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FedEx Continues Advancing Fleet Electrification Goals with Latest 150 Electric Vehicle Delivery from BrightDrop

FedEx Continues Advancing Fleet Electrification Goals with Latest 150 Electric Vehicle Delivery from BrightDrop

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Corp. announced today it has received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) decarbonizing last-mile delivery. This marks a critical milestone for FedEx as the company plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) ... Continue reading

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 2022

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 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

All-electric Fisker Ocean Will Make Its United Kingdom Debut at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue

All-electric Fisker Ocean Will Make Its United Kingdom Debut at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue

Fisker Ocean hits United Kingdom shores for the first time ahead of its scheduled start of production in November 2022 Fisker will showcase the Fisker Ocean at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue Right-hand drive Fisker Oceans will be available in mid-2023 for the U.K. market LOS ANGELES-- Fisker Inc. ( ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 12-18, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 12-18, 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

How Legends Sound: The Revolution of the Audi Five-Cylinder Engine

How Legends Sound: The Revolution of the Audi Five-Cylinder Engine

From the racetrack to the road, Audi’s five-cylinder engine presents unparallel performance and an iconic sound thanks to the uneven number cylinder configuration and the particular 1-2-4-5-3 firing order. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus LX 600 F-sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Lexus LX 600 F-sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

In the world of luxury three-row massive SUVs with six figure price tags packed with bells and whistles, the new from the ground up Lexus LX 600 F-sport has not gone the route of its competition by increasing its size. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan - Review by Larry Nutson

Tiguan is Volkswagen’s best selling model in the U.S., as well as around the world. For 2022 Tiguan has received freshened exterior styling as well as refinements to its interior. ... Continue reading

Publishing False & Alarmist Stories In Place of Accurate Well Researched Reports Is Detestable

Publishing False & Alarmist Stories In Place of Accurate Well Researched Reports Is Detestable

This is what happens when media interns play Bureau Chief of a newspaper ... Continue reading

Six Tips for Avoiding Pesky Pothole Damage While Driving From MDOT

Six Tips for Avoiding Pesky Pothole Damage While Driving From MDOT

Spring has sprung, and so have the annoying potholes wet winter weather left behind on some of your most frequented roads. And unfortunately, these divots in the asphalt can wreak havoc on your vehicle. ... Continue reading

Toyota Sticks To "Motorist Choice Is The Future" - And TACh Supports Their Position...Always Have Always Will

Toyota Sticks To "Motorist Choice Is The Future" - And TACh Supports Their Position...Always Have Always Will

TOYOTA, Japan, June 15 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) pushed back against critics who say it has been slow to embrace battery electric vehicles (BEV), arguing it needed to offer a variety of car choices to suit different markets and customers.At its annual general meeting on Wednesday, the world's largest autom ... Continue reading

2023 KIA CARNIVAL MPV PRICING (Our Favorite Minivan)

2023 KIA CARNIVAL MPV PRICING (Our Favorite Minivan)

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2022 – The 2023 Carnival MPV is a carryover model with minor interior enhancements to the seat functionality and technology features. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV segment, but its combination of SUV styling, exceptional passenger/cargo volume, and practical convenience features al ... Continue reading

Another Fine Mess You Have Gotten US Into

Another Fine Mess You Have Gotten US Into

From Across America June 15, 2022; For the eighth straight week, the nation’s average gas price continues to climb — jumping 15.7 cents in a single week to $5.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. Reuters Story; U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month, where he will meet with the kingdom's ... Continue reading

Doyal, Christianson Receive FEW High Octane Awards at 38th Annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

Doyal, Christianson Receive FEW High Octane Awards at 38th Annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

Randall Doyal and John Christianson were recognized for their longtime service and commitment to the biofuels industry. ... Continue reading

Did You Leave Your Child In The Car To Die?

Did You Leave Your Child In The Car To Die?

Over 900 children died of heatstroke since 1998, because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. It’s important for everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all hot car deaths are preventable. ... Continue reading

Hennessey Tests VelociRaptor 600 at Glamis Sand Dunes

Hennessey Tests VelociRaptor 600 at Glamis Sand Dunes

Sweltering dunes are part of Hennessey's challenging assessment and durability evaluations The Hennessey Velociraptor 600 leaps dunes in 100°F California desert as part of Hennessey's torturous 'Fire & Ice' testing program California summer desert evaluations follow Colorado Rocky Mountain winter testing of VelociRapt ... Continue reading

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