Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 23, 2018
Collusion Among German Car Makers?; GM Ignition Switch Case Turned Off; J Mays Ex Ford Designer to Whirlpool; Nissan Recall: Park Your Car Now!; Fassst VW; Motorsport Update ... Continue reading
IIHS: Parents use Ford system to place limits on teen drivers
Sep 21, 2018
These days when parents hand over the car keys to a teenager, they don't always relinquish total control. Some vehicles come equipped with systems that allow parents to monitor their child's driving or control things like top vehicle speed and sound system volume. ... Continue reading
Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE Saturday September 22, 2018 7-9 AM
Sep 21, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Expert; Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational intera ... Continue reading
Subaru Ascent Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
Sep 21, 2018
A new midsize SUV from Subaru earns the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with good-rated LED headlights. ... Continue reading
"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD" By John Heilig
Sep 21, 2018
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig REVIEWED MODEL: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD ENGINE: 4.0-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 270 hp @ 5,600 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.8 in. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Kona, Santa Fe and NEXO Win Silver Award from IDEA 2018
Sep 20, 2018
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe and NEXO together have been recognized as a Silver Award winner in the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their forward-thinking design and distinct styling. ... Continue reading
No, Ridehailing And Shared Mobility Aren’t Denting Desire For Car Ownership
Sep 20, 2018
The National Automobile Dealers Association has comforting stats for its members who may be wondering if they should start feeling concerned about the rise of ride-hailing and shared mobility: nine-out-of-10 consumers surveyed prefer automobile ownership to using an app to call a car. ... Continue reading
Nearly 5,000 Will Walk To AAPEX 2018 in Las Vegas
Sep 20, 2018
The group will include parts store operators, shop owners, technicians and service writers who are part of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. Las Vegas showgirls and a marching band will join in the festivities as the group makes its way to AAPEX. ... Continue reading
Got $1,400 a Month Burning A Hole In Your Pocket? Audi Has A Way To Get Rid Of It For You
Sep 20, 2018
EDITOR'S NOTE: Let me say from the outset that I think Audi's are fantastic cars and that they are the best popular-priced driving cars in the world. I have long believed this and said it. ... Continue reading
Genesis G70 Named Finalist in 2018 International Design Excellence Awards
Sep 20, 2018
The Genesis G70 was recognized as a finalist in the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA®) by The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). The organization evaluated the G70 based on its design innovation, user benefits and social responsibility. ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2018
Cummins Inc. introduced innovations that will achieve a low nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions future and achieve a reduction in the carbon footprint at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show. ... Continue reading
Mass Production Begins at Volvo's First American Car Factory
Sep 19, 2018
Volvo Cars production of the all-new S60 mid-size luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing site in Ridgeville, South Carolina is underway. The 2019 S60 is the first Volvo car to be built in the USA. ... Continue reading
SEAT Goes Big with New Tarraco SUV
Sep 19, 2018
The SEAT Tarraco is here. Named after the Mediterranean city of Tarragona, a historic, cultural center with awe-inspiring architecture but a spirit that is young and adventurous. ... Continue reading
Nissan Posts U.S. Pricing for 2019 Pathfinder
Sep 19, 2018
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $31,230. The seven-passenger 2019 Pathfinder is offered in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive configurations and a choice of four well-equipped grade levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2018
"Driving Tomorrow" – this is the motto of the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles exhibition which will be taking place in Hannover. Representing the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans will once again be substantiating their claim to be the leaders with ... Continue reading
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