Mar 12, 2017
* By far the biggest news of this week is the sale of GM’s European brands - Vauxhall in the UK and Opel in Germany - to French automaker PSA, maker of Citroen and Peugeot automobiles. GM cited the need to focus on Asian and U.S. markets that show much more promise of growth along with Europe’s burdensome regulator ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2017
* The industry is slowing. February new vehicle sales dropped 1.1% due to a drop in car sales that were down 13% balanced by truck sales being up 7%. However, the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million. ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2017
* After eighteen years at the helm 62-year-old Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is stepping down. Ghosn came to Nissan in 1999 and became CEO shortly thereafter. ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2017
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 13-19, 2017: 52MPG Route 66 50th Anniversary Fatalities 6%, Recalls, smart EV Only, RIP Bill Baker ... Continue reading
2017 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up
Feb 17, 2017
2017 Chicago Auto Show - 2017 Chicago Auto Show - the 109th edition of the largest automotive exhibition in North America.the 109th edition of the largest automotive exhibition in North America. LEDE PHOTO Cannell_CHI17-1299 By Thom Cannell, Michigan Bureau and Larry Nutson, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Chicago ... Continue reading
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Review and 2017 Updates
Feb 17, 2017
It was new for 2016 and it’s a hybrid-powered SUV from BMW. This X5 is BMW’s first plug-in hybrid core production model. That is, outside of the BMW i line-up ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2017
In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 6-12, 2017; Chicago, Pacifica, Durango, Superbow Ads Sans Cars, Recalls, VW Diesel, Jaguar Engines Stolen ... Continue reading
A Close-up Look at Classic Alfa Romeo +VIDEO
Feb 6, 2017
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel From the late 1920s through the 1930s, Alfa Romeo was the preeminent sports car in the world. Alfas won Le Mans four consecutive years from 1931-34 and the Mille Miglia an astounding ten times in eleven years from 1928-38! At the Simeone Automotive Museum ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
* U.S. light vehicle sales took an expected dip in January, down 1.9% over last year to 1.14 million. However the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million, a slight drop from last year. ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2017
*The CEOs of Ford, GM and FCA, Mark Fields met with the new President Trump, Wal-Mart becomes Birddog, F-1, NASCAR, speed limit raised, ... Continue reading
2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson
Jan 26, 2017
2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2017
* Ford took the wraps off the 2018 Mustang this week. Refreshed with new front and rear end designs, a 12-inch all-digital customizable instrument cluster, engine upgrades and a new 10-speed automatic plus available MagneRide suspension for optimum handling and optional active valve exhaust for complete noise control a ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2017
* Media preview days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are over. Highlights include: Volkswagen’s I.D. Buzz, a small electric van based on the design of the classic Microbus; a concept large sedan from Nissan; Kia’s new rear-wheel drive sedan called Stinger; the beautiful Volvo V90 station wa ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2017
* With stronger than expected December sales, U.S. consumers bought a record number of new cars and trucks in 2016. U.S. vehicle sales totaled 17.55 million, beating the previous year's record of 17.47 million, according to Autodata Corp. That represents a 0.3 % increase over 2015’s record sales and the 7th consecuti ... Continue reading
Jan 1, 2017
* Happy New Year and here's wishing you a great 2017! The week between Christmas and New Years Day is usually a slow news week in the auto industry since all the auto makers are closed. However, there's' still some news. ... Continue reading
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