Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - February 21-27, 2021
Feb 28, 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
Mazda January 2021 Sales and Production
Feb 27, 2021
Mazda January 2021 Production and Sales TOKYO, Feb 25, 2021 - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for January 2021 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in January 2021 decreased 12.1% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and comme ... Continue reading
Toyota First Mobility Pilot Technologies for Indiana Future Mobility District Initiative
Feb 26, 2021
May Mobility and Udelv selected to provide autonomous shuttle and advanced contactless delivery vehicle services respectively within the Indiana Future Mobility District initiative ... Continue reading
BIG DEAL - Toyota Develops Packaged Fuel Cell System Module to Promote the Hydrogen Utilization
Feb 26, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has developed a product that packages a fuel cell (FC) system into a compact module and plans to begin selling it in the spring of 2021 or later. The new module will be easily utilized by companies that are developing and manufacturing FC products for wide variety of applications, incl ... Continue reading
Jeep® Announces Starting Prices for the All-new 2021 Grand Cherokee L Lineup
Feb 26, 2021
Jeep® Grand Cherokee L is expanding into the three-row, full-size SUV segment with an all-new architecture, all-new interior, three Jeep 4x4 systems, the most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class and segment-leading advanced technologies. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Has Seven 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards
Feb 25, 2021
Hyundai offers 7 TOP SAFETY PICK/TOP SAFETY PICK+ models in the U.S. when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights Two Hyundai SUVs have TSP+ ratings ... Continue reading
Every 2021 Mazda Vehicle Tested Earns 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD
Feb 25, 2021
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading
Six 2021 Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings Awards
Feb 25, 2021
2021 Accord, Insight and Odyssey earn the pinnacle TSP+ award; CR-V and two Civic models earn TSP when equipped with specific headlights Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™ gets SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention and is standard equipment on all six models All fully tested Honda vehicles al ... Continue reading
Nissan Engineers Keep Things Smooth
Feb 25, 2021
To the frustration of meteorologists around the world, the weather will never be truly predictable. But at an advanced wind tunnel research facility near Paris, a team of Nissan technicians has a special power at their fingertips. ... Continue reading
Battleground for Electric Vehicle Purchase Consideration is Wide Open, J.D. Power Finds
Feb 25, 2021
good news for automakers expanding their EV product lineup, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today. Currently, more than half (59%) of new-vehicle shoppers fall into the “somewhat likely” or “somewhat unlikely” categories when it comes to consider ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Classic 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 to Cross Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Block
Feb 25, 2021
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will auction one of the most desirable vehicles in the world, a stunning red 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394) during the Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. Having passed through only a handful of caretakers, the matching-nu ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2021
Editor's Note: Now what does that say about dealers...hmmm Atlanta, Jan. 25, 2021 – There was a time when consumers rated the car-buying process roughly on par with a stubborn root canal. ... Continue reading
Cox Automotive February 2021 Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales Remain Relatively Strong Despite Challenges
Feb 25, 2021
February sales when reported next week are expected to show a relatively strong vehicle market in the U.S., though slowing from January's robust post-holidays pace. ... Continue reading
Cox Automotive Study Finds Car Buying Process Improved During COVID-19 Pandemic
Feb 25, 2021
Cox Automotive released its 11th annual Car Buyer Journey Study. ... Continue reading
Subaru Earns Nine IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards For 2021 Model Lineup
Feb 25, 2021
IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Awards for 2021 Model Lineup Subaru of America, Inc. announced that its 2021 vehicle lineup offers five TOP SAFETY PICK+ and four TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). With a total of nine IIHS awards, Subaru is tied for the most awards earned by an individu ... Continue reading
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