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Tire Rack Video - "Why We Test?"

Tire Rack Video - "Why We Test?"

Tire Testing Video, Tire Eval Video, Pick up tire eval video, Tire Rack Video ... Continue reading

Auto Insurance Repair Cycle Times Improve but Price Increases Take a Toll, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Insurance Repair Cycle Times Improve but Price Increases Take a Toll, J.D. Power Finds

Auto insurers have been fighting two major headwinds ever since the pandemic: rising costs and longer repair cycle times. This year, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study,SM released today, some relief is in sight for one of those trends. ... Continue reading

Kia Tasman redefines the pickup truck with purposeful design and innovative technology, delivering true practicality

Kia Tasman redefines the pickup truck with purposeful design and innovative technology, delivering true practicality

Tasman will meet customer needs effortlessly in both work and leisure activities, offering customization accessories to tailor the truck to owners' tastes - Corner steps, load bed equipped with illuminated power outlet, sliding cargo floor and best-in-class 1,173-liter cargo capability illustrate Tasman's highly practi ... Continue reading

2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman

2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman

The most memorable sports luxury car I have driven this year is next year's 2025 Genesis G80. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Outlander Tops Segment in Critical J.D. Power Multimedia Study

Mitsubishi Outlander Tops Segment in Critical J.D. Power Multimedia Study

J.D. Power releases "2024 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study" Mitsubishi Outlander named best multimedia system in "small/compact" segment Customer satisfaction drives Outlander to 2024 sales success FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2024 -- In-car technology is one of the key drivers of new-car buyers' purchase de ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY DETAILED RECALL SUMMARY - October 27, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY DETAILED RECALL SUMMARY - October 27, 2024

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 Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 20-26, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 20-26, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

J.D. Power-GlobalData U.S. Automotive Forecast for October 2024

J.D. Power-GlobalData U.S. Automotive Forecast for October 2024

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power: The Total Sales Forecast Total new-vehicle sales for October 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,327,600, a 2.1% increase from October 2023 on a selling day adjusted basis, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. October 2024 has 27 ... Continue reading

Stellantis Invests $29.5 Million in Innovative Wind Tunnel Technology to Enhance EV Aerodynamics

Stellantis Invests $29.5 Million in Innovative Wind Tunnel Technology to Enhance EV Aerodynamics

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23, 2024 -- Continue Reading A front view of a test vehicle in the wind tunnel at Stellantis’ research and technical center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where the company recently completed installation of Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology, a $29.5 million investment. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

What can I say about a family sedan that is rated at 48-mpg around town? How about "WOW!" ... Continue reading

Vital Tips for a Successful Used Car Purchase

Vital Tips for a Successful Used Car Purchase

Thinking of buying a used car? It can be a wise and economical decision, but it's essential to proceed with caution to find a trustworthy and suitable vehicle. As someone passionate about cars, we want to help you make an informed choice. ... Continue reading

RBW EV Cars Marks Global Launch of its Spirit EV Systems Integration Business

RBW EV Cars Marks Global Launch of its Spirit EV Systems Integration Business

RBW EV Cars, the U.S. and UK's only manufacturer of new, hand-crafted British classic electric sports cars, has announced the launch of Spirit EV, its new EV business to business company, encompassing its proprietary powertrain under the same name. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Andrew Frankl at Best of the Bay 2024

The Auto Channel's Andrew Frankl at Best of the Bay 2024

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel> Santa Cruz California October 2024; It would be silly to pretend that driving new, exotic cars in Santa Cruz was anything but fun. Educational-of course, exciting-absolutely, requiring maximum concentration-without doubt. ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Finalists in its Signature Consumer Choice Awards - THE ZEVAS 2024

Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Finalists in its Signature Consumer Choice Awards - THE ZEVAS 2024

Second round of voting now open to decide overall category winners for 2024 competition LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2024 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show), the world's leading automotive and lifestyle event, today announced the finalists for THE ZEVAS™ 2024. ... Continue reading

Ladies; Isn't Now Finally Time To Let A Minivan Hit Your V-Spot

Ladies; Isn't Now Finally Time To Let A Minivan Hit Your V-Spot

If you have a family or drive carpool or enjoy road trips or need to move some furniture or take your kid to college, or or or...choose a minivan... CUV's and SUV's are not a minivan substitute but a come-in-second choice as the family hauler...when you REALLY need your family car to have the space and flexibility, no ... Continue reading