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5 Common Engine Light Problems and Solutions to Avoid High Costs

5 Common Engine Light Problems and Solutions to Avoid High Costs

With vehicle maintenance costs increasing by 7% in the first half of 2024 (Automotive Fleet), drivers are feeling the financial pressure more than ever. Ignoring common engine light warnings can lead to breakdowns, turning small issues into costly repairs. ... Continue reading

CARFAX: Odometer Fraud Increases Nationwide to 2.14 Million Vehicles

CARFAX: Odometer Fraud Increases Nationwide to 2.14 Million Vehicles

Up More Than 18% Since 2021, Costing Unsuspecting Buyers Thousands of Dollars CENTREVILLE, Va., Dec. 10, 2024 -- Odometer fraud remains a widespread and serious issue for used car buyers across the country, CARFAX data shows. ... Continue reading

Tired Of Driving On Snow?

Tired Of Driving On Snow?

Improvements to Provide Opportunities for More Guests to Visit Breathtaking Destination MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2024 -- Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhance ... Continue reading

Motive Adds New Roadside Assistance As Fleet Safety Leaders Prepare for Dangerous Winter Season & Beyond

Motive Adds New Roadside Assistance As Fleet Safety Leaders Prepare for Dangerous Winter Season & Beyond

FRANCISCO--Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, today announced the launch of Motive Roadside Assistance, a comprehensive 24/7/365 roadside support service designed to improve driver safety and operational efficiency. The new service, combined with Motive’s First Responder, strengthens and expands M ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Owners Can Now Charge Off-Grid, Anywhere, Even While Driving

Electric Vehicle Owners Can Now Charge Off-Grid, Anywhere, Even While Driving

DartSolar LLC has invented an expanding solar roof rack that provides 10 to 20 miles of charge per day. The design allows the solar roof rack to expand to 1,000 watts while parked and contract to 360 watts when driving. ... Continue reading

National Road Safety Foundation Urges Motorists to Plan Ahead for Safe Holiday Driving

National Road Safety Foundation Urges Motorists to Plan Ahead for Safe Holiday Driving

The year-end holidays leading up to New Year's is one of the most dangerous times on American roads and highways, with a spike in crashes that result in serious injuries or death. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL DETAILS - NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS - December 9, 2024

OFFICIAL DETAILS - NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS - December 9, 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

2024 Ford Bronco Sport - Review by David Colman

2024 Ford Bronco Sport - Review by David Colman

After an endless succession of new vehicles that required a PhD in AI to operate, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport comes as a welcome return to automotive sanity. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 1-7, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 1-7, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central December 8, 2024; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

Oh, What Fun It Is to Drive? Not on December's Riskiest Day

Oh, What Fun It Is to Drive? Not on December's Riskiest Day

Dangers on the Roadway Peak the Weekends Before the Holidays It is a time of year when more drivers are on the roads, which increases the chance of an accident happening. The most dangerous day to drive this month is expected to be December 23, according to a predictive analysis of Nationwide claims data. ... Continue reading

Are Small Cars Twice as Deadly? New Accident Report by Avian Law Group

Are Small Cars Twice as Deadly? New Accident Report by Avian Law Group

Mini cars average 108 deaths per million registered vehicle years, over twice the overall vehicle average. ... Continue reading

2024 Range Rover SE LWB 7-Seat Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Range Rover SE LWB 7-Seat Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The entry level Rangie that’s fast, beautiful, and lavish ... Continue reading

Top Five Tips For Charging Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather

Top Five Tips For Charging Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather

TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2024 /CNW/ -- With more consumers switching to EVs, it's important to understand the nuances of EV ownership in cold weather. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Deploys XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for HMGMA Clean Logistics

Hyundai Motor Group Deploys XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for HMGMA Clean Logistics

ELLABELL, Ga., Dec. 4, 2024 -- Today, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), in cooperation with Glovis America, announced it has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. ... Continue reading

EVgo and GM Surpass 2,000 Public Fast Charging Stalls in the U.S.

EVgo and GM Surpass 2,000 Public Fast Charging Stalls in the U.S.

(“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest providers of public fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), and General Motors (GM) have surpassed 2,000 public fast charging stalls opened through their ongoing metropolitan charging collaboration. To date, EVgo and GM have built fast c ... Continue reading

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