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2022 Acura MDX - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Acura MDX - Review by Larry Nutson

Acura was the first Japanese luxury brand in the U.S. arriving on our shores 35 years ago in 1986. The first vehicle models they sold were two-door and four-door sedans. ... Continue reading

Breaking News: 100% of America's ICE Vehicles are E25 Ready!

Breaking News: 100% of America's ICE Vehicles are E25 Ready!

Actual Market Penetration Crushes Expert Predictions ... Continue reading

The 2023 V8 Powered BMW ALPINA XB7 SUV Close-up

The 2023 V8 Powered BMW ALPINA XB7 SUV Close-up

Its A REAL Car Its Got A V8, No Electric Drive Crap Needed thank you. Updated design featuring new driving assistance systems and connectivity options. New generation 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 producing 630 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. ... Continue reading

The North American International Auto Show - Or is it? Purdy and Cannell Duck-In On Detroit Show

The North American International Auto Show - Or is it? Purdy and Cannell Duck-In On Detroit Show

Show boss, Rod Alberts of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, slept in the temporary offices at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center) the night before media preview day because the new, very new, version of the “Detroit Auto Show,” still known also as the North American International Auto Show, was about to get ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 19, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 19, 2022

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

2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards™- 26 Semifinalists Named

2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards™- 26 Semifinalists Named

26 Semifinalists for 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards™ ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 11-17, 2022

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 11-17, 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

EVs and the Less Fortunate - Editorial by Bruce Hotchkiss

EVs and the Less Fortunate - Editorial by Bruce Hotchkiss

I am not against electric vehicles. I'd love to have one although I do have questions and concerns. ... Continue reading

PREVIEW 2023 KIA SORENTO HYBRID

PREVIEW 2023 KIA SORENTO HYBRID

IRVINE, CA, September 16, 2022 – The Sorento Hybrid has been optimized for the 2023 model year with two repackaged trim levels. While the S trim has been discontinued, the Sorento Hybrid is now available in an all-new range-topping SX-P trim, which comes standard with Kia’s AWD system with center locking differenti ... Continue reading

Open Letter to John Eichberger and FUELS INSTITUTE

Open Letter to John Eichberger and FUELS INSTITUTE

An Erroneous Comparison of Internal Combustion Engine and Electric Vehicles ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: All-New Ford Mustang Global Debut - Today at 8PM ET / 5PM PT +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: All-New Ford Mustang Global Debut - Today at 8PM ET / 5PM PT +VIDEO

Ford Motor Company unleashes The Stampede – the debut event for the all-new seventh-generation Mustang coupe and convertible. ... Continue reading

Preview 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

Preview 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

1.6L, three-cylinder turbo engine delivers 300 hp and up to 295 pound-feet of torque GR-FOUR AWD system with customizable front-rear power settings Available in three models: Core grade, launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition and ultra-limited MORIZO Edition Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standard ... Continue reading

First Impression of the New North American International Detroit Auto Show

First Impression of the New North American International Detroit Auto Show

A NEW BEGINNING AND THE END OF ERA Day 1 of this year’s revamped NAIDAS belonged to Stellantis, the parent company of brands Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram with Chrysler who got things off to a fast start. This year marks the first show to combine events both inside and outside of Cobo Hall. ... Continue reading

Don't Be A Yutz*, Go Dealer Direct And Eliminate 3rd Party Lead Gen Tout-Fees

Don't Be A Yutz*, Go Dealer Direct And Eliminate 3rd Party Lead Gen Tout-Fees

Although using a third-party lead-gen service like Consumer Reports, TruCar, Edmunds, KBB, Auto-by-Tel, Cars.com, AutoTrader, Edmunds and all of the others is easy, don't for a second believe that they are really free... ... Continue reading

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