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Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

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 Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

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. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo W/Premium Plus Package - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo W/Premium Plus Package - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

You want to know what was so remarkable about the CX-50? That it was unremarkable; it just did its job well. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Maybach EQS All Electric SUV

Mercedes-Maybach EQS All Electric SUV

Redefining automotive excellence in the age of electromobility ... Continue reading

Wash Your Car Cover In 8 Simple Steps!

Wash Your Car Cover In 8 Simple Steps!

If you want to maintain a clean car cover, you should keep it washed regularly. This will make sure that the cover looks fresh and new all the time. ... Continue reading

What Are The Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

What Are The Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcyclists are exposed to far greater risks on the road than other drivers. Because motorcycles lack the size, stability and protection of a vehicle, they offer riders far less crashworthiness. ... Continue reading

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Hyundai’s 2024 Elantra and Tucson have each received TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the organization’s top honor. ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2024 Sportage receives 2023 TSP+ designation under IIHS's more stringent requirements IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023; The 2024 Kia Sportage has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. ... Continue reading

IIHS: Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protection

IIHS: Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protection

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now includes a dummy positioned in the second row behind the driver. The Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Volvo XC60 earn good ratings, while the Acura MDX and BMW X3 are rated acceptable. ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited – Review by David Colman

2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited – Review by David Colman

Hyundai's petite family hauler has come a long way since its introduction in 2004. ... Continue reading

Ethanol-powered two-wheelers will arrive by 2024, says TVS Motor Company

Ethanol-powered two-wheelers will arrive by 2024, says TVS Motor Company

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organized a technology demonstration on 'Ethanol Adoption' in New Delhi yesterday. The event showcased the commitment of brands like Bajaj, Honda, Hero Motocorp, Suzuki, and TVS Motor Company to shift to ethanol-based flex-fuel for cleaner emissions and reduce India ... Continue reading

NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GOVERMENT FUNDED GRANT RECIPIENTS

NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GOVERMENT FUNDED GRANT RECIPIENTS

Pilot Travel Centers Marks First in U.S. to Activate EV Charging Stations Through NEVI Program ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, today applauded Pilot Travel Centers for being the first refueling location in the United Stat ... Continue reading

Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both

Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both

Instead of Thinking “Either/Or,” We Should be Thinking “Yes, And…”Nearly 150 years ago, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse fought a battle for the supremacy of Direct Current (DC) vs. Alternating Current (AC) known as the War of the Currents.Not only was the War of the Currents full of false accusations an ... Continue reading

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

Recognized for approach to sourcing innovative interior materials '10 Must-Have Items' distinguish EV9 as a standout for innovative use of materials EV9 recognized for innovative use of interior materials and creative tension embodied by Opposites United design philosophy IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPA ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

This fourth generation Highlander continues to be a popular three-row seat SUV for full family needs and road trips. It has added a new engine and some new tech to its roominess, safety systems, and reliability. It's 18 gallon tank and 29 mpg on the freeways yields a healthy 393 mile range, along with a 5,000 lb. towin ... Continue reading