General Motors Fortifies Balance Sheet in Response to COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
General Motors announced that it intends to drawdown approximately $16.0 billion from its revolving credit facilities. This is a proactive measure to increase GM’s cash position and preserve financial flexibility in light of current uncertainty in global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continue reading
Special Edition: Economic Impact on Auto Sales with Cox Auto' Jonathan Smoke
Mar 25, 2020
Much has changed since the first week of March. COVID-19 cases keep getting worse and will lead to a substantial economic contraction in the second quarter. ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2020
Truckers roll through the pandemic as truck stops meet their needs. Across the nation, truckers are at work and truck stops are open to help them get their jobs done, according to a report from CNN. ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2020
a new Ohio-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of light duty fleet vehicles, has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to help deploy 500 Lordstown Endurances, believed to be the world’s first fully-electric pickup truck, across the state. The group will partner with Lordstown Motors to fulfill th ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2020
Eaton Cummins Endurant XD automated transmission lineup’s highly efficient design reduces cost of ownership through improved overall fuel economy and extended service intervals. ... Continue reading
Kentucky Trailer earns IIHS award for good underride guards
Mar 23, 2020
Arlington VA March 2020; Kentucky Trailer, a specialty trailer manufacturer, is the latest company to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOUGHGUARD award for effective rear underride prevention. Underride occurs when a passenger vehicle slides under a larger vehicle during a crash. ... Continue reading
Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck
Mar 23, 2020
Toyota City, Japan, Mar 23, 2020; Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, and to proceed with initiatives toward its practical use through verification tests and other means. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - March 23, 2020
Mar 23, 2020
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 Auto News Digest - Week Ending March 21, 2020
Mar 22, 2020
Corona Virus Takes Center Stage this Week ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday March 21, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Mar 21, 2020
Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com This a a Prerecorded Best Of Auto Lab - No Calls Please Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hand ... Continue reading
A Message from TravelCenters of America Inc.
Mar 20, 2020
TravelCenters of America Inc., today made the following statement regarding TA and its operations in the rapidly evolving current environment: “At TA, we are working hard to keep our travel centers open for business to support the critical work of professional drivers as they transport vital goods around the U.S. and ... Continue reading
NHTSA Official Vehicle Recall Notice March 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
Ford Ranger, Jeep, Nissan, Keystone, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, GMC, Freightliner, FCCC, Pierce, Thomas Built, ALTEC, Others 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 inclu ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Digest - Week Ending March 14, 2020
Mar 15, 2020
Millennials’ expectations of vehicles; IIHS ADS; Auto Show Closings; Media Events Cancelled; Motorsport Cancellations; Wuhan Honda Plant Opens; Amelia Island Concurs; Diesel Bros Fined; RIP Umberto Falchetti ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2020
Not often that a test car causes a commotion in leafy, sleepy Belvedere, but when the canary yellow 2020 Mercedes CLA250 4 matic rolled into the parking lot it was surrounded by neighbors young and old. How much was the inevitable first question and does it come as a coupe or as a convertible. ... Continue reading
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