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Toms' Guide EV Insights

Toms' Guide EV Insights

I never once imagined ever being enticed by a pickup truck, but that all changed when I test drove the Ford F150 Lightning over a weekend. Just in that time alone, I was convinced about many things regarding electric vehicles, even though I had challenges filling up at a Tesla Supercharger station. ... Continue reading

AutoFlight delivers first electric air taxi to customer in Japan

AutoFlight delivers first electric air taxi to customer in Japan

AutoFlight has achieved a significant milestone by officially delivering its first Prosperity aircraft to a customer in Japan, marking the world’s inaugural delivery of a civilian ton-class eVTOL aircraft. The five-seater Prosperity aircraft was handed over to the customer, a pioneering advanced air mobility (AAM) op ... Continue reading

1000 MIGLIA 2024: LIST OF ACCEPTED CARS PUBLISHED

1000 MIGLIA 2024: LIST OF ACCEPTED CARS PUBLISHED

BRESCIA, Italy, April 3, 2024 -- With the completion of the work of the Selecting Commission, tasked with examining the applications received, the list of cars accepted for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia is now officially made public. 33 nations will be represented, but Italy will still be the country with the l ... Continue reading

eBay Motors drops collection of iconic memorabilia from Ken Block's storied motorsports career

eBay Motors drops collection of iconic memorabilia from Ken Block's storied motorsports career

The latest installment of "From the Collection" marks the Block family's first public release of exclusive items, with proceeds benefiting charity  SAN JOSE, Calif., April 3, 2024 -- Today, eBay Motors announces "From the Collection: Ken Block," an auction of one-of-a-kind items from the archives of Ken Block, one of ... Continue reading

Gulf States Toyota Names Automotive Industry Veteran Eric Williamson as President and General Manager

Gulf States Toyota Names Automotive Industry Veteran Eric Williamson as President and General Manager

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Eric Williamson, Gulf States Toyota, President and General Manager (Photo: Business Wire) Eric Williamson, Gulf States Toyota, President and General Manager (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Small Preview Thumbnail HOUSTON--Eric Williamson, an a ... Continue reading

JAMA in America: Annual Data Release Highlights Japanese-Brand Automakers’ Significant Investment in the U.S. Economy

JAMA in America: Annual Data Release Highlights Japanese-Brand Automakers’ Significant Investment in the U.S. Economy

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail JAMA U.S. Economic Contributions Data (Graphic: Business Wire) JAMA U.S. Economic Contributions Data (Graphic: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail WASHINGTON--As the manufacturing sector continues to drive the U.S. econom ... Continue reading

Vehicle Movement Jumps to An Almost Three-Year High

Vehicle Movement Jumps to An Almost Three-Year High

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 3, 2024 -- Cloud Theory, the real-time automotive data insights provider for automotive manufacturers, agencies, and affiliates is reporting in March's On the Horizon that new vehicle inventory increased from February, but it is the sharp 28% month-over-month increase in vehicle movement that ... Continue reading

FCA Reports March amd 1Q 2024 Sales

FCA Reports March amd 1Q 2024 Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3, 2024 -- First-quarter 2024 total U.S. sales decrease 10% year over year Jeep® brand first-quarter 2024 total U.S. sales increase 2% year over year Jeep brand nameplates Wrangler, Compass, Renegade, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer all post gains versus the same quarter last year Total PHEV fir ... Continue reading

Mazda March 2024 Sales Results

Mazda March 2024 Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 37,119 vehicles, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to March 2023. Year-to-date sales totaled 100,103 vehicles sold; an increase of 13.3 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

Honda March 2024 and 1Q Sales

Honda March 2024 and 1Q Sales

April 2, 2024 American Honda sales up 11.8% in March to 130,504 units and best 1st quarter since 2021 (333,824 units) Honda brand reaches 118,536 in March up 14.9%, the brand's best month since 2021 Honda sees over 20% growth in Q1 on total sales of 303,451 Honda SUVs post strong March: HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot e ... Continue reading

Toyota March and 1Q 2024 Sales

Toyota March and 1Q 2024 Sales

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2024 U.S. Sales April 02, 2024 Read More Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Send email Copy Link First quarter sales of electrified vehicles surges 74 percent on a volume basis; represents 36.6 percent of total sales volume 27 electrified Toyota ... Continue reading

BMW Announces Sales Results March 2024

BMW Announces Sales Results March 2024

BMW Sales Increase 2.4% vs Q1 2023. Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Increase 62.6% vs Q1 2023, Account for 12.7% of Q1 Volume. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Announces March 2024 Sales Numbers

Mitsubishi Announces March 2024 Sales Numbers

Quarterly sales up 35.7% Y-O-Y Highest total brand sales in four years, best quarter since before pandemic (Q1 2020) Outlander remains the brand's top-seller, up 41.1% Y-O-Y; second-best quarterly sales in the history of the nameplate Eclipse Cross sales more than double Q1 2023 Mirage and Mirage G4 together up nearly ... Continue reading

Award For Hyundai

Award For Hyundai

Hyundai Santa Fe and Kona Named to Autotrader's Best New Cars For 2024 List Santa Fe recognized for setting a new standard in its segment with distinct styling, class-leading cabin tech and impressive interior and cargo space Subcompact Kona applauded for its futuristic design, refined interior, and impressive performa ... Continue reading

Hyundai America Reports March 2024 Sales[

Hyundai America Reports March 2024 Sales[

Hyundai Motor America Reports All-Time Record March and Q1 2024 Sales Hyundai sets best-ever Q1 total sales Best March ever for Hyundai; up 2% EV sales grow 100% in March; IONIQ 5 up 58% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 2, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total March sales of 76,920 units, a 2% inc ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Wins 2024 World Car Design of the Year

Toyota Prius Wins 2024 World Car Design of the Year

PLANO, Texas (April 1, 2024) – Since its bold redesign in 2023, the Toyota Prius has been turning heads and earning high praise with its sporty exterior styling and sleek silhouette. This most recent award is a great honor for the revolutionary hybrid sedan as Prius has been recognized with the 2024 World Car Design ... Continue reading

Pensacola to Host Inaugural Navy Days Celebration to Honor Military Heritage

Pensacola to Host Inaugural Navy Days Celebration to Honor Military Heritage

May 17 - 19, 2024 PENSACOLA, Fla., April 3, 2024 -- Pensacola proudly announces its inaugural Pensacola Navy Days celebration, scheduled for May 17-19 in Downtown Pensacola. This three-day event aims to honor the valor of past and present military personnel stationed at Naval Aviation Station Pensacola and surrounding ... Continue reading

China Passenger Car Electronic Control Suspension Industry Research Report 2024 Featuring 15 Electronic Control Suspension Suppliers and 15 Domestic Passenger Cars Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Passenger Car Electronic Control Suspension Industry Research Report 2024 Featuring 15 Electronic Control Suspension Suppliers and 15 Domestic Passenger Cars Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "China Passenger Car Electronic Control Suspension Industry Research Report, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report combs through the Electronic Control Suspension industry chain and its applications, reflects the current market development situation and forecast future ... Continue reading

ESI Group and FAW-Volkswagen TE Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Automotive Intelligent Simulation Technology

ESI Group and FAW-Volkswagen TE Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Automotive Intelligent Simulation Technology

PARIS--Regulatory News: ESI Group (Paris:ESI) and FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) TE have commemorated their strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing intelligent simulation technology within the automotive industry. The ceremony, held at the FAW-VW R&D center in Changchun ... Continue reading

Fuel Transport champions employee health & flexibility with new policies, including 35-hour company wide workweek and 12-weeks paid parental leave

Fuel Transport champions employee health & flexibility with new policies, including 35-hour company wide workweek and 12-weeks paid parental leave

MONTREAL, April 2, 2024 - Fuel Transport, leading North American logistics and transportation company, recently revamped its employee policies to continue Fuel's mission of providing best in class job experiences and overall satisfaction for employees. As of January 2024, new employee policies include: 35 hour workwe ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor and Kia's DAL-e Delivery Robot Arrives, Ready to Revolutionize Indoor Autonomous Delivery Services

Hyundai Motor and Kia's DAL-e Delivery Robot Arrives, Ready to Revolutionize Indoor Autonomous Delivery Services

Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil DAL-e Delivery's new design and advanced technologies, such as autonomous driving and face identification The robot's design is based on Plug & Drive (PnD) modules to improve delivery performance, especially in complex settings like offices and malls DAL-e Delivery achieves a top speed of ... Continue reading

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE BUILDS UPON A TIMELESS AMERICAN ICON, INTRODUCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF INDIAN SCOUT

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE BUILDS UPON A TIMELESS AMERICAN ICON, INTRODUCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF INDIAN SCOUT

All-New 2025 Indian Scout Lineup Delivers Unique Combination of Iconic American Design, Legendary Balance of Power & Control, and New Rider-Centric Technology Five Models, Including Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout, and Three Diverse Trim Levels Offer a Robust Lineup with Varying Pri ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA DELIVERS SECOND-HIGHEST FIRST QUARTER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

KIA AMERICA DELIVERS SECOND-HIGHEST FIRST QUARTER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

Kia sold more SUVs in March 2024 than any other month in company history Three Kia models - Forte, Sportage, Telluride - each sold over 10,000 units in March First quarter EV sales up 88% compared to the previous year Sorento SUV sales increase 28% year-over-year in March as refreshed 2024 model launches IRVINE, Calif. ... Continue reading

Rivian Releases Q1 Production Figures and Sets Date for First Quarter 2024 Results

Rivian Releases Q1 Production Figures and Sets Date for First Quarter 2024 Results

IRVINE, Calif.--Rivian Automotive, Inc. today announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ending March 31, 2024. The company produced 13,980 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 13,588 vehicles during the same period. ... Continue reading

Toyoda Gosei’s High-Pressure Hydrogen Tank to be Used on Passenger Ship

Toyoda Gosei’s High-Pressure Hydrogen Tank to be Used on Passenger Ship

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Large high-pressure hydrogen tank (Photo: Business Wire) Large high-pressure hydrogen tank (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail HANARIA passenger ship with hydrogen tanks (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Expanding the applic ... Continue reading

Cars.com's Your Garage Gives Car Owners Market Power for Trade-Ins and New Purchases, Showcased in Latest 'Possibilities' Ad

Cars.com's Your Garage Gives Car Owners Market Power for Trade-Ins and New Purchases, Showcased in Latest 'Possibilities' Ad

New Cars.com Utility Puts in Data from Over Two Million Vehicle Listings in the Hands of Consumers and Allows Them to Easily Track Their Vehicle's Value Over Time1 Your Garage Launches Alongside Dynamic 30-Second Ad and Engaging Social, Radio Content CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.comⓇ unveil ... Continue reading

White (Natural) Hydrogen Industry Research Report 2024 - Focus on Exploration, Identified Deposits, and Future Scenarios

White (Natural) Hydrogen Industry Research Report 2024 - Focus on Exploration, Identified Deposits, and Future Scenarios

DUBLIN, April 1, 2024 -- The "White (Natural) Hydrogen Market: Focus on Exploration, Identified Deposits, and Future Scenarios" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The white hydrogen market is emerging as a transformative force in the energy sector, offering a clean alternative to traditional ... Continue reading

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