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Drop In Value Of Used "Gas Guzzlers" Drags Used Car Value Index

Drop In Value Of Used "Gas Guzzlers" Drags Used Car Value Index

Atlanta GA April 13, 2022; The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a gauge of wholesale market prices for used vehicles, dropped for its second straight month. That's the largest monthly decline since April 2020, during the worst of the pandemic recession. ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE - 2023 Hyundai Palisade to Debut at New York International Auto Show +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE - 2023 Hyundai Palisade to Debut at New York International Auto Show +VIDEO

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade world debut will take place at the New York International Auto Show on April 13 at 9:45AM ET (6:45AM PT). Watch it all right here on The Auto Channel. NEW YORK - April 13, 2022: The design of the 2023 Palisade conveys dignified refinement with clear differentiation worthy of a flagship SUV. ... Continue reading

The Moral Case for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) Powered By Ethanol +VIDEO

The Moral Case for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) Powered By Ethanol +VIDEO

Efficiency, capability, accessibility, affordability, and clean mobility - even cleaner than electric motors! By Marc J. Rauch - Author of The Ethanol Papers* Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ... Continue reading

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

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. Like Tiger Woods at the Masters, the retail vehicle market is showing some progress in April, with both new and used sales gaining momentum last week. ... Continue reading

Hyundai News: First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid Rolling Off Line

Hyundai News: First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid Rolling Off Line

Santa Fe Hybrid to Begin Production in October 2022 MONTGOMERY, Ala., The Santa Fe Hybrid will join the Elantra sedan, Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs, and Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on the Montgomery assembly line. ... Continue reading

Honda Introduces Their Electric Future + VIDEO

Honda Introduces Their Electric Future + VIDEO

April 11, 2022 — TOKYO, Japan Honda will strive to transform its business portfolio by shifting focus from non-recurring hardware (product) sales business to recurring business in which Honda continues to offer various services and value to its customers after the sale through Honda products that combine hardware and ... Continue reading

2023 Honda HR-V Inside Story +VIDEO

2023 Honda HR-V Inside Story +VIDEO

April 12, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Sporty and versatile, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V is just the right size for young, active buyers looking for a fun driving experience and enough space and utility for an adventurous lifestyle. ... Continue reading

Volta Study Reveals Broader Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Depends On Conveniently-located EV Chargers Placed Where Drivers Already Go

Volta Study Reveals Broader Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Depends On Conveniently-located EV Chargers Placed Where Drivers Already Go

Visibility Is Key: Nearly half (42%) of Americans have never seen an EV charging station, and over a quarter (27%) of EV intenders still have not Convenience Is A Must, Not A Luxury: 75% of EV intenders rank convenient access to EV charging as their top barrier to making the switch (5 percentage points higher than pric ... Continue reading

WOW! CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results

WOW! CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2022. Highlights: CarMax’s share of the nationwide age 0-10 year old used vehicle market increased to a record 4.0% in calendar year 2021, up approximately 13% from 3.5% in calendar year 2020. ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Topples Palm Beach Auction Records With $60.7 Million in Total Sales, Including $3.8 Million for Charity

Barrett-Jackson Topples Palm Beach Auction Records With $60.7 Million in Total Sales, Including $3.8 Million for Charity

Governor Ron DeSantis attended the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction for the sale of two charity vehicles that raised $1.76 million to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. ... Continue reading

Center For Automotive Research - New CAFE Standards and Penalties Implications and Overview

Center For Automotive Research - New CAFE Standards and Penalties Implications and Overview

Apr 11, 2022 | Feature Story On Friday, April 1, 2022, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled new CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards for 2024-2026 model year passenger cars and light-duty trucks. These new standards will require new vehicles sold in the US to average at least 40 miles per gallon. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary April 11, 2022

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary April 11, 2022

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

F1 Sunday Down Under

F1 Sunday Down Under

Apr 10, 2022 Melbourne Richard Wilson Head of Media Relations, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team richwilson@mercedesamgf1.com Rosa Herrero Venegas Manager Public Relations Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team rherrerovenegas@mercedesamgf1.com Bradley Lord Director Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Communications blord@me ... Continue reading