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Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Unveils Cloud-Connected FLEXConnect System Powered by QNX & AWS Cloud at CES 2025

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Unveils Cloud-Connected FLEXConnect System Powered by QNX & AWS Cloud at CES 2025

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) introduced FLEXConnect, latest in-cabin cockpit system, at CES 2025. FLEXConnect, which leverages QNX® software and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable cloud capabilities, utilizes real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. ... Continue reading

Auto Dealers Expect High Valuations in 2025 as Profits Normalize

Auto Dealers Expect High Valuations in 2025 as Profits Normalize

The 2024 Kerrigan Dealer Survey revealed that more than half (51%) anticipate that 2024 valuations will remain at elevated levels into 2025, while 17% foresee an increase in valuations. ... Continue reading

6 Compelling Reasons Why People Love Ebikes

6 Compelling Reasons Why People Love Ebikes

Ebikes, a modern twist on traditional cycling, have swiftly risen in popularity, offering a harmonious mix of convenience, sustainability, and enjoyment. ... Continue reading

Smart Eye Showcases Next-Generation Automotive Innovations at CES 2025

Smart Eye Showcases Next-Generation Automotive Innovations at CES 2025

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Smart Eye, the global leader in Human Insight AI, is returning to CES 2025 with a comprehensive lineup of AI solutions to advance in-cabin safety, personalization, and vehicle intelligence. From January 7-10, visitors to Booth #3840 in the West Hall will have the opportunity to see the Nissan Ariya, ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive's 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expected in Year Ahead

Cox Automotive's 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expected in Year Ahead

Cox Automotive forecasts a positive economic outlook for 2025, with new-vehicle sales expected to reach 16.3 million units, a 3% increase from 2024. Electrified vehicle sales will grow further in the year ahead, accounting for one out of every four vehicles sold in 2025. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - January 6, 2025

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - January 6, 2025

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

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Dear Reader, it was quite scary for a few minutes... The car-a Lexus UX300 h F sport did something no other car or truck has ever done in my 50 year career as an automotive journalist. Incredible as it may sound it took me to higher ground quick ... Continue reading

Recalls by car brand - 2024

Recalls by car brand - 2024

BizzyCar End of Year Recall Report Shows 27 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2024, Tesla Leading in Recalls for the Year, and a Turn Around Story for Ford ... Continue reading

Rising US Auto Insurance Rates Are Disproportionately Hurting Classic Car Owners

Rising US Auto Insurance Rates Are Disproportionately Hurting Classic Car Owners

The Meteoric Rise in U.S. Auto Insurance Rates is Being Subsidized by Collector Car Owners According to Classic & Collector Insurer OpenRoad Standard auto insurers continue their efforts to recover from the unprecedented losses they experienced during COVID-19 due to spikes in catastrophic insurance claims and increase ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 22-28, 2024

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 22-28, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, December 29, 2024; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The majority of passenger vehicles and light trucks on the road today are powered by gasoline internal combustion engines (ICE). The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Revisited

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Revisited

Ever since I seriously contemplated the issue, and started writing about the irrelevance in the difference of energy content between gasoline and ethanol for internal combustion engines, I've had some very spirited exchanges with individuals who are quick to defend petroleum-based engine fuels (gasoline and diesel fuel ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Offer Free NACS DC EV Adapters to Enhance Charging Convenience for EV Owners

Hyundai to Offer Free NACS DC EV Adapters to Enhance Charging Convenience for EV Owners

Current Hyundai EV customers eligible to receive free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter starting in Q1 2025 Adapters will also be available for purchase through Hyundai authorized dealers Hyundai EV drivers will be able to charge at 20,000+ Tesla Supercharger stations via the NACS adapter NACS port and ad ... Continue reading