2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 6, 2018
Volkswagen’s SUV line-up is now focused on three core models. This all-new, second-generation 2018 Tiguan compact SUV that’s longer, has more cargo space and has three-row seating to carry up to seven passengers; the new Atlas mid-size seven-passenger SUV; and the previous generation 5-passenger Tiguan, rebadged as ... Continue reading
Latest Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 4, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 5, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: July Auto Sales Down; No Old Diesel For Big Rigs; GM Tariff Complaints; FCA Complains Of Mahindra Jeep Look Alike; Another Audi EV; Electric Harley; NACTOY Cars Of The Year; Concurs of America Winners; Automotive Heritage Awards; Collector Car Crime; VW Recall; RAM Recall ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM
Aug 4, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading
New 2019 ROUSH Stage 1 & Stage 2 Mustangs Deliver Power and Performance
Aug 3, 2018
New model year Mustangs now available PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MICH. (August 2, 2018) — New 2019 model year ROUSH Stage 1 and Stage 2 Mustangs are available beginning today from ROUSH Performance. ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2018
WASHINGTON - August 2, 2018; Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger C ... Continue reading
Day Two Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Center for Automotive Research offers several options at the annual Management Briefing Seminar. I chose to pursue news on the latest in powertrains, expecting news on a variety of gasoline, hydrogen, diesel and electrified options. ... Continue reading
Day One Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Seemingly, every news story about the automotive industry mentions ADAS or autonomy. While much is forward thinking (hype), some is real, particularly the drive to decrease accident and their injuries and deaths. It will be a struggle; there is only a patchwork of applicable laws and every state and municipality wants ... Continue reading
Day Three Management Briefing Seminar by Center for Automotive Research 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Listening to experts from Nissan, Zipcar, May Mobility, Via, and Ridecell spoke about everything from managing the safety of autonomous vehicles, to who will pick up the trash in a shared vehicle. ... Continue reading
Humanizing Automated Vehicles – Allowing for the “Jerk” Response
Aug 2, 2018
Reflections on a main theme, Humanization Of Robot Drivers, among potential things to ask is a favorite of mine I haven’t heard anyone address yet: Who gets the ticket if an AV in true human fashion runs a red light? ... Continue reading
2018 Jeep Wrangler, Better, Much Better - Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 2, 2018
Just recently on an invite from Jeep I got a first hand look, as well as on-road and off-road driving time in the newest iteration of the legendary Wrangler in the Saguaro National Park desert outside Tucson, Arizona ... Continue reading
Even Millennials Don't Want Electric Cars - So Who Is Pushing Them? - We Believe We Know, Do You?
Aug 1, 2018
Seventy percent of millenials do not want to buy an electric car and are much more interested in purchasing a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle, according to a new report. In addition, about two thirds would have significant reservations about riding in a self-driving car. ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports July 2018 Sales
Aug 1, 2018
Ram brand reports highest July sales ever, Light-Duty retail sales climbed 17 percent Jeep® brand reports highest July sales ever, retail sales rose 16 percent Jeep Cherokee posts best July sales ever, retail sales jumped 73 percent Alfa Romeo July sales increase 65 percent FCA US LLC today reported July 2018 sales of ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago
Aug 1, 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking its brand on the road with an immersive retail experience now open in Chicago through September 30. Popularized at marquee events and auto shows, the full concept store recently enjoyed successful stops in Atlanta and Miami retail hubs before opening in The Windy City’s 401 North M ... Continue reading
2018 BMW X2 Earns Highest Crash Rating By IIHS
Aug 1, 2018
Head restraints are only weak spot for new BMW small SUV ARLINGTON, Va. — The 2018 BMW X2, a new small SUV, earns the highest rating in all IIHS crashworthiness tests except one that evaluates how well the seat and head restraint protect against whiplash in a rear crash. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors July Sales up 24 Percent
Aug 1, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continued its momentum in the month of July, reporting sales of 9,950 units – up 24 percent over July 2017. For the calendar year, total sales are up 23.4 percent compared to the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
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