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Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 12-18, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 12-18, 2023

Here are expert automotive journalist's car Guru Larry Nutson's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

Auto News From Cox March 17, 2023

Auto News From Cox March 17, 2023

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. The madness of March is in full swing, and that’s not a basketball reference. ... Continue reading

What’s New: 2024 Lexus NX 250 / 350 / 350h / 450h+

What’s New: 2024 Lexus NX 250 / 350 / 350h / 450h+

Four powertrains, including two hybrid electric models Lexus Interface includes wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Voice Assistant and available Digital Key Available Advanced Park aids with perpendicular parking/exiting and parallel parking/exiting Color-keyed elements added to the glove box and passenger side ... Continue reading

Three Row Electric 2024 Kia EV9 Unveiled

Three Row Electric 2024 Kia EV9 Unveiled

Kia Corporation has today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV, which encapsulates bold styling and sophisticated elegance inside and out. The Kia EV9 represents a pivotal step forward in the company's journey towards becoming a sustainable m ... Continue reading

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers

Neta Auto kick-starts "overseas factory" construction after four-month preparations, globalization milestone for Chinese carmakers

BANGKOK, March 12, 2023 -- A ground-breaking ceremony was held on March 10 for Neta Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant, which will become a major manufacturing base of Neta Auto to produce and export right-hand-drive electric vehicles to ASEAN. ... Continue reading

Lexus (Seriously) Goes Electric With 2023 RZ 450e The future of Lexus Electrified

Lexus (Seriously) Goes Electric With 2023 RZ 450e The future of Lexus Electrified

2023 RZ 450e Lexus-first dedicated BEV e-TNGA platform provides stability and ride comfort Two grades available at launch: Premium and Luxury A suite of standard features including LSS+ 3.0, Lexus Interface with 14-inch touchscreen and DIRECT4 AWD Panorama glass roof and Shadow Illumination showcase airy interior Start ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

Hyundai has been on a roll. They sold 724,265 units in 2022, a slight 2% decrease compared with 2021. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 5-11, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Ford Pro Celebrates One Year of E-Transit Helping Customers Shift to Electric

Ford Pro Celebrates One Year of E-Transit Helping Customers Shift to Electric

E-Transit customers have already driven more than 12 million miles in the U.S and Canada since February 2022. With telematics data from the past year, Ford Pro has uncovered some eye-opening sustainability data that will only increase as more E-Transit vans are adopted: · To date, E-Transit has saved more than 745,000 ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Pricing and Packaging Structures for Alabama Built EQE SUV Fully-electric EQE SUV

Mercedes-Benz Pricing and Packaging Structures for Alabama Built EQE SUV Fully-electric EQE SUV

The all-new EQE SUV is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. The versatile EQE SUV is the perfect electric all-rounder and the ideal companion for any adventure. ... Continue reading

Lexus Gives EV Buyers Traditional Car Peace Of Mind As A Bonus

Lexus Gives EV Buyers Traditional Car Peace Of Mind As A Bonus

Washington DC March 7, 2023; AIADA online reported that although America’s charging infrastructure continues to improve, long-distance travel is still a headache – at least for those who don’t purchase or lease a Lexus RZ 450e. To make owning an EV as easy as possible, the RZ 450e comes with access to the Lexus R ... Continue reading

More Bad News For The EV Pushers. Recharge Your Battery Car At The Dealers? Not Happening So Fast

More Bad News For The EV Pushers. Recharge Your Battery Car At The Dealers? Not Happening So Fast

Dealers Say No Easy Solution to EV Charger Installation Installing electric vehicle chargers at dealerships is proving to be complicated and costly. There are problems with utilities and city planning departments. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 4, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 4, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

Honda Reveals New Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at CONEXPO 2023

Honda Reveals New Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at CONEXPO 2023

AWV to Honda's booth at CONEXPO 2023 Honda will showcase the new capabilities of the latest generation of its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) to improve construction industry and worksite efficiencies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, March 14-18, 2023. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - LATEST OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - March 6, 2023

NHTSA RECALLS - LATEST OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - March 6, 2023

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

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