AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 17, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Aug 17, 2019
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 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 wi ... Continue reading
Toyota RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid Recall In North America
Aug 15, 2019
Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid vehicles in North America. Approximately 18,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. ... Continue reading
Ford Extends Warranty On 2014-16 Focus, Fiesta With DPS6 Transmissions
Aug 14, 2019
Based on internal and external data, Focus and Fiesta vehicles with automatic transmissions built since the second half of 2015 – and earlier models that have received component and software updates – perform well and have competitive levels of satisfaction. ... Continue reading
CAR-Management Briefing Seminars 2019 - Exploring the Edges of the Envelope for the Auto Industry
Aug 11, 2019
What a lovely commute to work I have this week – about three miles along the shore of East Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan. At 7:15 I share the road with just a few other vehicles as the sun slowly rises above the lush hills to the east. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending August 10, 2019
Aug 11, 2019
Auto News Nuggets: ZF Says Real Autonomous Ain't So Easy; GM Still Believes In EV; Tesla Trouble; Dodge Horsepower Crook-Magnet; No Cars In Jakarta; 6.6-liter Duramax Harmed By Thin American Diesel Fuel; MyFord MyLincon Entertainment System Lawsuit; GM Ignition Lawsuit; Ford Recalls; Ford Leads Horsepower War; Congrats ... Continue reading
British Company Launches World-changing Battery Technology
Aug 2, 2019
LONDON, Aug. 2, 2019 -- The world, it seems, is going electric. ... Continue reading
Ford 7.3-Liter V8 Set to Drive Heavy-Duty Ford Pickups
Aug 2, 2019
All-new 7.3-liter engine in Super Duty pickup cranks out best-in-class gas V8 output of 430 horsepower and best-in-class gas torque of 475 ft.-lb. The 7.3-liter engine is paired with the all-new 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift® transmission on Super Duty pickups and is designed for robust power, long-term durability and ... Continue reading
TMC Announces First Quarter Financial Results
Aug 2, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announces its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. Consolidated vehicle sales for the first quarter totaled 2,303,495 units, an increase of 67,364 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. ... Continue reading
AUTOMAKERS, INSURERS CLASH ON NEW SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Jul 31, 2019
Automakers are accelerating the rollout of technology designed to avoid crashes, but insurance companies are waving a caution flag at consumers eyeing discounts for buying collision-avoiding brakes or automated cruise control. It is estimated that more than $67 billion will be spent on advanced driver assistance system ... Continue reading
Transportation-To-Grid Platform Represents an Estimated $200 Billion Opportunity
Jul 29, 2019
According to Navigant, T2G is one of seven Energy Cloud platforms expected to transform the energy sector into a network of a networks, supporting two-way energy flows in which customer choice, clean energy, innovation, orchestration, and agility command a premium. ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2019
A new user experience evaluation from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics has assessed the 2019 Renault Scenic. With a feature set comparable to many peers within its class, first-time users of the infotainment system aboard the 2019 Renault Scenic found the touchscreen and hard keys easy to use and vis ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in Israeli technology start-ups MDGo and UVeye
Jul 23, 2019
Tel Aviv Israel Jul 22, 2019; Volvo Cars has made investments in two promising Israeli technology start-ups through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the company’s venture capital investment arm. Both UVeye and MDGo have their headquarters in Tel Aviv, where Volvo Cars has been involved with DRIVE, a so-called ‘accelerator ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2019
The in-house developed, world-first technology improves gear-shift efficiency for hybrid vehicles and is now set for mass production Active Shift Control reduces gear-shift times by 30%, adds to driving fun, and improves fuel economy SEOUL, July 18, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world’s first Active ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Opens the 2019 Automobile Information Service for Elementary School Students
Jul 22, 2019
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today opened the 2019 Automobile Information Service for Elementary School Students, which will be available until December 10, 2019. This service has been offered to children for 27 years, and answers various questions related to the automobile industry via a toll-free number, websi ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Digest July 14-20, 2019
Jul 21, 2019
New Corvette; CAFE Buh-Bye; Ford Transmission Fiasco; California (Beach Driving) Dream'n; Autonomous Highspeed Vehicles Delayed (Maybe Forever); JD Power Brand Loyalty; Brazilian Not So Super Cars; Automotive Hall Of Fame Inductees; Formula-e Charged Up; e-Off Road; RIP Don Sommer, Bruce Crower ... Continue reading
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