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Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 and STARIA Win GOOD DESIGN Awards
January 10 2022 Hyundai sweeps awards in five different categories, with its newly introduced dedicated BEV and MPV models to be honored in the transportation category Awards reflect competitiveness of Hyundai’s design identity in the global market SEOUL, January 10, 2022 — Hyundai Motor Company announced it has re ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co.is the first auto maker to launch a competitive online used-vehicle platform to get its dealers a larger slice of the used-vehicle Multi billion dollar used car sales pie. ... Continue reading
General Motors introduced today CarBravo, a new way to shop for used vehicles. CarBravo will elevate the shopping, buying and ownership experience by offering used-vehicle customers access to an expansive inventory, an omnichannel shopping experience and exclusive ownership benefits. ... Continue reading
Ford Bronco and Maverick Earn North American Utility and Truck of the Year Honors
The all-new 2022 Ford Bronco has taken home the 2022 North American Utility of the Year award and the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick received the 2022 North American Truck of the Year award today. ... Continue reading
2022 Honda Civic Named 2022 North American Car of the Year
January 11, 2022 — DETROIT Civic wins North American Car of the Year for 3rd time—previously taking top honors in 2006 & 2016 All-new 11th-generation Civic honored for simple and sporty design, class-leading safety performance, excellent driving dynamics and fun-to-drive personality Civic is America’s most popula ... Continue reading
NACTOY Reveals 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Award Winners +VIDEO
After three rounds of independently verified voting stemming from hundreds of hours of test driving, research and evaluation, the winners are:North American Car of the Year™: Honda Civic North American Truck of the Year™: Ford Maverick North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™: Ford Bronco ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle OEM Supplier's Forecasts Differ
Washington DC January 11, 2022; The AIADA newsletter reported that as established automakers and industry newcomers talked up new electric models at CES last week, major suppliers for many of those vehicles have significantly different forecasts for how quickly consumers will buy them. Take ZF Group and Magna Internati ... Continue reading
2021 Nissan Kicks - Review by Larry Nutson
Through three-quarters of 2021 Nissan overall sales are up 23 percent. Although, the last quarter has seen some declines due to the ongoing microchip shortage and the impact on vehicle production. ... Continue reading
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer
Under the hood of the 2021 Sonata Hybrid sits a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic, a 51-hp motor, and a 1.62-kwh lithium-ion battery for a combined system output of 192 horsepower. Power is pushed to a 6-speed automatic and a front-wheel drive. ... Continue reading
the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will supercharge America’s efforts to lead the electric future, Building a Better America where we can strengthen domestic supply chains, outcompete the world, and make electric cars cheaper for working families.President Biden, American families, automakers, and autoworkers agree: t ... Continue reading
The 2023 BMW iX M60 – the best of three worlds: i, X, and M.
Range of 280 miles (preliminary EPA estimate). MSRP $105,100 plus $995 destination and handling. US market launch in June 2022. ... Continue reading
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Close-up
PLANO, Texas – For more than 50 years, Corolla has been synonymous with dependability, fuel efficiency, safety and value – and today, Toyota is evolving the series even further. Based on the ever-popular Corolla sedan, the all-new 2022 Corolla Cross, which made its U.S. debut today, is the bold compact crossover yo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) January 10, 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
2021 Volkswagen Atlas - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
I haven't driven a VW in some time so when the Atlas was offered I enthusiastically said "Yes!" My first impression of the Atlas was that it seemed huge. It isn't really but I think its styling makes it seem that way. ... Continue reading
2021 Acura TLX Type S Performance Tire – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
It's highly unusual for a manufacturer to include "Performance Tire" in their official description of a vehicle. In the case of the TLX Type S the identifier serves as a quick way to differentiate the "S" version of the TLX from the more prosaic Standard, A-Spec and Advance models of this attractive sedan. ... Continue reading
