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Vehicle Dependability Ratings At All-Time High, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Ratings At All-Time High, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle dependability is at an all-time high, with the overall level of problems cited by owners declining 10% from a year ago, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠ (VDS), released today. “The study results validate what we have known for some time,” said Dave Sargent, vice president ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - February 15, 2021

NHTSA Recall Summary - February 15, 2021

Recalls: GMC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, 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

Strategic Vision’s 2021 List of Most Loved Vehicles in America

Strategic Vision’s 2021 List of Most Loved Vehicles in America

Why are customers returning to the new vehicle market and making purchases during a global pandemic when typical driving needs of the work commute and taking kids to school are significantly reduced? “It is because many customers love their vehicles and the experience they have while driving them,” states Strategic ... Continue reading

Used 2016 Small SUV Side By Side By Side By Side Comparisons

Used 2016 Small SUV Side By Side By Side By Side Comparisons

Compare 150 Dimensions and Criteria - Ford Escape Vs. Toyota RAV-4 Vs. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - February 8, 2021

NHTSA Recall Summary - February 8, 2021

RECALLS: RAM, Volkswagen, Tesla, BMW, Jeep, Audi, Mercedes-Benz -0 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

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending February 6, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending February 6, 2021

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

2020 BMW M340i xDrive Review by Larry Nutson

2020 BMW M340i xDrive Review by Larry Nutson

2020 BMW M340i xDrive A six-cylinder returns By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I’m reminded almost daily about the iconic BMW 2002 that I never owned. I was on the hunt for a 2002 way back lots of years ago when a job change took me down a new road. ... Continue reading

Watch Out Plug-in EV, Fuel-cell/Battery Hybrids Coming On Fast - 584 Hydrogen Fueling Stations Launched

Watch Out Plug-in EV, Fuel-cell/Battery Hybrids Coming On Fast - 584 Hydrogen Fueling Stations Launched

The hydrogen fueling station market is witnessing a dramatic acceleration in growth, with 584 hydrogen stations deployed by year-end 2020, according to a study released by Information Trends, a market research company. ... Continue reading

Classic Driver Cars For Sale

Classic Driver Cars For Sale

Each month The Auto Channel shares what it believes are the most exciting helpful and educational Classic Car For Sale listings. Learn and Enjoy and of course BUY! ... Continue reading

2020 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Review by Larry Nutson

2020 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Review by Larry Nutson

2020 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe: Four-door “coupes” have been trending for a number of years in the automotive design world. A coupé or coupe historically has only two-doors. ... Continue reading

Cars You Made Go Away

Cars You Made Go Away

If you don't buy'em they ain't gonna make them. These models didn't sell so are going buh-bye. ... Continue reading

Majority of Electric Vehicle Owners Are Intent on Purchasing Another One in the Future, J.D. Power Finds

Majority of Electric Vehicle Owners Are Intent on Purchasing Another One in the Future, J.D. Power Finds

) Among the early adopters who own an electric vehicle (EV),1 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another EV in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study,SM released today. However, satisfaction with the current ownership experience is a ... Continue reading

BMW Motorrad Unveils New R 18 Custom Motorcycle

BMW Motorrad Unveils New R 18 Custom Motorcycle

Unmistakable design that is distinct from all others – that is the new “Spirit of Passion” by Kingston Custom. ... Continue reading

CLASSIC.COM Releases 2020 Year in Review for the Classic and Collector Car Market

CLASSIC.COM Releases 2020 Year in Review for the Classic and Collector Car Market

CLASSIC.COM released their 2020 statistics for the classic and collector car auction market. ... Continue reading

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