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LA AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCES “THE ZEVAS” EV AWARD WINNERS

LA AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCES “THE ZEVAS” EV AWARD WINNERS

announced the winners for its inaugural zero-emission vehicle awards program—THE ZEVAS™—powered by Electrify America, the nation’s largest open ultra-fast DC charging network. ... Continue reading

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

Jeep has not been a player for quite some time in offering a 3-row utility vehicle. Yes, this is somewhat curious considering that 70-percent of sales in the midsize utility vehicle segment are 3-row models. ... Continue reading

California Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030...Delusinarians

California Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030...Delusinarians

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 -- According to a new poll commissioned by Coltura, 62% of California voters support a policy that would require all new cars sold to be electric by 2030 to reduce air pollution, combat climate change, create jobs, and keep energy dollars in the state. ... Continue reading

U.S. News & World Report Announces the Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards

U.S. News & World Report Announces the Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2021 -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled its Best Vehicle Brand awards and Best Certified Pre-Owned Program award for 2022. ... Continue reading

Not Electric, ICEy Hot 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition And First-ever Mustang Coastal Edition Revealed

Not Electric, ICEy Hot 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition And First-ever Mustang Coastal Edition Revealed

2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition Since the first 1967 model, the Mustang Shelby® GT500® has stood for the pinnacle of Mustang performance and has continued to build on the legacy of Shelby performance. With a reputation for transforming Ford Mustang into dominant road racing machines, Carroll Shelby, Americ ... Continue reading

New-Vehicles Sales Satisfaction Rankings Unchanged from Year Ago, J.D. Power Finds

New-Vehicles Sales Satisfaction Rankings Unchanged from Year Ago, J.D. Power Finds

customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience holds steady year over year, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, SM released today. ... Continue reading

Facts Not Fairy-Tales, Solar Generation was 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, Projected To Rise To 20% by 2050 (Sure Blows "Green" EV Recharging Out Of Water)

Facts Not Fairy-Tales, Solar Generation was 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, Projected To Rise To 20% by 2050 (Sure Blows "Green" EV Recharging Out Of Water)

In our Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast that solar will account for 4% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021 and 5% in 2022. ... Continue reading

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription Review by Mark Fulmer A Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUV with Power to Spare by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The Volvo XC90 Recharge's impressive 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged powerplant has two strong engines. First, a four-cylinder gas engine that gives 313 hp, and secondly ... Continue reading

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Segment Maker 37 Years Later - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Segment Maker 37 Years Later - Review by Larry Nutson

There was a time when nearly every automotive brand had a minivan in their portfolio. Not anymore. ... Continue reading

2021 Nissan Armada - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Nissan Armada - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Nissan Armada Lots of owner satisfaction Nissan’s rugged body-on-frame Armada full size utility vehicle (UV) has been around for about 18 years now. Now in its second generation, it has been significantly updated for 2021. ... Continue reading

Mazda Reveals All-New CX-50

Mazda Reveals All-New CX-50

IRVINE, Calif. (November 15, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations today hosted the virtual world premiere of the first-ever Mazda CX-50. ... Continue reading

Just Delivered Lucid Air EV Named Motortrend Car Of The Year - Huh!

Just Delivered Lucid Air EV Named Motortrend Car Of The Year - Huh!

MotorTrend announced today that the Lucid Air has won the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year, the first instance in which the initial product from a new automotive brand has been awarded the “Golden Calipers.”MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award is considered one of the most prestigious in the automotive industry. The ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) November 15, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) November 15, 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

The End Of The Internal Combustion Engine? Really? SPECIAL GUEST EDITORIAL

The End Of The Internal Combustion Engine? Really? SPECIAL GUEST EDITORIAL

There is an article in this month’s (January 2020) Fortune magazine, an opinion piece by Christina Figueres, that is titled “WE’LL WITNESS THE END OF THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE ERA” in the 2020s . That’s a pretty bold statement. And it’s not one I agree with. ... Continue reading

Lower Carbon Emissions? Mazda Gets It - Its Not The Engine, Change The Fuel - Mazda to Participate in Motor Sports Race Powered by Next-Generation Biodiesel Fuel

Lower Carbon Emissions? Mazda Gets It - Its Not The Engine, Change The Fuel - Mazda to Participate in Motor Sports Race Powered by Next-Generation Biodiesel Fuel

In efforts to realize carbon neutrality, Mazda Motor Corporation aims to popularize the use of next-generation biodiesel fuels and will participate in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama to be held at the Okayama International Circuit on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday Nov. ... Continue reading