Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - March 7-13, 2016
Mar 13, 2016
* Jeep is celebrating its 75th anniversary by creating seven concept vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The brand has traditionally created special off-roaders for the event but this yearâs anniversary is an excuse to go all out. Our favorite may be the 707-hp Trailcat, essentially a Wranger ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2016
WASHINGTONâFor many consumers, buying a car can be stressful because of all the decisions involved in the process. You need to think about the price range, safety ratings, make and model, gas or electric or hybrid, and financing. Because itââ¬â¢s even more daunting when shopping for a quality used car, ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2016
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2016 -- Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car crash in the United States, according to 2014 data from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Safety seats, if used correctly, can dramatically reduce the risk of fatality or inj ... Continue reading
After Google Car Crashes Into Bus, Consumer Groups Call For Transparency, Public Involvement
Mar 3, 2016
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2016: In the wake of a Google self-driving car crashing into a bus, a coalition of consumer groups called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "to commit to maximum transparency and public involvement" as they develop policy and safety stan ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2016
ITASCA, Ill., March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the National Safety Council and the University of Iowa â creators of the MyCarDoesWhat campaign â announced a partnership with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) to increase awareness of new vehicle safety features that ... Continue reading
87 Percent of Drivers Engage in Unsafe Behaviors While Behind the Wheel
Feb 29, 2016
87 Percent of Drivers Engage in Unsafe Behaviors While Behind the Wheel Nearly 87 percent of drivers engaged in at least one risky behavior while behind the wheel within the past month, according to latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These unsafe behaviors include driving while distracted, impair ... Continue reading
2017 Audi Q7 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award +VIDEO
Feb 26, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. â The redesigned 2017 Audi Q7 qualifies for a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Along with good ratings in all five of the Institute's crashworthiness tests, the large luxury SUV earns a superior rating for its standard front crash prevention system. IIHS doesn' ... Continue reading
Ontario Budget Takes Aim at Auto Insurance Fraud
Feb 26, 2016
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2016 As Fraud Prevention Month is set to kick off, Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa announced today that the government's budget includes a plan to establish a "serious fraud office" with a special focus on auto insurance fraud. "Auto insurance fraud continues to be a serious problem and has ... Continue reading
2017 Audi Q7 earns a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS
Feb 25, 2016
HERNDON, Va.âThe all-new 2017 Audi Q7 has been named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2016 Top Safety Pick+, earning ââ¬Ågoodââ 0;¬??? ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and a ââ¬Åsuperiorâ⠬??? rating for front crash prevention. Top Safety Pick+ is the h ... Continue reading
Ford Driving Skills for Life Adds New Drugged Driving Suit as 2016 Tour Continues in the U.S. +VIDEO
Feb 25, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Driving Skills for Life launches its 13th global tour with the addition of a new Drugged Driving Suit for its U.S. curriculum thatââ¬â¢s designed to stress the dangers of driving while impaired. The program expands this year as Driving Skills for Life takes its training across the U ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - February 22, 2016
Feb 22, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create 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 vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
Nutson's Mega-Tweet Sized Auto News Factoids W/O February 15-21, 2016
Feb 21, 2016
* The auto companies seem more and more done with fighting to make an impact at auto shows. Automotive News reports that now Mazda may skip the Paris show this fall. "Paris is a "huge" show, said Mazda Europe CEO Jeff Guyton, but it is difficult for Mazda to make an impact because it is dominated by Franceâs domes ... Continue reading
Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Let's Talk About - AUTO LAB Saturday February 20, 2016
Feb 20, 2016
February 20, 2016 Car Question? 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 people, prov ... Continue reading
AAA: Pothole Damage Costs U.S. Drivers $3 Billion Annually
Feb 19, 2016
Pothole Damage Costs U.S. Drivers $3 Billion Annually AAA finds two-thirds of American drivers concerned about potholes on local roadways As snow and ice begin to thaw and crumbling roadways emerge, a new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five ... Continue reading
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