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Standard Motor Products Releases New Numbers in 35 Categories

Standard Motor Products Releases New Numbers in 35 Categories

NEW YORK, July 7, 2025 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce that it has released new part numbers across 35 product categories in Q2 of 2025. This includes new applications from SMP's Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions. ... Continue reading

Grease Monkey Accelerates Toward Goal of Doubling in Size Within Three Years

Grease Monkey Accelerates Toward Goal of Doubling in Size Within Three Years

Grease Monkey®, a leading automotive aftermarket repair facility and flagship brand of FullSpeed Automotive®, is rapidly expanding nationwide. Since September 2024, the brand has added 47 Grease Monkey locations to its footprint and is already well on its way to achieving its ambitious goal of doubling in size over t ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Complete Weekly Recalls Summary July 7, 2025

Official NHTSA Complete Weekly Recalls Summary July 7, 2025

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

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

All-new, redesigned 6th generation RAV4 will be available in Core, Sport, and Rugged styles across seven grades, including a new-look Woodland and first-ever GR SPORT America’s best-selling compact SUV will now be 100% electrified, in a choice of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ... Continue reading

Toyota Funds Massive Arizona Proving Grounds with $50 Million Investment

Toyota Funds Massive Arizona Proving Grounds with $50 Million Investment

Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced today that it has allocated and broken ground on more than $50 million in construction of new amenities for vehicle and automotive technology testing and development, affirming commitment to the Arizona Proving Grounds. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 29-July 5, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 29-July 5, 2025

The Chicago Car Guy compiles The Auto Channel's take on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy-to-digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard +VIDEO

Kia America has completed its trio of Sorento SUV powertrains with the 2025 Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading

New Product Safety Recalls

New Product Safety Recalls

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025 -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. ... Continue reading

‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Car Loan Interest Deduction

‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Car Loan Interest Deduction

Washington DC July 1, 2025; Made in America qualified passenger vehicles ... Continue reading

US Auto Sales June 2025 Results From NADA

US Auto Sales June 2025 Results From NADA

New light-vehicle sales in June 2025 totaled a SAAR of 15.3 million units. The June 2025 SAAR represents an increase of 2.3% compared to June 2024. ... Continue reading

How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Used Car for Your Family's Needs

How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Used Car for Your Family's Needs

Choosing an eco-friendly used car for your family can be a rewarding decision that benefits both the environment and your wallet. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - Post Monoco Grand Prix SuperCar Road Trip

Letter From Europe - Post Monoco Grand Prix SuperCar Road Trip

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greeting from steaming Budapest. Like the rest of Europe we are talking 80s and 90s but in our little apartment it is doable. ... Continue reading

Lamplight Luxury RV Parks Invites Travelers to Discover Their Perfect Texas Getaway at Holiday Road RV Park

Lamplight Luxury RV Parks Invites Travelers to Discover Their Perfect Texas Getaway at Holiday Road RV Park

CADDO MILLS, Texas, July 3, 2025 -- Lamplight Luxury RV Parks is extending a warm invitation to travelers and long-term residents to explore its premier RV community, Holiday Road RV Park, in Caddo Mills, TX. Offering a unique blend of modern amenities, security, and comfort, Lamplight provides a true home-away-from-ho ... Continue reading

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