Automobile Study 2022-23 Do You Get No Satisfaction?, Thanks Mick
Aug 22, 2023
Following last year’s dip, customer satisfaction with automobiles improves 3% to a score of 79 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Automobile Study 2022-23. Luxury vehicles continue to outpace their mass-market counterparts, but the gap is shrinking, as the latter increases 3% ... Continue reading
Truthful Information From IIHS: Safer Cars and Trucks: A guide for new and used vehicle buyers
Aug 11, 2023
IIHS: Whether you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, here are key things to consider: Size and weight Smaller, lighter vehicles generally offer less protection than larger, heavier ones. There is less structure to absorb crash energy. ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2023
2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card to help challenges of buying a vehicle that easily and safely accommodates 3 car seats for their growing family. ... Continue reading
Ford Raises Profit Outlook Despite $4.5 Billion EV Loss
Jul 31, 2023
Ford is lifting its guidance range for full-year 2023 consolidated adjusted EBIT to between $11 billion and $12 billion. Likewise, the company is raising its expectations for full-year adjusted free cash flow to between $6.5 billion and $7 billion, with capital expenditures of between $8 billion and $9 billion. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
* The sleeping giant is awakening! Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and r ... Continue reading
New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers
Jul 26, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2023 -- In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, today at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Ele ... Continue reading
The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone
Jul 16, 2023
(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL LIST July 3, 2023
Jul 3, 2023
To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 25-July 1, 2023
Jul 2, 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
Ford and GM Adopts Tesla Charging Network Sets Stage for Battle about Fast-Charging Standard
Jul 2, 2023
Consumer adoption of EVs has been limited because of a justified concern about the availability and reliability of public chargers. By adopting Tesla’s EV charging network, which is the largest and most reliable network in the country, Ford and GM are clearly focused on alleviating customer concerns about public char ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2023
By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading
2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS
Jun 21, 2023
GM, Ford, Honda and Toyota Claim Most Vehicles on 2023 Index — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com’s automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and em ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 4 - 10, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
* From Reuters we read: Preliminary sales figures for May show that U.S. car and light truck sales achieved a 15.05 million annualized sales pace, according to Wards Intelligence. That’s well below pre-pandemic levels that bobbed around the 17 million level, but it’s not a recession. ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
EV Recalls. To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 28-June 3, 2023
Jun 4, 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
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