News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary March 11, 2024

Mar 11, 2024

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

Mar 10, 2024

The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

Mar 10, 2024

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Mar 8, 2024

Apple Inc. is said to have discussed potential partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Co., BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Canoo and McLaren at various stages of its effort to develop a self-driving car before killing the program last month. Co-founder Steve Jobs even proposed buying General Motors in the aftermath of the ... Continue reading

2024 Nissan Murano pricing starts at $37,920

Mar 8, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With elegant styling, a highly equipped interior and unexpected premium features, the 2024 Nissan Murano is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $37,920. ... Continue reading

Best Of CNN: Headlights are blinding us. Here’s why it’s mostly an American problem

Mar 7, 2024

Story by By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN • Imagine if you could drive at night with your high beams on all the time, bathing the road ahead in bright light but without ever blinding other drivers. In Europe and Asia, many cars offer adaptive driving beam headlights that can do this. ... Continue reading

First Look: All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

Mar 4, 2024

2025 INFINITI QX80 extends beyond its design ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - February 4, 2024

Mar 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

$4,331.0 Billion Electric Vehicle Markets - Global Forecast to 2030 with 372.38 Million Units Projected to be Sold

Mar 3, 2024

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 -- The "Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type, Propulsion Type, End Use, Power Output, Charging Standard, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global electric vehicle market is projected to reach $4,331.0 billion by 2030, at a C ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

Mar 3, 2024

* Safety Improves. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is making it harder to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, challenging manufacturers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Despite the more stringent require ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

Mar 1, 2024

Legendary Land Cruiser nameplate returns to the U.S. after a two-year hiatus Equipped exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque Rugged heritage-inspired design elements Full-time four-wheel drive with center- and rear-locking differentials Expected availability Spring 20 ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Kona N Line AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 1, 2024

You could say that Hyundai's Kona has finally grown up for 2024. In fact it's grown 8.5 inches in length and 2.7 inches in wheelbase. ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging

Mar 1, 2024

New Suna Edition blends unique styling, exclusive Zircon Sand Metallic paint, and turbocharged performance Improved NRCan estimated combined fuel economy for CX-5 2.5L models by 0.5 L/100km 2024 CX-5 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $32,250 and will arrive at dealerships later this summer 2024 Mazda CX-5: Pricing ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +Video

Feb 28, 2024

My, my, how the little RAV4 has grown up. When it was first launched there was a 2-door model that was just 147.2" long! It was relatively tiny. ... Continue reading

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe Most Powerful Cayenne Ever

Feb 28, 2024

Porsche is presenting the most powerful Cayenne yet; the Turbo E-Hybrid. Available in SUV and Coupe body styles, the new model produces 729 horsepower and offers superior performance, with a high degree of everyday usability. ... Continue reading