Sep 5, 2018
General Motors Co.'s electrification efforts are expanding in the U.S. and abroad as the Detroit automaker moves toward its goal of introducing 20 electric vehicles by 2023. GM is investing $28 million in a new project at ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Safety Recall, 192,000 2016-2018 For Wire Harness Problem
Sep 5, 2018
The subject vehicles have an engine wire harness which is connected to the hybrid vehicle Power Control Unit. A portion of the wire harness could contact the cover at this connection and wear over time, causing an electrical short circuit, which can generate heat. If sufficient heat is generated, there is an increased ... Continue reading
2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Tesla Killer; Official Specs, Features, Options and Details
Sep 5, 2018
Sep 4, 2018 – Stuttgart/Stockholm Contents The highlights Mercedes-Benz is flipping the switch. The new EQC is … … the first Mercedes-Benz under the product and technology brand EQ … progressive in design … excitingly dynamic … the Mercedes-Benz among electric vehicles … more than just a car, it is a symb ... Continue reading
2019 Fiat 124 Spyder Preview - New Colors Options and Paint Schemes
Sep 4, 2018
New Stripes for the Spider; New Sound and Appearance for the Scorpion New Record Monza Exhaust on Fiat 124 Spider Abarth models provides unmistakable Abarth growl for $995 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) New Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Veleno Appearance Group features red exterior mirror caps, red lower ... Continue reading
New Ford Focus Offers More Space Than Ever
Sep 3, 2018
COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 3, 2018 – Did you know the average school-child grows at a rate of 6 centimetres a year? And at their peak growth rate, kids can grow a whopping 16 centimetres in one year… with growth spurts of up to half a centimetre in a single night. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS Wrap-Up September 4, 2018:
Sep 3, 2018
Volkswagen, Nissan, Volvo, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Keystone, Newmar Thor, Micro Bird ... Continue reading
2018 Kia Optima PHEV Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 3, 2018
Of course, the big story here is the super-efficient powertrain based on a smallish 2.0-liter four-cylinder with direct injection, good for just 154 horsepower, and a 67-horsepower electric motor (replacing the fly-wheel) fed by a 9.8 kWh lithium-polymer battery. The systems are remarkably well integrated with a sophis ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending September 1, 2018; Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 2, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Highlights: Ideal Vehicle Awards, Less Speed Less Deaths, Ford Stock Tanks, FCA UAW Sentencing, New NAFTA, Tesla Cash Trouble, High Gas Prices, VW Recall, Nissan Recall, Chinese EV To Europe, Monterey Events Conclude ... Continue reading
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Sep 2, 2018
One of the newest in the luxury compact crossover class caught our attention recently – the Jaguar E-Pace. ... Continue reading
SLINGSHOT by POLARIS; A Different Kind of Road Therapy, Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 1, 2018
For the past few weeks (a long stint for a review vehicle) my ride has been the hard-to-define, grin-inspiring Slingshot by Polaris, an “auto-cycle,” three-wheeled (in the spirit of Messerschmidt, Morgan and Big Wheel) roadster - open, simple, fast and gloriously noisy with only about five inches of ground clearanc ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2018
After various adventures with Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis It was time to come back to Earth in sunny Belvedere. Nissan’s 2018.5 Rogue Sport SV AWD was waiting outside the door with a welcome from the PR chief and two bottles of water. ... Continue reading
Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday September 1, 2018 7-9 AM
Aug 31, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Repair Needed?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Discuss Your Problem With A Helpful Auto Repair or Industry Expert ... Continue reading
Nissan Recall - Bad Ignition Switch Could Affect 166,000 Nissan Vehicles
Aug 30, 2018
Nissan Motor Co. said today it is is recalling about 166,000 vehicles in North America since a problem with a ignition switch could means a vehicle’s engine to close off while driving. ... Continue reading
2018 Ford EcoSport Review - Enjoy The Drive By John Heilig
Aug 30, 2018
Officially classified as a small SUV, EcoSport is also a fun vehicle to drive. Take it along winding country roads and it reveals its true character. Handling is very good and it almost feels like a small sports car. You can even shift the transmission into manual mode and use the paddles on the wheel, but I didn’t f ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Aug 30, 2018
Consistent with past years, IVA's reveal that info/entertainment technology, interior quietness, power and acceleration, safety features and interior storage are the areas consumers are most likely to want to change. "Overall, the percentage of consumers who want better performance in these areas is about the same toda ... Continue reading
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