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VinFast Drives Community Support with Food Bank Initiative: Test Drive a VinFast EV, Help Provide 100,000 Meals for Those in Need

VinFast Drives Community Support with Food Bank Initiative: Test Drive a VinFast EV, Help Provide 100,000 Meals for Those in Need

As a partner of Food Banks Canada, VinFast, a leading electric vehicle (EV) brand, is excited to announce its latest initiative to support food banks across Canada. Launching on November 18 and running through December 31, 2024, VinFast's Food Banks Canada Initiative will donate 100 meals to people in need for every te ... Continue reading

2026 KIA SPORTAGE DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW ADVANCING DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY

2026 KIA SPORTAGE DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW ADVANCING DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY

Kia's Top Selling Model Offers Enhancements Across All Three Powertrains – ICE, HEV, PHEV "Opposites United" design philosophy takes on a more confident and refined style with Kia's LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs New driver-centric dual 12.3-in. panoramic displays1 with wireless Apple CarPlay and An ... Continue reading

2025 KIA EV6 DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW WITH DESIGN UPDATES, MORE TECH, AND ENHANCED BATTERY CAPACITY

2025 KIA EV6 DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW WITH DESIGN UPDATES, MORE TECH, AND ENHANCED BATTERY CAPACITY

After making a bold entrance into the EV market nearly three years ago and earning numerous industry accolades, including the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, a significantly refreshed Kia EV6 was unveiled today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards

U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best Certified Pre-Owned Program awards. ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

onsemi Hyperlux Sensors Selected for Subaru’s Next-Generation AI-Integrated EyeSight System

onsemi Hyperlux Sensors Selected for Subaru’s Next-Generation AI-Integrated EyeSight System

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--onsemi announced today it will be the primary supplier of image sensors for Subaru’s next-generation EyeSight stereo-camera front sensing system in future vehicle models. onsemi's advanced Hyperlux AR0823AT image sensor will serve as the “eyes” of the system, tailored to capture the critical vi ... Continue reading

B2 Fabrication Launches Premium Ford F-150 Exhaust System for 2015-2024 Models

B2 Fabrication Launches Premium Ford F-150 Exhaust System for 2015-2024 Models

Cat-back exhaust system for the 2015-2024 Ford F-150 5.0L and EcoBoost. Available now in three sound levels from B2 Fabrication. ... Continue reading

GULF OIL UNVEILS NEW NATIONAL BRAND CAMPAIGN

GULF OIL UNVEILS NEW NATIONAL BRAND CAMPAIGN

Driving Growth by Connecting with Consumers Nationwide FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 19, 2024 -- Boston-based company, Gulf Oil today unveiled a new national brand campaign, "Don't Think About It". Launching with new commercial spots, the lighthearted campaign shows consumers letting their minds wander while filling up – l ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury - Review by David Colman

2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury - Review by David Colman

If you ever had the urge to back up a dump truck, the 2024 Lexus RZ 300e will fill that bill. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - MINI and Buick and Fiat and Subaru

Letter From Europe - MINI and Buick and Fiat and Subaru

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Back from Europe to sunny California, Mini Countryman and Buick Enclave Subaru and a Fiat 500E are the cars I have been driving of late. The Mini does bring back wonderful memories. ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Continues Partnership with Tread Lightly!

Yokohama Tire Continues Partnership with Tread Lightly!

This is the second consecutive year Yokohama will be an official partner of the celebrated U.S-based nonprofit organization that’s dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs. ... Continue reading

Suicide Prevention Events During Holidays Bring Attention to This Leading Cause of Death in the US

Suicide Prevention Events During Holidays Bring Attention to This Leading Cause of Death in the US

Combatting the stigma of suicide and building awareness of risks and warning signs can help save lives CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2024 -- The Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is sponsoring a number of events in November and December to raise awareness of suicide, a leading cause of death ... Continue reading

AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to capture the flow of holiday travelers better. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019. ... Continue reading

Spirit Airlines Issues Open Letter to All Spirit Guests

Spirit Airlines Issues Open Letter to All Spirit Guests

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 18, 2024 -- Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") today issued the following open letter to all Spirit Guests: We are writing to let you know about a proactive step Spirit has taken to position the company for success. ... Continue reading

2025 Nissan Armada Delivers Full-Size Adventures From $56,520

2025 Nissan Armada Delivers Full-Size Adventures From $56,520

Maintaining the previous generation’s base pricing, the new Armada has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $56,520 and is on sale in December. ... Continue reading