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Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Below are 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

2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line Got Me - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line Got Me - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

In case you haven't read any of my reviews I'll let you in on something - I am smitten with Kia. I like their style in all meanings of the word. ... Continue reading

2022 Acura MDX-SH AWD Advance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Acura MDX-SH AWD Advance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A revamped and stiffened platform increases width and length by 2 inches, and stretches the wheelbase by 2.8 inches. That reconfiguration confers spacious luxury status on second-row passengers and makes the tilt-down third-row bench a more useful and attractive feature. ... Continue reading

2022 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Genesis Does SUV 2.0 with Bold Design Genesis continues to provide strong alternatives in luxury vehicles through expressive design and value. Their second entry in the SUV realm, the GV70 is yet another example. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The 2022 Corolla Cross has expanded itself into a mini SUV while keeping its good drivability and safety systems. The extra height makes for easier access, increased visibility of road and traffic ahead, and makes traveling over dirt and muddy roads no problem. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD – Review by David Colman

2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD – Review by David Colman

If you're in the market for a three-row SUV that looks and handles better than either the Kia Telluride or Jeep Grand Cherokee, the CX-9 is a good bet. ... Continue reading

2022 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2022 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Try as i might I just couldn't turn myself into a Suburban owner. With every car I review I try to get myself into the mindset of an owner. ... Continue reading

U.S. Department of Energy Awards Sila $100 Million to Scale Manufacturing of its Next-generation Anode Materials

U.S. Department of Energy Awards Sila $100 Million to Scale Manufacturing of its Next-generation Anode Materials

The US Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has awarded Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, $100 million to fund the build-out of its 600,000+ square foot facility in Moses Lake, WA and scale manufacturing of its breakthrough silicon anode materials. Sila’s rollout plan, across its 160-acre ca ... Continue reading

CHARGE CARS DEBUTS ALL-NEW '67 AT PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM AND LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

CHARGE CARS DEBUTS ALL-NEW '67 AT PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM AND LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

The '67TM by Charge Cars is manufactured from all-new parts, boasts classic looks, carbon fiber bodywork, 536-horsepower, and more LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 -- Charge Cars is on a roll. ... Continue reading

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Why are you hearing about my family when I am supposed to tell you what I thought about the brand new 2022 Kia Carnival (Nee Sedona)? It's important that you know that my review included a crowd of Gordons that needed to be shuttled around San Diego ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-30: Pricing and Packaging

2023 Mazda CX-30: Pricing and Packaging

2023 CX-30 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $22,950 for the naturally aspirated models and $33,800 for the turbo modelsI Mazda North American Operations today announces pricing and packaging for the 2023 Mazda CX-30. ... Continue reading

Honda Teen Drivers

Honda Teen Drivers

October 18, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Honda providing financial grants to 25 organizations seeking to improve teen driver safety Nearly one-third of U.S. traffic fatalities involve drivers under the age of 25 Application process for 2023 funding cycle awards open through October 31, 2022 Honda is providing more than $2 ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

The plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime is one of Toyota's more popular SUVs. It makes its mark this year with a bigger battery and a beffier electric engine which yield a 0 - 60 in five and a half seconds. It also puts out a healthy 42 miles of electric-only driving with a full charge. With optimal conditions it is possible to ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla’s campaign, “Rally Ready,” debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

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