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Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - March 29-April 3, 2021

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - March 29-April 3, 2021

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 digest news nugget ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL FIRE RISK - DO NOT DRIVE - 2020-21 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Park Outside

NHTSA RECALL FIRE RISK - DO NOT DRIVE - 2020-21 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Park Outside

Owners of select GM and Chevrolet vehicles listed below should park their vehicles outside and away from homes, structures, and other flammable materials such as vegetation, until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire. Positive battery cable short circuit GM issued a safety recall ... Continue reading

Honda Announced Agreement Reached to Standardize Swappable Batteries for Electric Motorcycles

Honda Announced Agreement Reached to Standardize Swappable Batteries for Electric Motorcycles

allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The Consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Official Vehicle Recalls March 29, 2021

NHTSA Official Vehicle Recalls March 29, 2021

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Advanced DIY Car Repairs

Advanced DIY Car Repairs

Due to the rising cost of car repairs and the ease of access to information, the number of car owners who perform DIY repairs has steadily increased throughout the past few years. While learning the ins and outs of your vehicle is never a bad thing, the difficult truth is that this also exposes car owners to a lot of r ... Continue reading

E-Commerce Automotive Aftermarket in U.A.E Grow at 14.8% CAGR till 2025 Says P&S Intelligence

E-Commerce Automotive Aftermarket in U.A.E Grow at 14.8% CAGR till 2025 Says P&S Intelligence

The growing automotive industry will be a key enabling factor for the growth of the e-commerce automotive aftermarket in U.A.E from $318.2 million in 2020 to $634.4 million by 2025, at a 14.8% CAGR between 2020 and 2025. ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Changes and Takeover Of Pep Boys Parts And Accessories Retail Sales Space, Manny Moe And Jack Are Leaving Retail For Service and Tire Sales In California

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Changes and Takeover Of Pep Boys Parts And Accessories Retail Sales Space, Manny Moe And Jack Are Leaving Retail For Service and Tire Sales In California

Advance Auto Parts announced that Mike Broderick, executive vice president, merchandising and retail store operations support, is leaving Advance. Advanced also announced expanded responsibilities for several executive leaders designed to streamline operations, deliver efficiencies and support its ongoing changeover. ... Continue reading

Statement from Brian Kaner, CEO, Pep Boys & Icahn Automotive Service Division, on Advance Auto Parts Agreement for Pep Boys Retail Parts locations:

Statement from Brian Kaner, CEO, Pep Boys & Icahn Automotive Service Division, on Advance Auto Parts Agreement for Pep Boys Retail Parts locations:

The agreement this year will provide us with an opportunity to refresh our Service Center locations and reinvest in the market to meet emerging customer needs, particularly as demand for electric vehicle service grows in the region. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Digest Of Top Auto News - Week Of March 7-13, 2021

Nutson's Digest Of Top Auto News - Week Of March 7-13, 2021

See this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Dodge Adds E-Commerce Storefront Providing a One-stop Shop for Brand Enthusiasts

Dodge Adds E-Commerce Storefront Providing a One-stop Shop for Brand Enthusiasts

"Opening our Dodge storefront on Amazon offers our enthusiasts a dedicated, branded, consumer experience where they can shop for their favorite gear and merchandise across multiple categories through a familiar and user-friendly online experience," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge Brand and Interim Chrysler Brand Chief Executi ... Continue reading

Michelin’s newest high-performance tire, the Pilot Sport All-Season 4

Michelin’s newest high-performance tire, the Pilot Sport All-Season 4

We at The Auto Channel have examined and reported on high performance, all-season and winter tires from a variety of manufacturers, now we test Michelin’s latest all-season, high performance tire, the Pilot Sport All-Season4. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Tire Recalls - Continental, Cooper

NHTSA Tire Recalls - Continental, Cooper

Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 21T002 Synopsis : Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power: Kia Owners Reported Fewest Problems After Three Years of Use

J.D. Power: Kia Owners Reported Fewest Problems After Three Years of Use

Kia was ranked number one among mass-market brands today by J.D. Power in the 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) with a reported 97 problems per 100 vehicles. The achievement has been strengthened by three of Kia’s most popular-selling models – the Sorento, Sportage, and Optima – each besting their respective ... 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

Drivers Admit to Expressing Love for Their Vehicles

Drivers Admit to Expressing Love for Their Vehicles

Survey uncovers truths between 'man and machine' HOUSTON, Feb. 14 -- As Americans celebrate their love for one another this Valentine's Day, a national survey commissioned by Jiffy Lube International reveals the relationship between driver and vehicle is more similar to that between loved ones than expected. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading

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