OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY WITH DETAILS - January 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
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 Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 5-11, 2025
Jan 12, 2025
America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, January 12, 2025; 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 C ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2025
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drivers planning to buy a new vehicle in the new year need look no further than the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards, which were revealed today during a press conference that kicked off the media day of the Detroi ... Continue reading
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson
Jan 11, 2025
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading
BRANDS, MEET THE $10 TRILLION "ESCAPE ECONOMY"
Jan 10, 2025
McCann Worldgroup Truth Central, the global intelligence unit of McCann Worldgroup, today released "The Truth About Escapism," a new global study which found that 86% of people think distractions can be a healthy way to cope with the stress of everyday life. ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2025
TRIANGLE, Va., Jan. 9, 2025 -- As we bid farewell to 2024, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program reflects on the millions of smiles and hearts filled with hope that we've brought to disadvantaged children across the Nation. ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturer Websites Need Updating to Increase Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds
Jan 9, 2025
Just 50% of mass market new-vehicle shoppers and 52% of premium new-vehicle shoppers indicate that the manufacturer's website was more organized and modern than other sites they visited, according to the redesigned J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation StudySM — Winter, released today. This highlights ... Continue reading
New Study from Overfuel Exposes RV Industry’s Online Performance Gap
Jan 9, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS--Overfuel, a leading provider of performance-driven website solutions for automotive, recreational vehicle (RV), marine, and powersports dealers, has unveiled a groundbreaking study analyzing the digital readiness of North America’s top RV sales and services businesses. The report highlights alarming sho ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2025
Class-exclusive Stow 'n Go Seating Still "Flooring" the Industry AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9, 2025 -- Continue Reading Chrysler celebrates the 20th anniversary of the brand’s ground-breaking Stow ‘n Go seating. ... Continue reading
Types of Car Scratches and How to Fix Them
Jan 9, 2025
One of the perennial challenges that car enthusiasts face is the inevitable occurrence of scratches, ranging from surface blemishes to more profound marks that breach the layers of paint. ... Continue reading
Driving Across the US? Find Out How You Can Ship Your Car with A-1 Auto Transport
Jan 9, 2025
A-1 Auto Transport can assist if you need to transport your vehicle for a cross-country relocation or road trip across the USA. A-1 Auto Transport is a national auto shipping business that provides trustworthy and cost-effective vehicle shipping services. ... Continue reading
EVgo Receives First Drawdown from $1.25 Billion Loan Guarantee
Jan 8, 2025
LOS ANGELES--EVgo Inc. today announced it has received its first drawdown of $75 million from its $1.25 billion guaranteed loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Loan Programs Office (“LPO”) under its Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, which reached financial close in December 2024 after a thorou ... Continue reading
2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i - Review by David Colman
Jan 8, 2025
The performance sleeper of the year Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL When a vehicle's mundane appearance masks its true performance potential, enthusiasts call it a "sleeper." That term perfectly describes BMW's somnolent looking X2. This fastback version of BMW's compact X1 SUV w ... Continue reading
Where Do Bicycle Accidents Occur?
Jan 8, 2025
According to the CDC, only 1% of all trips in the United States are taken by bicyclists, yet they account for more than 2% of people dying on the roads involving motor vehicles. ... Continue reading
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