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NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 2022

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 2022

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

Hennessey Tests VelociRaptor 600 at Glamis Sand Dunes

Hennessey Tests VelociRaptor 600 at Glamis Sand Dunes

Sweltering dunes are part of Hennessey's challenging assessment and durability evaluations The Hennessey Velociraptor 600 leaps dunes in 100°F California desert as part of Hennessey's torturous 'Fire & Ice' testing program California summer desert evaluations follow Colorado Rocky Mountain winter testing of VelociRapt ... Continue reading

The Solution to High Gasoline Prices Is NOT Sporadic E15 Availability

The Solution to High Gasoline Prices Is NOT Sporadic E15 Availability

First, let me remind everyone that ALL negative comments about ethanol fuel are incorrect. ... Continue reading

Two Decades of the Cayenne: The 'Third Porsche' – An Extraordinary Success Story

Two Decades of the Cayenne: The 'Third Porsche' – An Extraordinary Success Story

Ferry Porsche predicted it back in 1989: “If we build an off-road model according to our standards of quality, and it has a Porsche crest on the front, people will buy it.” He would go on to be proved right. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022

Below are 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

The Chevy Off-Road Concept Storms SEMA Show

The Chevy Off-Road Concept Storms SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet drives into the SEMA Show this week led by The Chevy Off-Road Concept — a concept vision of the ultimate in high-performance desert running. Conceived to demonstrate the capability of Chevy trucks and Chevrolet Performance components, The Chevy Off-Road Concept is a four-passenger off-roader t ... Continue reading

duPont REGISTRY Adds Luxury Car Veteran as General Manager and Newest Strategic Investor

duPont REGISTRY Adds Luxury Car Veteran as General Manager and Newest Strategic Investor

MIAMI--duPont REGISTRY, a Motorsport Network company, announced today the addition of Ken Harte as its General Manager and its newest strategic investor. duPont REGISTRY, the most trusted source for exotic, classic and luxury cars, tapped the 30-year automotive veteran to oversee its sales team and inventory management ... Continue reading

Gumball 3000: Supercars In Bardstown KY May 30, 2022 - They Came They Saw they Conquered - Thousands Watched The World’s Largest and Most Famous Supercar Rally

Gumball 3000: Supercars In Bardstown KY May 30, 2022 - They Came They Saw they Conquered - Thousands Watched The World’s Largest and Most Famous Supercar Rally

When: May 30, Memorial Day What: Cars will be displayed on the 1st and 2nd Block of North Third Street in Bardstown, KY Where to park: Parking & Trolley Stop locations below <img class= ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 22-28, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 22-28, 2022

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's weekly news. ... Continue reading

Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - May 27,2022

Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - May 27,2022

Consumer pain at the pump continues to be a hot topic in the news as the average national price reached a record high, leaving many to reconsider fuel alternatives and EVs. We also saw exciting headlines in the vehicle software space as many automakers continue to invest in software solutions. ... Continue reading

Coming to America: The Volvo P1800 Cyan

Coming to America: The Volvo P1800 Cyan

Following its 2020 launch to rave reviews in Europe, the Volvo P1800 Cyan will make its official North American debut this summer at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering on August 9. ... Continue reading

Bugatti wins several times at Concorso d'Eleganza with the "Best of Show" award, the "Fiva Trophy" and the "Design award"

Bugatti wins several times at Concorso d'Eleganza with the "Best of Show" award, the "Fiva Trophy" and the "Design award"

The world’s finest vehicles meet once a year at the Concorso d’Eleganza by Lake Como, Italy. But even among the best in the world there can be only one winner, and this year the honor was bestowed upon a Bugatti Type 57S Vanvooren Cabriolet. ... Continue reading

Cadillac Escalade-V is Industry’s Most Powerful Full-Size SUV

Cadillac Escalade-V is Industry’s Most Powerful Full-Size SUV

Today, Cadillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac. ... Continue reading

The most valuable car in the world: Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sold for an all-time record price of 135 million EUR to establish “Mercedes-Benz Fund”

The most valuable car in the world: Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sold for an all-time record price of 135 million EUR to establish “Mercedes-Benz Fund”

All time record: One of two ultra-rare original 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupes from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Collection has been auctioned for 135 million EUR to a private collector, making it the most valuable car of all time. Using this value to drive change: The proceeds will be used to establish a worldwide ... Continue reading

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