Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 19-25, 2023
Feb 26, 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. ... Continue reading
2023 Acura & Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings
Feb 23, 2023
Three Acura models and five Honda models have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating or better for 2023, with six achieving the pinnacle TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, including all-new for 2023 models: Acura Integra, Honda HR-V and CR-V. Contributing to the top ratin ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2023
Only 48 models qualify for 2023 awards thanks to stiffer requirements for Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards in 2023, demanding better side crash protection and improved pedestrian crash prevention systems and eliminating subpar headlights from the field of qualifying vehicles. ... Continue reading
Car Brands Ranked For Woman Buyers
Feb 22, 2023
Among the top 25 brands in the United States, Buick ranked highest in 2022 of women's share of brand, at 55.0% of personal new vehicle registrations, followed by Mitsubishi, Mini, Lexus, Infiniti, Mazda, and Kia. ... Continue reading
Do Not Drive Certain Honda Accords - AIR BAG MAY KILL YOU
Feb 17, 2023
Honda has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning today for certain 2001-2003 Acura and Honda vehicles equipped with unrepaired Takata Alpha driver side air bag inflators. If you own one of these vehicles and still have an open Takata air bag recall, do not drive it until this urgent, lifesaving recall has been completed. ... Continue reading
Award Month Is Here - Honda Civic and Ridgeline Models Recieve Awards
Feb 14, 2023
February 13, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. The 2023 Honda Civic and Ridgeline have been named Consumer Guide® Best Buys for their exceptional performance, features, accommodations, fuel efficiency, resale value and price. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - February 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
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.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience
Feb 12, 2023
2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electric Experience By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_7535) The 2023 Chicago Auto Show welcomed national automotive media with pleasantly warm outside temperatures for a couple of mid-winter February days. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto ... Continue reading
Honda Recalls 114,00 Vehicles Including Fit Hatchback and HR-V's
Feb 12, 2023
Honda recently issued a recall for over 114,000 Fit hatchbacks and HR-V SUVs due to a problem with the backup camera [1]. The issue prevents the camera from displaying images on the display screen, making it difficult for drivers to check their surroundings when backing up. Honda has urged customers to bring their vehi ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023
Feb 12, 2023
* The 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week with media previews. The show reopened the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2023
TROY, Mich.: 9 Feb. 2023 — The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today, reports an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022. ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2023
Today, the MotorWeek team officially awarded the winners of their 2023 Drivers’ Choice Awards, giving honors to vehicles spread across 13 categories, including ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 29-February 4, 2023
Feb 6, 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. ... Continue reading
Honda Hydrogen Business Update
Feb 3, 2023
Expanding hydrogen business with external sales of the next-generation fuel cell system –February 2, 2023 — TOKYO, Japan Working toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society, Honda will not only continue electrifying its products but also take a proactive approach to increase the use of hydrogen as an energy ... Continue reading
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