Dec 25, 2016
* A final deal was reached between VW and U.S. regulators this week to buy back or repair 83,000 VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines. The agreement is expected to result in the recall and repair of 75% of these vehicles when the modifications, which are not available yet, are approved by the EPA ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2016
In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 12-18, 2016; Subaru COTY; VW eMinivan; 2017 Kia Niro MPG Record; 1000HP Lucid Electrifies; Self-Driving News ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2016
* President-elect Donald Trump will pick an ardent opponent of President Barack Obama's measures to stem climate change to head the Environmental Protection Agency, according to media reports. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, has enraged environmental activists, but he fits with the Republican president-elect's ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2016
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 28-December 4, 2016; Barra and Chao Trumped; New Car Transaction Price UP!; Connected Car Privacy; Pacifica 84 eMPG;Ferrari Hybrid; Caddy Racer; Ford Recalls, Ford Fiesta Stouter ... Continue reading
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Nov 28, 2016
2017 Volvo XC90 The Most Awarded SUV Of The Century A Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2016
* As Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season, a National Safety Council poll found two-thirds – 66 percent – of drivers would make phone calls while driving through a parking lot, and 56 percent would text. Given the increased traffic in and around parking lots during the holiday shopping season ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2016
In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 14-20, 2016: Mazda Diesel, NACTOY, 65 eMPG Caddy, Rusting Toyota's, Safety Champion Ditlow Dies ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2016
* Donald Trump, the President-elect made many campaign promises related to the auto industry. The next four years certainly will be interesting as we watch and wait to see which ones really actually develop. ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2016
* SEMA, BMW Recall, Buh Bye Chrysler Museum, Car Sharing, Alt Fuel RoutesThe biggest event in the automotive aftermarket industry is the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas this week. The show spreads out all over the strip with both inside and outside venues. ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus RX 350 and 450h Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Nov 5, 2016
2016 Lexus RX Refinement with more style by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3840) Lexus’ RX is the vehicle that launched the segment of luxury crossover back in 1998. Since then Lexus has sold 2.1 million of the popular SUV thanks to its smooth ride, roomy interior, comfort ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review Plus 2017 Model Update By Larry Nutson
Nov 3, 2016
2016 Lexus 300h Hybrid Sedan Review Plus 2017 Model Update By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2016
* VW owners now finally know. Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco gave final approval to an agreement calling for Volkswagen to spend $10 billion to buy back or fix those 400,000 vehicles whose 4-cylinder diesel engines were equipped with the cheating emission system software. ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2016
* Endurance racing will likely loose its most dominant competitor in the LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship after the 2017 series according to a report in the respected German publication Auto Motor und Sport. Audi, say the publication’s anonymous sources, will be edged out by sister car company Porsche a ... Continue reading
2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 21, 2016
2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Review ... Continue reading
Oct 16, 2016
* Takata, the Japanese supplier of airbags that are being recalled due to numerous injuries and deaths, is considering a U.S. bankruptcy filing. This option would open the door for an outside investor and also clear up all the pending costs associated with the recall. * Volkswagen AG is recalling about 334,000 Volkswag ... Continue reading
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