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New Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Profit From Government Policies That Help To Rake in Profits

New Cars Are Only for the Rich Now as Automakers Profit From Government Policies That Help To Rake in Profits

February 14, 2023; The AIADA Newsletter reported that a shiny new car in the driveway has been an emblem of middle-class prosperity for generations. But for the typical American family, it’s now a distant dream. ... Continue reading

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW'S FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY GALA RAISES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW'S FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY GALA RAISES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION

CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2023 -- The Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity gala brought in more than $2.5 million to benefit 18 local charities, and two attendees left with the keys to a new vehicle. ... Continue reading

FATAL CAR CRASH REPORT - From 2007 to 2014, Fatalities were declining before rising

FATAL CAR CRASH REPORT - From 2007 to 2014, Fatalities were declining before rising

*Nearly 1 in 3 Fatal Car Crashes Caused by Speeding*. Speeding was cited in 28% of fatal car crashes in 2020. That was one of the most interesting findings from a new report on Fatal Car Crashes from ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree <https://www.valuepenguin.com/fatal-car-crashes-study>. Here are other interesting trend ... Continue reading

Edmunds.Com Top Rated Vehicle Awards

Edmunds.Com Top Rated Vehicle Awards

Auto Central, Louisville KY Valentines Day 2023; You gotta love your car if you wanna be happy. Edmunds.com's editor on chief Alistair Weaver, Editor-in-Chief said it a different way when describing what attributes goes into determining their Top Rated Awards. ... Continue reading

India Knows; US No's - How Come?

India Knows; US No's - How Come?

On February 6, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the higher 20% ethanol blended petrol in 11 States/UTs to reduce carbon emissions [1][2]. The petrol is available at 84 petrol pumps of three State-owned fuel retailers in the 11 States/UTs [2][3]. The move is part of a government programme to increase the use ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - February 13, 2023

NHTSA RECALLS - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - February 13, 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

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electric Experience By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_7535) The 2023 Chicago Auto Show welcomed national automotive media with pleasantly warm outside temperatures for a couple of mid-winter February days. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto ... Continue reading

Honda Recalls 114,00 Vehicles Including Fit Hatchback and HR-V's

Honda Recalls 114,00 Vehicles Including Fit Hatchback and HR-V's

Honda recently issued a recall for over 114,000 Fit hatchbacks and HR-V SUVs due to a problem with the backup camera [1]. The issue prevents the camera from displaying images on the display screen, making it difficult for drivers to check their surroundings when backing up. Honda has urged customers to bring their vehi ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

* The 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week with media previews. The show reopened the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. ... Continue reading

The Pony Express Ford's Mid-engine Mustang - The Real Back Story

The Pony Express Ford's Mid-engine Mustang - The Real Back Story

Michael Lamm recounts the development of Ford's 196 Mustang the first mid-engine throust toward Total Performance. People have tried for years to weave a connection between the Ford Mustang I-the knee-high 2-seater in which Dan Gurney lapped Watkins Glen in 1962-and the production Mustang that came out in May 1964. ... Continue reading

How To Profitably Get Rid Of A Junk Car

How To Profitably Get Rid Of A Junk Car

With things that burden life and thoughts you need to part. It may well happen that your car has worked its way and it's time to sell it. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. RECALLING 1,182 MODEL YEAR 2023 SUBARU SOLTERRA EV SUVs

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. RECALLING 1,182 MODEL YEAR 2023 SUBARU SOLTERRA EV SUVs

Camden, N.J. February 10, 2023; Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced a safety recall on select 2023 Subaru Solterra vehicles. The issue affects 1,182 model year (MY) 2023 Subaru Solterras. ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Urus, Lamborghini Huracan STO, Ferrari 296 - Frankl Family Grand Tour

Lamborghini Urus, Lamborghini Huracan STO, Ferrari 296 - Frankl Family Grand Tour

Lamborghini Urus,Lamborghini Huracan STO, Ferrari 296 Frankl Family Grand Tour Each May the Frankls get excited. It’s the Monaco Grand Prix month and our annual My Yacht Monaco weekend welcomes dozens of passionate friends and guests aboard our trackside superyacht, plus summer is nearly here and, most importantly, i ... Continue reading

J.D. Power US Dependability Report Finds - Lexus Ranks Highest among All Brands; Kia Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for Third Consecutive Year

J.D. Power US Dependability Report Finds - Lexus Ranks Highest among All Brands; Kia Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for Third Consecutive Year

TROY, Mich.: 9 Feb. 2023 — The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today, reports an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022. ... Continue reading

Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer Earn 2023 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards

Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer Earn 2023 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2023 -- Grand Cherokee wins Best Midsize Utility for its on- and off-road capability and extensive model lineup, including plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe and three-row Grand Cherokee L Grand Wagoneer takes Best Luxury Utility honors for ultimate luxury features and modern powertrain tec ... Continue reading

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