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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage

If you are in the market for a new SUV, you have probably come across the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. These two vehicles are very popular options, and it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023

* The sleeping giant is awakening! Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and r ... Continue reading

Alef reports pre-orders of $750M worth of flying cars

Alef reports pre-orders of $750M worth of flying cars

Alef Aeronautics receives 2,500 pre-orders for its first in history flying car. Alef reports 2,100 deposits from individuals and 400 vehicle pre-orders in B2B agreements Pre-orders include 1st in history agreement to sell modern aircraft through a car dealership SAN MATEO, Calif., July 25, 2023 -- Alef Aeronautics, a s ... Continue reading

EV Chargers: Republican Senators Attempt To Guarantee Buy America And Reverse Biden Pro-Chinese Anti American Manufacturing Waiver

EV Chargers: Republican Senators Attempt To Guarantee Buy America And Reverse Biden Pro-Chinese Anti American Manufacturing Waiver

Four Republican U.S. senators on Wednesday sought to reverse a Biden administration decision to waive ... Continue reading

2023 Nissan GT-R Closeup +VIDEO

2023 Nissan GT-R Closeup +VIDEO

2023 Nissan GT-R is on sale now at select U.S. Nissan dealers with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $113,540. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

Based on the review consensus, the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport seems to be a vehicle that is capable and well-suited for off-road driving, with a refined powertrain and capable TrailSport model. It has a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, providing 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque ... Continue reading

2023 KIA Sorento Close-up +VIDEO

2023 KIA Sorento Close-up +VIDEO

2023 Kia Sorento enters the new model year with improved packaging across all trims, building upon its generous array of standard features. ... Continue reading

Senate Agrees With TACH, An AM Radio In Every Car

Senate Agrees With TACH, An AM Radio In Every Car

With near-unanimous bipartisan support, a bill that would help ensure AM radio remains in vehicle dashboards is moving quickly in Congress. The Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday advanced the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S. 1669) with only Michigan Democrat Gary Peters voting against the proposal. ... Continue reading

New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2023 -- In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, today at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Ele ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center

This collaborative effort between the Group and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field. The opening ceremony of the Joint Battery Research Center took place at Seoul National University’s main campus and was attended by est ... Continue reading

Tesla deletes web page listing Full Self-Driving software's limitations hours after The Dawn Project links to it in press release

Tesla deletes web page listing Full Self-Driving software's limitations hours after The Dawn Project links to it in press release

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 24, 2023 -- In a recent press release highlighting safety defects in Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, safety advocacy group The Dawn Project linked to a page on the Tesla Model 3 manual on Tesla.com which described the software and listed its many limitations and safety defects. Within fo ... Continue reading

Three Things I Hate About Ethanol Fuel

Three Things I Hate About Ethanol Fuel

It's Time to Tell It Like It Is! From the author of "THE ETHANOL PAPERS." ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JULY 24, 2023

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JULY 24, 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

Owners Unimpressed with New-Vehicle Design and Performance, J.D. Power Finds

Owners Unimpressed with New-Vehicle Design and Performance, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 20 July 2023 — Vehicle manufacturers may be collectively disappointed learning that, for the first time in the 28-year history of the J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in owner satisfaction. According to the 2023 st ... Continue reading

Republican Congress Leads Bill to Protect Automobile Choice

Republican Congress Leads Bill to Protect Automobile Choice

July 6, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 18 colleagues in introducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023. This critical legislation would prohibit the Biden administration from implementing aggressive emission standards for l ... Continue reading

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