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2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Review by Larry Nutson

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

Genesis Ranks Highest Overall for JD Power Tech Innovation; Hyundai is Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand

Genesis Ranks Highest Overall for JD Power Tech Innovation; Hyundai is Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand

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

FCA Reports Third-quarter 2021 U.S. Sales

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

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up September 12-18, 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

China Economic Boss's Vow To Reduce Number Of Domestic EV Manufacturers

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

AP Fact Check: Biden overstates UAW support for electric cars

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

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary August 16, 2021 (Official)

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary August 16, 2021 (Official)

The following Chevrolet, Cadillac, Audi, Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Porsche, Toyota, 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 ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 8-14, 2021

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 8-14, 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

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers, But an Opportunity for Material Suppliers, Reveals IDTechExGM's first recall of the Bolt in 2020 was a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Approximately 69,000 cars produced between 2017-2019 were recalled for potential battery fires. ... Continue reading

Unpaid-For Editorial Brand Exposure - Published Auto Brands News, Reviews and Opinions 1995-2021

Unpaid-For Editorial Brand Exposure - Published Auto Brands News, Reviews and Opinions 1995-2021

When comparing the public relations budget to the marketing budget the PR budget is not "chump change", but Foresight Research calls it a marketing "best buy" Foresight Research has been measuring marketing communications for much more than a decade. Of all the communications channel levers that an auto manufacturer ca ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Leads The Way - Big Boom in Minivan Popularity - The Van is Back in Style

The Auto Channel Leads The Way - Big Boom in Minivan Popularity - The Van is Back in Style

The minivan has shed being runner-up to other segments and is basking in the spotlight of popularity once again, according to a recent report from Cox Automotive. ... Continue reading

2021 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s Survives a Storm

2021 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s Survives a Storm

Bookends for Chairman Larry Moss By Steve Purdy Shunpiker Productions [Larry Moss deserves a medal of valor for keeping a cool head in the face of adversity saving this important Concours d’Elegance - perhaps the third most prestigious show of its kind in the country - from natural disaster . . . twice. [Larry Moss] ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary July 19, 2021 (Official)

NHTSA Recall Summary July 19, 2021 (Official)

To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

The Volkswagen-Owned Electrify America Plans Expansion Of Charging Network

The Volkswagen-Owned Electrify America Plans Expansion Of Charging Network

“Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada by late 2025, the company reports. ... Continue reading

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