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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 1-7, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 1-7, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central December 8, 2024; 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 Channel's ... Continue reading

Renewables and EVs Are Driving Copper Shortages Faster Than Expected

Renewables and EVs Are Driving Copper Shortages Faster Than Expected

USA News Group News Commentary Issued on behalf of Usha Resources Ltd. VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. ... Continue reading

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric, the demand for electric drive vehicles will continue to climb as prices drop and consumers look for ways to save money at ... Continue reading

EPA Report Shows US Fuel Economy Hits Record High and CO2 Emissions Reach a Record Low

EPA Report Shows US Fuel Economy Hits Record High and CO2 Emissions Reach a Record Low

Nov. 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 50th annual Automotive Trends Report, demonstrating that model year 2023 vehicle fuel economy reached a record high while greenhouse gas emissions dropped to record low levels. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

A satisfying and luxurious experience ... Continue reading

2025 Detroit Auto Show News

2025 Detroit Auto Show News

The Detroit Auto Show and the Detroit Grand Prix are thrilled to announce a new partnership for the 2025 Auto Show that will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Friday, January 17. This collaboration of two iconic Detroit brands, and the highly-anticipated return of Racing Day, will unite racing a ... Continue reading

2026 KIA SPORTAGE DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW ADVANCING DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY

2026 KIA SPORTAGE DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW ADVANCING DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY

Kia's Top Selling Model Offers Enhancements Across All Three Powertrains – ICE, HEV, PHEV "Opposites United" design philosophy takes on a more confident and refined style with Kia's LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs New driver-centric dual 12.3-in. panoramic displays1 with wireless Apple CarPlay and An ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

Close-up Of Latest NHTSA Recalls November 18, 2024

Close-up Of Latest NHTSA Recalls November 18, 2024

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recalls that may affect your vehicle.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 spec ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Finds Growing Number of Financially Vulnerable Auto Customers

J.D. Power Finds Growing Number of Financially Vulnerable Auto Customers

Specifically, the study finds that among mass market auto loan customers, the number of those characterized as financially vulnerable has increased 11 percentage points since 2021 while the number of financially healthy customers has decreased 13 percentage points. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Incentives Climb Higher in October, as Many Automakers Work to Clear Inventory

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Incentives Climb Higher in October, as Many Automakers Work to Clear Inventory

New-vehicle prices in October were up modestly year over year, at $48,623, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book data. Prior to October, transaction prices had been trending lower year over year through most of 2024. ... Continue reading

RECALLS; OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS (Includes Details) - November 11, 2024

RECALLS; OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS (Includes Details) - November 11, 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

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrapup November 3-9, 2024

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrapup November 3-9, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central November 9, 2024;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 Channel's "take" on this past week's ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 NIRO EV

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 NIRO EV

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 -- Today, Kia America announced pricing on the 2025 Niro EV. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS OCTOBER SALES INCREASE

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS OCTOBER SALES INCREASE

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 54,552 vehicle sales for October 2024, an increase of 1.5 percent compared with October 2023 (53,772). SOA also reported year-to-date sales of 548,164, a 5.2 percent increase compared with the same period in 2023. ... Continue reading

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