Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 28 - August 2, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions, and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted, easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading
2025 Honda Ridgeline AWD Trailsport –Auto Channel Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Aug 2, 2025
The Honda Ridgeline is the truck for people who need a pickup but don't want to drive one. But this seemingly insoluble conundrum has been neatly resolved by Honda's engineering staff. ... Continue reading
New IIHS measurement technique points to growth in vehicle blind zones
Aug 1, 2025
The forward blind zones of six top-selling passenger vehicles grew substantially over the past 25 years as pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities soared, a comparison technique developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. A recent study led by researchers from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Vo ... Continue reading
US could learn from Canada on road safety
Aug 1, 2025
Stronger distracted driving and seat belt laws and more widespread use of speed safety cameras are among the policies that have helped keep Canada on track when it comes to reducing road fatalities while the U.S. has faltered, a new study shows. Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Can ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Pulls Plug On U.S. EQ Model Delivery
Jul 31, 2025
cbtnews.com Jaelyn Campbell ~3 minutes On Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz reported it will pause U.S. deliveries of its EQ electric vehicle lineup and reduce prices on several EQ models due to slowing demand and excess inventory at dealerships. The decision follows slowing EV demand and rising dealership inventories, compound ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2025
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2025 -- BidItUp Auctions Worldwide, a global leader in industrial asset solutions, is proud to announce a series of landmark auctions featuring high-spec manufacturing, robotics, energy storage, and EV production equipment from some of the most innovative names in mobility and electrification—in ... Continue reading
Allison 4000 Series™ Transmission Now Available with CARB-Compliant PACCAR MX-13 Engine
Jul 30, 2025
Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the Allison 4000 Series™ fully automatic transmission is now available with the new CARB low NOx compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine for Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt Model 567 truck models. The Allison 4000 Series™ is the only fully automatic transmission available with the MX-1 ... Continue reading
Seasats Autonomous Surface Vessel Crosses The Pacific, Completes 7,500+ Mile Mission
Jul 30, 2025
SAN DIEGO, July 30, 2025 -- Seasats, a leader in autonomous maritime systems, announced today that one of the company's autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) has reached Japan after completing a fully autonomous trans-Pacific voyage, marking a breakthrough in persistent, low-logistics ASV operations. Continue Reading Seasa ... Continue reading
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Pricing
Jul 30, 2025
July 30, 2025 -- Today, Kia America announced pricing on the 2026 Sportage Hybrid. This year's Sportage HEV features exterior design enhancements accompanied by upgraded interior technology, providing users with greater functionality across the board. ... Continue reading
Hesai's JT Series 3D Lidar Revolutionizes the Future of Autonomous Farming
Jul 30, 2025
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 30, 2025 -- Hesai Technology , a global leader in lidar solutions, announces today that it will supply its advanced JT series lidar sensors to support the deployment of next-generation autonomous farming robots for Agtonomy and Alpha Werke. These partnerships bring together leading innovators in ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, as well as tailpipe emission standards for vehicles, setting off what it describes as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.Republican President Donald Trump's pick to run the EPA Le ... Continue reading
KIA BRINGS THE FUTURE TO THE HISTORIC KIA FORUM WITH THE "KIA CONNECTED HOME"
Jul 29, 2025
The Kia Connected Home™ is open at the Kia Forum July 28 through January 29 Showcasing vehicle-to-home (V2H)1 energy capabilities Further strengthening Kia's presence in Los Angeles as title sponsor of the Forum since 2022 IRVINE, Calif., July 29, 2025 -- Kia America is ready to showcase the future at the historic ce ... Continue reading
Lucid Customer and Actor Timothy Chalamet Join Forces
Jul 29, 2025
Award-winning actor named Global Brand Ambassador in multi-year partnership, a first for the visionary EV maker redefining what it means to 'Compromise Nothing' NEWARK, Calif., July 29, 2025 -- Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced it has signed a multi-year partnersh ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Names Its 2025 EV of the Year
Jul 29, 2025
Porsche Taycan winner. The 2025 EV of the Year ballot had 24 of the newest electric car models from 15 different automakers, which were driven, compared, and evaluated by Car and Driver’s editors. ... Continue reading
Debunking Common Misconceptions About the Custom Auto Industry
Jul 29, 2025
The custom auto industry is a captivating mix of artistry, engineering, and performance, yet it remains clouded by misconceptions. From assumptions that custom cars are "just for show" to the idea that customization is exclusive to luxury vehicles, these myths overlook the depth and impact of this industry. ... Continue reading
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