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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 1, 2018 - Change-June NAIAS?; Foreign Car Makers Predicting Big Sale Losses; Flying Cars; Harley Goes Offshore; Heck of a Hellcat; Lexus Recall; Vette Day; EV PP; Almost Equality In Saudi Arabia; Tesla Software Banned

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 1, 2018 - Change-June NAIAS?; Foreign Car Makers Predicting Big Sale Losses; Flying Cars; Harley Goes Offshore; Heck of a Hellcat; Lexus Recall; Vette Day; EV PP; Almost Equality In Saudi Arabia; Tesla Software Banned

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In "Digest" Sized Chunks ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - July 2, 2018: Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Ferrari, Coachmen, JAYCO, Ford, Elkhart, Starcraft, Others

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - July 2, 2018: Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Ferrari, Coachmen, JAYCO, Ford, Elkhart, Starcraft, Others

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

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 30, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 30, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 20 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

NADA Details President Trump's Auto Tariff Details

NADA Details President Trump's Auto Tariff Details

By Jonathan Collegio, NADA, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs The Trump Administration announced in late May that it was initiating an investigation that could result in a tariff of up to 25% on imported automobiles and automobile parts. Under law (Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962), the President ha ... Continue reading

AB Volvo: Renault Trucks Unveils its Second Generation of Electric Trucks

AB Volvo: Renault Trucks Unveils its Second Generation of Electric Trucks

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, June 27, 2018 - After ten years of experimentation under actual operating conditions with its customer-partners, Renault Trucks unveil its second generation of all-electric vehicles: the Renault Master Z.E., Renault Trucks D Z.E. and Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E., a complete range from 3.5 to 26 tonnes ... Continue reading

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 23, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 23, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people and the rest of the world via The Auto Channel. Auto Lab prov ... Continue reading

Volkswagen AG, Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance To Strengthen Competitiveness

Volkswagen AG, Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance To Strengthen Competitiveness

WOLFSBURG, Germany & DEARBORN, Mich.--Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company today announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and are exploring a strategic alliance designed to strengthen each company’s competitiveness and better serve customers globally. The companies are exploring potential projects acro ... Continue reading

Chicago Police: Avoid Fraud Scheme Involving Vehicles Shipped to Greater Chicago Area

Chicago Police: Avoid Fraud Scheme Involving Vehicles Shipped to Greater Chicago Area

Chicago June 19, 2018; The Chicago Police Department has requested that NADA disseminate the following information: We are requesting that motor vehicle dealers throughout the nation exercise extraordinary diligence in verifying the identity of customers who attempt to purchase vehicles via the internet and have them s ... Continue reading

Tariffs On "Made In China" Products Coming Into US Market

Tariffs On "Made In China" Products Coming Into US Market

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released a list of products imported from China that will be subject to additional tariffs as part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technology and intellectual property. On May 29, 2018, ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Land Rover Discovery; Range Rover; Chevrolet; Jeep; Maserati; Audi; Volkswagen; Freightliner; Thomas Built Bus; Spartan; Altec; Tiffin; Somerset; Forest River

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Land Rover Discovery; Range Rover; Chevrolet; Jeep; Maserati; Audi; Volkswagen; Freightliner; Thomas Built Bus; Spartan; Altec; Tiffin; Somerset; Forest River

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. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest, Week of June 11-17, 2018: Dieselgate Lives; MB Diesel No-no; Tariff Troubles and Triumphs; Ford Working On The Railroad (Station); Ford Taxi's Revealed; Toyota Ride Sharing Investment; Ford Recall; RIP Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen

Nutson's Automotive News Digest, Week of June 11-17, 2018: Dieselgate Lives; MB Diesel No-no; Tariff Troubles and Triumphs; Ford Working On The Railroad (Station); Ford Taxi's Revealed; Toyota Ride Sharing Investment; Ford Recall; RIP Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In Digest Sized Content ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York City This Saturday June 16, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York City This Saturday June 16, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old weekly automotive-focused radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of no bull experienced hands-on automotive experts in-studio providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

Navistar to Offer Allison Transmissions with Cummins X15 Engine

Navistar to Offer Allison Transmissions with Cummins X15 Engine

INDIANAPOLIS--Navistar has announced that the Allison TC10® for its International® LT® Series of heavy-duty, long haul trucks, and the Allison 3000 Highway Series™ for its RH™ Series of Class 8 regional haul tractors are now available with the Cummins X15 engine. The LT Series previously only offered the Allison ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS Week Of June 4-10, 2018; Ferrari; BMW; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Kia; MCI; International; Newmar; Kenworth; IC Bus; Plus Trucks, RV's and Trailers

NHTSA RECALLS Week Of June 4-10, 2018; Ferrari; BMW; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Kia; MCI; International; Newmar; Kenworth; IC Bus; Plus Trucks, RV's and Trailers

Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

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