News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Keeping Up! With Used Car Prices - Cox Automotive Report October 19, 2022

Oct 19, 2022

In this inflation-driven, inventory-addled market, forecasting is a tough and messy business. Ask any economist and you'll get a knowing nod. ... Continue reading

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Oct 19, 2022

Why are you hearing about my family when I am supposed to tell you what I thought about the brand new 2022 Kia Carnival (Nee Sedona)? It's important that you know that my review included a crowd of Gordons that needed to be shuttled around San Diego ... Continue reading

Cadillac CELESTIQ Sales Release - October 17, 2022

Oct 18, 2022

The Cadillac CELESTIQ is a handcrafted, all-electric, ultra-luxury flagship that reestablishes the iconic brand as the Standard of the World, while serving as the flagship for the brand’s electric future. ... Continue reading

2022 Blue Book Best Cars for Teens

Oct 18, 2022

Experts Help Guide Parents with Comprehensive Advice, Recommend Affordable Vehicles at Various Price Points ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2022 -- Parents of teens are faced with a significant milestone decision when they consider which car to buy for their young driver. ... Continue reading

Playing Field Leveling Off - U.S. Vehicle Inventories at Highest Point Since June 2021

Oct 18, 2022

Slowing sales helped inventory levels recover further to 1.32 million vehicles in September, a significant jump over where they were a year earlier but still historically low, according to Cox Automotive and the Automotive News Research & Data Center. Cox said the figure — the highest since June 2021 — represented ... Continue reading

Honda Teen Drivers

Oct 18, 2022

October 18, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Honda providing financial grants to 25 organizations seeking to improve teen driver safety Nearly one-third of U.S. traffic fatalities involve drivers under the age of 25 Application process for 2023 funding cycle awards open through October 31, 2022 Honda is providing more than $2 ... Continue reading

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV - Review by Larry Nutson

Oct 18, 2022

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has built on its legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, bringing an all-new architecture, new plug-in hybrid powertrain, all-new exterior design, and all-new interior with world-class craftsmanship. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus NX350h - Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

Oct 18, 2022

With emphasis shifting to electric vehicles, you’d think Toyota and Lexus had done little for the environment. Nothing could be further from the truth. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

Oct 17, 2022

The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla’s campaign, “Rally Ready,” debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY October 17 2022

Oct 17, 2022

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

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Oct 16, 2022

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-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Tiguan SE - Review by Mark Fulmer

Oct 16, 2022

If your product is popular and selling well, there's no need for big changes. Thus Volkswagen made only slight modifications to the 2022 edition of the Tiguan. The company has always had a sensible approach to vehicles. No reason to sport-ify or add glitz. ... Continue reading

2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec ADV – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 15, 2022

Virtuous but not without a fault. Acura's latest take on the RDX is an impressive hunk of SUV. The base price of the unadorned RDX is $39,300. ... Continue reading

Keeping-up With Relevant Transportation News Releases You Need to See

Oct 14, 2022

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Venza Limited – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 14, 2022

For the first time in seven years, Toyota is once again offering the Venza SUV. ... Continue reading