Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 5-11, 2021
Dec 12, 2021
AUTO CENTRAL CHICAGO - December 12 2021; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary December 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
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
2022 Jeep® Renegade Fact Sheet
Nov 23, 2021
, Auburn Hills, Mich. November 12, 2021 - The Jeep® Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, as well as fuel-efficient powertrains, including a standard 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a segment-first nine-speed automatic transm ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recall Summary November 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
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
J.D. Power Announces 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards
Nov 18, 2021
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, highlighted by Honda and Lexus being named brand award winners in the mass market and premium segments, respectively. “Accurately forecasting residual values in the auto industry is a key factor in assessing an estimated $225 billion lease portfolio of vehicles in the U ... Continue reading
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson
Nov 16, 2021
Jeep has not been a player for quite some time in offering a 3-row utility vehicle. Yes, this is somewhat curious considering that 70-percent of sales in the midsize utility vehicle segment are 3-row models. ... Continue reading
New-Vehicles Sales Satisfaction Rankings Unchanged from Year Ago, J.D. Power Finds
Nov 16, 2021
customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience holds steady year over year, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, SM released today. ... Continue reading
Jeep® Brand Wins 'Best SUV Lineup' as Part of the 2021 Newsweek Autos Awards
Nov 10, 2021
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 10, 2021 -- Jeep® brand recognized as having the overall Best SUV Lineup in the industry by Newsweek 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with its well-appointed interior and innovative technologies, awarded Best Family SUV 2022 Wagoneer, with seating for up to eight passengers and best-in-class towin ... Continue reading
How Car Shortages Are Putting the World's Economy at Risk - AIADA
Nov 2, 2021
The AIADA featured a NY Times story that worries us. Turmoil in the auto industry, a powerful engine of the global economy, is threatening growth and sending tremors through companies and communities that depend on carmakers for money and jobs, reports The New York Times. ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2021
Let’s not play politics with the environment, the American autoworker, or the American consumer. Toyota believes that the future of automobiles is electric. ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests: 20 Small SUVs Tested, Only Mazda CX-5 Earns Good Rating - See Complete Results
Oct 27, 2021
Only one out of 20 small SUVs earns a good rating The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a new, tougher side crash test to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities. In the first tests of 2020-21 vehicles, only one out of 20 small SUVs, the 2021 Mazda CX-5, earns a good rating. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) October 25, 2021
Oct 25, 2021
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
2022 Jeep Compass Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 22, 2021
Just recently I got more than another look at the 2022 Compass. I climbed into the driver’s seat right behind the steering wheel and took the Compass for a drive to experience it all for myself. Jeep brought the new Compass to the Midwest Automotive Association 2021 Rally at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. T ... Continue reading
ExtremeTerrain’s “Throttle Out” Video Targets Serious Trail Enthusiasts with Jeep Rubicon JL
Oct 22, 2021
ExtremeTerrain (XT) helps JL owners level up their off-roading with the release of their newest “Throttle Out” YouTube episode. Hosted by Eric Donaldson, the video recommends 5 of the best trail-ready mods for the Recon edition of the Jeep Rubicon JL. ... Continue reading
2021 Jeep Gladiator Trail Rated - Review by Larry Nutson
Oct 22, 2021
A whopping 2.9 million pickups were sold in the U.S. last year, making up roughly 20% of the entire auto market, according to Cox Automotive. Full size and midsize pickups are offered by eight different brands. ... Continue reading
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