News By Topic: Automobile Dealers

Porsche Taycan Wins Double Victory in World Car of the Year Awards +VIDEO

Apr 9, 2020

At this year’s World Car of the Year Awards 2020 (WCOTY), the Taycan has seen the checkered flag first in two categories: winning as World Luxury Car and World Performance Car of the Year. At the World Performance Award, it succeeded in a historic triple against the 911 and the 718 Spyder/Cayman GT4. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Presents Great Virtual Car Show

Apr 9, 2020

Following the cancellation of this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, the VW brand show stand can now be visited online. Starting today, visitors can experience all the new models of the brand for two weeks round the clock from their own homes. ... Continue reading

Mazda Earns Six IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards, the Most Among Automakers Tested for 2020

Apr 8, 2020

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that six Mazda U.S.-specification models tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), have been awarded the nonprofit organization's highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick+, making Mazda the automaker to be presented with the most 2020 Top Safety Pick+ awards ( ... Continue reading

Polster Unveils Its Future - Precept Preview +VIDEO

Apr 8, 2020

Following its digital reveal in February, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath now discusses the Precept in detail, and in real life, in Gothenburg, Sweden.A precept is a manifesto of things to come; a declaration. ... Continue reading

2020 Nissan Titan Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

Apr 6, 2020

2020 Nissan Titan A full size pickup in a full size city. I don’t usually drive and evaluate full size picks from my home base in Chicago. And I do live in the heart of Chicago. ... Continue reading

What Types Of Cover Are Required For Your Motor Vehicle?

Apr 6, 2020

When you are in possession of a car, there are a lot of different things that you need to be aware of in terms of cover. There is no hiding behind the excuse that you weren’t aware of the rules and laws if you are pulled over by the police. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - April 6, 2020

Apr 6, 2020

RECALLS, Ford, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Dodge, Jeep, Indian Motorcycles, Newmar, Thor, Freightliner, ALTEC, Others; 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 include ... Continue reading

Nutsons' Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - Week Ending April 4, 2020

Apr 5, 2020

* COVID-19 Oh My - March Sales Bad April Sales Worse?, SAFE Replaces CAFE Fuel Standards; Gas Prices FALLING; Car Makers React To Virus; Stay At Home And TACH ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday April 4, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Apr 4, 2020

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com This a a Prerecorded Best Of Auto Lab - No Calls Please Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hand ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY EXTENDS WARRANTIES FOR MORE THAN 1 MILLION VEHICLES WORLDWIDE

Apr 3, 2020

VIEW ONLINE Apr 3, 2020 ID: 3023 Hyundai extends original warranties that expire between March and June of this year Extended warranty covers more than 1.21 million vehicles worldwide Hyundai Motor America to contact eligible customers individually Hyundai dealers in the U.S. introduce contactless service authorization ... Continue reading

Mazda Taking Pre-orders for its 100th Anniversary Special Edition Series in Japan

Apr 3, 2020

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that its 100th Anniversary Special Edition series will go on sale in Japan for a limited period until the end of March 2021. ... Continue reading

Honda Civic Winner in IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Awards

Apr 3, 2020

Highest Model Loyalty in the Car segment in calendar year 2019, with the greatest percentage of car owners who purchased or leased another Civic. The Automotive Loyalty Award is granted to ten different vehicle segments, and five overall loyalty categories as well, with a single winner selected for each category. ... Continue reading

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Named 2020 Car Of The Year By Rocky Mountain Automotive Press +VIDEO

Apr 3, 2020

The all-new 2020 Corolla was introduced last Spring with reimagined styling, an enhanced driving experience and the addition of the first ever Corolla Hybrid in the U.S. This new Corolla model, which boasts up to an estimated 52 MPG combined, was especially appealing to the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association ( ... Continue reading

BMW Group March 2020 Auto Sales

Apr 2, 2020

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--BMW of North America announced today Q1 2020 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. For the sales period ending March 31, 2020 BMW brand sales totaled 59,455 vehicles, a decrease of 15.3% vs the 70,227 vehicles sold in the same time period last year.* MINI brand sales totaled 5,237 ... Continue reading

Journalist Comments About March 2020 Auto Sales

Apr 2, 2020

Sales volume appears to be near our internal forecasts—well down, as most industry watchers had feared. Current tracking suggests an overall market in March 2020 in the 10 million to 12 million SAAR range. ... Continue reading