News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 1, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

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

KIA INTRODUCES NEW THEFT DETERRENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Dec 31, 2023

Kia America announced today that it is unveiling an additional security measure to support its customers in response to criminals using methods of theft popularized on social media to steal or attempt to steal certain vehicle models. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 24-30, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Dec 31, 2023

Some times the stars align. The week I had the Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD included a special occasion that called for a really nice vehicle. ... Continue reading

Would I Rent An EV again? Larry Nutson Goes EV-Motoring From Hertz

Dec 28, 2023

Take a Trip; Rent an All-electric Car! Yes. By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel. Recent travel took my wife and I from our Chicago home to the Florida Keys to attend a wedding. ... Continue reading

2023 USA Auto Sales By Brand:

Dec 27, 2023

Cox Automotive forecasts full-year 2023 U.S. auto sales to finish near 15.5 million units, up from 13.9 million in 2022 and down from the market peak of 17.5 million in 2016. Cox Automotive forecasts annual vehicle sales pace in December to be near 15.1 million, up 1.6 million from last December's 13.5 million pace but ... Continue reading

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Review

Dec 26, 2023

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Review. 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Honda's Civic Hybrid has proven popular since its debut in the previous generation of the car, back in model year 2003. Increasing interest in hybrids, and the recent fuel price spike, have only added to that popularity. But Honda has not left the Civi ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Civic Type R – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Dec 26, 2023

It took only the briefest of test drives to discover that the latest Type R Civic is a wicked whiplash generator. This rather innocuous looking sedan changes direction with such ferocity that I checked under the front end to see if a slot car guide flag was connected to the pavement. ... Continue reading

VINFAST TO INTRODUCE NEW EV CONCEPT AND TECHNOLOGY AT CES 2024

Dec 26, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 26, 2023 -- VinFast Auto announces its participation in CES 2024, one of the most powerful tech events in the world, taking place from January 9 - 12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Tacoma – A Chat with Jess Buck, Senior Vehicle Performance Development Engineer

Dec 26, 2023

The work was fascinating and rewarding, but after laying my projects out visually and considering my career goals, I felt it would be valuable to get experience in other parts of TMNA R&D. I sought out opportunities that aligned with my goals, moving to paint design in 2019, and to ride and handling in 2020. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 17-24, 2023

Dec 24, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up December 17-24, 2023. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review by David Colman

Dec 24, 2023

The arrival of Mazda's latest Miata felicitously coincided with the warmest week of the year. This diminutive 2,484 pound sports car does a lot of things exceptionally well. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Dec 22, 2023

Lord help me! When this orange (Toyota calls it Solar Octane) 4Runner was delivered I thought "Who would ever want this color?" Then it grew on me. Now I like it. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Dec 22, 2023

The champion of the SUV World ... Continue reading

Why Do Small Engines Suffer From Ethanol Problems? +VIDEO and SPECIAL UPDATE

Dec 22, 2023

I recently responded to a knucklehead online radio broadcast that featured Lauren Fix bashing ethanol, something she has done in the past even though ethanol is something that she seems to be completely unable to discuss with any accurate information. The broadcast was an episode of "The Jacki Daily Show," hosted by Ja ... Continue reading