WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles – nearly every model it has sold in the United States – to correct a defective system that is supposed to make sure that drivers are paying attention when using the Autopilot feature. The company plans to wirelessly update …
Read More »NHTSA Seeks To Have New Cars Contain Devices To Detect Impaired Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Calling it “the first step” in an effort to make impaired-driving prevention technology standard in all new passenger vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday gave “Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” (ANPRM). Under the ANPRM, information will now be gathered on the state of technology …
Read More »Tesla Finally Starts Delivering Futuristic Cybertruck
AUSTIN, TX – A new Tesla model that CEO Elon Musk promises “is really going to change the look of the roads” began arriving in the hands of customers on Thursday. The futuristic Cybertruck, which the company has been touting since 2019, was officially unveiled at a delivery event held …
Read More »Are You A Safe Driver? AAA Survey Says Almost 60 Percent Of Drivers Say They Aren’t
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Risky driving is more the rule than the exception, results from a new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveal. Only four in 10 drivers – 41.2 percent to be precise – fell into the “Safe Drivers” category. This means that nearly 60 percent of …
Read More »Volkswagen Looks To Reduce Workforce, Trim €10 Billion
BERLIN – Confronted by high costs and low productivity, Volkswagen today declared that it is “no longer competitive” and seeks to reduce its work force and boost efficiency as it transitions to electric cars. “With many of our pre-existing structures, processes and high costs, we are no longer competitive as …
Read More »Lime Rock Park Announces Dates For 2024 Car Shows
LAKEVILLE, CT – There may be six weeks remaining in the year, but Lime Rock Park racetrack has already locked in dates for numerous events in 2024, including its two main car shows that are always held on the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The 13th Royals Garage Car …
Read More »Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance Now Taking Applications
NEWPORT, RI – The application window for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has now opened. The deadline is Feb. 23, 2024 for the event that will take place at the Breakers Mansion on Oct. 6. Show cars and motorcycles will compete for class and special awards as well as …
Read More »Ford Dealers Have Least Amount Of Trust In Their Brand
IRVINE, CA – Ford dealers have the least amount of trust in their brand, results of a new survey of more than 650 dealers nationwide reveal. Kerrigan Advisors surveyed dealers between June and October 2023, getting anonymous responses from franchised dealers of more than 25 brands, and 48 percent of …
Read More »March Farm Car Show In Bethlehem – Nov. 5, 2023
The annual March Farm Trunk or Treat Car Show at March Farm in Bethlehem, CT was delayed a week by rain. It was held on Nov. 5, 2023 and pleasant weather brought out a large crowd to the scenic orchard setting atop a hill. — — — — — — …
Read More »Cars & Cigars Car Show In Naugatuck – Nov. 5, 2023
The inaugural Cars & Cigars Car Show in Naugatuck, CT on Nov. 5, 2023 was delayed a week due to rain, but a sunny Sunday morning prodded dozens of classic car enthusiasts to show up at Jesse Camille’s Restaurant and forced late season golfers wanting to play adjoining Hop Brook …
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