, VA — This week, Volkswagen of America will make its inaugural entry in the Rebel ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If the RAV4 Limited were a character in the Peanuts comic, it would be Lucy: good looking, smartly attired, four square but pugnacious. ... Continue reading

Next Gen Honda Civic Type R is Ready for Nürburgring Testing

Next Gen Honda Civic Type R is Ready for Nürburgring Testing

The continuing development of the best performing Honda Civic Type R ever ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: Sept 26 - October 2, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: Sept 26 - October 2, 2021

The past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading