Sep 18, 2024
Over the past 27 years millions of vehicle shoppers have used The Auto Channel ... Continue reading
2025-2006 IIHS New and Used Model Top Safety Winners - Size Matters For Safer Cars
Sep 18, 2024
These awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories during a given year. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. ... Continue reading
IIHS Report: Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems
Sep 17, 2024
Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the systems’ attention requirements, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “These results are a good reminder of the way people learn,” said IIHS President ... Continue reading
A Message To Car Maker PR Execs; HELP (Before We All Go Buh-Bye)
Sep 13, 2024
When comparing the public relations budget to the marketing budget the PR budget is not "chump change", but Foresight Research calls it a marketing "best buy" Foresight Research has been measuring marketing communications for much more than a decade. Of all the communications channel levers that an auto manufacturer ca ... Continue reading
North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Unveils “Best of 2025” List
Sep 13, 2024
Ten cars, five trucks and ten utility vehicles will advance to finalist round of the prestigious awards process DETROIT, September 13, 2024 – Twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” by the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) Awards organization and will move on to ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' List of Used Car Suggestions
Aug 27, 2024
New Cars Cost Too Much? Consumer Reports Offers Top Ten Used Model Picks At a time when average new-vehicle prices near $50,000 are pushing more shoppers to consider the used market, Consumer Reports is releasing brand reliability ratings and ... Continue reading
Tips to Take Care of Your EV Battery During Summer Weather
Aug 27, 2024
MARKHAM, Ontario--Summer’s soaring temperatures, can pose certain challenges for electric vehicles (EVs) like the VinFast VF 8. Therefore, it's crucial for owners to understand how to properly care for the battery, especially in the face of extreme heat. ... Continue reading
Monterrey Mexico site for new North American heavy-duty Volvo truck plant
Aug 23, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 23, 2024 -- The Volvo Group will build its new Mexican heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Monterrey. ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2024
StoreDot, the pioneer and world leader in extreme fast charging (XFC) silicon battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), forecasts that XFC technology is becoming a mainstream feature required by all EV drivers, after initially entering the market as a premium offering in high-end EVs. StoreDot's vision aligns wit ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - THE "WHY" BEHIND THE NHTSA RECALLS - JUly 22, 2024
Jul 22, 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
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up July 14 - 20, 2024
Jul 21, 2024
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 ... Continue reading
IIHS: List Of SMALL SUV CRASH TEST RESULTS
Jul 18, 2024
Seven out of eight small SUVs tested performed well in the IIHS rear crash prevention evaluation, which addresses low-speed backing crashes that account for a large portion of insurance claims. ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL DETAILS SUMMARY - July 8, 2024
Jul 8, 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. ... Continue reading
Foreign Automakers Lead the Charge in Cars.com's American-Made Index
Jun 28, 2024
Nearly 60% of In-Market Car Shoppers are Willing to Pay More for a Vehicle if it Creates More U.S. Jobs CHICAGO, June 28, 2024 -- Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, car-shopping marketplace Cars.com® has revealed its 19th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com® experts independently evaluated more than 400 vehicles t ... Continue reading
Ram Ranks Highest Overall in J D Power 2024 Initial Quality Study
Jun 27, 2024
TROY, Mich.: 27 June 2024 — In its inaugural year incorporating franchise dealership repair visits with the Voice of the Customer (VOC) data to create a more expansive metric for problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today, the industry average is 195 PP10 ... Continue reading
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