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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up May 5-11, 2024

May 12, 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

ExxonMobil Hit with $725M Verdict for Failure to Warn About Cancer-Causing Benzene in Gasoline

May 12, 2024

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel: Philly jury finds benzene in gasoline caused former mechanic's leukemia diagnosis PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2024 -- A Philadelphia jury has returned a $725.5 million verdict against ExxonMobil, finding the company's failure to warn about known health risks of exposure to cancer-causing benzene i ... Continue reading

Baby on Board: Nissan Engineer Documents Pregnancy Using Car Parts

May 12, 2024

When Kayla Kilgore, a Nissan body systems design engineer, learned she was pregnant in early 2023, the first-time mom had a unique idea to document her baby’s growth. While she had seen plenty of parents using things like fruit and household objects for comparison, she turned to her automotive passion to track just h ... Continue reading

Car as a Connected Living Ecosystem worth USD 1.5 trillion by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets

May 9, 2024

CHICAGO , May 9, 2024 -- Car as a Connected Living Ecosystem is estimated to grow from USD 8 billion in 2023 to more than USD 1.5 trillion by 2035 at the CAGR of 54.5%. according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Factors such as technology developments and advanced connectivity levels across automotive OEMs and cus ... Continue reading

Ethanol Stakeholders Show You Believe In Ethanol As Much As The Auto Channel Does. Support This Promotion Proposal From Your Content Led Media Influencer

May 7, 2024

The growing recognition of the environmental, economic and political downsides associated with world sourced petroleum based fuels, should be generating increased interest in realistic, upside only domestic renewable and sustainable energy sources, but its not!. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive May 7, 2024 - Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in April

May 7, 2024

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in April compared to March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 198.4, a decline of 14.0% from a year ago. ... Continue reading

Boozy Book Review: Manny Shwab And The George Dickel Company

May 7, 2024

The Jewish influence in American Whiskey and Kosher cocktails. In Louisville, that’s a pretty easy task because we have the history of people like Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, the Shapira brothers, Henry Kraver and many more. ... Continue reading

1997 Cross Country Rally - The Dickel Diaries Rally Report April 14, 1997

May 7, 2024

April 14, 1997 ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

May 7, 2024

The best buy in a very competitive compact SUV segment ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Passport AWD Black Edition Review by David Colman +VIDEO

May 7, 2024

What makes this SUV pop visually is the contrast between its sparkling red paint and the understatement of its all-black trim. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 28-May 4, 2024

May 5, 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 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature - Review by David Colman

May 2, 2024

Energetic and exciting alternative to clumsy compact SUVs on the market ... Continue reading

2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

May 2, 2024

There are some out there who feel that if a car's power doesn't come from an internal combustion engine (ICE) it isn't real. Oh, come on. ... Continue reading

Toyota Land Cruiser Returns For 2024

May 2, 2024

Toyota’s longest-running nameplate returns to the North American market after a three-year hiatus and stays true to its heritage as a durable off-roader at a more accessible MSRP in the mid-$50,000 range Exclusively powered by i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that produces 326 horsep ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda MX-5 Club 6M – Review by David Colman

May 1, 2024

The Club version of the MX-5 may just be the most joyous sports car you can buy. ... Continue reading