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OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY WITH DETAILS - January 13, 2025
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
Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 5-11, 2025
America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, January 12, 2025; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto C ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drivers planning to buy a new vehicle in the new year need look no further than the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards, which were revealed today during a press conference that kicked off the media day of the Detroi ... Continue reading
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel: Pioneers of the Internet - WE'RE 30!
By aggressively seeking out the latest computer technologies, and inventing our own solutions when no others existed, The Auto Channel blazed paths and set the tone for the entire world. ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturer Websites Need Updating to Increase Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds
Just 50% of mass market new-vehicle shoppers and 52% of premium new-vehicle shoppers indicate that the manufacturer's website was more organized and modern than other sites they visited, according to the redesigned J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation StudySM — Winter, released today. This highlights ... Continue reading
Class-exclusive Stow 'n Go Seating Still "Flooring" the Industry AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9, 2025 -- Continue Reading Chrysler celebrates the 20th anniversary of the brand’s ground-breaking Stow ‘n Go seating. ... Continue reading
Types of Car Scratches and How to Fix Them
One of the perennial challenges that car enthusiasts face is the inevitable occurrence of scratches, ranging from surface blemishes to more profound marks that breach the layers of paint. ... Continue reading
Driving Across the US? Find Out How You Can Ship Your Car with A-1 Auto Transport
A-1 Auto Transport can assist if you need to transport your vehicle for a cross-country relocation or road trip across the USA. A-1 Auto Transport is a national auto shipping business that provides trustworthy and cost-effective vehicle shipping services. ... Continue reading
2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i - Review by David Colman
The performance sleeper of the year Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL When a vehicle's mundane appearance masks its true performance potential, enthusiasts call it a "sleeper." That term perfectly describes BMW's somnolent looking X2. This fastback version of BMW's compact X1 SUV w ... Continue reading
Where Do Bicycle Accidents Occur?
According to the CDC, only 1% of all trips in the United States are taken by bicyclists, yet they account for more than 2% of people dying on the roads involving motor vehicles. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Sale of Dunlop Brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company ("Goodyear" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Dunlop brand, comprising trademarks and intangible assets necessary for operations of the brand business in Europe, North America and Oceania for consumer, commercial and other specialt ... Continue reading
Cox Automotive's Car Buyer Journey Study Reveals Record High Satisfaction Among New and EV Buyers
New-vehicle buyers reported a record 75% satisfaction rate with the overall shopping experience, with dealership satisfaction reaching a historic high of 81%. The EV market continues to lead in customer satisfaction, with 82% of new EV buyers stating that they are "highly satisfied" with the overall shopping experience ... Continue reading
Honda today presented the world premiere of the first two models in the company's new 0 Series line of battery electric vehicles at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes. ... Continue reading
