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Oil Companies Not Worried About Their Future: Sunoco LP to Acquire NuStar Energy L.P. in Transaction Valued at $7.3 Billion

Oil Companies Not Worried About Their Future: Sunoco LP to Acquire NuStar Energy L.P. in Transaction Valued at $7.3 Billion

Sunoco will acquire NuStar a pipeline distribution and storge companyin an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion, including assumed debt. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY January 22, 2024

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY January 22, 2024

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

2024 Kia Soul Prices and Options

2024 Kia Soul Prices and Options

New EX Designer Package Sets Soul Apart IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 – Soul redefined the boxy small-car segment when it was first launched in 2009 and has evolved steadily since, appealing to customers across generations with its edgy good looks, practicality, advanced technology and feature-packed trims. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 14-20, 2024

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrap-up January 14-20, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets.</i> for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up January 14-20, 2024</p> ... Continue reading

Toyota Reacts To Amazon-ation Of Traditional Auto Industry Sees No Guarantee Historic Car Companies Will Survive (Originally Published Nov 28, 2017)

Toyota Reacts To Amazon-ation Of Traditional Auto Industry Sees No Guarantee Historic Car Companies Will Survive (Originally Published Nov 28, 2017)

TMC President Akio Toyoda. "Over the next 100 years, there is no guarantee that automobile manufacturers will continue to play leading roles in mobility. A crucial battle has begun―not one about winning or losing, but one about surviving or dying. ... Continue reading

IDTechEx Discusses How Tech Giants Could Displace Automotive OEMs

IDTechEx Discusses How Tech Giants Could Displace Automotive OEMs

BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2024 -- The automotive market is a huge industry, and its evolution has spawned several giant corporations with many sub-brands, many of which are household names. ... Continue reading

It's Tesla, Always Tesla

It's Tesla, Always Tesla

Thom Canell Senior Editor, Technology Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel CES 2024 Las Vegas January 2024; Tesla — It’s always Tesla when media talks about hands-free self-driving vehicles. GM’s Cruise or Waymo might get a mention if the subject is autonomous vehicles, but… Like Flying Cars, self-driving vehicles ... Continue reading

Plug In, Drive Over, Drive Away — Better Strategies for EVs

Plug In, Drive Over, Drive Away — Better Strategies for EVs

By Thom Cannell Senior Editor, Technology Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Lede photo ChargePoint CES 2024, Las Vegas January 2024; You car, truck or SUV, runs on fuel—which may be liquid, gaseous or electrons. In every case, how you access the fuel; from a local filling station, a specialized hydrogen, propane or na ... Continue reading

Consumer Electronic Show 2024 Reports One - In-cabin safety, surprise and delight.

Consumer Electronic Show 2024 Reports One - In-cabin safety, surprise and delight.

In-cabin safety, surprise and delight. Lede photo IMG_1070 How do you know the driver behind you is sober, alert and smart enough to have their seat belt fastened? Though today you don’t, beginning in 2024 you may—if you live in Europe. ... Continue reading

Automotive Industry Hot Topics From C A R

Automotive Industry Hot Topics From C A R

January slot Commentary: CES is expensive, but skipping it could be even more costly for Detroit 3 Column: Is CES worth auto industry's time? You better believe it Magna Advances Road Safety with Impaired Driving Prevention Technology Tyler’s thoughts:In an era of declining brand loyalty and a shift of consumer focus ... Continue reading

FTC Votes To Pause CARS Rule Effective Date As Dealers Sue To Bury Consumer Help Rule

FTC Votes To Pause CARS Rule Effective Date As Dealers Sue To Bury Consumer Help Rule

postponing the effective date of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule while a legal challenge against the rule is pending. Two industry groups have petitioned to overturn the rule, asserting that the rule should be stayed while the court challenge is pending. ... Continue reading

New Cars Available For Purchase Now At Higher Prices Duh

New Cars Available For Purchase Now At Higher Prices Duh

If ya gotta you gotta, If you wanna just waita. ... Continue reading

Chicago Auto Show's 2024 First Look for Charity Gala Set to Raise Millions for 18 Chicagoland Organizations

Chicago Auto Show's 2024 First Look for Charity Gala Set to Raise Millions for 18 Chicagoland Organizations

CHICAGO , Jan. 17, 2024 -- The Chicago Auto Show's 32nd First Look for Charity gala will take place on Friday, Feb. ... Continue reading

Todays Automotive News From GlobalData

Todays Automotive News From GlobalData

Sustainable battery recycling is going to be vital for the EV industry and Nevada-based Aqua Metals says it has a solution LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY ... Continue reading