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Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 - Best of Show Announced

Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 - Best of Show Announced

Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 event at the Palazzo di Varignana in Bologna, Italy. This award holds a dual historical significance as it marked the first-ever car competition of its type in the heart of the illustrious Italian Motor Valley and perhaps more notably it was the 300th prize earned by renowned collecto ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 29, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 29, 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

Biden Administration Unilaterally Subsidizes $100 Million Cost Of bp EV Charging Network Expansion

Biden Administration Unilaterally Subsidizes $100 Million Cost Of bp EV Charging Network Expansion

Agreement forms part of bp's plans to invest up to $1 billion in EV charging across the US by 2030. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Tacoma Trail 4x4 Double Cab – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Tacoma Trail 4x4 Double Cab – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Good grunt and a great horn make the V6 Tacoma Trail a bully pulpit to be reckoned with. Just make sure you choose the 2GR-FKS motor, a stalwart 278hp 3.5 liter V6 that dumps 265 pound-feet of torque to the pavement at 4600rpm. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Accord Sport-L Hybrid– Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Honda Accord Sport-L Hybrid– Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The 11th-generation Honda Accord will take care of you in ways you can't begin to anticipate. ... Continue reading

Rivian Apprenticeship Program to Support Georgia Plant

Rivian Apprenticeship Program to Support Georgia Plant

Irvine, California, October 27, 2023 - American all-electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian today announced the launch of a new apprenticeship program to support the development of trained staff at its future manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, Georgia. The program will recruit an initial group to support future ... Continue reading

OVERCHARGED EXPECTATIONS: UNMASKING THE TRUE COSTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

OVERCHARGED EXPECTATIONS: UNMASKING THE TRUE COSTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

By Kenneth Schrupp Special to The Auto Channel The Center Square The complete costs of ... Continue reading

Latest Auto News Friom GlobalData October 26, 2023

Latest Auto News Friom GlobalData October 26, 2023

VW Group’s strategy for a more efficient and sustainable business Sets out core strategic elements of its electric vehicle plans as well as vertical integration and sustainable mobility ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe Prices

Mercedes-Benz 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe Prices

Oct 26, 2023 – Atlanta The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe features striking proportions, an electrified mild hybrid powertrain and an extensive suite of standard features. Pricing for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe starts at $57,0001. ... Continue reading

Ford and UAW Almost There

Ford and UAW Almost There

Statement attributable to Ford CEO and President Jim Farley DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 25, 2023 – We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with the UAW covering our U.S. operations. Ford is proud to assemble the most vehicles in America and employ the most hourly autoworkers. ... Continue reading

Open Letter to William T. Alpert on His Fraudulent Anti-Ethanol Article

Open Letter to William T. Alpert on His Fraudulent Anti-Ethanol Article

Another University Professor who deserves a flunking grade ... Continue reading

Air Pressure Light On? AAA Says Don't Let Tire Pressure Monitors Leave You Feeling Flat

Air Pressure Light On? AAA Says Don't Let Tire Pressure Monitors Leave You Feeling Flat

A new study by AAA finds that in-vehicle tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are generally accurate, but to be certain, motorists should still check their tire pressure manually. Tires are the only part of the car that come in contact with the road, and proper inflation is the key to safety and better gas mileage. ... Continue reading

2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor - Review By Larry Nutson

2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor - Review By Larry Nutson

The 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor version gains 11 miles of range compared to the previous year's model. Overall, the 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor appears to have received generally positive reviews for its performance, range, styling, and driving dynamics. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Mark Fulmer

This year's hybrid powerplant and enhanced Nightshade package will undoubtedly be quite popular. Even with its stylish black-trimmed headlights and tail lights, the fan-favorite element is the 19-inch matte bronze wheels that convey a kind of aggressive sophistication that sure got a good number of head nods and positi ... Continue reading

Musical Discoveries from the WuFlu Quarantine Era +VIDEO

Musical Discoveries from the WuFlu Quarantine Era +VIDEO

Outstanding music is often the best part of a beautiful long drive. One good thing has come out of the 2020 Covid 19 sheltering-at-home, and that's the discovery* that great melodic music still exists. ... Continue reading