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Hyundai Veloster Most Fun To Drive

Hyundai Veloster Most Fun To Drive

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 21, 2020 – Today, Cars.com awarded the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N with the 2020 Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year award, an accolade given annually to a model that’s defined by how fun it is to drive, on the racetrack or off. ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - January 20, 2020

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - January 20, 2020

Ferrari, Nissan, Infiniti, Chevrolet, GMC, Lexus, Toyota, BMW, Autocar, Triumph; 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. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets - Week Ending January 18, 2020

Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets - Week Ending January 18, 2020

Car and Truck of the Year Revealed; North American Trade Deal Ratified; Toyota Invests In Indiana Factory; Audi, BMW, MB Out Of NY Auto Show; Home Builders Group Takes Sides In Future Fuel Codes; Street Racing In New Corvette; VW Dieselgate Continues; Cars.Com Awards; Detroit Auto Show Super Car Event; New Jersey Force ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday January 18, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday January 18, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

This a a Prerecorded Best Of Auto Lab - No Calls Please. We will be LIVE Next Week. Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's ... Continue reading

Toyota and Joby Aviation are Flying to New Heights Together

Toyota and Joby Aviation are Flying to New Heights Together

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (January 15, 2020) Toyota is exploring a new flight path for mobility through a new collaboration with Joby Aviation (Joby), an aerospace company that is developing and commercializing all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to enable the deployment of fast, quiet and affordable a ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz 2020 Caravan

Mercedes-Benz 2020 Caravan

Stuttgart. This year’s Mercedes booth at the Caravan, Motor and Tourism (CMT) exhibition is all about connectivity. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending January 11, 2020

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending January 11, 2020

Ghosn's Nigeru; Big Truck Smog Regs; Wall Street Values Tesla More Than GM and Ford Combined; CES Auto Show; Autonomous Vehicles; Car Maker Web Sites; Car Star Movie American Graffiti Museum To Open In Modesto; VW Investors Sue Daimler; Bullet Mustang Sold; Varsha Fighting Cancer; Salty 300 MPH Club member Jack Costell ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday January 11, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday January 11, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, pro ... Continue reading

Arrow Electronics Helps Racecar Driver Sam Schmidt Regain Independence Two Decades After Accident Leaves Him Paralyzed

Arrow Electronics Helps Racecar Driver Sam Schmidt Regain Independence Two Decades After Accident Leaves Him Paralyzed

“To me, driving is freedom.” On Jan. 6, 2000, a racing accident left IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt paralyzed from the shoulders down. ... Continue reading

Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control e-4ORCE expands electric vehicle performance

Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control e-4ORCE expands electric vehicle performance

Nissan is elevating the performance capability of electric vehicles with its new twin-motor all-wheel-control technology called e-4ORCE. The technology provides instant torque to all four wheels to deliver balanced, predictable power and handling on par with many premium sports cars. ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Explorer Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Ford Explorer Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Ford Explorer Roomy, rear-drive, plus a new hybrid By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6026) Ford has done it again and completely revamped the Explorer. It still looks very much like an Explorer. ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda Mx-5 RF Review by David Colman

2019 Mazda Mx-5 RF Review by David Colman

Since its introduction, Mazda's two seat sports car has evolved through 4 production cycles (NA/NB/NC and ND). The ND, Mazda's latest interpretation of the Miata for 2019, also comes in 4 different guises. The baseline model is dubbed Club, next up comes the Grand Touring, followed by the retractable hardtop variant (R ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending January 4, 2020

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending January 4, 2020

HAPPY 2020! Carlos Ghosn Escapes Japan; VW EV; VW Dieselgate, RAM Outsells Chevrolet Pickups, Norway Goes 42% Electric; Big MB Recall, McQueen Mustang For Sale, RIP Car Guys in 2019 ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - December 30, 2019

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - December 30, 2019

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

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