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Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More ... Continue reading

Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 5, 2015

Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 5, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 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, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 1: First Drive-In Gas Station

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 1: First Drive-In Gas Station

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2015 Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST DRIVE-IN GAS STATION Profile America — Tuesday, December 1st. On this date in 1913, what is today the Gulf Oil Company opened the nation's first drive-in gas station. Located at the intersection of Baum Bou ... Continue reading

LAMBORGHINI SUPERCARS: 50 YEARS - Steve Purdy Book Review

LAMBORGHINI SUPERCARS: 50 YEARS - Steve Purdy Book Review

LAMBORGHINI SUPERCARS: 50 YEARS From the groundbreaking Miura to today’s Hypercars By Stuart Codling Photos by James Mann Forward by Fabio Lamborghini Published by Motorbooks, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc. BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel, Michigan Bureau Coffee table books have multip ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 23-29, 2015: Welcome Peterson Buh Bye Jeff, VW Of Course, 80K Tesla, NAIAS Sans Jaguar, Recalls Of Course

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 23-29, 2015: Welcome Peterson Buh Bye Jeff, VW Of Course, 80K Tesla, NAIAS Sans Jaguar, Recalls Of Course

* In NASCAR, Kyle Busch clinched the Sprint Cup championship driving his No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After breaking his right leg and left foot in a crash at the start of the season, Busch came back after missing 11 races for the improbable title win. This is the first NASCAR ... Continue reading

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review By Steve Purdy

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review By Steve Purdy

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review By ... Continue reading

HOW TO BUILD A CAR - Steve Purdy Book Review

HOW TO BUILD A CAR - Steve Purdy Book Review

HOW TO BUILD A CAR A high-speed adventure of mechanics, teamwork and friendship Written By Saskia Lacey Illustrated By Martin Sodomka Published by Walter Foster, Jr., an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group, USA $14.95 at www.QuartoKnows.com and wherever books are sold BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy, Senior Editor The Auto C ... Continue reading

The Top Speed Trap States

The Top Speed Trap States

New Rankings Shine a Light on "Policing for Profit" and Expose the Worst Offenders Waunakee, WI (MMD Newswire) November 23, 2015 -- When it comes to embracing transparency, no government enterprise fails more miserably than traffic enforcement. Police departments and municipalities resist disclosing the number of ticke ... Continue reading

First Look - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune +VIDEO

First Look - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune +VIDEO

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Tips on Driving "Nice" This Holiday Season

Tips on Driving "Nice" This Holiday Season

Download infographic as PDF New York, Nov. 23, 2015 – Holiday driving can cause more than road rage – it can wreak havoc on relationships. Whether stuck in Thanksgiving traffic or riding for hours with the in-laws, the “most wonderful time of the year” has serious potential to turn family fun into f ... Continue reading

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls - 2010-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan And F-650 in North America

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls - 2010-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan And F-650 in North America

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2015 Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles in North America for potenti ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS Nov 23, 2015; Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Lexus, BMW And Others,

NHTSA RECALLS Nov 23, 2015; Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Lexus, BMW And Others,

NHTSA RECALLS Nov 23, 2015; Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Lexus, BMW, ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 16-22, 2015: LA Awards, LA Reveals, Comings and Goings, Tesla Talks and VW Of Course.

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 16-22, 2015: LA Awards, LA Reveals, Comings and Goings, Tesla Talks and VW Of Course.

* The Los Angeles auto show media previews took place this week. The all-new 2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan, Fiat's rebirth of the 124 Spider roadster, Caddy's new XT5 crossover, the 2017 Ford Escape with two new engines and the new face of Lincoln on a revamped 2017 MKZ sedan all caught o ... Continue reading

Car Question ? Live From NY It's Auto Lab, Nov 21, 2015

Car Question ? Live From NY It's Auto Lab, Nov 21, 2015

Car Question ? Live From NY It's Auto Lab, Nov 21, 2015 ... Continue reading

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