IIHS Says Convertibles Are As Safe As Hard Tops (But More Fun Says Me) +VIDEO
Jul 9, 2020
Despite the relatively flimsy appearance of their roof structures, late-model convertibles are no riskier than nonconvertibles, according to the analysis of crash and fatality rates. ... Continue reading
2007 Western Automotive Journalists Test Days: So Many Cars, So Little Time.
Jul 9, 2020
Western Automotive Journalists, recently had its annual test days. drove Dodge Sprinter Plug-In Hybrid; Mitsubishi Lancer GTS; Volkswagen GTI and EOS; Mazdaspeed3; Honda Civic Si 4-door; Mini Cooper S; Nissan SE-R Spec V; Audi S6; BMW M6; BMW 3-Series; Audi TT; Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B; Infiniti G35; Acura TL Type S ... Continue reading
June 2020 US Retail Auto Sales Surprisingly Good
Jul 1, 2020
Automakers laud U.S. consumer 'resilience' despite COVID-19 hit to sales 4 MIN READ Detroit July 1, 2020; Reuters journalists Nick Carey and Ben Klayman reported that major automakers posted lower U.S. monthly or quarterly new vehicle sales on Wednesday due in large part to weak fleet orders, but said consumer demand r ... Continue reading
Germany Amps Up Domestic Battery Production With Massive State Subsidies
Jun 30, 2020
German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier officially awarded the government's first grant – worth EUR 300 million – to battery company Varta. "The establishment of innovative and sustainable battery cell production is a high priority for us in Germany," said Altmaier. ... Continue reading
AHF 2020-Future Collectible Vehicle of the Year Award
Jun 23, 2020
Automotive Heritage Future Collectible Vehicle of the Year. Created originally by our late friend and colleague Mike Davis for the National Automotive History Collection at the Detroit Public Library, the award honors that vehicle – new or significantly redesigned for the designated calendar year, available in the U. ... Continue reading
Nutsons Auto News Review - Week Ending June 13, 2020
Jun 14, 2020
*It Happened Last Week:</b> Wuhan Virus STILL Affecting Our Auto Universe; New Model Reveals - Yes and No; 40% Less Traffic; Summer Road Trips Coming?; Lyft and Uber Drivers Ruled Employees (Buh-Bye?); EV Ubiquity-Naht Yet!; Tesla Delivers 11,000 3's in China (Big Whoopie); Over The Web Digital Signatures OK For Buying ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2020
This Green Vehicle Guide will help you find the most fuel-efficient (MPG) car or truck that meets your vehicle needs. ... Continue reading
U.S. Cities With the Biggest Drop in Used Car Prices June 9, 2020
Jun 10, 2020
Car dealerships are experiencing sharp declines in used car sales, as much of the country still remains under lockdown. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP June 1, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
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
IIHS: Small Cars Kill - Are Higher MPG And A Smaller Monthly Payment Worth Your Family's Lives?
May 28, 2020
Driver death rates are highest in small cars and minicars which accounted for 15 of the 20 models with the highest death rates for model year 2017, while nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs. ... Continue reading
2021 MINI Countryman Preview; Specs, Prices , Images and Video
May 26, 2020
Woodcliff, N.J. – May 26th, 2020 - MINI announces the new 2021 MINI Countryman featuring a newly updated design, along with enhancements in technology and equipment offerings. Most importantly it retains MINI’s “fun-to-drive” character and expressive design that makes it instantly recognizable as MINI. As the l ... Continue reading
TACH Automotive News Library Indexed By Single Topics (1993-2023)
May 23, 2020
Single Topic Automotive Content Index ... Continue reading
MINI Oxford Edition MSRP Starts $19,750
May 23, 2020
MINI Oxford Edition Now Available to All Customers Versatile 2020 MINI Countryman Oxford Edition Joins Value-oriented Lineup Woodcliff Lake, NJ, May 21, 2020. MINI USA today announced that it is now making its value-oriented MINI Oxford Edition line-up available to all customers. ... Continue reading
May 19, 2020
The MINI John Cooper Works GP distils the racing essence of the modern MINI. ... Continue reading
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