Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 20-25, 2021
Dec 26, 2021
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets.. ... Continue reading
2021 BMW 330e PHEV Sport Sedan - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Dec 26, 2021
I had just removed the plug for a Level 2, 240-volt EV charger from the front fender charging port and closed its access door on the 2021 BMW 330e when another car approached. The driver of the Smart EV lowered their window and said, “You know, that space is for charging electric cars.” I smiled, said yes, and reop ... Continue reading
Dec 25, 2021
DETROIT--Tesla Motors has built its 1,000th production vehicle -- a significant milestone for the only automaker worldwide producing and selling highway-capable electric cars. “It's fitting to do something special with this unique car.†The car, which bears the unique Vehicle Identification No. 1,000, is a ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2021
TOKYO, Dec 22, 2021 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will reveal a kei EV concept(1) and a Ralliart concept car at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, which will be held from January 14 to 16 next year(2). The kei EV concept(3) is a new generation all-electric kei-car with Mitsubishi Motors-ness, founded on safety, security and comf ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands C+pod Sales to All Customers in Japan
Dec 24, 2021
Toyota City, Japan, Dec 23, 2021; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will expand sales of the "C+pod" ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to all corporate and municipal customers, and now the general public as well, from December 23. The vehicle was launched for select corporate and muni ... Continue reading
All-New Honda Civic Type R Coming to Tokyo Auto Salon
Dec 24, 2021
December 24, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif. Fresh from testing at the Suzuka Circuit, the all-new Honda Civic Type R will make its first public appearance in prototype form January 14 to 16 at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan's premiere high-performance and custom car show. ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2021
The 2022 Nissan Kicks features the new Nissan brand logo. ... Continue reading
Mazda Miata Designer Passes At 75
Dec 23, 2021
Shunji Tanaka, a key designer of the iconic Mazda Miata, has died. He was 75. ... Continue reading
Stellantis Showcases Technology Driven Future at CES 2022
Dec 21, 2021
December 21, 2021 , Amsterdam - Technology powers Stellantis’ global drive to deliver breakthrough technologies and customer-centric solutions that power the future of our 14 iconic brands. CES® 2022, the world’s pre-eminent technology event in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the ideal setting to showcase Stellantis’ capa ... Continue reading
Dec 21, 2021
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2021-22 Tesla Model Y earns highest IIHS accolade
Dec 21, 2021
December 21, 2021 The 2021-22 Tesla Model Y, a midsize luxury SUV, qualifies for a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To qualify for either of the Institute’s two awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overl ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
Dec 20, 2021
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 -- Hyundai has received a 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award for the 2022 Santa Fe in the 2-Row Midsize SUV segment. ... Continue reading
Erin Andrews calls the shots in the all-new QX60 ‘INFINITI commercial
Dec 17, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Accomplished television broadcaster Erin Andrews is no stranger to reporting, but INFINITI's latest "unscripted" assignment for the FOX Sports veteran reporter may be relatively new. ... Continue reading
Lotus Emira V6 First Edition: Dynamic Shakedown at Hethel with Gavan Kershaw
Dec 17, 2021
Lotus has released a new film of the Lotus Emira in action, showing the eagerly anticipated V6 First Edition being put through its paces by Gavan Kershaw on the iconic Hethel test track. Gavan, Director, Attributes & Product Integrity, Lotus Cars, leads the dynamic development of every Lotus and is part of the highly e ... Continue reading
Velodyne Lidar Provides Perception Technology for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series
Dec 17, 2021
ROBORACE, the world’s first autonomous car racing series, has selected Velodyne Lidar as the official lidar sensor provider in its next generation race cars. ... Continue reading
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