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What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification

What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 -- The recent announcement by Hertz to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles, about a third of its EV rental fleet, has sparked a significant conversation about the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental market. What's behind this backtracking? Continue Reading What Rent ... Continue reading

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

CHICAGO--While the COVID-era inflation of many goods and services has started to return to normal levels, the car market presents a stark contrast: Prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels. At the four-year anniversary of the start of COVID in March 2020, car prices remain inflated at a structural level, with ne ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 3-March 9, 2024

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

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... Continue reading

America’s Deadliest Cars

America’s Deadliest Cars

List of America's Most Deathworthy Cars and Trucks ... Continue reading

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2024 Best in the Midwest By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0815) The 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, opened this week preceded by media press conferences and a charity preview. The show has been held more times than any other auto exposition ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading

Recalls - Official NHTSA Weekly Summary January 29, 2024

Recalls - Official NHTSA Weekly Summary January 29, 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

It's Tesla, Always Tesla

It's Tesla, Always Tesla

Thom Canell Senior Editor, Technology Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel CES 2024 Las Vegas January 2024; Tesla — It’s always Tesla when media talks about hands-free self-driving vehicles. GM’s Cruise or Waymo might get a mention if the subject is autonomous vehicles, but… Like Flying Cars, self-driving vehicles ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 7-13, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 7-13, 2024

Larry's relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading

More EVs Lose U.S. Tax Credits Including Tesla, Nissan, GM Vehicles

More EVs Lose U.S. Tax Credits Including Tesla, Nissan, GM Vehicles

Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S., December 9, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - December 26, 2023

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - December 26, 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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