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The Oil Industry Has Been Poisoning Us For Decades, and They've Always Known It

The Oil Industry Has Been Poisoning Us For Decades, and They've Always Known It

Highly explosive gasoline, tetraethyl lead, MTBE, toluene, benzene, and the most deadly of all...WAR! These are some of the ways that the petroleum oil industry has killed us. ... Continue reading

2024 Jeep Prices, Images and Specs

2024 Jeep Prices, Images and Specs

Starting U.S. MSRP now available for the new 2024 Jeep® Wrangler lineup, which includes Sport, Sport S, Sahara, Willys, Rubicon, new Rubicon X, High Altitude and Rubicon 392 2024 Jeep Wrangler starts at a starting U.S. MSRP of $31,895 (all prices exclude $1,795 destination) New 2024 Wrangler delivers standard first- a ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 2024

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 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

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 4-10, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 4-10, 2024

Here are Larry's 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

KIA EV9 NAMED 'BEST EV' IN 2024 MOTORWEEK DRIVERS' CHOICE AWARDS

KIA EV9 NAMED 'BEST EV' IN 2024 MOTORWEEK DRIVERS' CHOICE AWARDS

This marks the second year in a row that Kia received the "Best EV" honor from MotorWeek, following the Kia EV6 win in 2023 IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2024 -- Today, the 2024 Kia EV9 received the MotorWeek Drivers' Choice "Best EV" award for 2024. ... Continue reading

National Corn Growers Association Joins The Auto Channel, Takes A First Step In "Cautioning" The Biden Administration Against Solely Focusing on Electric Vehicles, What About The 300 Million American Motorists? The Auto Channel Is Ready For That

National Corn Growers Association Joins The Auto Channel, Takes A First Step In "Cautioning" The Biden Administration Against Solely Focusing on Electric Vehicles, What About The 300 Million American Motorists? The Auto Channel Is Ready For That

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 -- A letter signed by 3,466 farmers from across the country was sent to President Biden today expressing concern that his administration is taking a short-sighted approach to addressing climate change by prioritizing the use of electric vehicles over biofuels, such as corn ethanol, as it works ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Ridgeline Gets Increased Off-Road Performance and Upgraded Tech

2024 Honda Ridgeline Gets Increased Off-Road Performance and Upgraded Tech

TORRANCE, Calif. November 6, 2023 New Ridgeline TrailSport is more rugged and off-road capable than ever with all-terrain tires, an off-road-tuned suspension and steel underbody protection Rugged design includes ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY Feb 5, 2024

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY Feb 5, 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

Nutson's Weekly Automotive Weekly Wrap-up, January 28, 2024 - February 3, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive Weekly Wrap-up, January 28, 2024 - February 3, 2024

Larry's 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 GMC Sierra HD AT4X Extreme AEV Edition

2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X Extreme AEV Edition

GMC first elevated key off-road truck segments with the premium and capable Sierra 1500 AT4X and Canyon AT4X. Today, GMC announced the next step with the first-ever 2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X — featuring the Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition — a truck that enables adventurers to go further while still having the towing capab ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Sonata Models Reveal - Specs and Prices +VIDEO

2024 Hyundai Sonata Models Reveal - Specs and Prices +VIDEO

More Aggressive Design with a Long Hood and Wide Front-end Layout That Integrates a Seamless Horizon Lamp New Curved Display Combines Driver Information Cluster and Infotainment System All Models Now Available with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto New HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Option Available with 2.5L Engine ... Continue reading

China's Evergrande Company Is More Than A Housing Developer - Have Big Stake In Failing Electric Car Business Told To Liquidate

China's Evergrande Company Is More Than A Housing Developer - Have Big Stake In Failing Electric Car Business Told To Liquidate

HONG KONG, Jan 29, 2024; Reuters reported that a Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande Group fresh blow to confidence in the country's fragile property market as policymakers step up efforts to contain a deepening crisis. Justice Linda Chan decided to liquidate the world's ... Continue reading

Hyzon Delivers First Four Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to Performance Food Group

Hyzon Delivers First Four Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to Performance Food Group

Leaders from Performance Food Group (PFG) and Hyzon celebrate the delivery of four fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Fontana, CA today. Left to Right: Pat Griffin, Hyzon North America President; Dr. ... Continue reading

Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun

Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun

— TORRANCE, Calif. January 25, 2024 Honda expanding hydrogen business to realize global goal of carbon neutrality Production of new Honda fuel cell system has begun at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture facility in Michigan Honda has identified four core domains for its hydrogen business direction: f ... Continue reading

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