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Road Trip News: 2021 TOYOTA VENZA TO STINKING CREEK ROAD . . . AND BEYOND
Tennessee discoveries with friend and field producer Joe. Our ultimate destination is the west edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee, a lovely place in spring. ... Continue reading
Electric Truck News: Taiwan's Foxconn iPhone Maker Buys Failing Lordstown Ohio Electric Truck Plant
Partnership to work jointly on scalable electric vehicle programs at Lordstown Motors’ assembly plant in Ohio Lordstown Motors Corp. (“Lordstown Motors”) , a provider of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, and global technology company Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE: ... Continue reading
Autonomous Vehicle News: California Approves Replacing Human Drivers With Digital Robots
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued autonomous vehicle deployment permits to Cruise LLC and Waymo LLC, allowing the companies to charge a fee and receive compensation for autonomous services offered to the public. Unlike an autonomous testing permit, which limits the compensation tha ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer News: New Car Dealers In Jeopardy; China's Evolving Automobile Sales Model
SHANGHAI, Oct. 1, 2021 -- Cango Inc. ("Cango" or the "Company") is issuing a bi-monthly industry insight publication called "CANGO Auto View" to bring readers, drivers and passengers up to speed on the automobile market's emerging trends. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi News: All-New Outlander PHEV Model Preview
TOKYO, Oct. 1, 2021 -- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will use an evolved version of Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC)* system in its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander crossover SUV, which is scheduled for launch in Japan in the second half of this fiscal year** and in the U.S. in the second half ... Continue reading
2021 Kia K5 - Review by Larry Nutson
Kia pulled out all the stops for this replacement for its long-running Optima midsize sedan, adding performance and optional all-wheel drive. The Optima was a bellwether of Kia’s steady march from econo-brand to a design and value leader. The K5 continues that, generating interest in the sedan as SUVs surged to 65% o ... Continue reading
Boston Most Expensive U.S. City Destination, According to Cheaphotels.org Survey
BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2021 -- Boston is the most expensive city in the U.S. for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org. ... Continue reading
Detroit: Room For Two Auto Shows?
By Rex Roy Senior Contributor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Motor Bella made its soggy debut September 21. The new outdoor auto show was a practical response to the cancellation of multiple dates for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and a general trend away from major indoor public events. ... Continue reading
Genesis News: Genesis Premieres The GV60, A Luxury EV That Delivers Interactive Mobility
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2021 -- Genesis has unveiled its first dedicated electric vehicle, the GV60, a model that embodies the brand's journey towards electrification. ... Continue reading
Hyundai News:Hyundai Tucson Receives Perfect Score in Car Seat Safety by Cars.com
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is photographed in Irvine, Calif. on Nov. ... Continue reading
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--As the first-of-its-kind, high-capacity public charging station for medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles (EVs), “Electric Island” in Portland, Oregon, has earned honorable mention in the sustainability category of Fast Company magazine’s 2021 “Innovation by Design” awards. ... Continue reading
NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 -- Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury EVs, kicked off its Production Preview Week, a series of events during which Lucid opened the doors of its Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) and Lucid Powertrain Manufacturing (LPM-1) factories in Casa Grande, Ariz ... Continue reading
RV News: Nest Vans Introduces Series 01 Mobile Office Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 29, 2021 -- Idaho-based Nest Vans is launching its first mobile office van, the Series 01. ... Continue reading
September 29, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Jeep® brand continues to climb to new heights as it celebrates its 80th year, introducing the first electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe along with the ultimate off-road Grand Cherokee, the new Trailhawk. ... Continue reading
