News By Topic: Road Trips Travel

The 100th Anniversary of Famed Route 66 +VIDEO

Jul 1, 2022

This story is both a trip back in time and a look ahead.Historic Route 66, which of course had one of its terminal points in Chicago, turns 100 in a few years. And an Illinois museum needs your help to celebrate the milestone. The Illinois State Museum is in Springfield – a town which Route 66 passed right through. ... Continue reading

China Has 65% of Public EV Charging Stations Worldwide

Jun 30, 2022

Easy accessibility to charging stations is one of the essential requirements in the global push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Meanwhile, most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure; China has already taken significant strides. According to the numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of ... Continue reading

Chinese Built GWM ORA Officially Unveiled at the EVS35 in Norway

Jun 30, 2022

BAODING, China, June 30, 2022 -- On June 11, GWM ORA was unveiled at the 35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS35) in Norway, attracting many local users' attention. EVS35 is the most influential and long-history event in the electric vehicle industry in the world. ... Continue reading

Sparklers and Safe Driving, America's Road Team on Safe Driving for Independence Day Holiday

Jun 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 -- Today, the American Trucking Associations and America's Road Team Captains are advising travelers to take extra driving precautions through the busy Independence Day holiday weekend. AAA predicts 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over this weekend, a 3.7% increase f ... Continue reading

Six Tips for Avoiding Pesky Pothole Damage While Driving From MDOT

Jun 17, 2022

Spring has sprung, and so have the annoying potholes wet winter weather left behind on some of your most frequented roads. And unfortunately, these divots in the asphalt can wreak havoc on your vehicle. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Golf R - Review by Larry Nutson

Jun 16, 2022

The Volkswagen Golf first arrived on the U.S. shores as a 1975 model bearing the Rabbit name. Now, forty-seven years later, the mainstream Golf is no longer as VW’s Taos and Tiguan utility vehicles can meet the needs of those U.S. customers. ... Continue reading

2023 KIA CARNIVAL MPV PRICING (Our Favorite Minivan)

Jun 15, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2022 – The 2023 Carnival MPV is a carryover model with minor interior enhancements to the seat functionality and technology features. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV segment, but its combination of SUV styling, exceptional passenger/cargo volume, and practical convenience features al ... Continue reading

Another Fine Mess You Have Gotten US Into

Jun 15, 2022

From Across America June 15, 2022; For the eighth straight week, the nation’s average gas price continues to climb — jumping 15.7 cents in a single week to $5.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. Reuters Story; U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month, where he will meet with the kingdom's ... Continue reading

Did You Leave Your Child In The Car To Die?

Jun 14, 2022

Over 900 children died of heatstroke since 1998, because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. It’s important for everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all hot car deaths are preventable. ... Continue reading

America Doesn't Need No Stink'n China Promoted Battery Powered EV's, Advent’s Methanol-Based Fuel Cell Unit Contributes to a New World Record set by ARM Engineering for Both Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Cars, Plus Exclusive Back Stories

Jun 14, 2022

BOSTON--Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. ("Advent"), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to announce its contribution to the new world record for the longest distance ever covered by a hydrogen vehicle without refueling and an electric vehicle without recharging. The ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 5-11, 2022

Jun 12, 2022

See the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

All-New 2023 Toyota Sequoia Full-Size SUV Preview

Jun 9, 2022

All-New Sequoia Builds Upon Three-Row Toyota SUV Heritage Capstone Luxury Grade Leads Extensive Lineup of Full-Size SUVs Impressive 437 hp, 583 lb.-ft. of Torque Maximum Towing Capacity of up to 9,520 lbs. ... Continue reading

Keeping the Driver in Driver Assistance Systems - C. A. R.

Jun 9, 2022

In 2020, the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) industry generated around 17.6 billion U.S. dollars globally. Between 2015 and 2020, the global ADAS market doubled in size and is expected to continue to grow, reaching nearly 32 billion USD by 2023, according to Statista Research Department1. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Preview +VIDEO

Jun 9, 2022

Last year, the LC 500 Convertible arrived on Lexus dealer lots across the country, broadening the flagship LC family with a stunning exterior design, optimized suspension tuning and an innovative soft-top roof. The LC Convertible returns for 2022 with updated suspension tuning and a more focused color palette, featurin ... Continue reading

New Research Shows Electreon’s Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology Could Reduce Global CO2 Emissions by More Than 1%, on Average, Year-on-Year

Jun 7, 2022

Electreon released a white paper today detailing the projected impact of its technology on global CO2 emission reductions. ... Continue reading