NACS Reports COVID-19 Sets Back Pace of Auto Industry Trends
May 22, 2020
Deloitte surveyed more than 35,000 consumers in 20 countries to explore their opinions on emerging connected, autonomous, shared and electrified automotive technologies for its 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study. As you can imagine, those insights have shifted since the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis. ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Announces Extension of Automotive Scholarship Contests +VIDEO
May 19, 2020
NEW YORK, May 19, 2020 -- Acknowledging that much of the country has been at pause as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the extension of its automotive scholarship contests. The Blue Streak® 'Stronger Than Ever,' Standard® 'Bigger, Better Diesel,' and Intermotor® 'Impor ... Continue reading
2020 Nissan Titan Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Apr 6, 2020
2020 Nissan Titan A full size pickup in a full size city. I don’t usually drive and evaluate full size picks from my home base in Chicago. And I do live in the heart of Chicago. ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2020
Not often that a test car causes a commotion in leafy, sleepy Belvedere, but when the canary yellow 2020 Mercedes CLA250 4 matic rolled into the parking lot it was surrounded by neighbors young and old. How much was the inevitable first question and does it come as a coupe or as a convertible. ... Continue reading
Kia Reveals New Platform For Sorento
Feb 19, 2020
Kia Motors Corporation has revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains today.The latest Sorento will be the first SUV to be based on Kia’s new platform when production commences later this year. With a compact engine bay structure, shorter overhangs and a longer wheelbase, the pla ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending January 11, 2020
Jan 12, 2020
Ghosn's Nigeru; Big Truck Smog Regs; Wall Street Values Tesla More Than GM and Ford Combined; CES Auto Show; Autonomous Vehicles; Car Maker Web Sites; Car Star Movie American Graffiti Museum To Open In Modesto; VW Investors Sue Daimler; Bullet Mustang Sold; Varsha Fighting Cancer; Salty 300 MPH Club member Jack Costell ... Continue reading
GM Building New Internal Cumbustion Engine Factory To Meet Consumer Demand
Nov 22, 2019
Due to the growing strength of GM’s all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups, General Motors and Isuzu announced today a $175 million investment through its DMAX joint venture to build an all-new, diesel engine components plant in Brookville, Ohio. The new 251,000 square-foot facility would ... Continue reading
2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel Preview
Nov 12, 2019
The most capable SUV ever will soon be available with the most fuel-efficient and highest torque-rated Wrangler engine ever with the introduction of the new 2020 Jeep® Wrangler EcoDiesel. ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Expand Its Eco-focused Product Lines to 13 by 2022
Nov 7, 2019
Hyundai today announced its commitment to introduce 13 alternatively fueled vehicles by 2022, including six sedans and seven SUVs. • Hyundai will introduce six alternatively-fueled sedans and seven SUVs • Alternative fuel powertrains include Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid systems • Benefitting the U.S. Envir ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2019
Our vision of the ubiquitous mobility fuel future; 50-75 years out - Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Power, Now until then Clean Internal Combustion Engine Power. There's nothing wrong with the Internal Combustion Engine that a better fuel won't fix. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water! Only China, California And Sycophant ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2019
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday October 26, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Oct 26, 2019
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
First Drive Review By Larry Nutson - 2019 RAM Truck Of The Year +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved
Oct 20, 2019
If you’ve followed pickup truck news in the last couple years you know there has been lots of discussion on body materials. The new 2019 Ram has a new frame that features 98 percent high-strength steel. The body is steel, and to improve light-weighting and fuel efficiency, the new Ram has an aluminum hood and tailgat ... Continue reading
2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel First Review From Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2019
A Mazda Diesel? Really? I made a few purposeful highway drives to see what kind of MPG I could get. I was pleasantly surprised that the CX-5 diesel was getting 40 to 41 mpg. That’s much better than the EPA ratings. I tried a couple different driving styles on these highway drives. For one drive I kept no more than 5 ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2019
Pickens pointed out natural gas’ benefits of being substantially lower in harmful emissions than gasoline, its plentiful supply, and its significantly lower cost to consumers. ... Continue reading
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