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Gumball 3000: Supercars In Bardstown KY May 30, 2022 - They Came They Saw they Conquered - Thousands Watched The World’s Largest and Most Famous Supercar Rally

Gumball 3000: Supercars In Bardstown KY May 30, 2022 - They Came They Saw they Conquered - Thousands Watched The World’s Largest and Most Famous Supercar Rally

When: May 30, Memorial Day What: Cars will be displayed on the 1st and 2nd Block of North Third Street in Bardstown, KY Where to park: Parking & Trolley Stop locations below <img class= ... Continue reading

The Worldwide Automotive Testing Inspection and Certification Industry is Expected to Reach $31.6 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Worldwide Automotive Testing Inspection and Certification Industry is Expected to Reach $31.6 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Automotive Testing Inspection And Certification Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive testing inspection and certification market was valued at US$22.881 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.72% over the forecast period to ... Continue reading

A Proclamation: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day 2022 - President Biden

A Proclamation: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day 2022 - President Biden

On Memorial Day, we remember the patriots who gave their lives in the service of America, in the service of freedom, and in the service of justice. They made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Constitution and our democracy. ... Continue reading

FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2022 - RACE RESULT +VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2022 - RACE RESULT +VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

27 29 May 2022 Circuit de Monaco, Monaco Race Race result Pit stop summary Starting grid Qualifying Practice 3 Practice 2 Practice 1 Pos No Driver Car Laps Time/Retired PTS 1 11 Sergio Perez PER Red Bull Racing RBPT 64 1:56:30.265 25 2 55 Carlos Sainz SAI Ferrari 64 +1.154s 18 3 1 Max Verstappen VER Red Bull Racing RBP ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 22-28, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 22-28, 2022

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's weekly news. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Presents the Sixth Annual National Salute to America's Heroes Memorial Day Weekend Event

Hyundai Presents the Sixth Annual National Salute to America's Heroes Memorial Day Weekend Event

Sixth Year in a Row Hyundai Title Sponsors the Event in South Florida that Includes the World-Class Hyundai Air & Sea Show, taking place on May 28-29 Hyundai Donates $50,000 to Folds of Honor Hyundai Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer from VIQTORY Hyundai Motor America selected as a VETS Indexes Recognized Em ... Continue reading

2022 Subaru BRZ - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Subaru BRZ - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Subaru BRZ Simplicity and fun By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_8728) Recently I had the rare experience to drive two very different sports cars within a couple weeks for each other. A near perfect back-to-back test. ... Continue reading

2022 Ford Maverick - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2022 Ford Maverick - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Nineteen-nine-nine-five! $19,995, that is. This is the base price of the completely new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup. ... Continue reading

2022 Volvo S90 R-Design - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Volvo S90 R-Design - Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2022 Volvo S90 is a luxury sedan that excels in comfort, style, and competitive sticker and this year the B6 powertrain (formerly the T6) includes a mild hybrid setup. Upgrades are a new front bumper, a revised fog light, an updated wheel design, and reshaping the rear spoiler, a Harmon Karden sound system, smartph ... Continue reading

“It’s Just Not Going to Happen Without Hydrogen”

“It’s Just Not Going to Happen Without Hydrogen”

“We think it’s a carbon-free energy vector, which can really help the change and will be needed to change the energy system,” says Karsten Wilbrand, a Senior Principal Scientist at Shell, talking about hydrogen power.For Wilbrand, and the rest of Shell, hydrogen is essential to facilitate the world’s transition ... Continue reading

Used Truck Review: The Award Winning 2020 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Might Just Change Your Mind About Owning A Truck

Used Truck Review: The Award Winning 2020 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Might Just Change Your Mind About Owning A Truck

Remember in junior high how there was always a certain team that would win the championship game? Football, softball, basketball, baseball, etc. Somehow they had the guts to pull off a win with skill and determination. ... Continue reading

Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - May 27,2022

Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - May 27,2022

Consumer pain at the pump continues to be a hot topic in the news as the average national price reached a record high, leaving many to reconsider fuel alternatives and EVs. We also saw exciting headlines in the vehicle software space as many automakers continue to invest in software solutions. ... Continue reading

From The Newsroom - Cox Automotive May 27, 2022

From The Newsroom - Cox Automotive May 27, 2022

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. With the unofficial start of summer on the horizon, Cox Automotive is taking one final look back at 2021 in our annual Cox Automotive Market Insights and Outlo ... Continue reading

Road Trip To Pearl Harbor's Ford Island Control Tower, Opens to Public with New View

Road Trip To Pearl Harbor's Ford Island Control Tower, Opens to Public with New View

The historic Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor is finally ready to open to the public – and with a view perhaps more powerful and poignant than any Hawaii has to offer. The tower fittingly opens for operations on Memorial Day in honor of those who died during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. ... Continue reading