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Lexus Brings the Next Chapter of the Brand to Life in the All-New 2022 Lexus NX

Lexus Brings the Next Chapter of the Brand to Life in the All-New 2022 Lexus NX

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 7, 2021 -- With an extensive list of firsts, from the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the Lexus lineup – the NX 450h+ – to the introduction of the all-new Lexus Interface multimedia system, the 2022 Lexus NX sets the stage for the next chapter of the Lexus brand. ... Continue reading

Genesis Ranks Highest Overall for JD Power Tech Innovation; Hyundai is Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand

Genesis Ranks Highest Overall for JD Power Tech Innovation; Hyundai is Highest-Ranking Mass Market Brand

While new-vehicle technology is a leading reason why buyers choose one vehicle over another, many new vehicles are equipped with some features that they want no part of, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. This ends up being costly to automakers and buyers alike. ... Continue reading

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E - Review by Larry Nutson

Mustang Mach-E is already surpassing its gasoline powered sibling. Ford has produced 27,816 so far in 2021, more than the 26,089 standard Mustangs that have rolled off the assembly line. ... Continue reading

Rugged Honda HPD Ridgeline to Compete in Grueling Off-Road Rebelle Rally

Rugged Honda HPD Ridgeline to Compete in Grueling Off-Road Rebelle Rally

October 6, 2021 — Santa Clarita, Calif. / Raymond, Ohio Honda engineers ready for adventure of a lifetime in all-women 2021 Rebelle Rally off-road navigation event 2021 Honda HPD Ridgeline will cover 1,500 miles of off-road terrain in Nevada and California A team of Honda engineers will take the company's product dev ... Continue reading

SUBARU NEWS: SUBARU CAPTURES TOP SPOTS IN AMERICAN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX SURVEY AUTOMOBILE STUDY

SUBARU NEWS: SUBARU CAPTURES TOP SPOTS IN AMERICAN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX SURVEY AUTOMOBILE STUDY

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the automaker was ranked highest in Overall Quality, Vehicle Safety and Dependability in the 2021 American Customer Satisfaction Index Survey (ACSI) Automobile Study. The study, which ranks automobile brand performance, found Subaru continues to be number one for vehicle saf ... Continue reading

Understanding the Unexpected U-Turn in Summer E15 Approval

Understanding the Unexpected U-Turn in Summer E15 Approval

White Paper Rejoinder to DTN's White Paper by Brian L. Milne ... Continue reading

GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios

GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios

Today, General Motors unveiled Ultra Cruise, an all-new, advanced driver-assistance technology and significant next step in the company's journey to enable its goal of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. ... Continue reading

National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces mRNA, VoIP and Super Soaker Innovators Among 2022 Class

National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces mRNA, VoIP and Super Soaker Innovators Among 2022 Class

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, October 2021; Seven innovation pioneers whose inventions range from cataract surgery to the modern automobile will be honored as part of the latest class of National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Inductees. ... Continue reading

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Locations Raise Funds For The Fight Against Cancer

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Locations Raise Funds For The Fight Against Cancer

NEWTON, Mass., Oct. 5, 2021 -- Throughout the month of October, select Valvoline Instant Oil Change SM (VIOC) locations will offer customers an opportunity to round up their change to support American Cancer Society and its Road To Recovery program, helping patients get to their potentially life-saving cancer treatment ... Continue reading

2021 GMC Yukon First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 GMC Yukon First Drive - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

GMC’s full-size SUV, the Yukon, is extensively new for 2021. As part of the Yukon’s market roll-out the GMC team dropped a Yukon Denali at my doorstep for a 24-hour whirlwind evaluation. ... Continue reading

2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

It has been a long time since I've driven a Cadillac. Too long. So when I was given a 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury for a week I was stoked. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Nightshade - Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Nightshade - Review by Mark Fulmer

The Nightshade has a black front lower grille surround and a black diffuser, a black rear spoiler, and 18-inch black alloy wheels. ... Continue reading

This Months Letter From Europe - Real Super Cars In Monaco, In Smoky CA: Super Cadillac CT5-V, Super Subaru Wilderness and Super Kia Carnival

This Months Letter From Europe - Real Super Cars In Monaco, In Smoky CA: Super Cadillac CT5-V, Super Subaru Wilderness and Super Kia Carnival

There might be floods, there might be revolutions there might be fires in the Sierras but there is one place in the World where you would know never know there is anything wrong with the World. Ever. ... Continue reading

LOTUS ANNOUNCED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 1ST ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE CONCOURS FRIDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2021

LOTUS ANNOUNCED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 1ST ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE CONCOURS FRIDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2021

Las Olas Parking Garage at the Intracoastal Waterway (200 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316). Tickets are now on sale. “We are thrilled to partner with Lotus, a daring company that has been mavericks in the automotive industry,” states Maria Jannace, Founder and CEO of FTLC & The New York City Concour ... Continue reading