Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup - Week Ending August 29, 2020
Aug 30, 2020
Record High New Car Prices As US Sales Fall; US NEWS Best New Car Deals; Going To The Dogs; Durango Hellcat Off Line At $80k; Recall App From NHTSA; Ford, RAM, Recalls; Self Parking Escape; Road Trip Revival; SD Car Show Wuhan'd; More UAW Problems; Paul Goldsmith Oldest NASCAR Placed In Hall of Fame; J.C. Whitney Gone ... Continue reading
Are Aftermarket Exhausts Worth it?
Aug 25, 2020
Aftermarket exhausts differ quite a bit from stock exhausts since they circumvent the constraints of stock exhausts. Many people search for an exhaust system that can deliver better engine performance or fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Some New Vehicle Technologies Risk Failing While Others Become “Must Have,” J.D. Power Finds
Aug 21, 2020
Volvo Ranks Highest Overall for Tech Innovation; Hyundai Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands 19 August 2020 New-vehicle buyers are being offered an increasing number of advanced technology features, some of which are hits while others are currently missing the mark. The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TX ... Continue reading
China's CATL is developing new EV battery with no nickel, cobalt
Aug 18, 2020
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), a Tesla supplier, is developing a new type of electric vehicle (EV) battery that contains no nickel or cobalt, a company executive said on Saturday. Nickel and cobalt are key ingredients in the batteries that power EVs. ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2020
NPW’s acquisition of substantially all Auto Plus assets in Washington state and Oregon. The transaction includes two Pep Boys Parts retail store locations in Seattle, Washington, and excludes Pep Boys automotive service centers. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up | August 9-15, 2020
Aug 16, 2020
*Here Is What Happened Last Week; August 9-15, 2020: GM Vs FCA; China Car Sales On Fire; Lyft and Uber Drivers Are Employees Say California Court; Jeep Vs Ford; Lucid, 500 Mile Range EV Launched; Ford Recall; BMW Bikes ADAS; MB $700 Million Dieselgate Settlement; Michigan To Dedicate Traffic Lanes For Autonomous Vehicl ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2020
Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 20T015 Synopsis : Linglong Americas Inc. (Linglong) is recalling certain Venezia Crusade HT tires, size LT265/75R16 Load Range E, with DOT date codes 2715 through 5215. ... Continue reading
Nutsons Weekly Automotive News Roundup - August 2-9, 2020
Aug 9, 2020
Last week's important, controversial or pithy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. The auto market continues to recover July SAAR topping 14.5 million; Ford President Leaves Company; Cadillac's LYRIC EV revealed; Paint Color Choices; ADAS Imperfec ... Continue reading
AAA Finds Active Driving Assistance Systems Do Less to Assist Drivers and More to Interfere
Aug 6, 2020
New automotive engineering research finds 73% of performance issues were related to lane centering ORLANDO, Fla. ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2020
U.S. Auto Parts Network Is Now CarParts.com
Jul 27, 2020
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. today announced it has formally changed its name to CarParts.com, Inc. Following its sales growth and its inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index, the company decided it needed a name that reflected the tech-forward company it has become. The company, which has been a leader in online afterm ... Continue reading
Can A 33 MPG Toyota Hybrid Minivan Turn Mama On?
Jul 26, 2020
Despite the minivan’s reputation for being a family vehicle, minivans today actually have a quite diverse demographic that spans age ranges and family makeup. With a median age of 54, the current market of new minivan owners is made up of nearly as many Baby Boomers as Gen Y and just as many families without children ... Continue reading
Alcohol-detection Systems Could Prevent 25% Of U.S. Road Fatalities
Jul 23, 2020
Alcohol-detection systems could prevent more than a fourth of U.S. road fatalities Arlington VA July 23, 2020 Alcohol-detection systems that stop people from drinking and driving could prevent more than a quarter of U.S. road fatalities and save upwards of 9,000 lives a year, a new study from the Insurance Institute fo ... Continue reading
555 EDELBROCK-MUSI CRATE ENGINE COMES WITH SIGNING BONUS
Jul 21, 2020
Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, in conjunction with Pat Musi Racing Engines, is pleased to offer a high-performance engine designed to rule the streets. Featuring 555 cubic inches, 723 horsepower, and 652 ft-lbs of torque (with Pro-Flo 4 XT EFI), the engine is built b ... Continue reading
2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S With More Standard Features
Jul 21, 2020
Following a successful U.S. debut less than a year ago, CX-30 has quickly become recognized by fans as the ideal package of sleek styling, driving dynamics and superior craftsmanship. ... Continue reading
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