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Who spies on your car — other than you?

Who spies on your car — other than you?

Yes, your car, your semi-tractor or even a John Deere harvester can be hacked for data, or worse. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY, March 18-24, 2024

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY, March 18-24, 2024

Official Recall Summary ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary March 10-16, 2024

Official NHTSA Recall Summary March 10-16, 2024

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

5 Long-Lasting Auto-Glass Maintenance Tips

5 Long-Lasting Auto-Glass Maintenance Tips

Cars are our main form of travel, and it’s important to have a vehicle that will get you to your destination safely and without any mishaps. In order to ensure this, proper car maintenance is key. ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

* Safety Improves. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is making it harder to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, challenging manufacturers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Despite the more stringent require ... Continue reading

More Reliable Lexus Vs BMW ?

More Reliable Lexus Vs BMW ?

Most of my time spent I was a service advisor who worked closely with the technicians and service managers, and I also did heavy customer service time in research and development and CSI. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 4-10, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 4-10, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Class Action Lawsuit Against Toyota Motor Sales Alleges Consumers Were Sold Highly Overpriced Maintenance Packages

Class Action Lawsuit Against Toyota Motor Sales Alleges Consumers Were Sold Highly Overpriced Maintenance Packages

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2024 -- Singleton Schreiber filed a class action lawsuit in California federal court alleging Toyota Motor Sales greatly misrepresented the cost savings of maintenance plans to consumers. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Clears and Closes Investigation on Chrysler Rollway Complaints

NHTSA Clears and Closes Investigation on Chrysler Rollway Complaints

After about years, allegations of design defect have been judged unwarranted. ... Continue reading

Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun

Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun

— TORRANCE, Calif. January 25, 2024 Honda expanding hydrogen business to realize global goal of carbon neutrality Production of new Honda fuel cell system has begun at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture facility in Michigan Honda has identified four core domains for its hydrogen business direction: f ... Continue reading

Beware Of The Dangers of Following Tik Tok Car Hacks

Beware Of The Dangers of Following Tik Tok Car Hacks

These hacks may look easy and efficient on a short video clip, but practicing them in real life could lead to hefty expenses and damage your vehicle." Unverified Hacks Most of these hacks focus on reducing the struggle of winter car upkeep. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 14-20, 2024

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 14-20, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets.</i> for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up January 14-20, 2024</p> ... Continue reading

Consumer Electronic Show 2024 Reports One - In-cabin safety, surprise and delight.

Consumer Electronic Show 2024 Reports One - In-cabin safety, surprise and delight.

In-cabin safety, surprise and delight. Lede photo IMG_1070 How do you know the driver behind you is sober, alert and smart enough to have their seat belt fastened? Though today you don’t, beginning in 2024 you may—if you live in Europe. ... Continue reading

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