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J.D. Power Launches Real-Time Auto Insurance Customer Loyalty Tracking Capability
According to recent data1 from J.D. Power, 77% of auto insurance customers say they are either actively shopping for a new carrier or have experienced an adverse event that triggered shopping activity. ... Continue reading
Ford Expedition STX More For Less
Ford is expanding the Expedition full-size SUV lineup with the new STX Package, a spacious choice with an attractive price for customers who need seating for five plus the versatility and capability of a full-size SUV. “The Expedition STX is perfect for families who lead an active lifestyle that requires the capabili ... Continue reading
2020 Toyota RAV4 Auto Channel Review by Chicago Car Guy Larry Nutson
It seems like the RAV4 has been around forever. Actually, it’s been around since 1995. ... Continue reading
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL ENGINE: 1.5-liter turbocharged 4 TRANSMISSION: CVT with step sport mode HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 152 hp @ 5,500 rpm/184 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 105.1 in. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz said that is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in their emergency-call systems could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The recall comes after Mercedes-Benz learned of a crash in Europe where the automatic emergency-call system sent the wrong position of the v ... Continue reading
Heveningham Concours Will Return in 2022
Heveningham Concours has announced that its fifth annual motorsport and aviation event will now take place in the summer of 2022 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, which was also sadly cancelled last year due to the pandemic, hosts 50 or more of the world’s most beautiful cars, while the aviation concou ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company is First American Automaker to Join Initiative Promoting Responsible Mining
Signs on to Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), consistent with Ford responsible sourcing strategy, as reliance on mined materials increases Intends to promote use of comprehensive, third-party assessments of mining practices to protect human rights, communities and environment along the full supply cha ... Continue reading
The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $40,857 in January 2021. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Reimagines the Future of Modern Luxury by Design +VIDEO
Set against a canvas of true sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover will become a more agile creator of the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles and services for the most discerning of customers. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the new, all-electric 2022 Bolt EUV, alongside the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV. Distinguished by unique exterior designs, including an SUV-like proportion for the new Bolt EUV, each is propelled by the proven technology that helped make the Bolt EV ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recall Summary - February 15, 2021
Recalls: GMC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, 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
Hyundai Reveals IONIQ 5's Living Space and Sustainable Interior Ahead of Virtual World Premiere
Interior images released ahead of virtual world premiere event slated for Feb. 23 Vehicle interior furnished with sustainable materials and textiles such as eco-processed leather, bio paint as well as natural and recycled fibers Dedicated BEV platform allows long wheelbase and flat floors compared to midsize CUVs with ... Continue reading
Why Are Older Cars Better Than Modern Cars
It’s common to hear from car enthusiasts that older cars are simpler, more reliable, and better than modern cars. Is this simply nostalgia talking, or is there truth in what is being said? ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - Week Ending February 13, 2021
* As reported by the Detroit Free press, GM paid for a 60-second Super Bowl ad. Ford hijacked the buzz. ... Continue reading
2021 Kia K5 GT-Line Review by Mark Fulmer
2021 Kia K5 GT-Line Review by Mark Fulmer Kia's Killer New Sedan with Flash and Dash by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel Flash. Looking like it just finished a blazing chase scene in a sci-fi thriller, the Kia K5 swaggers onto the sedan scene with a clean distinctive design and a sports car-ish low profile. ... Continue reading
