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1967 Patrol: Grandfather Of Decades of Tough Nissan SUVs

1967 Patrol: Grandfather Of Decades of Tough Nissan SUVs

Back in 1951, Nissan introduced a utility vehicle intended to deliver capable off-road performance. Called Patrol, it quickly demonstrated its prowess off the beaten track with an incredible feat: It was the first vehicle to climb Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Including New SE Model

2025 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Including New SE Model

New entry-level SE trim bows with $26,650 starting MSRP SEL Convenience package is now a stand-alone trim ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

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

New Car Buyers Suffering From Digital Confusion, Automakers Do Not Have Acceptable Advanced Tech Strategy, J.D. Power Finds

New Car Buyers Suffering From Digital Confusion, Automakers Do Not Have Acceptable Advanced Tech Strategy, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 22 Aug. 2024 — Are vehicle owners becoming overwhelmed with technology features that don’t solve a problem, don’t work, are difficult to use or are just too limited in functionality? The results of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today, suggest that could be the ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2024 LA Auto Show Preview

2024 LA Auto Show Preview

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2024 -- In addition to previously announced exhibitors such as Cadillac, GMC, Buick, VinFast, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, and many others, the Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) today shared a first look at its exciting and expansive 2024 program. ... Continue reading

The Future of Non-Terrestrial Infrastructure Diurnal Flight in the Stratosphere with Renewable Energy

The Future of Non-Terrestrial Infrastructure Diurnal Flight in the Stratosphere with Renewable Energy

ROSWELL, N.M., Aug. 19, 2024 -- Sceye, an aerospace company with a background in material science and manufacturer of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), announced today that it completed a full diurnal flight in the stratosphere while staying over an area of operation. ... Continue reading

The Original Interactive Vehicle Buyers Guides (Every Other Is A Copy)

The Original Interactive Vehicle Buyers Guides (Every Other Is A Copy)

Buyers Guides By Vehicle Brand 2019-1997 - Compare Specs, Prices, Options; Used and New Cars, Used and New Trucks, RV's Sold In North America ... Continue reading

Eighth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction in September

Eighth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction in September

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2024) — The eighth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, to benefit the Saratoga Automobile Museum, will take place on Friday, Sept. ... Continue reading

2025 GMC Yukon Close Up First Look

2025 GMC Yukon Close Up First Look

Today, GMC revealed the 2025 Yukon, the brand’s flagship nameplate, with major technology upgrades, a bold exterior and thoughtfully refreshed interior design. The 2025 Yukon introduces the first-ever AT4 Ultimate trim, timed to celebrate the fifth anniversary of GMC’s AT4 sub-brand. ... Continue reading

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

Mary Barra said American drivers will go electric, but it will take a long time for most of the 250 million vehicles on U.S. roads to be battery powered. ... Continue reading

Ford Broadens Electrification Strategy to Reach More Customers, Improve Profitability, Continue to Reduce CO2

Ford Broadens Electrification Strategy to Reach More Customers, Improve Profitability, Continue to Reduce CO2

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company is taking additional actions to deliver a profitable, capital-efficient and growing electric vehicle business and add even more propulsion choices for customers that generate lower CO2 emissions. The plan includes adjusting the company’s North America vehicle roadmap to offer a ran ... Continue reading

GM Launches The EVI Electric Car

GM Launches The EVI Electric Car

GM Launches The EVI Electric Car ... Continue reading

For 2 Cents Per Story Add 1 Million Pages Of Indexed Auto News To Your Editorial Content - Third-Party Automotive eCommerce Websites Must Differentiate as Satisfaction Gap Narrows Reports JD Power

For 2 Cents Per Story Add 1 Million Pages Of Indexed Auto News To Your Editorial Content - Third-Party Automotive eCommerce Websites Must Differentiate as Satisfaction Gap Narrows Reports JD Power

With 50% of vehicle shoppers willing to purchase online and only 8 points (on a 1,000-point scale) separating the top three performing third-party automotive websites, customer satisfaction is narrowing. According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Automotive Website Evaluation Study,SM released today, the sites must work to ... Continue reading

Energix Renewables and Google Sign a Strategic Renewable Energy Agreement

Energix Renewables and Google Sign a Strategic Renewable Energy Agreement

Energix Renewables, a leader in the U.S. renewable energy sector and part of the Energix Group, a global leader in renewable energy, is proud to announce the signing of a strategic long-term agreement with Google. ... Continue reading

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