News By Topic: Features

Lordstown Motors Rolls First Endurance EV Pick-up Betas Off Their Line

Apr 1, 2021

Yesterday Lordstown Motors rolled the first two Endurance betas off the manufacturing line. This significant milestone — for the company and the EV industry — is a testament to the hard work, skill and work ethic of the 500 Lordstown Motors associates. ... Continue reading

CarMax Buys Remaining Stake in Edmunds For $404 Million

Apr 1, 2021

CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest and most profitable retailer of used autos, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edmunds, one of the most well established and trusted online guides for automotive information and a recognized industry leader in digital car shopping innovations. With this ... Continue reading

Biden Commits USA To Obvious But Wrong Future Automotive Fuel

Apr 1, 2021

$2 trillion infrastructure and jobs proposal would include $174 billion to "win" the global electric vehicle race against China and Europe, reflecting a growing symbiosis between Democratic policy goals and the bottom lines of Detroit automakers. ... Continue reading

Has The Wuhan Virus Caused 2021 To Become The Year That JIT Auto Manufacturing Died?

Apr 1, 2021

Reuters reported that after a year of getting hammered by the pandemic, a semiconductor shortage and storms that snarled Dana Inc’s global supply chain, the auto parts maker is reaching for a new playbook. Newly manufactured Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading

Next Generation Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Will Be Built In USA And Germany

Mar 31, 2021

New eSprinter will be produced in North Charleston, SC/USA, Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, Germany, successively starting second half of 2023 Mercedes-Benz to invest around €50 million in each plant as part of electrification shift Next generation of the eSprinter to help develop new markets with a focus on the USA an ... Continue reading

Diono Child Seat Recall

Mar 31, 2021

Diono is recalling certain Cambria 2 Booster Seats model numbers 31200-US-01, 31201-US-01, and 31202-US-01. ... Continue reading

Stellantis expects hydrogen fuel cell vans to arrive by end of 2021

Mar 31, 2021

Stellantis said today that it will begin deliveries in Europe of its first medium-sized vans powered by hydrogen fuel cells by the end of 2021. The carmaker, which was formed by the merger of PSA and Fiat Chrysler earlier this year, said the hydrogen fuel cell vans will be launched under the Peugeot, Citroen and Opel b ... Continue reading

Hyundai Previews Pick-up Like 2022 Santa Cruz

Mar 31, 2021

Hyundai has released the first teaser sketch of its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL FIRE RISK - DO NOT DRIVE - 2020-21 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Park Outside

Mar 31, 2021

Owners of select GM and Chevrolet vehicles listed below should park their vehicles outside and away from homes, structures, and other flammable materials such as vegetation, until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire. Positive battery cable short circuit GM issued a safety recall ... Continue reading

LIVE-On-Drive: X Marks The Hot Spot - Genesis X Concept Unveiled

Mar 31, 2021

Genesis officially introduced the Genesis X Concept, an EV-based GT (Gran Turismo) concept car at a VIP only private event in LA. ... Continue reading

BMW Goes Vertical On EV's, Contracts For For Sustainable Lithium Supply For Own Battery Production

Mar 30, 2021

Multi-year contract worth around 285 million euros with US company Livent Responsible extraction of lithium in Argentina Participating in study of sustainable lithium extraction in South America Wendt: ... Continue reading

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Preview

Mar 30, 2021

Upgraded suspension and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-wheel drive, the Outback Wilderness is ready for adventure. The Outback Wilderness also features award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and a tablet-style 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia system with integrated center information display. ... Continue reading

LIVE ON DRIVE Video Of Lexus Reveals LF-Z Concept Of Electric Future

Mar 30, 2021

Lexus announced today (19:00 Japan time) initiatives for the transformation of the Lexus brand through its “Lexus Concept Reveal Show”. With an unyielding spirit of innovation and support from buyers around the world, Lexus has continued to evolve as a luxury lifestyle brand. Lexus has delivered amazing product and ... Continue reading

NHTSA Official Vehicle Recalls March 29, 2021

Mar 29, 2021

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - March 21-27 2021

Mar 28, 2021

* California Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein urged President Biden to set a date for phasing out sales of internal combustion vehicles nationwide. California last fall said it wants sales of new ICE vehicles to end by 2035. ... Continue reading