Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson
Dec 9, 2018
This Weeks Important Auto News: Car Sales Down Pick-up SUV Sales Up; China Truce?; New NAFTA; Nissan Ghosn Troubles; German Car Makers Meet Trump; Waymo On Road; GM Barra Meets Congress; FCA Sales Up; NYC $17 Per Hour Uber and Lyft Driver Salary; VW Betting Against ICE Engines; French Fuel Tax Riots; Detroit Auto Show ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2019 RAM 1500 Plush and Capable - Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Dec 9, 2018
If you’ve followed pickup truck news in the last couple years you know there has been lots of discussion on body materials. The new 2019 Ram has a new frame that features 98 percent high-strength steel. The body is steel, and to improve light-weighting and fuel efficiency, the new Ram has an aluminum hood and tailgat ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2018
Learn About Future Safety Features all manufacturers will have in new cars by 2022. Safety Features Back-up Camera Anti-Lock Braking System Blind Spot Monitor Automatic Emergency Braking Lane Departure Warning Tire Pressure Monitoring System Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Headlights Automatic Parallel Parking Auto ... Continue reading
Vincentric Announces 2019 Best Certified Pre-owned Vehicles In America Awards:
Nov 13, 2018
Ford, Toyota, and Audi Lead the Winners List SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – November 13, 2018 – The sixth annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America™ Awards were announced today with Ford and Toyota sharing the top spot as both brands earned six model-level awards. Audi was close behind with five aw ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2018
Top Stories Volvo Rips Up Production Plans in Effort to Dodge Trade War TariffsVolvo Cars is shredding production plans drawn up for much of its lineup in an effort to dodge tariffs the U.S. and China have slapped on auto imports. Only a few months after opening its first U.S. plant, the Swedish brand has canceled plan ... Continue reading
FCA US October 2018 Sales Rise 16 Percent
Nov 1, 2018
November 1, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 177,391 vehicles in October, a 16 percent increase compared with sales in October 2017 of 153,373 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2018
YONKERS, NY October 24, 2018; It was a rough year for domestic brands, according to Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which collected data from its members about their experiences with more than half a million vehicles. Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Tesla are among the brands that tumble ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2018
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Texas Auto Writers Select 2019 Ram 1500 "Truck of Texas"
Oct 17, 2018
The award was presented yesterday at the culmination of the Texas Truck Rodeo, presented by the Steel Market Development Institute, in which 69 journalists drove 57 vehicles and voted on winners across a range of consumer categories. ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2018
SAN DIEGO--German manufacturers have always known how to create high-quality vehicles, and this year is no exception. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes in on top this year, beating out runner-up (and last years’ winner) the Porsche Macan, according to the results of Strategic Vision’s 2018 Total Quality Impact™ (T ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 6, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
FCA Outsells Dragging Ford In September US Sales; Fairer NAFTA Deal; GM Listening In; Toyota Hybrid Recall; Subaru Recall; CR Says Cadillac Controls Better Than Tesla; Ford Looking At Overseas Partners; NASCAR Changes; Bondurant High-speed Driving School Goes Bankrupt; Bullitt @50 ... Continue reading
September 2018 US Auto Sales Journalist Comment
Oct 2, 2018
Atlanta October 2, 2018; U.S. auto sales for September 2018 were reported earlier today, with many auto makers – Nissan being the exception – coming in slightly below our initial forecast. Truck and SUV sales continued to be the strong side of the market, with cars sales down significantly once again. ... Continue reading
2018 Ram Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition
Sep 28, 2018
Ram revealed the new 2018 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition. Based on the Longhorn trim, the Longhorn Ram Rodeo adds content to this luxury pickup leading in style, durability and capability. ... Continue reading
FCA Reports August 2018 US Sales Some Brands Up Some Down
Sep 4, 2018
Ram brand achieves highest August ever Ram light-duty pickup posts highest month of total sales ever Jeep® Wrangler sales set new August record Alfa Romeo sales increase 96 percent September 4, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 193,718 vehicles, a 10 percent increase compared with sales i ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: August 20-26 2018
Aug 27, 2018
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
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