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Kelley Blue Book Announces 2025 Best Resale Value Award Winners

Kelley Blue Book Announces 2025 Best Resale Value Award Winners

Most car buyers have heard the saying, "your new car loses value the moment you drive it off the dealer's lot!" but they may be surprised to know that depreciation can be one of the biggest expenses they will encounter while owning a vehicle. Understanding a car's resale value, and the extent of how much this amount ca ... Continue reading

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary March 3, 2025

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary March 3, 2025

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

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup February 23 - March 1, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup February 23 - March 1, 2025

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

There is no business like snow business-a TACH exclusive from St Moritz!

There is no business like snow business-a TACH exclusive from St Moritz!

here to witness money, glamour and glitz like there is no tomorrow. The event was called ICE, a gathering of fine automobiles racing on ice. ... Continue reading

Using a Car Finance Calculator to Compare Low-Rate Loan Offers

Using a Car Finance Calculator to Compare Low-Rate Loan Offers

To secure a vehicle on financing, careful planning and comparison is needed. ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named the Highest-Ranking Mass-Market BEV in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named the Highest-Ranking Mass-Market BEV in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study

Hyundai continues to raise the bar in electric vehicle innovation and customer satisfaction, as today, the IONIQ 6 sedan has been recognized as the highest-ranked mass-market battery electric vehicle in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. ... Continue reading

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary February 24, 2025

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary February 24, 2025

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

30 Years Ago This Week On The Auto Channel

30 Years Ago This Week On The Auto Channel

Q. The antilock brake system on my 1994 GMC Truck Suburban has caused me to have two accidents. The dealer says that he can disconnect it and that's all I can get out of him. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup February 16-22, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup February 16-22, 2025

Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, February 23, 2025; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

Honda In The Money - Magazine Now Names Award Winners

Honda In The Money - Magazine Now Names Award Winners

February 21, 2025 — TORRANCE, Calif. The editors at Money have recognized seven Honda models with ... Continue reading

New energy vehicle market poised for growth driven by technological innovations, says GlobalData

New energy vehicle market poised for growth driven by technological innovations, says GlobalData

New energy vehicle market poised for growth driven by technological innovations, says GlobalData The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) at the forefront of this change. ... Continue reading

Robotaxi Will Roam The Streets Of Tokyo

Robotaxi Will Roam The Streets Of Tokyo

TOKYO, Feb. 17, 2025 -- TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world's first open-source software for autonomous driving, is proud to announce the successful completion of pilot tests of a robotaxi service in Tokyo as part of a phased approach to commercialization. ... Continue reading

Dubai's Museum of the Future Makes SXSW Debut

Dubai's Museum of the Future Makes SXSW Debut

Dubai's Museum of the Future (MOTF), the flagship project by Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), announces their groundbreaking participation at SXSW®. The five-day immersive experience, which will take place from March 7 to 11, is centered around collectively imagining, inspiring, and designing the future. ... Continue reading

Jeep Unveils Limited Edition 2025 Wrangler 4xe Backcountry PHEV

Jeep Unveils Limited Edition 2025 Wrangler 4xe Backcountry PHEV

The 2025 Jeep® Wrangler Backcountry 4xe limited-edition is for Jeep customers who appreciate the tech, features, and refinement of the Wrangler Sahara 4xe, but crave next-level off-road capabilities. ... Continue reading

The 2025 Washington, D.C. Auto Show

The 2025 Washington, D.C. Auto Show

The 2025 Washington, D.C. Auto Show Delivers Innovation, Excitement, and Consumer Choice Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, 2025; The 2025 Washington, D.C. Auto Show once again proved to be a premier event for automotive innovation, attracting a crowd on par with last year’s turnout. ... Continue reading

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