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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power For Trucks For Real - Toyota and PACCAR Collaborate

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power For Trucks For Real - Toyota and PACCAR Collaborate

BELLEVUE, Wash. and PLANO, Texas (May 2, 2023) – PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules. ... Continue reading

Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos

Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos

Photo Feature: 1998 Brickyard 400 Weekend Photos ... Continue reading

Vehicle Owners Express Lower Satisfaction with Aftermarket Service Providers, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Owners Express Lower Satisfaction with Aftermarket Service Providers, J.D. Power Finds

Customer satisfaction is lower for the performance of the service advisor, specifically noting increased wait times, and fewer advisors providing helpful advice. There is also lower satisfaction with service advisor courtesy. A detailed look at the drivers of satisfaction in each segment reveals that satisfaction with ... Continue reading

Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub Coalition Submits Application for DOE Funding

Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub Coalition Submits Application for DOE Funding

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 2, 2023 -- The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub coalition (GLCH) has submitted a full application for federal funding from the $8 billion U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program to support the creation of regional clean hydrogen hubs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Continue Reading GLC ... Continue reading

ANGI Energy Systems boosts global leadership team with two key appointments in Alternative Fuels division

ANGI Energy Systems boosts global leadership team with two key appointments in Alternative Fuels division

ANGI Energy Systems has bolstered its global leadership team with two key strategic appointments. Joel van Rensburg becomes President of Alternative Fuels and Danny Seals steps up to the position of General Manager, Hydrogen. ... Continue reading

GM Shutters Domestic Production Of Chevrolet Bolt EV, Exits "Electric Car" Production, Does The Old Switcheroo

GM Shutters Domestic Production Of Chevrolet Bolt EV, Exits "Electric Car" Production, Does The Old Switcheroo

WASHINGTON, April 25 David Shepardson and Ben Klayman reporting for Reuters reported that General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will end production of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle later this year as its shifts zero-emission production to trucks and SUVs built on a new battery platform. "We have progressed so far ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES 2024 CARNIVAL MPV PRICING

KIA ANNOUNCES 2024 CARNIVAL MPV PRICING

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2023 -- The 2024 Carnival MPV is a carryover model with minor packaging changes. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV segment, but its combination of SUV styling, exceptional passenger and cargo volume, and practical convenience features also make it uniquely positioned to compete against thr ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 1, 2023

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 1, 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.Ford Bronco Recall, Subaru Imprezza recall. ... Continue reading

CAR SPACE Secures Seven-Figure Investment and Partnership with HyperNFT to Showcase Exotic Hypercars in Private Office and Social Club Locations

CAR SPACE Secures Seven-Figure Investment and Partnership with HyperNFT to Showcase Exotic Hypercars in Private Office and Social Club Locations

RALEIGH, N.C. , April 27, 2023 -- Car Space, a premier luxury coworking space and private social club, announced today that it has closed a $1.5 million seed capital raise to launch Car Space Raleigh and begin development of Car Space Charlotte and Car Space Charleston. The investment is led by California-based HyperNF ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp Week Ending April 29, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp Week Ending April 29, 2023

"The Auto Channel's "take" on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy to digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Names 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Award Winners

Kelley Blue Book Names 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Award Winners

smart car shoppers also should consider the long view and factor in a vehicle's total cost of ownership. Ongoing costs like fuel, maintenance, insurance and even vehicle depreciation can vary greatly from one model to the next. ... Continue reading

The National Corvette Museums Announces 2023 Corvette Hall of Fame Members Elect

The National Corvette Museums Announces 2023 Corvette Hall of Fame Members Elect

BOWLING GREEN, KY, April 28, 2023 – Earlier today, the Corvette Hall of Fame announced its 2023 member-elect. These members-elect will be formally inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Corvette Hall of Fame was founded by the National Corvette Museum in 1998, making ... Continue reading

THIS SUNDAY: It's Back! 30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 30 at Half Moon Bay Airport!

THIS SUNDAY: It's Back! 30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 30 at Half Moon Bay Airport!

We're back! After all, like in the classic oldie, "a dream goes on forever". This year’s spectacular show will be held on Sunday, April 30, a one-day mega-show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport's Eddie Andreini Field, located in the picturesque seaside town of Half Moon Bay, CA about 20 miles sout ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

2023 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

April 28, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Accord scores top ratings in all evaluated categories All-new model receives highest possible “SUPERIOR” in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrain front crash prevention rating Six Honda models now rated 2023 TSP or better The all-new 2023 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institu ... Continue reading

Latest (4/9/2023) Official EV Tax Incentives USA

Latest (4/9/2023) Official EV Tax Incentives USA

Get a tax credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles purchased in or after 2023! Get a credit of up to $4,000 for used vehicles purchased from a dealer for $25,000 or less! The amount equals 30% of purchased price, with a maximum credit of $4,000. Other requirements apply. ... Continue reading