OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY APRIL 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
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
2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter
Apr 14, 2023
PLANO, Texas (April 11, 2023) – Developed from the ground up for those seeking extended adventures, Tacoma Trailhunter will build upon Toyota’s legendary off-road and overlanding credibility with purpose-built engineering and robust components. Stay tuned for more. ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2023
With a New CEO, Toyota at an EV Crossroads Facebook Twitter Email WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Koji Sato prepares to take over as the next CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, 54 advocacy organizations from around the world today called on the automaker to commit to phase out all internal combustion engine vehicles in coming ye ... Continue reading
Tell Secretary Pete Buttigieg: Back Buy America and End the Offshoring Loophole!
Apr 13, 2023
Right now, the U.S. Department of Transportation is reviewing a longtime waiver of Buy America for manufactured products used in infrastructure. Importers are fighting hard to keep the waiver on the books. ... Continue reading
Clearly see your route with the beautiful Garmin Drive 53 GPS navigator
Apr 12, 2023
Garmin today announced the Garmin Drive™ 53 and Garmin Drive 53 & Traffic, new additions to its popular Garmin Drive product line that offers a simple, streamlined navigation solution. The Garmin Drive 53 products deliver bright, 5" glass touchscreen displays (800x480 resolution) and a modern design that makes it eas ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 11, 2023 -- Bestop is introducing its all-new Skyrider retractable top that supports the four door Ford Bronco hardtop. Bestop® is excited for Bronco customers to try its latest product as the leading manufacturer of premium soft tops and automotive accessories. ... Continue reading
Kia starts building facility for electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production
Apr 11, 2023
Kia held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its dedicated plant for the production of battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV). The ceremony was held at Kia's Hwaseong plant, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, and was attended by over 200 people, including government officials, Hyundai Motor Group Executi ... Continue reading
This Week in Tech News April 3-7, 2023;: 12 Stories You Need to See
Apr 7, 2023
A roundup of the week's most newsworthy technology industry press releases from PR Newswire, including a new phone from Motorola and a cybersecurity solution from BlackBerry. NEW YORK, April 7, 2023 -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2023
Cox Automotive reported that oThe 2023 New York Auto Show opens to the public at 10 am this morning. ... Continue reading
Collaborating for Clean Energy at Toyota's North Alabama Engine Plant
Apr 5, 2023
More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama's power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) to support a 168-acre, $49 million solar project. ... Continue reading
Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) Appointes At Toyota North America
Apr 3, 2023
PLANO, Texas (Apr. 3, 2023) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced the appointment of Tellis Bethel as chief diversity officer (CDO), Toyota Motor North America, effective April 3, 2023. ... Continue reading
Gold On Wheels Just Sitting There
Apr 3, 2023
As Many as 153,000 Catalytic Converters Stolen in 2022 Recent media reports vastly undercounted catalytic converter thefts in the U.S., new CARFAX data shows. Thieves removed the devices from as many as 153,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, far more than earlier estimates. CARFAX data scientists reviewed catalytic conv ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto Interest News Wrap-up March 26-April 1, 2023
Apr 2, 2023
Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Senator Joe Manchin American Hero "EV's, Do What Congress Voted For Not What Burecrats Want"
Mar 30, 2023
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin said on Wednesday he may go to court after the U.S. Treasury releases guidance later this week on battery sourcing guidance for electric vehicle tax credits. "If it goes off the rails" and violates the intent of the climate legislation approved in August, ... Continue reading
Size Does Matter: Electric Roads Allow Car Batteries To Be Smaller, Lighter, Cheaper, More Practical
Mar 28, 2023
Göteborg Sweden March 28, 2023; The Chalmers University of Technology released this EV Motoring Report. If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70%, and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day. ... Continue reading
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