Dec 23, 2022
Learn About ADAS Safety Features all manufacturers will have in new cars by 2022. Safety Features Back-up Camera Anti-Lock Braking System Blind Spot Monitor Automatic Emergency Braking Lane Departure Warning Tire Pressure Monitoring System Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Headlights Automatic Parallel Parking Automa ... Continue reading
Dec 14, 2022
The updated moderate overlap front crash test incorporates a dummy in the second row to encourage automakers to improve safety for passengers seated in the rear. Only two of 15 small SUVs tested earn a good rating. ... Continue reading
Nutson' s Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 6-12, 2022
Nov 13, 2022
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy auto news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2022
Seven of 11 small cars tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new, tougher side-impact test, but four models are rated poor. The Mazda 3 sedan and Mazda 3 hatchback earn good ratings. ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2022
The new paint color, named Nanuq White was inspired by the name of the loveable polar bear character created by the brand’s creative agency Pereira O’Dell along with enthusiastic feedback from the MINI owner community. ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2022
Auto Central October 27, 2022; AIADA Online reported that new research shows that popular cars like the Toyota RAV4 and Ford Mustang have become too expensive for regular Americans. A shortage of new vehicles and other pandemic-related factors have driven car prices through the roof in recent years, reports The Insider ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2022
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – October 13, 2022 – MINI USA announce updates to production in November that will bring a number of new options and features to the MINI Special Edition lineup and mark the return of equipment options, including manual transmissions, along with a simplified trim offering to the MINI lineup. En ... Continue reading
2022 MINI Cooper S Convertible - Review by Larry Nutson
Oct 1, 2022
2022 MINI Cooper S Convertible Iconic open air driving Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2022
TROY, Mich.: 25 Aug. 2022 — Offering advanced technology content on vehicles often results in a steep increase in problems experienced, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2022
Porsche, Audi and Kia said their electric vehicles will no longer qualify for $7,500 tax credits in the United States when President Biden signs (which he now has) the Inflation Reduction Act and its new electric vehicle subsidy (rebate/discount) system into law. The brands urged would-be buyers to place firm orders fo ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2022
The growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales during the past year has been remarkable but has added stress to an already beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure. In this growth spurt, owners in high EV volume markets like California, Texas and Washington, for instance, are finding the charging infrastructure in ... Continue reading
New EV Tax Credits Explained Clearly By Larry Nutson
Aug 15, 2022
The Schumer-Manchin Bill with revamped EV tax credit passed the Senate and was sent to the House of Representatives who passed the billing party lines. Now it's off to the President for signing. ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2022
The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading
Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich
Aug 8, 2022
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend which covered the electric vehicle tax credit as part of the nearly $400B over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs. The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit will be renewed in January of 2023 and last until the end of 2032. ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan
Aug 4, 2022
Washington DC August 4, 2022; The AIADA reported that a proposal by U.S. Senate Democrats to put income, price and domestic content conditions on electric vehicle tax breaks could initially sharply curtail the number of EVs that qualify, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The CBO estimate said the elect ... Continue reading
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