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