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Volvo Spinoff EV maker Polestar Going Public In $20-bln deal with Gores Guggenheim SPAC
Sept 27 - Krystal Hu and Nick Carey writing for Reuters reported that Swedish electric-car maker Polestar said on Monday it will go public by merging with a U.S.-listed blank-check firm backed by billionaire Alec Gores and investment bank Guggenheim Partners at an enterprise value of $20 billion. The deal with Gores Gu ... Continue reading
C A R Report: Uncle Sam Chooses Electric As USA Future Fuel
Center for Automotive Research (CAR) reported that Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up to USD 12,500 for individuals who purchase qualified plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) – including battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and, for the first time, fuel cell electri ... Continue reading
NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 27, 2021
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 Hyundai Veloster N - Review by Mark Fulmer
2021 Hyundai Veloster N Review by Mark Fulmer A True BLUE Blazer by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The 2021 Veloster N was the most visually acclaimed vehicle I reviewed this year. The "Performance Blue" paint with red stripe caused a ton of smiles and nods wherever I drove, city or country. ... Continue reading
Well this is Michigan so anything is possible and there has been a history of weather related issues with this show, but that was then and this is not January, it’s late summer in Northern (Oakland County) Michigan! Excitement was building to see what an outdoor show would entail and how, but more importantly for the ... Continue reading
Toyota To Provide Vail Resorts Guest Enhancements As It Becomes Their Car Brand Mobility Partner
BROOMFIELD, Colo., September 24, 2021 —Vail Resorts and Toyota have announced a multi-year strategic partnership across the 33 mountain resorts in Vail Resorts’ U.S. portfolio, including iconic destinations like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Park City Mountain and Stowe Mountain Resort. In addition to pro ... Continue reading
2021 Russian Grand Prix Results - Lewis Hamilton Wins 100th F1 Race
Sep 26, 2021 Sochi Lewis claims an historic 100th F1 career victory for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team in a pulsating Russian Grand Prix A hard-fought victory in Russia saw Lewis extend his F1 victory record to achieve the momentous milestone of 100 career victories in the highest echelon of motorsport. Lewis had dr ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles in the U.S. Report From Auto Pacific
Separating the hype from reality, AutoPacific analyzes extensive data from new vehicle owners, future EV intenders, industry forecasts, and market insights to create a single, authoritative source for understanding the most important automotive revolution of our time. Electric Vehicles are the single most important aut ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021
* Data from AutoPacific's recent EV Study shows that customer demand for pure battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids is expected to steadily rise whereas demand for traditional hybrids has continued to mostly plateau. In fact, 7% of current ICE vehicle owners intend to purchase an EV next time. ... Continue reading
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 6MT – Review by David Colman
There’s good reasons why it’s the best selling roadster of all time ... Continue reading
2022 Toyota Sienna Expands Adventure Possibilities with New Woodland Edition
Woodland Edition Features New Cement Color + AWD with Increased Ground Clearance Hybrid-Exclusive Sienna Line Has Up to an EPA-estimated 36 Combined MPG Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 with Automatic Emergency Braking Available Super-Long-Slide Second-Row Captain’s Chairs for Limousine-Like Comfort PLANO, Texas (Sep ... Continue reading
Nissan NISMO Off Road Parts to Debut at 2021 Overland Expo West
The new NISMO Off Road Rooftop Tent is designed for simple set-up and spacious, comfortable accommodations for two people. ... Continue reading
Since last year, several major Chinese real estate developers have placed a bet on electric vehicles. They see synergies to be generated between EVs and their existing business, rather than short-term financial gains. ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Sept 22, September 2021; Reuters reported that battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen. That's the view of some major automakers, including BMW (BMWG.DE) and Audi (VOWG_p.DE), which are developing hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehi ... Continue reading
EU court adviser finds car emissions measurement defeat devices broadly illegal
BRUSSELS, Sept 23, 2021; Reuters reported that software that Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) used to alter pollutant emissions based on the temperature and altitude is illegal unless it prevents potentially dangerous sudden damage to the engine, an adviser to the EU's top court said on Thursday. The finding, if confirmed by ... Continue reading
