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eBay Used Car Parts Creates "New York Auto Parts Show"

eBay Used Car Parts Creates "New York Auto Parts Show"

New York Auto Parts Show, designed to demonstrate how car enthusiasts can build, fix, or maintain their dream car. In the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges, the show debuts a line of "Re-Concept cars," assembled in partnership with some of the industry's top builders and biggest stars. ... Continue reading

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Like Tiger Woods at the Masters, the retail vehicle market is showing some progress in April, with both new and used sales gaining momentum last week. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary April 11, 2022

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary April 11, 2022

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

Three more Volvos earn Top Safety Pick+

Three more Volvos earn Top Safety Pick+

The 2022 Volvo S90, S90 Recharge and V90 Cross Country, all large luxury cars, earn Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To qualify for either of the Institute’s two 2022 awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side smal ... Continue reading

April Car Care Tips from AutoNation Keep Drivers Safe and Cars Running Smoothly

April Car Care Tips from AutoNation Keep Drivers Safe and Cars Running Smoothly

AutoNation recommends preparing a cost-effective emergency & car care preparedness kit to tuck into the center console or keep in the trunk. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) March 28, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) March 28, 2022

GMC, Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Tesla, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Harley-Davidson, Winnebago, International Recalled: ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall ... Continue reading

New Electric Vehicle Information Brief Educates Policymakers on Need for Battery Investment to Aid Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Transition

New Electric Vehicle Information Brief Educates Policymakers on Need for Battery Investment to Aid Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Transition

"Our circular supply chain ... is critical to meet the mix of technologies that EVs require." New information brief explains the role of 12 volt batteries that are found in nearly all electric vehicles (EVs). These made in America batteries power virtually all nonmotive electrical functions. ... Continue reading

Tesla Invests The highest R&D per car sold at $2984

Tesla Invests The highest R&D per car sold at $2984

the firm spends $2984 on R&D per car produced. That's thrice the industry average and higher than the collective R&D budgets of Ford, General Motors (GM), and Chrysler per car. ... Continue reading

Repair Vehicle Now Pay Later OPY Options

Repair Vehicle Now Pay Later OPY Options

SAN DIEGO, March 22, 2022; Opy USA Inc (Opy), a leading payments fintech announced its launch into the U.S. automotive vertical, offering its flagship OpyPay product at many of the major franchised auto dealerships including Nissan, Volkswagen, and Honda. Opy's Select Dealer Council (SDC) includes groups introducing Op ... Continue reading

GMC Terraine Recall For Too-bright Headlights

GMC Terraine Recall For Too-bright Headlights

Washington DC March 22, 2022; The AP reported that General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers. NHTSA regulators turned down a request from the Detroit automaker to avoid the recall. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 13-19, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 13-19, 2022

These are this 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

New MICHELIN CrossClimate Camping 4-season tire dedicated to motorhomes

New MICHELIN CrossClimate Camping 4-season tire dedicated to motorhomes

Tire developed to meet the needs of motorhomes, both when driving and when parked up MICHELIN Cross Climate Camping is the latest in the MICHELIN CrossClimate range. Produced in Europe, it will be available as of March 1, 2022. ... Continue reading

Which Replacement Tires You Buy Is A BIG DEAL, But J.D. Power Report Shows The Purchase Decision Is Often Based on Aesthetics and Not Expert Advice.

Which Replacement Tires You Buy Is A BIG DEAL, But J.D. Power Report Shows The Purchase Decision Is Often Based on Aesthetics and Not Expert Advice.

TROY, Mich.--Overall satisfaction with original equipment tires remains high even though customers tend to ignore recommendations by salespeople that would maximize vehicle performance, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today. The annual study measures ... Continue reading

PIRELLI INTRODUCES ITS FIRST REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES: THE NEW P ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS WITH THE ELECT MARKING

PIRELLI INTRODUCES ITS FIRST REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES: THE NEW P ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS WITH THE ELECT MARKING

Pirelli today announced the introduction in North America of its first replacement tire developed specifically for electric vehicles: the P Zero All Season Plus with Elect marking. The Elect marking offers a number of advantages. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Venue Receives Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for Third Consecutive Year

Hyundai Venue Receives Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for Third Consecutive Year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 15, 2022 – Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has received a 5-Year Cost to Own recognition from Kelley Blue Book for a third consecutive year. Kelley Blue Book evaluates models with the lowest projected ownership costs, including depreciation, expected fuel costs, maintenance and repair ... Continue reading

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