E15 Still Not Widely Available Outside Midwest
Oct 31, 2019
Despite the move to allow sale of E15 all year long, fewer than 2,000 gas stations offer the blend. WASHINGTON October 31, 2019; NACSonline reported that earlier this year, the Trump Administration lifted restrictions to allow gas stations to sell E15 year-round. ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2019
His vision to make China an electric-vehicle powerhouse revolutionized the global auto industry, cementing a move away from the combustion engine. Now, Wan Gang says get ready for the next game-changing moment. ... Continue reading
Marathon Petroleum to Jettison Gas Stations
Oct 30, 2019
Marathon Petroleum Corp. will shed its gas stations and potentially reconfigure its top executives as part of a sweeping house cleaning, the Wall Street Journal reports. ... Continue reading
Where Is The Dealer Uproar Over Cox Automotive?
Oct 25, 2019
For years, we have supported and helped build the Cox-owned Manheim auctions, Autotrader, KBB, Dealertrack, vAuto and VinSolutions, and now with their $350 million investment in Rivian, they want to compete directly against us dealers? Is this not the exact thing that we were up in arms about with Tesla, and now one of ... Continue reading
NHTSA To Upgrade New Car Crash Ratings Program
Oct 17, 2019
October 16, 2019 | Washington, DC The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced its plan to propose significant updates and upgrades to the New Car Assessment Program in 2020. “NCAP is celebrating its 40-year anniversary, and we’re proud that it continues t ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2019
Fall Car Care Month provides an opportunity to remind drivers about the importance of weather preparation and preventative maintenance, especially before holiday travel ... Continue reading
A Final Message From Our Friend T.Boone Pickens
Oct 7, 2019
The following message from T. Boone Pickens was written prior to his passing on September 11, 2019. Mr. Pickens’ website and social media accounts are now being maintained by T. Boone Pickens Foundation team members. ... Continue reading
Honda Acquires Drivemode, Developer of Smartphone Apps for Drivers
Oct 7, 2019
it has acquired all of the outstanding shares of the California-based Drivemode, Inc., in order to further strengthen Honda’s new value creation in the areas of digital and connected mobility products. ... Continue reading
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Starts Limited Sales of Car Powers Home - DENDO DRIVE HOUSE in Japan
Oct 7, 2019
DENDO DRIVE HOUSE (DDH) - a V2H (1) based home system - in Tokyo Japan from October 3. MMC has announced the concept and launching plan of DDH's packaged service at Geneva Auto Show in March 2019. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending October 5, 2019
Oct 6, 2019
News Nuggets: UAW strike against GM at 3 Weeks; Detroit-3 automakers report 3rd QTR sales; FCA to pay $40 mill to settle SEC charges; VW rebuffs German on rigged diesel cars; Shanghai to dump up to 120,000 older stinky diesel trucks; 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray features new features; WSJ reports new safety features ma ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2019
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. Trump successfully negotiated an agreement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump’s leadership has ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 28, 2019
Sep 29, 2019
News Nuggets: SEC settled fraud charges against Nissan and Ghosn; Minnesota and New Mexico to adopt California emissions; Honda to phase out all diesel cars in Europe by 2021; Future of Frankfurt Motor Show in doubt; Uber's License in London in jeopardy; U.S. and Japan still haggling over a trade deal; FCA employee ind ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2019
Seeking to slash CO2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2019
We presented a strong offer that improves wages, benefits and grows U.S. jobs in substantive ways and it is disappointing that the UAW leadership has chosen to strike at midnight tonight. We have negotiated in good faith and with a sense of urgency. ... Continue reading
Scott Painter "Fair" Acquires Subscription Service Canvas from Ford Credit
Sep 12, 2019
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2019 – Vehicle subscription app Fair today announced that it will acquire the assets of Canvas, a vehicle subscription service and wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Credit Company. ... Continue reading
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