Official NHTSA Recall Summary March 10-16, 2024
Mar 18, 2024
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
Two In One Advantages Of Plug-in Hybrids Over Electric Vehicles
Mar 18, 2024
There is no denying that all-electric vehicles are the future of the automotive market. Tax credits, environmental regulations, and the rapid development of EV technology and infrastructure have all contributed to the ongoing widespread adoption of all-electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!
Mar 17, 2024
I definitely like the call and action to ban any social media crap from China. ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2024
Power rear door with kick sensor now available across all models Diverse lineup continues to offer F SPORT Design and Handling models Standard Lexus Interface and Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2023) — The UX 250h carries over its dynamic drive and various luxury options into the new 2024 model year ... Continue reading
What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification
Mar 13, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 -- The recent announcement by Hertz to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles, about a third of its EV rental fleet, has sparked a significant conversation about the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental market. What's behind this backtracking? Continue Reading What Rent ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2024
Big Brother Like "Birth to Grave" Autonomous Driving Mandates May Kill The Automobile Industry And Take Our Freedom Of Mobility ... Continue reading
The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken
Mar 12, 2024
CHICAGO--While the COVID-era inflation of many goods and services has started to return to normal levels, the car market presents a stark contrast: Prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels. At the four-year anniversary of the start of COVID in March 2020, car prices remain inflated at a structural level, with ne ... Continue reading
2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES
Mar 12, 2024
Kia EV9 three-row SUV is rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than initial target estimates.The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery t ... Continue reading
How VinFast VF 8 Blends Modern Luxury with Italian Inspired Design
Mar 12, 2024
HANOI, Vietnam--When it comes to selecting a vehicle, there's no denying the allure of sleek lines, captivating contours, and eye-catching aesthetics. Design matters-a lot. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary March 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson
Mar 11, 2024
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024
Mar 10, 2024
Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading
How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice
Mar 10, 2024
In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading
Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks
Mar 8, 2024
Apple Inc. is said to have discussed potential partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Co., BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Canoo and McLaren at various stages of its effort to develop a self-driving car before killing the program last month. Co-founder Steve Jobs even proposed buying General Motors in the aftermath of the ... Continue reading
EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address
Mar 8, 2024
Washington DC March 8, 2024 President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and broader climate agenda took a backseat in Thursday's State of the Union address, his last before the upcoming election in November. Biden, speaking from the nation's capital, largely refrained from touting his administration's major legisla ... Continue reading
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