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Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

With the new 7 Series, BMW wants to attract even more customers than it did with the current generation, of which some 370 thousand units were sold. ... Continue reading

KIA Goes Big Time With Naming Rights Of Orlando's Amway Center (Nee)

KIA Goes Big Time With Naming Rights Of Orlando's Amway Center (Nee)

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination will be renamed the Kia Center.Starting December 20, 2023, the Amway Center will take on the new name. ... Continue reading

The National Corvette Museum Announces New Board Leadership For 2024-2026 Term and New Board Appointments

The National Corvette Museum Announces New Board Leadership For 2024-2026 Term and New Board Appointments

The National Corvette Museum board officers for the 2024-2026 term. These board members are essential to the success of the organization and help to lead the overall mission and vision of the Museum. ... Continue reading

10 Best Used All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $20,000 Says KBB

10 Best Used All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $20,000 Says KBB

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2023 -- Winter is coming, so it's time for drivers to consider if their vehicle is ready to take on the elements. ... Continue reading

US EPA sends Midwest ethanol expansion request to White House | Reuters

US EPA sends Midwest ethanol expansion request to White House | Reuters

NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked the White House to approve a rule that would allow expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline to be sold in certain Midwestern states, after governors from those states requested it. The request has been stalled after the oil industry warned ... Continue reading

Extreme H completes successful shakedown of its first prototype

Extreme H completes successful shakedown of its first prototype

19 December 2023, London: Extreme H has completed the first major milestone in its development, having successfully carried out a shakedown of the series’ first prototype chassis ahead of the launch of the new championship in 2025. For the first time, Extreme H can reveal a teaser of its hydrogen-powered proto ... Continue reading

2023 BMW 2 Series - Review by Art Intelli

2023 BMW 2 Series - Review by Art Intelli

The BMW 1 Series 2023 is an incredibly impressive vehicle. It has a sleek, modern design that sets it apart from other cars on the road. ... Continue reading

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Larry's 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

2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo W/Premium Plus Package - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo W/Premium Plus Package - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

You want to know what was so remarkable about the CX-50? That it was unremarkable; it just did its job well. ... Continue reading

Wash Your Car Cover In 8 Simple Steps!

Wash Your Car Cover In 8 Simple Steps!

If you want to maintain a clean car cover, you should keep it washed regularly. This will make sure that the cover looks fresh and new all the time. ... Continue reading

What Are The Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

What Are The Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcyclists are exposed to far greater risks on the road than other drivers. Because motorcycles lack the size, stability and protection of a vehicle, they offer riders far less crashworthiness. ... Continue reading

$350 Million More Of Your Tax Money To Help The Trillion Dollar Oil Industry, WTF

$350 Million More Of Your Tax Money To Help The Trillion Dollar Oil Industry, WTF

Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a conditional commitment to 14 states to receive a total of $350 million in formula grant funding to help measure and reduce methane emissions, one of the biggest drivers of climate change, from the oil and gas sector. The funding, which is made possible by President Biden’s ... Continue reading

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Hyundai’s 2024 Elantra and Tucson have each received TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the organization’s top honor. ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2024 Sportage receives 2023 TSP+ designation under IIHS's more stringent requirements IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023; The 2024 Kia Sportage has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. ... Continue reading

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