News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

Thanksgiving weekend sees surges in traffic infractions; more than 150,000 speeding violations occurred last year

Nov 11, 2024

Thanksgiving Day experienced the most speeding violations for the past two years (2022 and 2023). Continue Reading Over the holiday weekend, drivers are more likely to be issued speeding citations during the late morning on Thanksgiving Day, Verra Mobility data shows Verra Mobility analyzed traffic patterns across hund ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrapup November 3-9, 2024

Nov 10, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central November 9, 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 "take" on this past week's ... Continue reading

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 - Letter From Europe Review

Nov 8, 2024

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 was the first car I’ve had a chance to drive in California since my just completed European Grand Tour which involved the Ferrari Roma Spider, the highly desirable Lamborghini Urus and the magnificent BMW M2 which took me to and fro the Hungarian Grand Prix. After all this I didn’t quite ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Pkg - Review by David Colman

Nov 8, 2024

Mazda currently offers four different SUVs in ascending order of size: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-90. The compact CX-30 is powered by an engine and gearbox built in Japan. ... Continue reading

TACH Used Car and Truck Buyers Guides

Nov 7, 2024

Used Car Reviews, Used Car Super Search Includes All Craigslist Used Vehicles and 14 Other Major Classified Used Car Listings ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe National-Parking In Utah

Nov 7, 2024

The most prolific and creative artist of all time, we contend, is Mother Nature. It is she who has created an endless variety of artful works using every material, technique, and element in the world – from the microscopic to the global. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-AMG Develops First Standalone High Performance SUV, “Born in Affalterbach”

Nov 7, 2024

Nov 7, 2024 – Affalterbach. Full-size SUV marks second vehicle on now all-electric AMG.EA platform High performance SUV nearing first test drive Vehicle takes AMG's successful SUV legacy to a new level For the first time in its 57-year history, Mercedes-AMG is developing an SUV entirely in-house.. For the first time ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 NIRO EV

Nov 7, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 -- Today, Kia America announced pricing on the 2025 Niro EV. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA MAKES EXCITING RETURN TO SEMA WITH CUSTOM EV CONCEPTS DESTINED FOR ADVENTURE

Nov 6, 2024

Kia America unveiled two all-new customized concept vehicles on the opening day of the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2024 Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-line By Thom Cannell

Nov 6, 2024

2024 Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-line Review ... Continue reading

IN-DEPTH NHTSA RECALLS - November 4, 2024

Nov 4, 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

Pollster Frank Luntz Delivers Ringing Endorsement of E85 on FOX News +VIDEO

Nov 4, 2024

Frank Luntz has become known as a "public opinion guru" and is a frequent guest of television news shows on CNN, CNBC, PBS, NBC, and especially the FOX News Channel. ... Continue reading

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE

Nov 3, 2024

Very many Democrats (not all, but very many) believe that the Electoral College (the process used by America to decide a Presidential election) is not democratic because it doesn't necessarily follow the overall nation-wide vote count (the "popular vote"). In fact, the Electoral College process is the ultimate democrat ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 27-November 2, 2024

Nov 3, 2024

Here are Larry's top story pick; USA October sales forecast. US DoE factoid of the week.EVs and politics.TIME's Best. Used car prices Underwater car loans. All-electric waste trucks. Safe driving in Europe. Vintage muscle car EV. More at SEMA. RAM Recall. ... Continue reading

Nissan Frontier TARMAC: A One-of-a-Kind, Track-Ready Muscle Truck

Nov 1, 2024

Chris Forsberg partnered with Nissan Design America (NDA) to transform a Nissan Frontier PRO-X into a low-riding, performance-driven beast. The result: the Nissan Frontier TARMAC Concept, set to make its world debut at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nov. ... Continue reading