Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 25-31, 2014
Aug 31, 2014
* All the buzz in Detroit this week is that Cadillac is considering to move its sales and marketing staff to New York City. Curiously, the news comes just days after the luxury brandâs new boss, Johan de Nysschen, reported for work. de Nysschen is from South African and previously headed Infiniti, joining that bra ... Continue reading
Volvo Introduces The All-New XC90 +VIDEO
Aug 27, 2014
Months of speculation ended today after Volvo Cars unveiled its all-new Volvo XC90, delivering on its promise to introduce a visually striking, premium quality seven-seat SUV with world leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interio ... Continue reading
Bottom Fishing? Edmunds 10 Best New-Car Leftovers for 2014
Aug 27, 2014
Washington DC August 26, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported most savvy car shoppers know that the end of the summer is the traditional end of the model year, making this a good time to find great bargains on the new-car lot. But even better deals await those who are willing to buy a model that is about to be discontin ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2014
Swedish striptease is over. After coyly dropping photos for monthsâa headlight here, some silky seats thereâVolvo finally pulled the cover off its new SUV, the XC90. Click here for a picture. "This is one of the most important days in our history, Chief Executive Officer Hakan Samuelsson said in a statement. ... Continue reading
BMW Motorcycles Clinch 16 Best Bike Awards for 2014
Aug 26, 2014
Editors of Cycle World, Motorcyclist and Motorcycle.com Choose BMW in Sport Touring, Standard, Touring, Sportbike, Adventure Bike, Naked Bike, Scooter and Best Motorcycle Technology Categories BMW R 1200 RT Wins 2014 Peopleâs Choice Motorcycle of the Year from Rider MSN Autos Chooses BMW R nineT and BMW S 1000 R a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Offer A Unique Lodging Experience +VIDEO
Aug 26, 2014
Six California SE camper vans made available for booking as 'rooms' Temple Island,Henley-on-Thames isthe first site for Hotel VW California Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has gone from van maker to holiday maker this summer, launching a unique, adventurous getaway concept in conjunction with hotel booking site LateRoom ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2014
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2014 Car Complaint Index From Author Jack Gillis - Most Complained About Models
Aug 25, 2014
Thanks to consumer advocate Jack Gillis, author of the 2014 Car Book, and the efforts of the Center for Auto Safety, we are able to provide you with the Top 20 vehicle complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each year, thousands of Americans call their government to register ... Continue reading
Volvo PV444 - The "Little Volvo" Turns 70 +VIDEO
Aug 25, 2014
Editors Note: Wow 70 years. In 1961 I was in the market for a car and bought a 1957 green PV 544...stick shift on the floor, a throwback car to the 1940's, but it did have personality...after the PV came a brand new 1964 122S, and then a <a href="https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/models/245/1974&am p;qu ot;> ... Continue reading
2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 25, 2014
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Among the first questions we ask when evaluating an electric, hybrid or other alternatively powered car are how much extra it costs, does it provide a performance advantage and what is the payback period for the investment. Some folks insist those are the wrong question ... Continue reading
Dodge 100 Years: How Two Brothers Rose To The Forefront Of The Automotive World +VIDEO
Aug 24, 2014
Dodge 100 Years: How Two Brothers Rose To The Forefront Of Automotive The brothers John Francis (born 1864) and Horace Elgin (born 1868) Dodge would never have guessed that one hundred years after they had built their own motor vehicle, the Dodge brand would still be alive and kicking. This year marks the Centennial of ... Continue reading
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