Mar 19, 2017
In Case You Missed It - Nutsons Weekly Automotive News Digest, March 13-19, 2017; Awards, Lowest Cost To Own, Hyundai Recall, CAFE 54.5 ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - 10 Automotive Must Read Articles
Mar 1, 2017
Auto Central, March 1, 2017; Consumer reports is well respected by The Auto Channel staff, with lots of good information to make your car owning, buying and operating easier and safer. ... Continue reading
2017 J.D. Power (2014 Model Year) Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Feb 22, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 22 Feb. 2017 — While Lexus and Porsche nameplates lead the industry in vehicle dependability, owners of many high-volume vehicles are also rewarded with excellent long-term quality, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today.The study, now in its 28th year ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2017
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 13-19, 2017: 52MPG Route 66 50th Anniversary Fatalities 6%, Recalls, smart EV Only, RIP Bill Baker ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla and BMW Electric Vehicles Fail To Receive Safety Award +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2017
Near miss Two all-electric cars fall short of earning an IIHS safety award Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Institute's awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award. The ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2017
NHTSA RECALL RECAP January 23, 2017; Infiniti, Fisker, McClaren, Lexus, Scion, Pontiac, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Land Rover, Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW, Mitsubshi, Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Jaguar, Honda Acura, Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Jan 19, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2017-- In a last minute action by the outgoing administration, the National Highway Traffic Administration today ended its probe of the fatal crash of a Tesla in Florida last May by wrongly blaming the driver instead of the car's "Autopilot" technology, Consumer Watchdog said. ... Continue reading
Jan 1, 2017
* Happy New Year and here's wishing you a great 2017! The week between Christmas and New Years Day is usually a slow news week in the auto industry since all the auto makers are closed. However, there's' still some news. ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2016
In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 12-18, 2016; Subaru COTY; VW eMinivan; 2017 Kia Niro MPG Record; 1000HP Lucid Electrifies; Self-Driving News ... Continue reading
2017 IIHS Safety Picks+ Light Up The Night +VIDEO
Dec 8, 2016
Consumers who choose a 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award winner shouldn't have trouble seeing the road on nighttime drives. Good or acceptable ratings in the Institute's new headlight evaluations set the latest crop of qualifiers apart. ... Continue reading
6 to 15 Passenger 2017 New Vehicles - Perfect For Large Families Or Those With Lots Of Friends
Dec 7, 2016
Over the years one of The Auto Channel's most popular pages has been a short cut to 6-9 passenger vehicles. All of the main stream media talk of a ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2016
In another web first, The Auto Channel makes it easier for new vehicle researchers to pare through the thousands of vehicles by body style, trim levels, prices, hundreds of specs, dimensions, capacities and now your choice of transmission type, manual, CVT and automatic. ... Continue reading
New Tesla Crashes Shows Need to Recall Tesla Autopilot Feature: Consumer Watchdog Says
Dec 1, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2016A growing list of Tesla crashes demonstrates the urgent need to regulate the vehicles' "Autopilot" feature, Consumer Watchdog said today, reiterating its call to the California DMV to act and for the company to disable the feature. ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit , a leading provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2016 -- Finalists for 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) were announced Tuesday at Automobility L.A., the conference that precedes the Los Angeles auto show. ... Continue reading
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