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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

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

2024 LA Auto Show Preview

2024 LA Auto Show Preview

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2024 -- In addition to previously announced exhibitors such as Cadillac, GMC, Buick, VinFast, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, and many others, the Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) today shared a first look at its exciting and expansive 2024 program. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Named Top Mass-Market Brand in J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

Hyundai Named Top Mass-Market Brand in J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

Study measures how well automakers integrate new technologies into their vehicles and gauges user satisfaction 2024 Santa Fe wins mass-market Infotainment and Connectivity Award for phone-based Digital Key technology ... Continue reading

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

Mary Barra said American drivers will go electric, but it will take a long time for most of the 250 million vehicles on U.S. roads to be battery powered. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 11-17, 2024: Size Counts; Recalls; EV's; Speed; Cruis'n; Kid Car Seats; New Car Prices; MORE

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 11-17, 2024: Size Counts; Recalls; EV's; Speed; Cruis'n; Kid Car Seats; New Car Prices; MORE

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news ... Continue reading

Lexus Future Concepts Make North American Debut

Lexus Future Concepts Make North American Debut

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – With the bustling energy of Monterey Car Week as a backdrop, Lexus celebrates its 35-year heritage at the brand’s Pebble Beach activation space (Pebble Beach Golf Links®, 3rd Fairway – off Palmero Way) with iconic vehicles on display and a look into the future. ... Continue reading

KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO IN SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 24-25

KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO IN SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 24-25

With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America's efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week's Electrify Expo in San Francisco August 24-25 at Alameda Point. ... Continue reading

Maserati GT2 Stradale: World premiere of new super sports car at Monterey Car Week 2024

Maserati GT2 Stradale: World premiere of new super sports car at Monterey Car Week 2024

Its name is Maserati GT2 Stradale, the new super sports car by Maserati receiving its world premiere at the 2024 Monterey Car Week in California. ... Continue reading

Meyers Manx to Showcase Full New Vehicle Lineup at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering This Week

Meyers Manx to Showcase Full New Vehicle Lineup at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering This Week

CARMEL, Calif., Aug. 16, 2024 -- Meyers Manx is presenting its updated new lineup of vehicles at this year's The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, a premier Monterey Car Week event where motorsports meets luxury and technological innovation. ... Continue reading

New-Car Market Sees Sharp Decline in Sub-$30,000 Vehicles, According to Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report

New-Car Market Sees Sharp Decline in Sub-$30,000 Vehicles, According to Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report

Used-Car Market Struggles With Shortage of Low-Mileage Vehicles, Leading to ... Continue reading

Acura Debuts Integra Type S HRC Prototype

Acura Debuts Integra Type S HRC Prototype

August 15, 2024 — MONTEREY, Calif. Potential new street and track-focused performance parts from Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) developed by championship winning HRC engineers Integra Type S HRC Prototype applies advanced aerodynamics, engine and suspension components fine-tuned on racetrack with the Integra Type S T ... Continue reading

Debut of First Left-Hand Drive EV Roadster and GT Models at Pebble Beach

Debut of First Left-Hand Drive EV Roadster and GT Models at Pebble Beach

RBW EV Cars – the UK's only EV manufacturer of new, hand-crafted British classic sports cars, today announced the global unveiling of its first left-hand drive Roadster and GT models at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. ... Continue reading

Tesla "Cyberlanding" & "Cybercamping" Made Possible with the MARS™ Cyberlanding Kit

Tesla "Cyberlanding" & "Cybercamping" Made Possible with the MARS™ Cyberlanding Kit

While the Tesla Cybertruck is a highly capable all-electric truck with plenty of power, the lack of suitable outdoor accessories could deter enthusiasts. Challenges related to mounting and carrying outdoor gear, or installing a rooftop tent, have been a concern. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA TEASES TELLURIDE X-PRO’S RETURN TO THE REBELLE RALLY

KIA AMERICA TEASES TELLURIDE X-PRO’S RETURN TO THE REBELLE RALLY

Kia America is proud to announce its participation in the ninth annual Rebelle Rally, marking the brand’s fifth consecutive year of competition in the grueling navigational challenge. In anticipation of the rally, Kia is excited to offer a sneak peek at a custom student-designed wrap the modified Telluride X-Pro will ... Continue reading

Karma Automotive Announces Bilateral Collaboration with Intel Automotive to Blueprint the Future of the Automobile

Karma Automotive Announces Bilateral Collaboration with Intel Automotive to Blueprint the Future of the Automobile

Karma Automotive, California's first and only ultra luxury automaker, today announces its bilateral collaboration with Intel Automotive to co-develop Software Defined Vehicle Architecture (SDVA) which will underpin its upcoming vehicles including the Karma Kaveya super coupe, anticipated to arrive in 2026. ... Continue reading

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