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WASHINGTON, May 9 David Shepardson reporting; Reuters said that automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S. targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges ... Continue reading
Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year
June 28, 2023 – The 2023 Hyundai IONIC 6 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case. This marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won Car and Driver’s EV of the Year award with the IONIC 5 winning in 2022. ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire and Robin Shute are King of the Mountain Again at Pikes Peak
ADVAN® tires power tiremaker to second consecutive overall championship – third in last four years – and five division wins in the 101st running of ‘Race to the Clouds’ ... Continue reading
No California Traffic For Alef - First Car Certified to Fly
Alef flying car receives limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification Alef unveiled its "Model A" flying car in October 2022 and has since received strong pre-orders from individuals and companies Alef's flying car is both road drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities Alef is taking ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire’s Latest Tire Tips Video Series Hosted by Veteran Racer Tanner Foust
SANTA ANA, CA. – (June 26, 2023) – Yokohama Tire has produced seven new Tire Tips videos, hosted by veteran racer and Team Yokohama member Tanner Foust. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 -- The algae products market is estimated at USD 5.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2028 according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets™. Algae products have diverse applications across various industries, including food a ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Chooses Lucid Electric Powertrain Technology For Electric Future
Aston Martin will receive direct access to Lucid's proprietary electric powertrain technology, including its ultra-high performance twin motor drive unit, renowned battery technology, and revolutionary Wunderbox. ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 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
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 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
By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading
Hagerty Raises $105 Million in Capital from Strategic Investors
Hagerty, Inc. , an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, today announced that the company is raising $105 million in capital from existing strategic investors including State Farm, Markel Group and the Hagerty family. ... Continue reading
This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases ... Continue reading
2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?
Dodge Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Alfa Romeo Ranks Highest among Premium Brands for First Time TROY, Mich.: 22 June 2023 — New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. Accordi ... Continue reading
Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)
Every Stellantis brand improved its IQS score vs. 2022, bucking industry trend; each brand also finished higher than it did last year ... Continue reading
DISCOUNT TIRE OFFERS TIRE SAFETY TIPS DURING NATIONAL TIRE SAFETY WEEK
During National Tire Safety Week, which runs from June 26 to July 3, complimentary tire safety and tire air pressure checks will be available to any driver that visits one of Discount Tire and America's Tire's more than 1,110 stores in 37 states. ... Continue reading