Sep 17, 2018
NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Tralers ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalls Full-Size Chevrolet and GMC Pickups and Large SUVs For Steering Problem
Sep 17, 2018
Detroit September 13, 2018; GM announces recall for 1.02 million vehicles including the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC 1500 pickups, as well as 2015 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs, but the problem only affects about 2% of these vehicles. . GM said it had identified 30 crashes, ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 15, 2018
Sep 16, 2018
Sunday Automotive News Digest: Car of the year nominations; VW Beetle Buh-Bye; Recalled Chevrolet and GMC Pickups; 51 Ferrari's At Japan Dealership Ruined In Typhoon; RIP Don Panoz; Florence Shuts Down Auto Related Enterprises; 2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive; Geely Puts Volvo Public Stock Offering On Hold; Jaguar XE SV ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Joins Mid-sized Pickup Herd
Sep 14, 2018
The Colorado ZR2 Bison joins Chevrolet’s midsize truck lineup as an all-new performance variant. Bison is Chevy’s first collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer. ... Continue reading
2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 3LT John Heilig Review
Sep 14, 2018
As with many large SUVs, there is three-row seating in the Traverse. Even with the third row seats up, there is plenty of cargo capacity behind the third row, just like our van. The third row seats lower and raise easily, for when you want to convert the passenger hauler into a cargo hauler. ... Continue reading
American Automakers Losing Ground in a Shrinking Chinese Market
Sep 12, 2018
According to Bloomberg, the market share of U.S. brands fell to 10.7 percent in the first eight months of 2018 from 12.2 percent a year earlier, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. ... Continue reading
GM Recall - Gas In The Brake Pistons Can Make Brake Pedal Spongy And May Cause An Accident
Sep 12, 2018
General Motors said that it is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles, in the U.S. and Canada, to fix a potential problem with rear brake performance. This latest recall covers GMC Terrain, Buick Lacrosse and Regal, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Volt, Impala and Bolt vehicles from 2018 ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS Wrap-Up September 4, 2018:
Sep 3, 2018
Volkswagen, Nissan, Volvo, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Keystone, Newmar Thor, Micro Bird ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending September 1, 2018; Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 2, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Highlights: Ideal Vehicle Awards, Less Speed Less Deaths, Ford Stock Tanks, FCA UAW Sentencing, New NAFTA, Tesla Cash Trouble, High Gas Prices, VW Recall, Nissan Recall, Chinese EV To Europe, Monterey Events Conclude ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Aug 30, 2018
Consistent with past years, IVA's reveal that info/entertainment technology, interior quietness, power and acceleration, safety features and interior storage are the areas consumers are most likely to want to change. "Overall, the percentage of consumers who want better performance in these areas is about the same toda ... Continue reading
10 Cars That Are Being Discontinued in 2018 and Beyond AIADA News Letter
Aug 27, 2018
Washington DC August 27, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that as automakers introduce new additions to their lineups, it is inevitable there will be cars destined for the chopping block every year, reports Business Insider. Cars get discontinued for a variety of reasons including poor sales, a shift in market trend ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2018
This Weeks Recalls, BMW; Subaru; Chevrolet; GMC; Jeep; Chrysler; Hyundai; Genesis; Volkswagen; Ford; Karma; Polaris; Yamaha; Forest River; Ducati; Freightliner; KZRV; Jayco; Keystone; Multiquip ... Continue reading
Forbes Says There Is A "Pickup Problem" - TACH Asks What Problem? (originally Published 6/9/2010)
Aug 7, 2018
Washington DC June 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jerry Flint at Forbes writes that the trouble with all the plans to improve fuel economy is that Americans still like pickups. Not small pickups, but big full-size pickups with four doors and fancy interiors. A standard V-8 pickup will get 16, maybe 18, mil ... Continue reading
There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2018
Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading
Big SUV's Yearly Mileage Champs
Jul 30, 2018
Washington DC July 30, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that owners of big SUVs drive their vehicles more miles every year than any other type of vehicle, according to data from a website that lists more than 4 million new and used vehicles for sale. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Chevrolet Suburban is the ... Continue reading
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