Dec 20, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have released the 2021 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2021 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - December 13-19, 2020
Dec 20, 2020
The past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets.. ... Continue reading
FCA Group Chooses NewMotion as Charging Partner For Corporate Fleet Customers in 12 Countries
Dec 16, 2020
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and NewMotion have announced a new partnership to support FCA’s business customers’ transition to electric mobility. FCA’s corporate fleet customers will receive access to NewMotion’s full charging ecosystem – from smart charging infrastructure to back office services to emergency cu ... Continue reading
Don't Buy an Auto in 2020's "December to Forget"
Dec 11, 2020
New data from car-buying app CoPilot makes it clear shoppers should wait into 2021 for most vehicle types. In fact, this is the worst time for Americans to buy a vehicle since 2012. ... Continue reading
2020 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey Mazda Tops List Of Reliable Cars SUV's And Pickups
Nov 20, 2020
Mazda, Buick and Honda are among the brands that made gains in the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey from Consumer Reports (CR), the mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to creating a fairer, safer, and more transparent marketplace for consumers. But Ford and Lincoln struggled with the introduction of ne ... Continue reading
MillionaireMatch Reveals the Top Luxury Cars Loved by Millionaires in 2020
Nov 3, 2020
<p><b>“I love money. I love everything about it. I bought some pretty good stuff. Got me a $300 pair of socks. Got a fur sink. An electric dog polisher. A gasoline powered turtleneck sweater. And, of course, I bought some dumb stuff, too.” </b></i><br>Steve Martin</p> <p><b>“When a man opens a car doo ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2020
CarMax customers have the option to buy a car online and receive delivery through contactless curbside pickup, available nationwide, or home delivery, available to most customers. ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2020
My oh my what help is there for the reat of us when the popul;ar and well funded Forbes Magazine resorts to Click-bait to eeek revenue out of the pits of the web. Forbes list of 37 cars to stay away from. ... Continue reading
4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Sports Car
Aug 31, 2020
A sports car is more than just a mode of transportation, it’s an extension of oneself, the ultimate toy and more of a luxury item than a necessity. But there is a few things you should consider before buying a sports car. ... Continue reading
Some New Vehicle Technologies Risk Failing While Others Become “Must Have,” J.D. Power Finds
Aug 21, 2020
Volvo Ranks Highest Overall for Tech Innovation; Hyundai Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands 19 August 2020 New-vehicle buyers are being offered an increasing number of advanced technology features, some of which are hits while others are currently missing the mark. The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TX ... Continue reading
AAA Finds Active Driving Assistance Systems Do Less to Assist Drivers and More to Interfere
Aug 6, 2020
New automotive engineering research finds 73% of performance issues were related to lane centering ORLANDO, Fla. ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2020
Porsche Ranks Highest Overall; Dodge Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands; Vehicles that create joy for their owners often overcomes any negatives caused by problems they experience. This phenomenon is most effectively seen in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released ... Continue reading
IIHS Says Convertibles Are As Safe As Hard Tops (But More Fun Says Me) +VIDEO
Jul 9, 2020
Despite the relatively flimsy appearance of their roof structures, late-model convertibles are no riskier than nonconvertibles, according to the analysis of crash and fatality rates. ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports Second-quarter 2020 Sales
Jul 1, 2020
FCA US LLC reported second-quarter sales of 367,086 vehicles – a 39 percent decline over the same period a year earlier – as the economic havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in April was partially offset by the stronger than expected retail sales rebound in May and June. Fleet sales were impacted in the quarter a ... Continue reading
June 2020 US Retail Auto Sales Surprisingly Good
Jul 1, 2020
Automakers laud U.S. consumer 'resilience' despite COVID-19 hit to sales 4 MIN READ Detroit July 1, 2020; Reuters journalists Nick Carey and Ben Klayman reported that major automakers posted lower U.S. monthly or quarterly new vehicle sales on Wednesday due in large part to weak fleet orders, but said consumer demand r ... Continue reading
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