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2023 Honda Civic Type R – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Honda Civic Type R – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It took only the briefest of test drives to discover that the latest Type R Civic is a wicked whiplash generator. This rather innocuous looking sedan changes direction with such ferocity that I checked under the front end to see if a slot car guide flag was connected to the pavement. ... Continue reading

GM Stops Sales Of 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

GM Stops Sales Of 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

According to General Motors, sales of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV have been temporarily paused due to software quality issues 123. The company has not specified the exact nature of the issues, but has confirmed that they are not safety-related 4. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Develops Core Solution for SDV in Digital Space

Hyundai Mobis Develops Core Solution for SDV in Digital Space

Collaborating with U.S. software firm Wind River to build digital twin system 'M.Dev Studio', targeting development by 2024. From product development to system validation and mass production testing in a digital environment, the system aims to shorten development time and reduce costs. ... Continue reading

VINFAST TO INTRODUCE NEW EV CONCEPT AND TECHNOLOGY AT CES 2024

VINFAST TO INTRODUCE NEW EV CONCEPT AND TECHNOLOGY AT CES 2024

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 26, 2023 -- VinFast Auto announces its participation in CES 2024, one of the most powerful tech events in the world, taking place from January 9 - 12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - December 26, 2023

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - December 26, 2023

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

2024 Toyota Tacoma – A Chat with Jess Buck, Senior Vehicle Performance Development Engineer

2024 Toyota Tacoma – A Chat with Jess Buck, Senior Vehicle Performance Development Engineer

The work was fascinating and rewarding, but after laying my projects out visually and considering my career goals, I felt it would be valuable to get experience in other parts of TMNA R&D. I sought out opportunities that aligned with my goals, moving to paint design in 2019, and to ride and handling in 2020. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 17-24, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 17-24, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up December 17-24, 2023. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review by David Colman

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review by David Colman

The arrival of Mazda's latest Miata felicitously coincided with the warmest week of the year. This diminutive 2,484 pound sports car does a lot of things exceptionally well. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Lord help me! When this orange (Toyota calls it Solar Octane) 4Runner was delivered I thought "Who would ever want this color?" Then it grew on me. Now I like it. ... Continue reading

Why Do Small Engines Suffer From Ethanol Problems? +VIDEO and SPECIAL UPDATE

Why Do Small Engines Suffer From Ethanol Problems? +VIDEO and SPECIAL UPDATE

I recently responded to a knucklehead online radio broadcast that featured Lauren Fix bashing ethanol, something she has done in the past even though ethanol is something that she seems to be completely unable to discuss with any accurate information. The broadcast was an episode of "The Jacki Daily Show," hosted by Ja ... Continue reading

Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

With the new 7 Series, BMW wants to attract even more customers than it did with the current generation, of which some 370 thousand units were sold. ... Continue reading

The National Corvette Museum Announces New Board Leadership For 2024-2026 Term and New Board Appointments

The National Corvette Museum Announces New Board Leadership For 2024-2026 Term and New Board Appointments

The National Corvette Museum board officers for the 2024-2026 term. These board members are essential to the success of the organization and help to lead the overall mission and vision of the Museum. ... Continue reading

Global Heavy Truck Manufacturer to Adapt and Commercialize Next Gen LNG HPDI™ Fuel System for the Euro 7 Vehicle Platform

Global Heavy Truck Manufacturer to Adapt and Commercialize Next Gen LNG HPDI™ Fuel System for the Euro 7 Vehicle Platform

Westport Awarded Development Contract with a Global Heavy Truck Manufacturer to Adapt and Commercialize Next Gen LNG HPDI™ Fuel System for the Euro 7 Vehicle Platform ... Continue reading

10 Best Used All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $20,000 Says KBB

10 Best Used All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $20,000 Says KBB

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2023 -- Winter is coming, so it's time for drivers to consider if their vehicle is ready to take on the elements. ... Continue reading