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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 28-May 4, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 28-May 4, 2024

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

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric, the demand for electric drive vehicles will continue to climb as prices drop and consumers look for ways to save money at ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 29, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 29, 2024

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

MIT Technology Review - Why Hydrogen is Losing the Race to Power Cleaner Cars (TACH Observes Just like Ethanol - So Who or What Is The Problem?)

MIT Technology Review - Why Hydrogen is Losing the Race to Power Cleaner Cars (TACH Observes Just like Ethanol - So Who or What Is The Problem?)

Editor's Note; Hydrogen is way better than battery power, Ethanol is way better than gasoline, so you woud think that with all of the supposed concern about our air, of uture, our country these fueslswould be moved to the front burer by Patriotic Americans...but NO.So maybe the Green New Deal means Greeenbacks seems so ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 21-27, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 21-27, 2024

Here are Larry's 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

Why is there no 'overcapacity' at Beijing Auto Show?: Global Times editorial

Why is there no 'overcapacity' at Beijing Auto Show?: Global Times editorial

BEIJING, April 28, 2024 -- After a nearly-four-year hiatus, the 2024 (18th) Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Beijing Auto Show) kicked off on Thursday. The event features more than 1,500 exhibiting companies, 278 new-energy models, 117 world premiere models, and 163 press conferences, demonstrating the new ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Limited Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4WD Limited Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Remember when Levi's introduced loose-fit jeans with "a skosh more room" for the (ahem) mature set? Well, Toyota remembers, because they've just started selling a loose-fit version of their Highlander SUV called the Grand Highlander. ... Continue reading

Magazine Announces their Choice Of 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars

Magazine Announces their Choice Of 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars

A rankings and consumer advice magazine unveiled their opinion of their choice of the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 15-20, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 15-20, 2024

* Prices still high. New-vehicle transaction prices (ATP) in March 2024 held mostly steady, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, down 1% from the revised February ATP. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It’s the Toyota Hybrid you’ll want to own ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

More comfort than speed, but there's nothing wrong with more comfort! ... Continue reading

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Here are Larry's 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

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

So the problem is what will become of the billions of dollars of charging points being planned and installed without BEV's to charge. What will happen to the Billions of dollars of Wall Street Crap Shoots, what will happen to the cleaning of our air by reducing vehicle emissions bull shit...as The Auto Channel editor's ... Continue reading

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