Sunday, June 8, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News and Views Week of June 2-June 8, 2014

* Top story of the week has to be GM CEO Mary Barra’s announcement detailing the dismissal of 15 employees, including eight executives, the result of the company’s internal investigation showing “a pattern of incompetence and neglect” related to the failure to recall millions of GM’s bread-and- ... Continue reading

2014 Acura MDX SJH-AWD ADV ENT Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Reviewed Model: 2014 Acura MDX SJH-AWD ADV ENT Engine: 3.5-liter SOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm/267 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 193.6 x 77.2 x 66.7 in. Tires: P245/55R19 Cargo: 45.1/90.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Americans Believe Stoned is better Than Sloshed When it Comes to Driving

According to the Google Survey we conducted during the month of April 2014 – Despite the slow pace of legalizing marijuana in the United States, Americans believe it's worse to drive after drinking than after smoking marijuana. Querying 1000 Internet users nationwide, a little over 84 percent of those polled answe ... Continue reading

National Tire Safety Week Tire Safety Tips

National Tire Safety Week is an industry-wide initiative that educates drivers about the importance of proper tire care. Summer is the season for road trips, so now is a good time to brush up on your tire maintenance knowledge. Remember though, tire safety is critical all year round. According to experts from Michelin ... Continue reading

The Number One Killer of Teens is Motor Vehicle Crashes

More teens die in motor vehicle crashes than from any other cause of death, about 2,500 per year. Fatalities are split almost equally between teen drivers (56 percent) and passengers (44 percent). In half of the fatal crashes, the teen was not wearing a seat belt. To develop strategies to drive down the number of teens ... Continue reading