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Good For American Cleaner Air: Year-Round Sales of E15; Nixed by U.S. Appeal Court Because of Big Oil Pleading

Good For American Cleaner Air: Year-Round Sales of E15; Nixed by U.S. Appeal Court Because of Big Oil Pleading

In 2019, the EPA extended a waiver permitting 15% ethanol fuel blend to be sold all year. According to the court, the EPA exceeded its authority in that rule when it said E15 qualified for an emissions waiver for E10, fuel blends “containing” 10% ethanol. ... Continue reading

The first autonomous hydrogen vehicle in the world showcased in Tartu

The first autonomous hydrogen vehicle in the world showcased in Tartu

July 5, 2021 by AuveTech Today, the world’s first autonomous hydrogen vehicle, was presented to the public for the first time in Tartu. The first passenger on the hydrogen vehicle was the President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid. ... Continue reading

2021 Nissan Rogue Review by Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Nissan Rogue Review by Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Rogue, and all-new replacement for the somewhat aging, but still popular nameplate. Rogue is the brand’s best-selling platform and one of what the company says are five new models due “soon”. The mid-size SUV marketplace is hot, crowded and wildly varied with prices from Land Rover to Kia. ... Continue reading

MAZDA CX-5, IS IT STILL VROOM-VROOM? - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

MAZDA CX-5, IS IT STILL VROOM-VROOM? - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

It's getting so that you need a tape measure to tell the difference between Mazdas, at least from a distance. That's not a bad thing. ... Continue reading

Lotus Emira: the most accomplished Lotus ever made

Lotus Emira: the most accomplished Lotus ever made

Lotus striking design, thrilling dynamic performance delivering best-in-class ride and handling, outstanding aerodynamics and an unrivaled experience "For The Drivers." Building on the legacy of the Elise, Exige and Evora, the Emira represents a quantum leap forward for Lotus. ... Continue reading

European High-performance Heavy Truck Charging Network Planned, Joint Venture To Install and Operate

European High-performance Heavy Truck Charging Network Planned, Joint Venture To Install and Operate

Install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The joint aim is to initiate and accelerate the build-up of charging infrastructure to enhance customer confidence and to support EU’s transformation to climate-neutral transporta ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY July 5, 2021

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY July 5, 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

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 27-July 3, 2021

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 27-July 3, 2021

Nutson's Take On Last Weeks Auto News In Readable Nuggets. ... Continue reading

Electric Cars Add Will Add More Frazzle To Your Busy Life

Electric Cars Add Will Add More Frazzle To Your Busy Life

I'm still awaiting a convincing “no-dog-in-the-fight” argument about the viability of Electric Cars replacing the tried and true easy to use Internal Combustion Engine powered car. ... Continue reading

2021: 50% Of American's Don't Want EV's "Every Trip An Adventure"

2021: 50% Of American's Don't Want EV's "Every Trip An Adventure"

This recent Pew Research Center report finds just 47% of U.S. adults have bought the bullshit support a proposal to phase out production of gasoline-powered cars and trucks, while 51% oppose it. ... Continue reading

Jeep® Brand Is Recognized as America's 2021 "Most Patriotic Brand"

Jeep® Brand Is Recognized as America's 2021 "Most Patriotic Brand"

The Jeep® brand retains No. 1 spot for 19th consecutive year as America's "Most Patriotic Brand" in annual Brand Keys survey The Jeep® brand is recognized as America’s 2021 “Most Patriotic Brand.” Leading into the Fourth of July holiday, the Jeep® brand has been recognized for the 19th consecutive year as Amer ... Continue reading

2022 KIA STINGER AWARDED IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

2022 KIA STINGER AWARDED IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

The 2022 Stinger sport sedan has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating with the implementation of standard LED headlights. Previously a Top Safety Pick, the refreshed 2022 Stinger earned ratings of ‘good’ in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, includi ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Stinger Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

2022 Kia Stinger Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

The 2022 Kia Stinger, a large car, earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to the elimination of a substandard headlight package offered on the previous model. To qualify for Top Safety Pick or the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in all ... Continue reading

Only Go Straight - Curvy Roads Cause Problems For Driver Assistance Systems

Only Go Straight - Curvy Roads Cause Problems For Driver Assistance Systems

IIHS reports that curves in the road are posing a challenge to advanced driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control (ACC) and more sophisticated partial automation systems, limiting their potential safety benefits. ACC and more advanced partial automation that combines ACC with lane centering are often disa ... Continue reading

Reduced New Car Inventory? Come'on Man, So How Can Every Car Maker Hit A Record US Sales In June 2021?

Reduced New Car Inventory? Come'on Man, So How Can Every Car Maker Hit A Record US Sales In June 2021?

Car Dealers are making more than ever before, Car Makers are having record sales, car buyers are paying more for both New and Used Cars...this leads me to believe that the "tight inventory" mantra is bull shit and another way to make higher profit on each car sold. So if you have the hots for a shiny new car just wait ... Continue reading