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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2024 LA Auto Show Preview

2024 LA Auto Show Preview

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2024 -- In addition to previously announced exhibitors such as Cadillac, GMC, Buick, VinFast, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, and many others, the Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) today shared a first look at its exciting and expansive 2024 program. ... Continue reading

The Future of Non-Terrestrial Infrastructure Diurnal Flight in the Stratosphere with Renewable Energy

The Future of Non-Terrestrial Infrastructure Diurnal Flight in the Stratosphere with Renewable Energy

ROSWELL, N.M., Aug. 19, 2024 -- Sceye, an aerospace company with a background in material science and manufacturer of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), announced today that it completed a full diurnal flight in the stratosphere while staying over an area of operation. ... Continue reading

The Original Interactive Vehicle Buyers Guides (Every Other Is A Copy)

The Original Interactive Vehicle Buyers Guides (Every Other Is A Copy)

Buyers Guides By Vehicle Brand 2019-1997 - Compare Specs, Prices, Options; Used and New Cars, Used and New Trucks, RV's Sold In North America ... Continue reading

Japan Car Companies Jointly developing new engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality

Japan Car Companies Jointly developing new engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality

Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have each committed to developing new engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. With these engines, each of the three companies will aim to optimize integration with motors, batteries, and ... Continue reading

Magazine Names Hyundai Ioniq 2024 EV Of The Year

Magazine Names Hyundai Ioniq 2024 EV Of The Year

Ann Arbor, MI (August 22, 2024) – Car and Driver has named the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N the 2024 EV of the Year in its fourth annual comparison test of electric vehicles. Over the course of three weeks, the field of 18 new or significantly updated cars, trucks, and SUVs were driven, compared, and evaluated by Car and Driver ... Continue reading

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

Mary Barra said American drivers will go electric, but it will take a long time for most of the 250 million vehicles on U.S. roads to be battery powered. ... Continue reading

Bollinger Motors Announces Bollinger B4 Start of Production Sept. 16, 2024

Bollinger Motors Announces Bollinger B4 Start of Production Sept. 16, 2024

First Deliveries of Commercial EV Trucks Begin in October 2024 OAK PARK, Mich., Aug. 21, 2024 -- Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, today announced it will begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on Sept. ... Continue reading

Ford Broadens Electrification Strategy to Reach More Customers, Improve Profitability, Continue to Reduce CO2

Ford Broadens Electrification Strategy to Reach More Customers, Improve Profitability, Continue to Reduce CO2

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company is taking additional actions to deliver a profitable, capital-efficient and growing electric vehicle business and add even more propulsion choices for customers that generate lower CO2 emissions. The plan includes adjusting the company’s North America vehicle roadmap to offer a ran ... Continue reading

GM Launches The EVI Electric Car

GM Launches The EVI Electric Car

GM Launches The EVI Electric Car ... Continue reading

Auto News From COX Automotive

Auto News From COX Automotive

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. “We have already seen wild volatility in the stock market this month and shifts in the election polls,” noted Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke in the Auto Ma ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 19, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 19, 2024

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

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 11-17, 2024: Size Counts; Recalls; EV's; Speed; Cruis'n; Kid Car Seats; New Car Prices; MORE

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 11-17, 2024: Size Counts; Recalls; EV's; Speed; Cruis'n; Kid Car Seats; New Car Prices; MORE

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news ... Continue reading

Lexus Future Concepts Make North American Debut

Lexus Future Concepts Make North American Debut

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – With the bustling energy of Monterey Car Week as a backdrop, Lexus celebrates its 35-year heritage at the brand’s Pebble Beach activation space (Pebble Beach Golf Links®, 3rd Fairway – off Palmero Way) with iconic vehicles on display and a look into the future. ... Continue reading

2025 Lincoln Navigator makes global debut

2025 Lincoln Navigator makes global debut

The vehicle that created the premium full-size SUV category nearly three decades ago is elevating it once again. Lincoln’s flagship SUV – the all-new 2025 Navigator® – arrives with bold, new design, a reimagined interior, signature features and new connected experiences that will create the ultimate sanctuary fo ... Continue reading

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