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Nutson' s Auto News Weeky Wrap-up May 21-27, 2023

Nutson' s Auto News Weeky Wrap-up May 21-27, 2023

Here are Larry's 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

2023 Nissan GT-R Closeup +VIDEO

2023 Nissan GT-R Closeup +VIDEO

2023 Nissan GT-R is on sale now at select U.S. Nissan dealers with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $113,540. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

Based on the review consensus, the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport seems to be a vehicle that is capable and well-suited for off-road driving, with a refined powertrain and capable TrailSport model. It has a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, providing 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque ... Continue reading

Would I Rent An EV again? Larry Nutson Goes EV-Motoring From Hertz

Would I Rent An EV again? Larry Nutson Goes EV-Motoring From Hertz

Take a Trip; Rent an All-electric Car! Yes. By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel. Recent travel took my wife and I from our Chicago home to the Florida Keys to attend a wedding. ... Continue reading

How to Prep Your Car for Sale

How to Prep Your Car for Sale

If it’s time to say goodbye to your old car to bring in a newer model, you will want to prep your car for sale. While a simple listing in San Bernardino or South Beach may get you some results, it’s not a guarantee that you will get the best price. ... Continue reading

Ford EV Customers To Gain Access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers;Ford to Add North American Charging Standard Port in Future EVs

Ford EV Customers To Gain Access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers;Ford to Add North American Charging Standard Port in Future EVs

Starting early next year, Ford EV customers will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, in addition to the over 10,000 DC fast-chargers that are already part of the BlueOval Charge Network. This will give Ford EV customers unprecedented access to fast-charging Mustang Mach-E, F- ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Tacoma – A Chat with Jess Buck, Senior Vehicle Performance Development Engineer

2024 Toyota Tacoma – A Chat with Jess Buck, Senior Vehicle Performance Development Engineer

The work was fascinating and rewarding, but after laying my projects out visually and considering my career goals, I felt it would be valuable to get experience in other parts of TMNA R&D. I sought out opportunities that aligned with my goals, moving to paint design in 2019, and to ride and handling in 2020. ... Continue reading

Results of a Collision Test Conducted on the Driver's Side of a Toyota RAIZE HEV

Results of a Collision Test Conducted on the Driver's Side of a Toyota RAIZE HEV

Daihatsu announced that it had found wrongdoing in the certification procedures for the side impact collision tests (UN-R135) of Daihatsu ROCKY HEVs and Toyota RAIZE HEVs for the domestic market. ... Continue reading

What Is Eligible Evidence in a Car Accident Claim?

What Is Eligible Evidence in a Car Accident Claim?

A car accident can be devastating, resulting in emotional and physical injuries. It can even lead to a significant financial loss for both parties and even damages to property. ... Continue reading

LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group to Establish Battery Cell Manufacturing Joint Venture in the U.S.*

LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group to Establish Battery Cell Manufacturing Joint Venture in the U.S.*

LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. today. LGES and Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate the Group's electrification efforts in North America. ... Continue reading

NHTSA CHILD CAR SEAT RECALL

NHTSA CHILD CAR SEAT RECALL

You received this email because you have requested to be notified by NHTSA if there is a safety recall regarding Car Seats.Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 23C004 Synopsis : Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain Hybrid 3-in-1 Combi ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Mark Fulmer

This year's hybrid powerplant and enhanced Nightshade package will undoubtedly be quite popular. Even with its stylish black-trimmed headlights and tail lights, the fan-favorite element is the 19-inch matte bronze wheels that convey a kind of aggressive sophistication that sure got a good number of head nods and positi ... Continue reading

New Book: "Triumph Cars 100 Years" - The entire history of Triumph sports cars

New Book: "Triumph Cars 100 Years" - The entire history of Triumph sports cars

Triumph Cars 100 Years chronicles the company and its remarkable vehicles, from the first 10/20 through a string of automobiles sought after by collectors, from the early Supers and Glorias through the entire TR and Spitfire ranges, and on to the legendary GT6 and the latter-day 1300, 1500, and Dolomite sedans-filled w ... Continue reading

Musical Discoveries from the WuFlu Quarantine Era +VIDEO

Musical Discoveries from the WuFlu Quarantine Era +VIDEO

Outstanding music is often the best part of a beautiful long drive. One good thing has come out of the 2020 Covid 19 sheltering-at-home, and that's the discovery* that great melodic music still exists. ... Continue reading

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