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In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - January 30-February 5, 2017: Jan US Sales; Raptor To China!, Fuel Cell Partnership, Recalls, VW Buyback, Mulholland Speedster, Jeff Gordon Winner, RIP Jim Mateja

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - January 30-February 5, 2017: Jan US Sales; Raptor To China!, Fuel Cell Partnership, Recalls, VW Buyback, Mulholland Speedster, Jeff Gordon Winner, RIP Jim Mateja

* U.S. light vehicle sales took an expected dip in January, down 1.9% over last year to 1.14 million. However the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million, a slight drop from last year. ... Continue reading

Official FTC Volkswagen 3.0 Diesel Settlement Details: Class Action Settlements Require Volkswagen to Repair or Buy Back 3.0 Liter TDI Diesel Vehicles

Official FTC Volkswagen 3.0 Diesel Settlement Details: Class Action Settlements Require Volkswagen to Repair or Buy Back 3.0 Liter TDI Diesel Vehicles

Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement today that requires Volkswagen Group of America to fully compensate consumers who purchased 3.0-liter TDI diesel vehicles through a combination of repairs, additional monetary compensation, and buybacks for certain models. Under the federal court order, owners of older ve ... Continue reading

IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla and BMW Electric Vehicles Fail To Receive Safety Award +VIDEO

IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla and BMW Electric Vehicles Fail To Receive Safety Award +VIDEO

Near miss Two all-electric cars fall short of earning an IIHS safety award Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Institute's awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award. The ... Continue reading

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Releases 2017 Roadmap Report of State Highway Safety Laws

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Releases 2017 Roadmap Report of State Highway Safety Laws

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2017 Today, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) released the 2017 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws. ... Continue reading

Car Care Council: As New Car Prices Rise, Maintaining Current Vehicle Makes Financial Sense

Car Care Council: As New Car Prices Rise, Maintaining Current Vehicle Makes Financial Sense

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 31, 2017 -- With the cost of a new vehicle on the rise, the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers that maintaining their current vehicle makes more economic sense than purchasing a new one. ... Continue reading

True or False: Americans Know It All About Winter Driving

True or False: Americans Know It All About Winter Driving

Winter is here in full force, and with it comes a variety of winter-weather hazards on the roads. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 28, 2017 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 28, 2017 7-9 AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: January 28, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio ... Continue reading

IIHS: 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe and 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Earn “Top Safety Pick+”.

IIHS: 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe and 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Earn “Top Safety Pick+”.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2017 … BMW is proud to announce the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe and 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan a “Top Safety Pick+”, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to offer class-leading safety with each new model. In order to earn ... Continue reading

IIHS: 2017 Nissan Titan Fails Small Overlap Front Crash Test +VIDEO

IIHS: 2017 Nissan Titan Fails Small Overlap Front Crash Test +VIDEO

2017 Nissan Titan fails to hold up in small overlap front crash test ARLINGTON, Va. January 24, 2017; The redesigned Nissan Titan failed to hold up in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front crash test, earning only a marginal rating. ... Continue reading

Ford Dealers To Compete With Autoparts Stores

Ford Dealers To Compete With Autoparts Stores

•Ford Customer Service Division launches Omnicraft, an all-new brand of replacement parts for all makes of non-Ford vehicles. Non-Ford customers now are able to purchase parts and have their vehicles serviced at Ford dealerships •The 1,500 most commonly requested parts are now available and include oil filters, bra ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP January 23, 2017; Infiniti, Fisker, McClaren, Lexus, Scion, Pontiac, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Land Rover, Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW, Mitsubshi, Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Jaguar, Honda Acura, Volkswagen

NHTSA RECALL RECAP January 23, 2017; Infiniti, Fisker, McClaren, Lexus, Scion, Pontiac, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Land Rover, Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW, Mitsubshi, Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Jaguar, Honda Acura, Volkswagen

NHTSA RECALL RECAP January 23, 2017; Infiniti, Fisker, McClaren, Lexus, Scion, Pontiac, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Land Rover, Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW, Mitsubshi, Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Jaguar, Honda Acura, Volkswagen ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Acquires Just Brakes

Pep Boys Acquires Just Brakes

Boys announces the purchase of privately held Just Brakes, an automotive repair and maintenance chain, increasing the number of Pep Boys auto service locations to over 900 locations. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Jan 16-22, 2017; 2018 Mustang, Ignition Switch GM, Takata, Tesla, Dakar, Who Lives Who Dies

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Jan 16-22, 2017; 2018 Mustang, Ignition Switch GM, Takata, Tesla, Dakar, Who Lives Who Dies

* Ford took the wraps off the 2018 Mustang this week. Refreshed with new front and rear end designs, a 12-inch all-digital customizable instrument cluster, engine upgrades and a new 10-speed automatic plus available MagneRide suspension for optimum handling and optional active valve exhaust for complete noise control a ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 21, 2017 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 21, 2017 7-9 AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

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