J.D. Power Announces 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards
Nov 18, 2021
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, highlighted by Honda and Lexus being named brand award winners in the mass market and premium segments, respectively. “Accurately forecasting residual values in the auto industry is a key factor in assessing an estimated $225 billion lease portfolio of vehicles in the U ... Continue reading
New-Vehicles Sales Satisfaction Rankings Unchanged from Year Ago, J.D. Power Finds
Nov 16, 2021
customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience holds steady year over year, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, SM released today. ... Continue reading
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Segment Maker 37 Years Later - Review by Larry Nutson
Nov 16, 2021
There was a time when nearly every automotive brand had a minivan in their portfolio. Not anymore. ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLED VEHICLE SUMMARY NOVEMBER 8 2021
Nov 8, 2021
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
How Car Shortages Are Putting the World's Economy at Risk - AIADA
Nov 2, 2021
The AIADA featured a NY Times story that worries us. Turmoil in the auto industry, a powerful engine of the global economy, is threatening growth and sending tremors through companies and communities that depend on carmakers for money and jobs, reports The New York Times. ... Continue reading
Nutson"s Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up October 31, 2021
Oct 31, 2021
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production in North America
Oct 22, 2021
Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that their companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. Targeted to start in 2025, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt hours, with the abil ... Continue reading
2021 Miami International Auto Show - Stellantis Showcases Multiple Display
Oct 17, 2021
MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2021 -- Camp Jeep® returns to the show with a 25,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit offering the ultimate off-road experience Jeep brand showcases several new additions to its award-winning lineup, including the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and new 2022 Jeep Compass 2022 Wago ... Continue reading
2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Review by Larry Nutson
Oct 14, 2021
Many buyers of an SUV do so because they say they want all-wheel drive. Well, now on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and you’ll be able to get an all-weather capable, seamless and fully automatic all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2021
While new-vehicle technology is a leading reason why buyers choose one vehicle over another, many new vehicles are equipped with some features that they want no part of, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. This ends up being costly to automakers and buyers alike. ... Continue reading
FCA Reports Third-quarter 2021 U.S. Sales
Oct 1, 2021
Jeep® Grand Cherokee total sales up 45% year-over-year; retail sales up 47% Best third quarter ever for Jeep Gladiator; total sales up 2%, retail sales up 3% Ram ProMaster Van total sales up 26%; best third quarter ever for retail sales Dodge Durango best calendar year-to-date retail sales since 2005 Alfa Romeo total ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up September 12-18, 2021
Sep 19, 2021
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets.< ... Continue reading
China Economic Boss's Vow To Reduce Number Of Domestic EV Manufacturers
Sep 13, 2021
Beijing September 13, 2021 -- Bloomberg reports that China's Communist Leaders have vowed to consolidate the country’s electric vehicle industry after a decade-long nurturing of the sector led to the emergence of too many players, some of which are barely viable. “Looking forward, EV companies should grow bigger an ... Continue reading
AP Fact Check: Biden overstates UAW support for electric cars
Sep 9, 2021
DETROIT August 9, 2021; The AP fact checker reported that President Joe Biden glossed over important details and oversimplified the facts in a boast about support from the United Auto Workers union for his effort to dramatically increase sales of electric vehicles by decade's end. In remarks Wednesday in which he prais ... Continue reading
U.S. Car Brand Sales Q2 2021 Scoreboard
Aug 27, 2021
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