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
NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary August 16, 2021 (Official)
Aug 16, 2021
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
Aug 15, 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
Aug 10, 2021
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
Aug 10, 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
Aug 6, 2021
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
Jul 27, 2021
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)
Jul 19, 2021
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
Jul 15, 2021
“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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