News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 8-14, 2023

Jan 15, 2023

* Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. </i></p>. ... Continue reading

Electrified Vehicles Tutorial Smart People Want To Know - Total Range, MPG and Fuel Cost By Each Fuel +VIDEO

Jan 14, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a battery instead of a gasoline tank, and an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are a combination of gasoline and electric vehicles, so they have a battery, an electric motor, a gasoline tank, and an internal combustion engine. ... Continue reading

EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity

Jan 13, 2023

Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest action to identify and address cumulative impacts from pollution and non-pollution sources. ... Continue reading

China Battery Electric Vehicles Export Report 2022: Exports will Continue to Grow from 2023-2032

Jan 13, 2023

DUBLIN, Jan. 13, 2023 -- The "Research Report on China's Battery Electric Vehicles Export 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

U.S. Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan of Up to US$700 Million for the Rhyolite Ridge Project

Jan 13, 2023

ioneer Ltd is pleased to announce finalisation of a term sheet and offer of a Conditional Commitment1 for a proposed loan of up to US$700 million2 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office for financing the construction of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, USA. ... Continue reading

Predicta’s AI Compares Sentiment of Professional EV Reviewers vs. EV Owners

Jan 12, 2023

DALLAS--In a comparison of professional EV reviews to EV owner reviews Predicta’s AI (www.predicta.com/blog) peers into the difference between EV coverage and the real-life reality of owning one. A previous release covered top-of-mind topics for both professional EV reviewers and EV owners. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Child Car Seat Recall - JD E-Commerce America Limited (Notice Not on Edmund's, Cars.com, Kbb, Road and Track, Car Guru ETC.

Jan 12, 2023

December 29, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22C008000Child Seat May Be Improperly Installed/FMVSS 213 The child seat may be improperly installed, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22C008000 Manufacturer JD E-Commerce America Limited Components EQUIPMENT, CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units ... Continue reading

EV Across The "Pond" - Toyota Choice Is The Right Vision; What Are The Brits Buying?

Jan 12, 2023

Cox Auto Mid Week Catch-up

Jan 11, 2023

. If you have not RSVP'd already, this is your last call: More details and RSVP here. One trend front-and-center for the conversation tomorrow will be vehicle prices and affordability. ... Continue reading

2023 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Jan 11, 2023

The 2023 SEMA Scholarship application period for students preparing for careers in the automotive or performance parts industries is now open and will run through March 1, 2023. ... Continue reading

2023 Acura Integra Honored as North American Car of the Year

Jan 11, 2023

DETROIT January 11, 2023 Next-gen Acura Integra recognized for its sporty design, engaging driving experience, versatile package and premium features Since launch, Integra has quickly become the best-selling model in its segment The 2023 Acura Integra fulfilled its high expectations by earning the prestigious 2023 Nort ... Continue reading

UC Berkeley Climate Alarmists Preach That By 2035 USA Must All Plug-In To Save Society And Our Economy And Bring Clean Air and Transportation Equity To Under-served Inner City Citizens

Jan 11, 2023

Research finds all new car and truck sales can be electric by 2035, saving households trillions. New national report is first to use latest battery and infrastructure costs, shows with the right policy the U.S. can electrify on-road transportation, which would save households $1,000 every year over the next 30 years, s ... Continue reading

NACTOY Reveals 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Award Winners January 11, 2023 / By NACTOY

Jan 11, 2023

NACTOY awards began with 47 eligible vehicles, which jurors later narrowed in three rounds of independently verified voting to 26 semifinalists, 9 outstanding finalists and the 2023 winners. ... Continue reading

Your FTC Says - Don’t Fill Out Info Request Until You Read This

Jan 11, 2023

What do the model of your first car, your favorite hobby, and the high school you attended have in common? If you said they’re questions commonly used for online account security and online quizzes, you’re correct! the more information you share, the more you risk it being misused. Scammers could do a lot of damage ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Expands EV Portfolio with Acquisition of ZappyRide

Jan 10, 2023

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, today announced the completion of its purchase of ZappyRide, an electric vehicle (EV) data company that builds white-label software and tools for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electric utilities, and other greent ... Continue reading