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Alpha Motor Corporation Previews ROOM™ - Generation Alpha Mobility +VIDEO

Alpha Motor Corporation Previews ROOM™ - Generation Alpha Mobility +VIDEO

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2021 -- Alpha Motor Corporation introduced the company's striking new vehicle study named ROOM™, demonstrating the company's vision for self-driving mobility and its digital-driven product development process. ... Continue reading

CAFE Lives! - Biden Doubles Down Orders EPA To Re-raise Emission Standards

CAFE Lives! - Biden Doubles Down Orders EPA To Re-raise Emission Standards

Washington DC December 20, 2021; Seeking Alpha Reported that The battle over auto industry emissions is back on after the Biden administration raised fuel-efficiency standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks to a fleetwide average of 55 miles a gallon by model year 2026. That mark is up from the 43 mpg standar ... Continue reading

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Is Now America's Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Pickup Rated At 42 MPG

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Is Now America's Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Pickup Rated At 42 MPG

The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid – the first standard hybrid pickup in America – officially has an EPA-estimated rating of 42 miles per gallon in the city The first Maverick Hybrid pickups are expected to start shipping in December with customer deliveries expected to start in January ... Continue reading

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Review by Mark Fulmer All new Value-Added Luxury Sedan Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel From the headlight and grill design to the futuristic interior of flowing refined lines, this new G80 looks, feels, and drives so elegantly and includes such a bouquet of high tech, that all the buzz and applau ... Continue reading

2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI continues its heritage as a good driving solid hatchback, and TSI version standardizes: a sunroof, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and heated front seats. ... Continue reading

2022 Mercedes S-Class PHEV Preview (Official)

2022 Mercedes S-Class PHEV Preview (Official)

The plug-in hybrid is available to order in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at 123,736 euros[2]. The range of engines has just recently been enhanced by the addition of the mild hybrid S 580 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 10.6-10.0 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 242-228 g/km)[3]. This ... Continue reading

Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award

Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 -- Hyundai has received a 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award for the 2022 Santa Fe in the 2-Row Midsize SUV segment. ... Continue reading

Online Automotive Retailer Vroom Announces Amendment of Floorplan Commitment from Ally Financial

Online Automotive Retailer Vroom Announces Amendment of Floorplan Commitment from Ally Financial

a leading digital financial services company, to increase the line of credit to $700 million, up from $450 million previously. Ally’s extension of additional financing supports Vroom’s continued national growth, which is bringing about enduring change in the used vehicle industry. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) December 20, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) December 20, 2021

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

2021 Ford Edge Has An Edge! - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2021 Ford Edge Has An Edge! - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

The Ford Edge does have an edge. And that edge is fuel economy. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

This week's test of the 2021 Supra had me answering a lot questions in parking lots, gas stations, and street intersections. Probably this most archetypal was a young man who crawled almost out of his tiny sliding window at a neighborhood fast food chain, and bellowed "I LOVE that car !!!" ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 12-18, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 12-18, 2021

Complete information can be found by copying a bold headline and then inserting into any Site Search Box. ... Continue reading

Toyota Joins The Pure Electric Herd (Almost) +VIDEO

Toyota Joins The Pure Electric Herd (Almost) +VIDEO

Toyota Motor Corporation's media briefing on battery EV strategies. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Camry TRD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Camry TRD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Proven reliability combined with cutting-edge performance. ... Continue reading