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Big Pickups That Failed Safety Crash Ratings; How Did Your Next Purchase Do? - IIHS

Nov 7, 2023

Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat. The Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford F-150 crew cab and Toyota Tundra crew cab — all 2023 models — earn good ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test, wh ... Continue reading

6 Dating Cars That She’ll Remember Forever

Nov 7, 2023

Going on a casual or serious dating website is intimidating. There are girls who will review your profile based on things like your job, your teeth, your hair, and your vehicle. ... Continue reading

Automotive News From GlobalData November 3, 2023

Nov 3, 2023

High Five – is the new BMW i5 worth almost six figures? The strategy employed for the 7 Series’ electric variant is now in play for BMW’s new G60 sedan: pricing for the i5 EV can stretch to more than £100,000. ... Continue reading

Honda and Acura Sedans and SUVs Earn Five 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards

Nov 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. The editors at Newsweek have honored four Honda and Acura models with five 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards, including an editor's top pick, wholeheartedly recommending them to buyers. ... Continue reading

The 2023 Acura Integra Profile

Nov 3, 2023

The 2023 Acura Integra is a five-passenger [1][2], four-door hatchback that is powered by a 200-horsepower, 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It comes standard with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, though an automatic option is also available. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Nov 2, 2023

Things have been rather hectic around here of late. I had a call from Michael Coates, President of our group, the Western Automotive Journalists. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus IS 500 - Review by Larry Nutson

Nov 2, 2023

2023 Lexus IS 500 Lots of show and go By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9856) Apparently among the Lexus cognoscenti the color Grecian Water is a topic of conversation. Grecian Water is the blue exterior color of the IS 500 that is the subject of this review. ... Continue reading

2023 SEMA Show Lexus Booth Display

Nov 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2023) — Lexus demonstrates its offroad legacy at this year’s 2023 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) ® Show. ... Continue reading

SEMA Show 2023: Toyota's Full House Of "Thrills"

Oct 31, 2023

Toyota And SEMA 2023: Track or Trail, Your Thrill Awaits October 31, 2023 Read More Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Send email Copy Link With its Largest SEMA Show Presence to Date, Toyota Promises Adventure On or Off the Beaten Path LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2023) – Toyota returns to the Specialty Equ ... Continue reading

2023 SEMA Show Hyundai Intro's Kona Jayde

Oct 31, 2023

Hyundai will reveal the 2024 Kona Jayde Concept at the 2023 SEMA Show on October 31. ... Continue reading

Mazda Rotary Engine Vehicle Total Production Volume Surpasses Two Million Units

Oct 31, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 31, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that total production volume of rotary engine vehicles has surpassed two million units.* The rotary engine is an engine with a unique structure that uses rotational movement of triangular rotors to generate power. The first vehicl ... Continue reading

Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 - Best of Show Announced

Oct 29, 2023

Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 event at the Palazzo di Varignana in Bologna, Italy. This award holds a dual historical significance as it marked the first-ever car competition of its type in the heart of the illustrious Italian Motor Valley and perhaps more notably it was the 300th prize earned by renowned collecto ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 29, 2023

Oct 29, 2023

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

Rivian Apprenticeship Program to Support Georgia Plant

Oct 27, 2023

Irvine, California, October 27, 2023 - American all-electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian today announced the launch of a new apprenticeship program to support the development of trained staff at its future manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, Georgia. The program will recruit an initial group to support future ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe Prices

Oct 26, 2023

Oct 26, 2023 – Atlanta The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe features striking proportions, an electrified mild hybrid powertrain and an extensive suite of standard features. Pricing for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe starts at $57,0001. ... Continue reading