Dodge muscle cars once again top HLDI’s list of most-stolen vehicles
Sep 5, 2023
Arlington VA September 4, 2023; Two Dodge muscle cars, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI, once again top the Highway Loss Data Institute’s list of the most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Meanwhile, a viral trend targeting Hyundai-Kia vehicles propelled four Kia models into the top 20. ... Continue reading
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
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 Revealed Could Be A Game Changer
Jul 21, 2023
After four years of design, modeling and simulation, a team of 25 people comprised of CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research), Stellantis and Saft engineers and researchers today unveiled an innovative prototype of an energy storage battery that integrates the inverter and charger functions. Integrating t ... Continue reading
Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform +VIDEO
Jul 21, 2023
Stellantis N.V. unveiled STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform with state-of-the-art features including best-in-class range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, embedded power and charging power. The STLA Medium platform offers long range combined with designed-in flexibility to host a variety of ve ... 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
FCA 2023 Second-quarter U.S. Sales Up 6%
Jul 3, 2023
2023 total U.S. sales increase 6% in Q2 versus same period last year Ram brand total U.S. sales increase 3% over same period last year Ram brand's ProMaster van sees its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales, increasing 27% and 58% respectively over the same period last year Ram brand’s Commercial fle ... Continue reading
Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)
Jun 22, 2023
Every Stellantis brand improved its IQS score vs. 2022, bucking industry trend; each brand also finished higher than it did last year ... 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
May 23, 2023
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2022 -- Key takeaways Continue Reading As global auto manufacturers continue to invest in electrified vehicle (EV) production, internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains dominate future U.S. intentions, with 69% of U.S. consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle. ... Continue reading
Want To Buy An Electrified Vehicle Now? - Too Bad
May 21, 2023
This report comes right before the Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing this week on its proposed standards for light-duty cars. The proposed car standards cover model years 2027 to 2032 and are expected to lead to clean, electric cars making up as much as 67 percent of new passenger vehicles sold in the ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup May 14-20, 2023
May 21, 2023
Larry's news 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
Are You Nuts? Cars With Urgent Recalls Remain Unrepaired in U.S.
May 17, 2023
More Than 2.5 Million Vehicles with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” Orders Need Fixing f May 1, CARFAX data shows. Ten states have more than 70,000 of these vehicles driving on their roads, with California leading the way. ... Continue reading
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