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The first truck in the world was built by Gottlieb Daimler in 1896

The first truck in the world was built by Gottlieb Daimler in 1896

He invented the motor cycle, then went to the motorised trolley car, a motorised firefighting hose and then, almost inevitably, to the truck in the year 1896. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits

Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits

Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Dianna du Preez Vice President, Customer Services

Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Dianna du Preez Vice President, Customer Services

Today, Mercedes-Benz USA announced the appointment of Dianna du Preez to the position of vice president, customer services, effective May 1, 2021. Du Preez succeeds Christian Treiber who, after 28 years, will leave the company and pursue opportunities outside of Daimler. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Review - April 11-17, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Review - April 11-17, 2021

The past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City

CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City

You read that right. We are excited to announce that CAR MBS will be back at the Grand Traverse Resort for one of the year's first in-person automotive events. ... Continue reading

Auto Dealers More Than A Vending Machine

Auto Dealers More Than A Vending Machine

Steve Gates 2021 AIADA Chairman For most of my career as a dealer, I’ve been endangered. I’m essentially a woolly mammoth on the plains: big, slow, and irresistible to spear-tossing cavemen. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary April 12, 2021 (Official)

NHTSA Recall Summary April 12, 2021 (Official)

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

Hankook Enters Trailer Tire Market

Hankook Enters Trailer Tire Market

in heavy duty conditions. - Launch of Vantra Trailer in line with Hankook's strategic expansion of its product offerings. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary April 6, 2021 (Official)

NHTSA Recall Summary April 6, 2021 (Official)

Recalled Manufacturer - Chevrolet, GMC, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Acura, RV's, Big Rigs, 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 spec ... Continue reading

NHTSA Official Vehicle Recalls March 29, 2021

NHTSA Official Vehicle Recalls March 29, 2021

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Growth Energy: COVID Assistance From New UDSA Chief Tom Vilsack Is Welcome Relief for Biofuels Producers

Growth Energy: COVID Assistance From New UDSA Chief Tom Vilsack Is Welcome Relief for Biofuels Producers

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced todaythat the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin issuing a new round of pandemic assistance to key agriculture programs, specifically including biofuels. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor welcomed this announcement in a statement:“We are pleased that US ... Continue reading

NHSA Recall Summary March 22, 2021

NHSA Recall Summary March 22, 2021

RECALLS: Audi, BMW, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Genesis, Nissan, RAM, Porsche, Jaguar, KIA, Hyundai, 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 specif ... Continue reading

Upstart Loans Going Motoring - Will Acquire Automotive Retail Software Provider Prodigy Software

Upstart Loans Going Motoring - Will Acquire Automotive Retail Software Provider Prodigy Software

Each year, approximately $1 trillion of cars are sold in the US, and most of them are financed.1 Yet purchasing a car consistently ranks among the worst consumer experiences, with less than 1% of buyers satisfied with the current process. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS March 15, 2021: Kia, Ford, Infiniti, Nissan, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Others

NHTSA RECALLS March 15, 2021: Kia, Ford, Infiniti, Nissan, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Others

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

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