Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending October 5, 2019
Oct 6, 2019
News Nuggets: UAW strike against GM at 3 Weeks; Detroit-3 automakers report 3rd QTR sales; FCA to pay $40 mill to settle SEC charges; VW rebuffs German on rigged diesel cars; Shanghai to dump up to 120,000 older stinky diesel trucks; 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray features new features; WSJ reports new safety features ma ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2019
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. Trump successfully negotiated an agreement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump’s leadership has ... Continue reading
You Can Even Go Caravanning With a Golf +VIDEO
Sep 30, 2019
Even medium-weight caravans aren’t an issue with high trailer weights up to 1,800 kg* possible Maneuvering is easier with the optional assist system “Trailer Assist” WOLFSBURG, Germany – September 30, 2019: The Autumn break is just around the corner – and with it comes an end to the camping and caravanning se ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 23, 2019
Sep 23, 2019
RAM, Jeep, Chevrolet, Thor, Jayco , Entegra, Indian, Coachman, Lion On NHTSA Recall List ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 16, 2019
Sep 17, 2019
Ford, BMW, Lincoln, Mini, Jeep, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Keystone, Peterbilt, Thomas Built Buses, Braxton Creek, Autocar, Lance Camper, Pierce ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - September 9, 2019
Sep 9, 2019
Recalled Vehicles: RAM; Mitsubishi; Ford; Lincoln; E-One; BMW; Rolls-Royce; McClaren; Volkswagen; Kenworth; Manac; Horton; Mack; Volvo; Cargo Express ... Continue reading
New BYD eBus fleet enters service in Jerusalem
Sep 6, 2019
Egged, Israel’s largest public transport operator, has taken delivery of ten new 12-metre BYD single-deck eBuses with 100% emissions-free, pure-electric mobility. The fleet of ten, two-door, low floor eBuses follows previous deliveries of BYD vehicles to Egged in 2017 – in Haifa – and go into service on Egged’s ... Continue reading
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Aug 30, 2019
According to some, disruption – that is currently unfolding. One might even argue that it harks back to the end of the 19th century and the birth of the automobile itself, and Henry Ford’s creation of the first moving assembly line that enabled mass production of cars in 1913. ... Continue reading
Cummins and Blue Bird Join Forces, Amplify Charge to Electrify California’s School Bus Fleets
Aug 29, 2019
California is leading the way in the electrification of school bus fleets. Hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and subsidies have been or will be made available to districts that wish to add electric buses to their fleets. ... Continue reading
Cummins Partners with the University of California San Diego on Second-Life Battery Development
Aug 27, 2019
UC San Diego will perform accelerated testing and real-world application testing, and will develop an outdoor second-life demonstration system comprised of Cummins battery modules. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 24, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Aug 24, 2019
Auto Lab Talk Radio Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com. Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practic ... Continue reading
Cummins President and COO Rich Freeland Retiring
Aug 21, 2019
Cummins Inc. announced today that President and COO, Rich Freeland will retire after forty years of service with Cummins. As part of Cummins’ successions plans, the following leadership appointments are also taking place, all of which are effective October 15. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - August 19, 2019
Aug 19, 2019
RECALLS: Toyota; Thor; ALTEC; Prevost; Piaggio Group; Hino; Gulfstream; Temsa; IC Bus; Pierce; KME; Winnebago; ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - August 12, 2019
Aug 12, 2019
Recalls: Honda CRV; BMW X3 X4; Mazda3, RAM 1500; Toyota Sienna, Prius, Corolla HYbrid, RAV4; Lexus ES 330h, LS 500h, LC 500h, UX 250h; ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, Stelvio; Mercedes-Benz; Blue Bird, Freightliner, Starcraft; KME; BYD; American Coach; ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2019
The demand is growing for Redeem™ renewable natural gas which reduces carbon emissions at least 70% when fueling buses, trucks, waste, and other vehicles. ... Continue reading
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