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2022 Mercedes-AMG EQE: - Two new all-electric performance saloons from Affalterbach

2022 Mercedes-AMG EQE: - Two new all-electric performance saloons from Affalterbach

The new Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC and EQE 53 4MATIC+ with battery-electric drive Affalterbach. Mercedes-AMG is consistently pushing ahead with the Future of Driving Performance and expanding its product portfolio with battery-electric performance models. ... Continue reading

Sales of Unleaded 88

Sales of Unleaded 88

Sales of Unleaded 88, an ethanol-blended fuel that has been the focus of Minnesota Corn’s ethanol-promotion campaigns in recent years, have reached record levels in the state. According to the state Department of Commerce, reported sales of Unleaded 88 in Minnesota were at 86.6 million gallons in 2021. ... Continue reading

Fuel Cells Are Not the Problem, the Hydrogen Fuel Is, Says IDTechEx

Fuel Cells Are Not the Problem, the Hydrogen Fuel Is, Says IDTechEx

BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2022 -- On the face of it, 2021 was a good year for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in passenger car markets. ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Ridgeline - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2021 Honda Ridgeline - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The 2021 version of the Honda Ridgeline has a modified exterior to exude a more rougher image, while leaving the powertrain and interior pretty much the same. That makes sense as this truck with the car-like ride continues to attract buyers who are looking for versatility, handling, and ride that works well with urban ... Continue reading

EV Charging Scenario Shows Devastating Refueling Issues in USA - Limiting Freedom Of Mobility

EV Charging Scenario Shows Devastating Refueling Issues in USA - Limiting Freedom Of Mobility

ALEXANDRIA, Va. February 15, 2022; NACS online reported that after the Biden Administration released its $5 billion plan to fund an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, claims surrounding a hypothetical scenario in which all U.S. gas stations would be replaced with equal capacity EV charging stations spread o ... Continue reading

Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs

Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs

Washington, DC February 15, 2022; All-electric vehicles (EVs) now account for fewer of the dozen greenest cars available, partly because of a shift toward larger and heavier EVs that are less environmentally friendly, according to this year’s GreenerCars ratings, released today by the American Council for an Energy-E ... Continue reading

Fisker Inc. Now Accepting Reservations for Its Second Product, the Revolutionary Fisker PEAR

Fisker Inc. Now Accepting Reservations for Its Second Product, the Revolutionary Fisker PEAR

Under $30k. The all-electric Fisker PEAR blends sustainability, technology, and design into a digitally connected, compact, five-passenger urban EV. Featuring intuitive controls, sporty driving, clever storage, and a focus on industry firsts, the Fisker PEAR will start at $29,900 before taxes and incentives in the US. ... Continue reading

New Car Buyers Won't Find Mark-Up for "Market Conditions" at LeithCars.com

New Car Buyers Won't Find Mark-Up for "Market Conditions" at LeithCars.com

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 -- The Leith Automotive Group has reaffirmed their commitment not to charge above the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the vast majority of the everyday new vehicles they offer for sale. This comes at a time when more and more consumers are expressing their frustration with th ... Continue reading

2021 Ram 1500 TRX - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Ram 1500 TRX - Review by Larry Nutson

The American horsepower war and the American pickup war have become one, so to speak. Ram has answered Ford’s F-150 Raptor with the new 1500 TRX that features a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 that makes 702-hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque. ... Continue reading

2023 Acura Integra Available for Pre-Order Starting Next Month

2023 Acura Integra Available for Pre-Order Starting Next Month

February 14, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif.; The next generation 2023 Acura Integra marks the return of an iconic nameplate to the Acura lineup and, beginning March 10, prospective Integra buyers can get on the list to be among the first to reserve* a limited number of production units when the model goes on-sale this sprin ... Continue reading

Jetta oo-la-la-la - My Dubby is the epitome of Bad Romance

Jetta oo-la-la-la - My Dubby is the epitome of Bad Romance

But First An Authors Note: I gotta thank Suburban VW for all they've done to help me. It is the car itself. ... Continue reading

HYPERFUELS CONVERTS FIRST E85 DISPENSERS TO PURFUEL™ ETHANOL-FREE REFORMULATED GASOLINE

HYPERFUELS CONVERTS FIRST E85 DISPENSERS TO PURFUEL™ ETHANOL-FREE REFORMULATED GASOLINE

Houston-based high performance fuels provider, has partnered with FuelWise to provide PurFuel, an ethanol-free reformulated gasoline (RFG) to replace E85 at two dispensers. ... Continue reading

Ford Claims Top Spot in Shopping Consideration, Lexus Pulls Ahead of BMW with Tesla Hot on Heels, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report

Ford Claims Top Spot in Shopping Consideration, Lexus Pulls Ahead of BMW with Tesla Hot on Heels, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report

ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2022 -- When it comes to the leading automotive brands, the list of who's hot and who's not has significantly changed, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ Report for Q4 2021. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) February 14, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) February 14, 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