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April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

Mar 31, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., March 31, 2016 Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. "With so many vehicles in need of service, Nati ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

Mar 30, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima earns the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings across the board and an optional front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating. The 2016 Optima is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonat ... Continue reading

First-ever IIHS New Car Headlight Ratings - Most Need Improvement

Mar 30, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first-ever headlight ratings.The best available headlights on 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only reach a marginal rating. Ten of the vehicles can't b ... Continue reading

And So It Begins !

Mar 30, 2016

Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent Another season, much anticipation, and three good positives to start! New drivers from exotic countries with no F1 history, a whole new team from the USA, plus all the favorites back to do battle on, and off, the track. Don’t be surprised when Bernie anno ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Produces Two Millionth Vehicle in the U.S.

Mar 30, 2016

WEST POINT, Ga., March 29, 2016 -- Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the plant's two millionth vehicle – a white 2016 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on November ... Continue reading

FTC Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its "Clean Diesel" Advertising Campaign

Mar 29, 2016

For Release March 29, 2016 Tags: Automobiles Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Environmental Marketing The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly “clean ... Continue reading

Sierra Club Comments On Federal Trade Commission Suit Against Volkswagen for False Advertising on "Clean Diesel" Campaign

Mar 29, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 29, 2016; Today, the Federal Trade Commission filed to sue Volkswagen for fraudulent advertising as a result of the diesel engine emissions scandal that came to light six months ago. The commission is seeking "permanent injunctive relief, rescission, restitution, the refund of monies paid, disgor ... Continue reading

Caraf Oil Offers Ethanol Blends To Intelligent Motorists In Southern Florida

Mar 29, 2016

Spring Lake, MI (March 22, 2016) – Bennett Pump Company, North America’s fastest growing manufacturer of fuel dispensers recently installed their new Pacific XB (extended blender) dispenser at Caraf Oil in Miami, Florida. Caraf is believed to be the only retail brand currently offering these expanded fuel opt ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson

Mar 29, 2016

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

Mazda Partners with Japanese Nostalgic Car to Host Only Vintage Japanese Road Rally in North America

Mar 29, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2016 -- "Driving Matters." It's not just Mazda North American Operation's (MNAO) slogan, it's a company manifesto that drives Mazda to build cars and crossovers that thrill and delight. And despite the slogan's recent inception in 2015, the joy of driving has always been an integral part of Ma ... Continue reading

NHTSA RV RECALLS: 3/28/2016 - CHEVROLET, JAGUAR, VOLKSWAGEN, PORSCHE, MACK

Mar 28, 2016

SEE ALSO: RV Motoring Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall that creates a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your veh ... Continue reading

NHTSA RV RECALLS: 3/28/2016 - Coachman, Spartan Motors. Itasca, Winnebago, Thor Motor Coach, Spartan Motors

Mar 28, 2016

NHTSA RV RECALLS: 3/28/2016 - Coachman, Spartan Motors. Itasca, Winnebago, Thor Motor Coach, Spartan Motors ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 21-27, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

* Everyone wants to attention and the trend in auto show media previews is to make announcements a day or two in advance. First in New York, two days ahead of media previews, was Ford Motor Company, Shelby American and Hertz unveiling a special run of performance-modified 2016 Ford Mustang GTs named the Shelby GT-H tha ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Maxima, The Maxima For The Minima, A Review By Michael Bernstein

Mar 27, 2016

2016 Nissan Maxima, The Maxima For The Minima, A Review By Michael Bernstein ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab Team, Saturday March 26 8A-10A

Mar 26, 2016

March 26, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peop ... Continue reading