Nutson's Auto News Digest - Top Stories Week Of May 30-June 5, 2021
Jun 6, 2021
Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy with able assistance from Michigan Bureau senior editor Thom Cannell, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading
Autotrader Names 10 Great Under $25k Cars for Grads in 2021
May 17, 2021
this year's college graduates are in the market for a new vehicle as they launch into the world to forge their chosen path. Following the commemoration of the hard work they put in during the student years, young adults find themselves in need of their own car as they begin this next phase of life. ... Continue reading
GM Reports STRONG 1Q 2021 Results - Way To Go Mary!
May 5, 2021
General Motors Co. today reported first-quarter earnings driven by strong price and mix performance in North America, strong credit and residual value performance at GM Financial, and the industry recovery in China. ... Continue reading
2021 Chicago Auto Show "Special Edition" Scheduled for July 15-19
May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021; Chicago Auto Show officials announced they received approval from state and city officials to host a special edition of the show July 15-19 at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show will be one of the McCormick Place's first live, in-person events since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2021
GM said it is building a new high-tech paint shop that will start operations from June at the Ramos Arizpe site, which currently assembles conventional internal-combustion vehicles, including the Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer models, along with engines and transmissions. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits
Apr 22, 2021
Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
"TACHy" The Auto Knowledge Game Just For Car Nuts
Apr 20, 2021
GM and LG Energy Solution Investing $2.3 Billion in 2nd Ultium Cells Manufacturing Plant in U.S
Apr 18, 2021
a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, today announced a more than $2.3 billion investment to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. ... Continue reading
General Motors Co. announced today retail sales up 19%
Apr 2, 2021
General Motors Co. announced today it sold 642,250 vehicles in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2021, with retail deliveries up 19 percent and fleet sales down 35 percent year over year. ... Continue reading
Passing On The Torch - The SUV's Are Here
Mar 3, 2021
For the most part, sales in these segments have been driven by hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf, Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta. Nowadays, these models all have SUV counterparts such as the Volkswagen T-Roc and Renault Captur. ... Continue reading
Complete List Of 2021 IIHS Safety Award Winners +VIDEO
Feb 24, 2021
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is recognizing 49 models for providing the highest level of safety — more than double the number that earned the Top Safety Pick+ award last year. Another 41 vehicles earn Top Safety Pick (without the plus), bringing the total number of 2021 award winners to 90, compared wit ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2021
When will the electric vehicle market hit its tipping point? It could be as soon as in the next three or four years. All signs point to electrification in the automotive industry as more car manufacturers such as BMW, NIO, BAIC, General Motors, and Honda debut new electric vehicles in the coming years while new players ... Continue reading
Vehicle Dependability Ratings At All-Time High, J.D. Power Finds
Feb 18, 2021
Vehicle dependability is at an all-time high, with the overall level of problems cited by owners declining 10% from a year ago, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠ (VDS), released today. “The study results validate what we have known for some time,” said Dave Sargent, vice president ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision’s 2021 List of Most Loved Vehicles in America
Feb 12, 2021
Why are customers returning to the new vehicle market and making purchases during a global pandemic when typical driving needs of the work commute and taking kids to school are significantly reduced? “It is because many customers love their vehicles and the experience they have while driving them,” states Strategic ... Continue reading
Used 2016 Small SUV Side By Side By Side By Side Comparisons
Feb 10, 2021
Compare 150 Dimensions and Criteria - Ford Escape Vs. Toyota RAV-4 Vs. ... Continue reading
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