Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Electric Vehicle Highway Use-Fee Leveling Into Law +VIDEO
May 18, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed an electric vehicle fee into law. ... Continue reading
LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter Registers "Explosive" for U.S. Auto Insurance Shopping
May 18, 2023
The latest edition of the LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Insurance Demand Meter reports the quarterly year-over-year U.S. auto insurance shopping growth rate rose 10.2% in Q1 2023, up from +2.8% growth in Q4 2022 as auto insurers continue to implement widespread rate increases. New policy growth, or the rate at which cons ... Continue reading
Eco Button in a Toyota or Lexus Can Make a World of Difference
May 18, 2023
It can feel overwhelming thinking how to do your best to minimize your impact on the environment. Did you remember to recycle? Turn off the lights when you left a room? Compost your leftovers? In a world of more than 8 billion people, it turns out that even making the smallest changes can make a positive collective imp ... Continue reading
Are You Nuts? Cars With Urgent Recalls Remain Unrepaired in U.S.
May 17, 2023
More Than 2.5 Million Vehicles with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” Orders Need Fixing f May 1, CARFAX data shows. Ten states have more than 70,000 of these vehicles driving on their roads, with California leading the way. ... Continue reading
May 17, 2023
AMSTERDAM, NANTERRE, PARIS May 16, 2023; Faurecia, a company of the FORVIA group, Michelin and Stellantis announce today the signing of a binding agreement for Stellantis to acquire 33.3% stake in Symbio, a leader in zero-emission hydrogen mobility. Faurecia and Michelin will remain shareholders with 33.3% holding each ... Continue reading
May 17, 2023
GM's Cruise Expands Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service to Houston and Dallas, Following Austin Launch GM's Cruise, the self-driving ride-hailing service, has announced its expansion to Houston and Dallas in Texas, following its launch in Austin last December and its existing operations in Phoenix. Despite challenges, Cr ... Continue reading
ROAD TRIP: THE NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM CELEBRATES 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CONGRESSIONAL DESIGNATION
May 16, 2023
The National Quilt Museum is celebrating the 15 Year Anniversary of a Congressional designation passed on May 17, 2008, making it the National Quilt Museum of the United States. It is the ONLY quilt museum designated by the United States Congress as "the nation's repository for the finest work by today's quilters." Con ... Continue reading
New Rice U. research finds verbal prompts can make semi-automated driving safer
May 16, 2023
Rice University and Old Dominion University finds that verbal prompts as simple as “Is January the first month of the year?” help drivers maintain attention during semi-automated driving. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Showcase Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at All 2023 Electrify Expo Events
May 16, 2023
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it will showcase the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid during Electrify Expo's seven-stop nationwide exhibit experience. The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV, which has received multiple awards while enjoying rave reviews from media and customers ... Continue reading
May 15, 2023
With more than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on U.S. roads, the average age of cars and light trucks in the US has risen again this year to a new record of 12.5 years, up by more than three months over 2022, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global Mobility. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Others, Recall-Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
May 15, 2023
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 Manufacturer General Motors, LLC Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 994,763 Summary General M ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
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
2023 Lexus NX 450h + Luxury – Review by David Colman
May 15, 2023
The little NX that couldn’t last year has become the big NX that could this year. Toward the end of 2022, we spent a week with Lexus’s NX 350h hybrid sport utility, which made do with just 239hp. That output fell short of the mark in launching a vehicle weighing 4,487 pounds. ... Continue reading
Nutson' s Auto News Weekly Wrap-up May 7-13, 2023
May 14, 2023
Larry's news 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
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