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2024 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport Prestige – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Sport Prestige – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Minute attention to detail is the name of the game at Genesis ... Continue reading

Why are Pickup Trucks so Expensive?

Why are Pickup Trucks so Expensive?

For anyone exploring the market to buy a truck, this is the big question. ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus UX250h Premium – Review by David Colman

2024 Lexus UX250h Premium – Review by David Colman

A welcome respite in a morass of overly complex automobiles ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus UX 250h

2024 Lexus UX 250h

Power rear door with kick sensor now available across all models Diverse lineup continues to offer F SPORT Design and Handling models Standard Lexus Interface and Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2023) — The UX 250h carries over its dynamic drive and various luxury options into the new 2024 model year ... Continue reading

What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification

What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 -- The recent announcement by Hertz to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles, about a third of its EV rental fleet, has sparked a significant conversation about the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental market. What's behind this backtracking? Continue Reading What Rent ... Continue reading

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

CHICAGO--While the COVID-era inflation of many goods and services has started to return to normal levels, the car market presents a stark contrast: Prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels. At the four-year anniversary of the start of COVID in March 2020, car prices remain inflated at a structural level, with ne ... Continue reading

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

Kia EV9 three-row SUV is rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than initial target estimates.The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery t ... Continue reading

How VinFast VF 8 Blends Modern Luxury with Italian Inspired Design

How VinFast VF 8 Blends Modern Luxury with Italian Inspired Design

HANOI, Vietnam--When it comes to selecting a vehicle, there's no denying the allure of sleek lines, captivating contours, and eye-catching aesthetics. Design matters-a lot. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary March 11, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary March 11, 2024

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Continue reading

Traveling Faster Than The Speed Of Light - A Rauchian Theorem

Traveling Faster Than The Speed Of Light - A Rauchian Theorem

More than half a century ago, I postulated how a spaceship could travel faster than the speed of light ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Inc. is said to have discussed potential partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Co., BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Canoo and McLaren at various stages of its effort to develop a self-driving car before killing the program last month. Co-founder Steve Jobs even proposed buying General Motors in the aftermath of the ... Continue reading