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Expert's Car and Truck Reviews (1993-2026), Specs, MPG, Prices, Performed By HI (Humans For Humans)

Expert's Car and Truck Reviews (1993-2026), Specs, MPG, Prices, Performed By HI (Humans For Humans)

New Car and Truck Reviews 1993-2026, Used Car Specs, Crash tests, Service Bulletins, Recalls, MPG, and Other Purchase Consideration Decision Making Research and Road Tests ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 18-25, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 18-25, 2025

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

Renault Austral & VW Arteon Named Top Solo Road Trip Cars in New Study

Renault Austral & VW Arteon Named Top Solo Road Trip Cars in New Study

New research ranks the best cars for solo road trips, based on reliability, safety, comfort, efficiency, features, and cost. - The Renault Austral is named the best car for those hitting the road alone, with high safety and efficiency ratings in particular. ... Continue reading

Choosing the Optimal Engine Type for Your Vehicle

Choosing the Optimal Engine Type for Your Vehicle

Editors Note: For the past 30 years we have provided research information for vehicle shoppers to help them ... Continue reading

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Minivan coolness! By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1954) More likely than not, I am among the many who say there is a lot of buzz about VW’s new ID. ... Continue reading

2028 Scout Traveler Concept - Nutson's First Look Preview

2028 Scout Traveler Concept - Nutson's First Look Preview

Scout Motors, a new brand from the Volkswagen Group, provided an in-person look at their new Scout Traveler Concept. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 10-16, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 10-16, 2025

Here are Larry's top 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

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 3-9, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 3-9, 2025

Here are Larry's top 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

Most and Least Stolen Cars In USA New Official Report From IIHS

Most and Least Stolen Cars In USA New Official Report From IIHS

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 raced to the top of the list of America’s most-stolen vehicles, while a software upgrade helped reduce theft rates for Hyundai and Kia vehicles, new research from the Highway Loss Data Institute shows. The Camaro ZL1 and the regular Camaro account for two of the five most-stolen model year 20 ... Continue reading

EPA Declares The Sky Is NOT Falling - Now Recognizes Politically Motivated Misinformation and Repeals Onerous Anti-American Greenhouse Gas Regulations

EPA Declares The Sky Is NOT Falling - Now Recognizes Politically Motivated Misinformation and Repeals Onerous Anti-American Greenhouse Gas Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, as well as tailpipe emission standards for vehicles, setting off what it describes as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.Republican President Donald Trump's pick to run the EPA Le ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 20-26, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 20-26, 2025

Here are Larry's top 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

2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

New-vehicle owners today are more passionate about their vehicle than ever, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. Overall satisfaction is 851 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 4 index points from a year ago and the highest level since ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Complete Weekly Recalls Summary July 7, 2025

Official NHTSA Complete Weekly Recalls Summary July 7, 2025

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

‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Car Loan Interest Deduction

‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Car Loan Interest Deduction

Washington DC July 1, 2025; Made in America qualified passenger vehicles ... Continue reading

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