595 ESSEESSE HEADS UP Model Year 2019 ABARTH RANGE
Apr 29, 2019
Refreshed line up to include the new 595 esseesse 595 esseesse includes Akrapovic exhaust system, “Sabelt 70” sports seats and mechanical limited slip differential as standard New 2019 “70th Anniversary” range characterised by a special anniversary badge 595 range now comes standard with 7” Uconnect with touc ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recalls Indexed April 29, 2019
Apr 29, 2019
Recalls - Ford; Collins; Honda; Fouts Bros.; Thor, IC Bus; International; KME; Navistar; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; Hackney, Holiday Rambler; ITI; Autocar; Dutchman; Toyota; Fiat; Jeep; Subaru; Acura; Chevrolet, a safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - April 21-27, 2019
Apr 28, 2019
Ford 1Q Results $34 Million Loss But Optimistic, Mid-engine Corvette Second Shift, Japan Ghosn Saga Continues, Lexus Makes Smiles In Canada, Tesla Follies, Ford Makes EV Startup Rivian HAP-PY!, Hyundai Hires EX Nissan Exec As COO, Mazda Diesel Finally, Grid Shortcoming Coming, Airbag Concerns Hits 12.3 Million Vehicles ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2019
EVs and the Environment: The Discussion Continues Last summer, California highway police pulled over pop star Justin Bieber as he sped through Los Angeles in an attempt to shake the paparazzi. He was driving a hybrid electric car—not just any hybrid, mind you, but a chrome-plated Fisker Karma, a US $100 000 plug-in h ... Continue reading
NHTSA Expands Airbag Probe To 12.3 Million FCA, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi Vehicles
Apr 23, 2019
The NHTSA said today that it is expanding a probe into potentially defective air bags to 12.3 million vehicles. More than just Takata ... Continue reading
FIAT Introduces 2019 124 Spider Urbana Edition
Apr 17, 2019
Just in time for the spring convertible season, the FIAT brand announced today the new 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Urbana Edition. The Urbana Edition will offer another option for Fiat 124 Spider customers to customize their roadster with dark exterior and interior accents that create a sporty appearance. ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2019
New Corvette; NY Auto Show; CAFE California Vs Our President; Who Needs A Green Fleet? FCA Buys 100 Million Euro Emission Credits From Tesla; Gas Prices Climb; Higher Speed Killing; Self-Driving Over Promised; EV Tax Credit Shorting Out; Jeep Gladiator Moabing; F-150 Recall Redux; Chinese EV's; GM Negotiating For Elect ... Continue reading
Nutson's Digest - Important Car and Truck News Week Ending March 30, 2019
Mar 31, 2019
By Larry Nutson: Ford Dealers Shown New Ford Bronco; TACH Journalists See New Ford Escape; GM Wants To Remove Vehicle Driver Controls; Psst, Hey Mister Wanna Buy A Car Company?; Tariffs Worrying Car Makers; NYC Congestion Fees; Tesla Wins Case; New Car Sales Down, Prices Up; Pickups Prices Up Quality Down; European Car ... Continue reading
IIHS Cars For Teens - Updated Recommendations +VIDEO
Mar 31, 2019
IIHS tightens criteria for recommended used vehicles for teens ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is applying more stringent criteria to its list of recommended used vehicles for teens, as recent safety improvements have percolated down to lower-cost used cars, SUVs, minivans and pickups. ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2019
March 27, 2019; LMC reported that in 1996, the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK played a big part in popularizing the retractable hard-top design that other convertibles would go on to emulate. European sales of the convertible bodystyle subsequently peaked during the mid-noughties, with over 400,000 sold in 2004, as ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2019
End-of-Day Auto News Recap U.S. auto sales are falling as vehicle prices climb, indicating that buyers at the lower end are getting squeezed out of the new car market, according to a new industry forecast. First-quarter auto sales are expected to drop by nearly 2.5 percent from a year earlier, to 4 million units, accor ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets Week Ending March 16, 2019:
Mar 17, 2019
Amelia Island; Arizona Sued; Buh-Bye EV Tax Credit(Buh-Bye EV's?); Corvette c8; Toyota Ups USA Investments; GM Cruze Parked At Henry Ford; Y Tesla?; SEC Vs VW: FCA Recalls; NASCAR HOF; RIP F-1's Charlie Whiting ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2019
NHTSA RECALLS : Subaru; BMW; Jaguar; Mazda; Fiat; Audi; RAM; Rover; Volvo; Bentley; Proterra, Hino; KYMCO; Winnebago; Heartland; Trail King; Forest River; Global Bus; Spartan; Mack Truck; Stoughton; Keystone; Gillig; Lifeline ... Continue reading
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