News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

Jan 5, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price

Jan 5, 2025

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price. ... Continue reading

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Jan 3, 2025

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Dear Reader, it was quite scary for a few minutes... The car-a Lexus UX300 h F sport did something no other car or truck has ever done in my 50 year career as an automotive journalist. Incredible as it may sound it took me to higher ground quick ... Continue reading

Parcel Delivery Vehicle Market to Hit USD 184880 Million by 2029, Driven by E-Commerce Growth and Sustainability Trends | Valuates Reports

Jan 2, 2025

According to a new survey, the Global Parcel Delivery Vehicle Market is projected to reach USD 184880 Million in 2029, increasing from USD 103450 Million in 2022, with the CAGR of 8.7% during the period of 2023 to 2029. ... Continue reading

Recalls by car brand - 2024

Jan 2, 2025

BizzyCar End of Year Recall Report Shows 27 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2024, Tesla Leading in Recalls for the Year, and a Turn Around Story for Ford ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - December 30, 2024

Dec 30, 2024

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

Dec 29, 2024

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The majority of passenger vehicles and light trucks on the road today are powered by gasoline internal combustion engines (ICE). The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Revisited

Dec 29, 2024

Ever since I seriously contemplated the issue, and started writing about the irrelevance in the difference of energy content between gasoline and ethanol for internal combustion engines, I've had some very spirited exchanges with individuals who are quick to defend petroleum-based engine fuels (gasoline and diesel fuel ... Continue reading

The Reason Why Some Ethanol-Gasoline Blends Outperform E0 in All Internal Combustion Engines

Dec 29, 2024

Zipping up the bag on BTU BS ... Continue reading

Global Launch of JETOUR T2 i-DM: Reshaping the Hybrid SUV Market

Dec 28, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 28, 2024 -- On December 25, 2024, the First JETOUR Fan's Festival and the Launch of T2 i-DM was held in Qatar, themed "Think Future". During the event, JETOUR launched its user brand "Traveler" in the Middle East and its first hybrid model, JETOUR T2 i-DM. ... Continue reading

Holiday Greetings 2001-2024 From The Co-Publisher

Dec 25, 2024

As many of you already know, I like to re re re re re re re-publish what I believe are words that I can not top...so below this rant is my holiday greeting published for Christmas 2001.. Because we were and are 20 years ahead of the curve The Auto Channel has not changed much, our vision, format and techniques have bee ... Continue reading

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2025 SOLTERRA ELECTRIC SUV WITH SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION

Dec 24, 2024

Starting price at $38,495 MSRP, $6,500 less than 2024 version, with same features 2025 Solterra Touring price reduced $7,000 compared to 2024 version Debut of Solterra Touring Onyx Edition with gloss black wheels, exterior and interior trim accents Standard Subaru® Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, best-in-class ground cle ... Continue reading

Israeli Doctors from Save a Child's Heart Deliver Christmas Miracles to Zambian Children

Dec 24, 2024

In the spirit of the Christmas season, a team of Israeli doctors recently completed a humanitarian mission to Zambia, bringing hope and healing to 25 children suffering from critical heart conditions. ... Continue reading

Santa Spied in a Nissan GT-R in London! +VIDEO

Dec 24, 2024

LONDON -- December 24, 2015: Ever wondered how Santa manages to deliver all the presents in just one night? We might have just found out! We spotted the big man out and about London town in a GT-R, much to the delight of the locals. This year Rudolph might be given a break. From Santa and NISMO.tv, we wish you Merry Ch ... Continue reading

Atlanta's Akins Ford: 2025 Raptor Details Released!

Dec 23, 2024

Akins Ford is proud to announce valuable research pages for the upcoming 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor, including specs, features, and powertrain options. ATLANTA, Dec. ... Continue reading