Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 6, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
FCA Outsells Dragging Ford In September US Sales; Fairer NAFTA Deal; GM Listening In; Toyota Hybrid Recall; Subaru Recall; CR Says Cadillac Controls Better Than Tesla; Ford Looking At Overseas Partners; NASCAR Changes; Bondurant High-speed Driving School Goes Bankrupt; Bullitt @50 ... Continue reading
Honda Joins with Cruise and General Motors to Build New Autonomous Vehicle
Oct 3, 2018
Honda investment of $750 million values Cruise at $14.6 billion SAN FRANCISCO — Cruise and General Motors Co. announced today that they have joined forces with Honda (TYO: 7267) to pursue the shared goal of transforming mobility through the large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicle technology. ... Continue reading
2018 Honda Accord Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 3, 2018
The midsize sedan segment is chock-full of entries. Most all of them are great choices for anyone’s family fleet. One tough competitor to the Accord is Toyota’s Camry. And, it too is entirely redesigned for 2018, making for even tougher competition. ... Continue reading
September 2018 US Auto Sales Journalist Comment
Oct 2, 2018
Atlanta October 2, 2018; U.S. auto sales for September 2018 were reported earlier today, with many auto makers – Nissan being the exception – coming in slightly below our initial forecast. Truck and SUV sales continued to be the strong side of the market, with cars sales down significantly once again. ... Continue reading
Oct 2, 2018
Oct 2, 2018 - TORRANCE, Calif. Insight also recently named 2018 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Received top 5-star ratings in every category evaluated by NHTSA Insight is the ninth current Honda model to earn NHTSA's 5-star Overall Vehicle Score Receiving top ratings in all evaluated categories, the 2019 Honda Insight has recei ... Continue reading
Honda Recall 1.4 million Cars,
Oct 1, 2018
Over a million Honda and Acura models are being recalled including Acura models, due to a defect in front passenger-side airbags in order for the companies to replace Takata airbag inflators. Honda and Acura owners can checking whether their vehicles are on the list using this website. ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2018
HONDA (AIR BAG); BMW, CADILLAC, VOLVO, MITSUBISHI; BENTLEY; MERCEDES; ACURA, INFINITI, Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
PREVIEW: 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe New Standard Equip and Trim
Sep 24, 2018
The 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe receive a number of upgrades aimed at further solidifying Civic's status as America's retail best-selling passenger car. ... 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
Smart Confident Moms Should Drive A Minivan; Here’s Why
Aug 31, 2018
Maybe out of pride. Perhaps ignorance. Many of us are looking for good solid family material, yet reject prospects that are committed and generous. ... Continue reading
2019 Honda Insight Named Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS
Aug 28, 2018
TORRANCE, Calif. August 28, 2018; Insight earns top ratings in all IIHS crashworthiness evaluations Collision Mitigation Braking System™ feature of standard Honda Sensing® rated ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2018
Aggressive new styling, front and rear Powertrain refinements enhance drivability Honda Sensing® now standard on all trim levels Extensive technology upgrades include available new Display Audio, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Honda exclusive CabinTalk™ and CabinControl™ app TORRANCE, Calif. – The redesigned and refreshed 2019 H ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Ratings: 2 of 3 Minivans Earn Acceptable or Good Rating in Passenger-side Test
Aug 24, 2018
Family matters 2 of 3 minivans earn acceptable or good rating in passenger-side test The Toyota Sienna stumbled, the Chrysler Pacifica turned in an acceptable performance and the Honda Odyssey finished strong in the Institute's passenger-side small overlap front crash test. The 2018–19 model minivans are the latest g ... Continue reading
Two 2019 Honda models earn top award from IIHS
Aug 23, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. August 21, 2018; — The 2019 Honda Insight, a small car, is one of two 2019 models from Honda to earn a 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ... Continue reading
2019 Honda Odyssey Tops IIHS Crash Test Award
Aug 18, 2018
The 2019 Honda Odyssey leads all tested minivans in recent ratings by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including being the only minivan to achieve a "GOOD" rating for both the driver and passenger sides in IIHS' strenuous Small Overlap Front Crash Test. In addition, the institute recognized Odyssey wi ... Continue reading
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