NHTSA RECALLS - Weekly Summary October 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
The Auto Channel is publishing this official NHTSA Recall Summary because 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
Oct 10, 2021
Looking to build upon last year’s first-place finish and further demonstrate every model’s Built Wild™ promise, Ford is sending its full Bronco® outdoor brand lineup of all-4x4 SUVs to compete in the 2021 Rebelle Rally – an all-women off-road event that challenges participants to conquer the harsh desert terra ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - October 3-9, 2021
Oct 10, 2021
The past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented by auto experts in an expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets ... Continue reading
Toyota News: Toyota Mirai Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title with 845 Mile Zero Emission Journey
Oct 8, 2021
LOS ANGELES (October 8, 2021) –The 2021 Toyota Mirai has officially set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest distance by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling. The Mirai achieved an unprecedented 845 miles driven on a single, five-minute complete fill of hydrogen during a roundtrip tour ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Amazon Evolve the Digital Retail Experience
Oct 7, 2021
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 7, 2021 -- Hyundai and Amazon Ads are again enhancing the car shopping experience with brand new features launching today on Hyundai's Evolve showroom on Amazon. ... Continue reading
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Oct 6, 2021
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Oct 5, 2021
There might be floods, there might be revolutions there might be fires in the Sierras but there is one place in the World where you would know never know there is anything wrong with the World. Ever. ... Continue reading
Investors Take Dealer Software Maker Tekion's Value to $3.5 Billion
Oct 5, 2021
Tekion, innovator of the Automotive Retail Cloud™ (ARC), the first and fastest end-to-end cloud-native automotive SaaS platform, today announced a Series D financing round of $250 million, driving Tekion’s valuation to $3.5 billion. The funding round was led by Alkeon Capital and co-led by Durable Capital. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Names Industry Veteran as Chief Marketing Officer for EchoPark Automotive
Oct 4, 2021
Dino Bernacchi as Chief Marketing Officer of EchoPark Automotive, the Company’s growing nationwide pre-owned vehicle segment, effective October 4, 2021. Bernacchi joins EchoPark Automotive after most recently serving as the Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Cleveland Browns NFL franchise. ... Continue reading
Land Rover News: SAS Land Rover Gunship with machine guns for sale to the public this week
Oct 4, 2021
this completely one-off 1984 LHD 109inch Series 3 Land Rover(r) 'Gunship' will become available to the public at RM Sotheby's Open Road auction, October 6th to 13th. The car was built at Land Rover's Solihull plant in 1984, and then utilised in mainland Europe, likely by the German military. Two military enthusiasts in ... Continue reading
Official NHTSA Recall Summary October 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
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 Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: Sept 26 - October 2, 2021
Oct 3, 2021
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 nuggets. ... Continue reading
Kia Recall - Turn Signals Crossed Up
Oct 1, 2021
September 17, 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SY ... Continue reading
Autonomous Vehicle News: California Approves Replacing Human Drivers With Digital Robots
Oct 1, 2021
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued autonomous vehicle deployment permits to Cruise LLC and Waymo LLC, allowing the companies to charge a fee and receive compensation for autonomous services offered to the public. Unlike an autonomous testing permit, which limits the compensation tha ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2021
DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., entered into a definitive agreement with Larry H. Miller Group of Companies (“LHM Group”) to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships, the eighth largest dealer group in the U.S., and Total Care Auto, Pow ... Continue reading
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