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Nutson's Weekly Auto New Round-up - January 1-7, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto New Round-up - January 1-7, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

2023 CES Automotive News

2023 CES Automotive News

Automotive Industry At CES Looks Towards More Present Innovation. Bloomberg (1/3) reports that the automotive industry is seeing the “age of adventure” replaced by “the realm of reality” at CES 2023, as companies look to “spotlight technologies that are here and now,” showing innovations “they expect will ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary January 2, 2023

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary January 2, 2023

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

2022 VW Artion SEL Premium R-Line - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Artion SEL Premium R-Line - Review by Mark Fulmer

VW drivers are a very loyal bunch not only because they connect with its enthusiastic driving experience, but also because of its reliability reputation and interior design strategy. This trim, the 2.0 T SEL Premium R-Line, is the upscaled Artion. ... Continue reading

My Car Does What? See Updated ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Technology) Features Available Now On New Cars, See How They Work

My Car Does What? See Updated ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Technology) Features Available Now On New Cars, See How They Work

Learn About ADAS Safety Features all manufacturers will have in new cars by 2022.​ Safety Features Back-up Camera Anti-Lock Braking System Blind Spot Monitor Automatic Emergency Braking Lane Departure Warning Tire Pressure Monitoring System Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Headlights Automatic Parallel Parking Automa ... Continue reading

Screw The Sound System, Will Your New Car Protect Your Kid's Life?, New IIHS Report Shows Just Two of 15 (Ford Escape and Volvo XC40) Small SUV Back Seat's Protect - Earn Good Rating

Screw The Sound System, Will Your New Car Protect Your Kid's Life?, New IIHS Report Shows Just Two of 15 (Ford Escape and Volvo XC40) Small SUV Back Seat's Protect - Earn Good Rating

The updated moderate overlap front crash test incorporates a dummy in the second row to encourage automakers to improve safety for passengers seated in the rear. Only two of 15 small SUVs tested earn a good rating. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Golf R - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Volkswagen Golf R - Review by Mark Fulmer

So, how do you radicalize a performance car in the year 2022? How about adding Drift and Special driving modes, tuning up your 2 liter TSI turbo engine, toss in DCC chassis control and 4Motion all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 27-December 3, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 27-December 3, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy auto news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

The subcompact SUV world has a new kid from the folks at Volkswagen who know how to design and engineer small vehicles. First of all you begin with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four and an eight-speed automatic (FWD) transmission which gets a combined 31 mpg. ... Continue reading

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary November 28, 2022

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary November 28, 2022

To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 21, 2022

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 21, 2022

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 Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 13-19, 2022

Nutson's Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 13-19, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy auto news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Taos SEL - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Taos SEL - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

In the 1950s to early 1970s common knowledge was that a four-cylinder engine just wasn't cut out for highway use. No one could imagine that one day cars, trucks, and SUVs would routinely be powered by "tiny" four-cylinder engines. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 14, 2022

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 14, 2022

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

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